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• Sustainable Construction
• Artificial Intelligence in Construction
• Built Environment Sustainability
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Cheng Siew Goh is an Assistant Professor at Northumbria University's Architecture and Built Environment Department. His research focuses on sustainable construction practices, AI applications in construction, and climate resilience strategies. He has led projects addressing eco-social vulnerabilities and participatory design approaches across the UK, the Netherlands, and Norway. Goh has published extensively on topics including green building technologies, risk management, and the triple bottom line framework in construction. Research interests include integrating artificial intelligence into construction processes for efficiency gains, evaluating socio-economic-environmental impacts of sustainable projects, and enhancing climate resilience through adaptive design. His work emphasizes human-centric solutions, balancing technological innovation with user needs and environmental stewardship. Key contributions include exploring AI applications for optimized sustainability performance in buildings, assessing emotional intelligence among construction stakeholders during crises, and developing frameworks for green project lifecycle management. Goh's research often bridges theoretical concepts with practical implementation challenges in the built environment sector. He has secured funding through the British Academy for a project investigating eco-social vulnerabilities and participatory design methodologies. This work aims to bridge knowledge gaps between policy, practice, and community engagement in sustainable urban development.

Abenaa JonesView profile

Assistant Professor

• Substance Use Disorders
• Criminal Justice
• Women's Health
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Dr. Abenaa Jones is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Human Development and Family Studies at Pennsylvania State University, where she holds the Ann Atherton Hertzler Early Career Professorship. As director of the Addiction, Sex, and Infectious Diseases (ASID) Lab, her research focuses on the syndemic of substance use disorders, violence, sexual risk behaviors, and HIV/STIs, particularly among marginalized and criminal justice-involved women. B.S., 2012, Public and Community Health, University of Maryland Ph.D., 2016, Epidemiology, University of Florida Her work examines racial disparities in opioid overdose training, naloxone administration, and treatment access, with a focus on gender-specific interventions for criminal justice-involved women. She evaluates structural and behavioral strategies to reduce substance use harms, including medication-assisted treatment (MAT) and trauma-informed care integration. Dr. Jones’ research emphasizes multidisciplinary approaches to addiction, intersecting with social determinants like housing instability and incarceration stigma. She has secured significant funding, including an NIDA K01 Career Development Award and NIH T32 training grant, to develop interventions that address systemic barriers to recovery. Scientific awards include: Ronald E. McNair Scholar’s Program (2009) McKnight Doctoral Fellowship (2012) NIDA Diversity Scholar (2019) Bloomberg American Health Initiative Travel Award (2019) She mentors PhD students in Human Development and Family Studies and collaborates across institutions, including the Consortium to Combat Substance Abuse and the Edna Bennett Pierce Prevention Research Center. Her lab integrates expertise from epidemiology, demography, and clinical practice to address addiction and infectious disease intersections.

• Higher Education Policy
• Governance in Higher Education
• European Integration in Education
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Amélia Veiga is an Associate Professor at the Faculty of Psychology and Educational Sciences, University of Porto, and a researcher at the Centre for Research and Intervention in Education (CIIE). She also collaborates with the Centre for Research in Higher Education Policies (CIPES) and has held leadership roles including co-coordination of the Strategic Research Area on Higher Education, Innovation and Diversity, and vice-dean at FPCEUP since 2022. Her academic qualifications include: PhD in Educational Sciences, Faculty of Psychology and Educational Sciences, University of Porto (2010) MSc in Educational Sciences, Faculty of Psychology and Educational Sciences, University of Porto (2003) Bachelor’s in International Relations, Faculdade Fernando Pessos, Porto (1997) Her research centers on higher education policy, governance, European integration, and inclusion. She investigates the Bologna Process, differentiated integration, quality assurance, and social inclusion in education. Her work emphasizes institutional autonomy, policy convergence, and the impact of European governance on national systems. She has led and participated in numerous EU-funded and national research projects, contributing to both theoretical and policy-relevant knowledge. Her recent publications reveal a strong focus on European higher education governance, the implications of Brexit, cybersecurity education policy, and inclusive pedagogies. The research spans qualitative policy analysis, comparative studies, and institutional case studies, reflecting a multidisciplinary and international approach. Her scientific contributions have been supported by grants from: Fundação para a Ciência e a Tecnologia (FCT) European Commission Gabinete Nacional de Segurança Nationaal Agentschap Erasmus+ Onderwijs & Training She has advised multiple research projects and supervised students, fostering early-career researchers through the Group of Educational Policy Analysis (GAPE) at CIIE. She has also led international collaborative initiatives such as the European Universities – Critical Futures Project. Her research is conducted primarily within the CIIE and involves collaboration with international networks and institutions across Europe and Latin America, especially in projects related to academic recognition and mobility.

