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Tania BosakView profile

Senior Tutor

• Rhythm and rhythmics
• Music education
• TaKeTiNa Rhythm process
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Tania Bosak is a Master TaKeTiNa Rhythm facilitator and educator with over 34 years of professional experience spanning performance, rhythm education, and therapeutic applications of rhythm. She currently teaches TaKeTiNa in the Bachelor of Rhythm and Rhythmics program at the Royal Conservatory of Brussels and serves as a guest TaKeTiNa/Rhythm and Movement tutor at Melbourne University's Bachelor of Fine Arts (Theatre) program. Her extensive teaching portfolio includes engagements with Theatre de la Parole, Melbourne Polytechnic, Victoria University, and the Melbourne Theatre Company's educational programs. Bosak holds a BA in Performing Arts, Contemporary Dance, and Education, complemented by specialized training at the John Bolton Theatre School. Her educational journey includes extensive study in Odissi and Bharatanatyam Indian Classical dance (1989-1997), acting and physical theatre training, certification as a Master TaKeTiNa Rhythm facilitator in 2018, a Diploma in Solution-Focused Counselling, training in Generative Trance therapy, and a leader training certificate with Musicians without Borders. Her research and practice focus on the transformative power of rhythm processes for personal evolution and creative expression. Bosak has developed the ACTIVE RHYTHM MUSIC MEDITATION (ARMM™) programs that integrate Generative Trance practice with theatre, voice, movement, and the TaKeTiNa Rhythm process. Her work explores rhythm's applications in therapeutic settings, community building, and artistic development, with particular emphasis on how rhythmic practices can facilitate altered states of consciousness and enhance creative flow. Bosak received the Churchill Fellowship in 2004 to study Korean drum and dance in South Korea, and she maintains membership in The International Association of Generative Change (IAGC). Her recent writings explore intersections between rhythm, psychology, and consciousness, reflecting her integrative approach to rhythm education. As founder of Pulse Rhythm Events since 2004, Bosak has organized numerous international workshops and events focused on rhythm, movement, and personal evolution. She leads specialized master classes for actors, dancers, and musicians across Australia and Europe, while maintaining an active performance career with ensembles including The Barefoot Orchestra, Rektango, and The Beijao. Her collaborative work includes performances with renowned rhythm specialists such as Graeme Leak, Greg Sheehan, and David Jones, as well as the internationally acclaimed STOMP percussion group.

• Art Conservation
• Heritage Science
• Materials Science
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Prof. Aldo Romani is a Professor leading the Materials for Artworks' Conservation research group within an academic department offering degrees in Chemistry, Biological Sciences, and Biotechnology. His work focuses on applying chemical and physical methodologies to cultural heritage conservation, with emphasis on non-destructive analysis and development of portable instrumentation for in-situ studies without artwork sampling or movement. Research interests center on chemical and physical behavior of materials in artworks, including structure/composition analysis for conservation diagnosis, degradation mechanisms of heterogeneous materials, and protection of porous heritage objects. The group utilizes synchrotron radiation, micro-FT-IR, micro-Raman, XRF, XRD, UV-VIS-NIR spectroscopy, GC-MS, and other advanced techniques. Key specialties include micro-spectroscopy for cross-sectional material distribution, contemporary art materials analysis, and emergency conservation protocols. Recent publications reveal strong focus on pigment analysis, varnish degradation, and non-invasive imaging of paintings/manuscripts using hyperspectral techniques. The research demonstrates integration of art historical context with materials science, particularly in Modernist paintings, medieval manuscripts, and street art preservation. The group actively contributes to European heritage science initiatives through the SMAArt Center of Excellence. Prof. Romani's laboratory develops portable instrumentation within MOLAB programs and participates in major European infrastructures including IPERION-HS and E-RIHS. Theoretical modeling complements experimental work for spectral assignments, while collaborations span conservation science and particle physics applications for detector development relevant to cultural heritage analysis.

Mohammad Abdollahi AzgomiView profile

Professor

• Modeling and Simulation
• Petri Nets
• Stochastic Activity Networks
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Mohammad Abdollahi Azgomi is a Professor of Computer Engineering at the School of Computer Engineering, Iran University of Science and Technology (IUST), where he has been serving since 2005, progressing from Assistant Professor to Associate Professor and finally to Professor in 2022. He holds multiple significant roles including Director of the Trustworthy Computing Laboratory (TwCL) since 2006, and previously served as Research Deputy of the School of Computer Engineering from 2020-2023. His academic career is complemented by extensive service on editorial boards, scientific committees, and as a PC member for numerous international conferences in security, cryptography, and computer science. Dr. Azgomi earned his Ph.D. in Computer Engineering (Software) from Sharif University of Technology in 2005 with a dissertation on 'High-Level Extensions for Stochastic Activity Networks: Theories, Tools and Applications,' supervised by Prof. Ali Movaghar. He also completed his M.S. (1996, with honors) and B.S. (1991) in Computer Engineering (Software) from the same institution, with his master's thesis focusing on 'Design and Implementation of Security Services for Computer Networks.' His research spans several interconnected domains centered around dependable and secure computing systems. Dr. Azgomi specializes in modeling and simulation techniques, particularly Petri Nets and Stochastic Activity Networks, for quantitative evaluation of system properties. His work significantly contributes to security and privacy frameworks, trust models, and dependable software design. He has pioneered approaches for evaluating cyber-physical systems security through game-theoretic models and developed frameworks for assessing software architecture quality attributes under uncertainty. Analysis of his recent publications reveals a strong research trajectory focusing on computational trust models, malware propagation dynamics in heterogeneous networks, and security evaluation of cyber-physical systems. His work demonstrates consistent application of formal methods like stochastic activity networks and Petri nets to solve complex security and dependability problems. There's a clear progression from foundational modeling techniques to sophisticated applications in cloud computing, web services security, and intrusion-tolerant systems. Best Researcher of the Year, School of Computer Engineering, IUST (2013, 2014, 2016, 2017) Best Paper Award at CSICC'12 for work on symbolic state space generation Best Paper Award at Innovations'09 for security protocol modeling Best Bachelor Thesis Supervisor (2009) Best Lecturer, IT Group, E-Learning Center (2008) Distinguished M.S. Graduate, Sharif University (1996) Dr. Azgomi has supervised an impressive number of doctoral students, with 14 Ph.D. graduates from IUST and 6 from other universities. His current teaching includes graduate courses on Dependable Software Systems and undergraduate Research Methods and Presentation. He serves on the editorial board of the CSI Journal on Computing Science and Information Technology and has been actively involved in numerous international conferences as program committee member and chair. The Trustworthy Computing Laboratory (TwCL), which Dr. Azgomi directs, focuses on rigorous engineering methodologies for evaluating dependability and security in information and communication technologies. The lab conducts research in formal methods, security modeling, dependable systems, and network security, with particular emphasis on Petri nets, stochastic activity networks, and quantitative evaluation techniques for security, privacy, and trust.

Brian TooheyView profile

Adjunct Professor

• Public Policy
• Government Affairs
• Healthcare Policy
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Brian Toohey is an Adjunct Professor at Georgetown University’s Walsh School of Foreign Service, where he has taught since 2007. His academic role complements his professional career as Vice President of Global Government Affairs and Public Policy at Illumina, where he leads international engagement and regulatory strategy. Prior to Illumina, he held executive roles at PhRMA, DEKA Research, and the Semiconductor