Hamid AsghariView profile

Associate Professor

• Narrative Studies
• Vocational Teacher Education
• Vocational Education
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Hamid Asghari is an Associate Professor at the Department of Educational Studies, Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, Karlstad University, Sweden. His research focuses on narrative studies, vocational teacher education, refugee youth integration, and vocational skills analysis. He collaborates with Opole University (Poland) and Oslo Metropolitan University (Norway). Key areas include professional skills of refugees, vocational education methodologies, and life course research. Research interests prominently feature narrative analysis applied to vocational education challenges. His 2025 work examines newly arrived women's educational choices, while 2024 studies emphasize industrial teacher narratives and employability in Sweden. Articles consistently bridge vocational pedagogy with sociological analysis of labor market integration. Published extensively in Scandinavian Journals of Vocations in Development and Nordic Journal of Vocational Education and Training, his work highlights contradictions in vocational program design and teacher-student interactions in workshop settings. Supervises thesis work across vocational, preschool, and subject teacher programs. Labs/Teams: Active in cross-national research networks through collaborations with Polish and Norwegian institutions. Leads projects on refugee vocational integration and industrial training effectiveness.

• Public Health
• Climate Change
• Risk Communication
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Dr. Scott Hanson-Easey is a Senior Lecturer in the School of Public Health at The University of Adelaide, within the Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences. He specializes in social psychology and health risk communication, focusing on how communities perceive and respond to anthropogenic climate change-related health risks. His research emphasizes participatory action research to address inequities in public health practices by centering underserved communities' voices. His expertise spans qualitative and quantitative methods, collaborating with agencies like the Country Fire Authority and SA State Emergency Service. He has published over 65 peer-reviewed articles, focusing on topics such as climate change communication, disaster risk reduction, and migrant/refugee health. His work often intersects with emergency management, cultural competency, and structural factors influencing health outcomes. Key research themes include risk perception, health equity, and community-based participatory approaches. He actively engages with policymakers and stakeholders to translate research into actionable strategies for disaster resilience and public health adaptation. His articles highlight interdisciplinary collaboration across epidemiology, geography, and social policy.

Tina MaltiView profile

Professor

• Developmental Psychology
• Social-Emotional Development
• Child Mental Health
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Tina Malti is a Professor of Psychology at the University of Toronto Mississauga and Founding Director of the Laboratory for Social-Emotional Development and Intervention ( www.tinamalti.com ). She also established and leads the multi-disciplinary Centre for Child Development, Mental Health, and Policy at UTM and the Humboldt Science Center for Child Development at Leipzig University. As a registered clinical psychologist in Ontario and President of the International Society for the Study of Behavioural Development (ISSBD), she bridges research, intervention design, and policy advocacy. Key Affiliations: University of Toronto Mississauga (Professor), Leipzig University (Alexander von Humboldt Professorship), ISSBD (President) Research Themes: Social-emotional development, moral emotions, prosocial behavior promotion, and trauma-informed interventions for children facing adversity. Scientific Trends: Recent work spans developmental science, clinical psychology, and Edtech, with a focus on kindness cultivation, refugee mental health, digital well-being, and physiological correlates of emotional responses. She emphasizes interdisciplinary collaboration and policy translation. Scientific Leadership: Alexander von Humboldt Professorship, ISSBD Presidency, and founding roles in two research centers.

Emily McFaddenView profile

Lecturer

• Statistical Epidemiology
• Routine Healthcare Data Analysis
• Medical Research Design
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Emily McFadden is a Departmental Lecturer and Senior Statistical Epidemiologist at the University of Oxford's Nuffield Department of Primary Care Health Sciences, where she serves as a Faculty Member. She is concurrently a Fellow of Kellogg College and an active contributor to the Centre for Evidence-Based Medicine and Medical Statistics Group. Her role involves coordinating the Big Data Epidemiology module within the Evidence-Based Health Care MSc Programme and deputy-coordinating the Medical Statistics for Big Data short course (launching July 2026), alongside prior coordination of the Introduction to Study Design module and Evidence-Based Medicine theme for medical students. Education: MA from University of Cambridge PhD from University of Cambridge MSc from London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine Her research centers on statistical epidemiology using large routine healthcare databases to address critical gaps in medical research design. Key projects include REDUCE-HF (an NIHR SPCR-funded initiative leveraging machine learning and electronic health records to reduce heart failure diagnosis inequalities) and a breastfeeding support study examining nipple shields through community co-production. This work spans vulnerable populations like women with disabilities in sub-Saharan Africa and UK primary care settings, focusing on health service utilization patterns and intervention safety. Analysis of her 2018-2024 publications reveals consistent methodological innovation in CPRD and survey-based epidemiology, with dominant themes in heart failure diagnosis, surgical mesh complications, disability health outcomes, and breast cancer risk factors. Her cohort studies, systematic reviews, and metaanalyses emphasize reducing health inequalities through data-driven primary care improvements. Scientific awards: None explicitly documented in the provided texts. Dr. McFadden supervises DPhil and MSc students in statistical epidemiology and routinely collected data methods, actively seeking prospective students for her research areas. She has secured NIHR SPCR funding as co-Principal Investigator for two major projects: REDUCE-HF (focused on heart failure diagnosis equity) and the nipple shields breastfeeding intervention study, demonstrating her grant leadership in applied health research. Her laboratory and team affiliations include the Centre for Evidence-Based Medicine and Medical Statistics Group within the Nuffield Department, with dedicated work through the Heart Failure research stream. She maintains a decade-long governance role at CPRD as Chair of an Expert Review Committee and Central Advisory Committee (CAC) member, directly shaping research data standards for UK primary care databases.

• Logistics Strategy
• Supply Chain Integration
• B2C Logistics Operations
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Thomas J. Goldsby is the Dee & Jimmy Haslam Chair of Supply Chain and Professor of Supply Chain Management at the Haslam School of Business, University of Tennessee, Knoxville. He serves as co-executive director for the Global Supply Chain Institute and directs the MS-SCM Tricon program. His expertise spans logistics strategy, supply chain integration, and lean/agile supply chain frameworks, with an emphasis on resilience, transparency, and digital transformation. Education: Ph.D. in Business Administration (1998), Michigan State University M.B.A. in Economics and Transportation (1993), University of Kentucky B.S. in Economics and Finance (1992), University of Evansville Recent research trends include cyber resilience in supply chains, trade policy impacts (e.g., GST in India), and consumer-centric logistics strategies. His work bridges academic rigor and industry relevance, reflected in over 100 publications and leadership roles as co-editor-in-chief of the Journal of Business Logistics and editor emeritus of the Transportation Journal . Scientific Awards: Multiple Best Paper Awards 2019 'Rainmaker' by DC Velocity Magazine Lifetime Achievement Award from Supply Chain Leaders in Action Teaching Excellence Awards at multiple universities Goldsby has secured over $4.5 million in research grants and supervised 100+ industry supply chain projects. He co-hosts the Tennessee on Supply Chain Management podcast and has delivered executive programs globally. His leadership in academic-practitioner collaboration and sustainability initiatives underscores his influence in shaping supply chain discourse.

Sylwia Gwiazdowska-StańczakView profile

Assistant Professor

• School Psychology
• Family Dynamics
• Gifted Education
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Dr. Sylwia Gwiazdowska-Stańczak is an Assistant Professor at the Department of Educational Psychology and Family, Institute of Psychology, Faculty of Social Sciences, John Paul II Catholic University of Lublin. Her work bridges school psychology, occupational health, and family dynamics, focusing on educational engagement, psychotechnical assessments, and stress management. Specializes in gifted education and family-school collaboration Expert in driver psychological evaluations and technostress research Conducted studies on adolescent family perceptions and overqualification in employment Research Trends: Recent publications analyze mindfulness in occupational settings, family influences on academic performance, and technology-induced stress. She emphasizes practical psychological applications in education and workplace environments. Scientific Contributions: 2024: Developed a model for gifted student development 2023: Explored mindfulness mediation in driver stress 2022: Authored school climate guides and driver assessment frameworks 2021: Investigated technostress and parental attitude correlations 2019: Studied family impacts on career overqualification decisions 2018: Examined family dynamics of gifted students Projects: Managed a family perception study for gifted students (2011) and contributed to international psychological assistance programs. Active in science popularization, including participation in the Lublin Science Festival.

Audra Diers-LawsonView profile

Professor

• Risk Communication
• Crisis Management
• Community Engagement
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Audra Diers-Lawson is a Professor of Risk and Crisis Communication at Kristiania University of Applied Sciences, leading the WHO-Europe Collaboration Center for Risk Communication, Community Engagement, and Infodemic Management. She holds a PhD from the University of Texas-Austin (2006) and has over 35 publications, including monographs and edited volumes. Her research bridges academic theory with practitioner needs, focusing on risk communication, global crisis leadership, and organizational stakeholder relations. She collaborates with international bodies like the EU and WHO to shape policy and practice in public health emergencies. Her work emphasizes interdisciplinary collaboration, methodological diversity, and cross-cultural crisis preparedness. Recent projects include analyzing AI-driven activism (e.g., Scottish independence debates) and evaluating pandemic communication strategies across nations. She actively advises governments and NGOs on crisis response frameworks and has contributed to initiatives in the Balkans, Central Asia, and New Zealand. Dr. Diers-Lawson is a global leader in her field, serving as editor/reviewer for academic journals and holding leadership roles with ECREA and ICRCA. Her current focus includes pragmatic optimism models for crisis leadership and the role of employee voice in organizational safety.

• Supply Chain Management
• Operations Management
• Sustainability and Environmental Management
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Dr. Sriram Narayanan is a Full Professor and the Eli Broad Professor in Supply Chain Management at Michigan State University's Eli Broad College of Business. He specializes in supply chain management, operations strategy, and innovation, with a focus on sustainability, diversity, and global supply chain governance. His research explores topics such as disability inclusion in operations, environmental stewardship, and the integration of Industry 4.0 technologies with lean practices. His work bridges theoretical and practical challenges in supply chain dynamics, including collaborative networks in pharmaceuticals, ethical supplier governance, and organizational learning for resource efficiency. He has contributed to high-impact journals like Production and Operations Management and serves on editorial boards, including Service Science . Narayanan’s research emphasizes actionable insights for businesses and policymakers, addressing issues like water stress, agile pharmaceutical development, and inclusive workforce strategies. He has no listed advising grants, but his articles consistently highlight interdisciplinary approaches to operational challenges.

• Corporate Finance
• Sustainable Finance
• Behavioral Economics
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Prof. Dr. Alexander F. Wagner is an Associate Professor of Finance at the University of Zurich (UZH) and a faculty member of the Swiss Finance Institute. He holds roles as Vice Dean for Continuing Education and Alumni, and Co-Head of the UZH Center for Crisis Competence. He obtained his PhD in Political Economy from Harvard University and transitioned to UZH in 2008, becoming an associate professor in 2014. His research focuses on corporate finance, sustainable finance, and behavioral economics, with notable contributions on biodiversity in financial markets, CEO communication during crises, and the impact of climate policies on investor behavior. He has also engaged with practice through roles as Chairman of the proxy advisor SWIPRA, independent counsel for PwC, and visiting professorships internationally. Education: PhD in Political Economy (Harvard University), studies in economics and law (Linz, Austria). Key research themes include nature-dependent investment risks, institutional investor behavior during crises, and ethical decision-making in business. His work bridges academia and real-world applications, addressing governance systems and market resilience. Wagner’s TED Talk on honesty in business has garnered widespread attention.

Tobias Michael ScholzView profile

Associate Professor

• Esports Research
• Human Resource Management
• Digital Transformation
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Dr. Tobias Michael Scholz is an Associate Professor at the University of Agder within the Department of Information and Communication Technology . Widely recognized as the "godfather of esports research", he has dedicated 25 years to exploring the intersection of esports, human resource management, and digital transformation. As founder of the Esports Research Network and chief scientific officer of metagame , Scholz bridges academia and industry, particularly focusing on innovative educational programs that utilize esports to develop future workforce skills in Norway. Research Interests include gamification in HR, transferable skill development, corporate esports strategies, and sustainability in digital environments. His work examines how gaming mechanics can enhance hybrid team collaboration, risk governance, and intercultural management practices in global business contexts. Publication Trends reveal his specialization in esports business models, digitalization of work, and skill transfer mechanisms. Recent articles explore metaframe frameworks for professional dynamics, Olympic esports integration, and AI's impact on human resources. Professional Networks include the Esports Research Network and metagame . He actively collaborates with institutions like IATED and Routledge , contributing to annual conferences such as HICSS and ICERI.

Yun-Hee ChoiView profile

Professor

• Biostatistics
• Statistical Genetics
• Survival Analysis
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Yun-Hee Choi is a Professor at the Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry, Western University. Her research focuses on advanced statistical methodologies for complex biomedical data, particularly in genetic and cancer epidemiology contexts. BSc in Statistics MA in Statistics PhD in Biostatistics She specializes in joint modeling , dynamic prediction , correlated survival data analysis , and statistical genetics , with applications to Lynch syndrome and familial colorectal cancer . Her methodological work includes copula models , frailty models , and multistate models for analyzing competing risks and recurrent events. Recent publications demonstrate expertise in genetic risk estimation , cancer progression modeling , and family-based survival analysis . She develops computational tools like the FamEvent R package for time-to-event data in genetic studies. NSERC: Statistical methods for joint modeling (2019-2024) CIHR: Risk prediction models for HBOC (2019-2023, Co-PI) CANSSI: Genetic data analysis (2019-2022, Co-I) NSERC: Competing risks modeling (2014-2019) CIHR: Multistate models for Lynch syndrome (2013-2016) CBCF-Ontario: BRCA1/2 family screening (2014-2017) NSERC: Correlated survival data (2009-2014) Her work bridges biostatistical theory with cancer prevention applications , particularly in hereditary cancer syndromes.

• Renewable Energies
• Sustainability
• Environmental Engineering
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Almudena Filgueira Vizoso is a Contracted Professor PhD at the Polytechnic School of the University of A Coruña (UDC), specializing in Chemical Engineering and Renewable Energy research. She holds a PhD in Industrial Engineering from UDC and has been actively involved in academic and research activities since 2013. Her educational background includes a Doctorate in Industrial Engineering from the University of A Coruña. Her research focuses on marine renewable energies, technical-economic analysis of offshore systems, tribological behavior of materials, and teaching innovation in engineering education. She has developed expertise in hybrid marine energy systems, wave energy conversion, and sustainable engineering solutions. Her publication trends demonstrate consistent contributions to renewable energy research, particularly in offshore wind systems and marine energy technologies. The articles reflect interdisciplinary work spanning engineering, environmental science, and economic analysis, with significant focus on Galician and Atlantic coastal energy potential. Professor Filgueira Vizoso actively supervises undergraduate and graduate theses, with numerous completed projects on offshore wind farm feasibility, electric vehicle infrastructure, and sustainable building systems. She participates in multiple research projects including the European ARCWIND initiative, the national SEARENEW project, and laser material deposition methodology development. Her teaching portfolio includes Environmental Engineering, Chemical Technology, and Occupational Risk Prevention across various engineering programs at UDC. She maintains regular tutorial hours at the Batallones Building in Ferrol and contributes to curriculum development in industrial engineering disciplines.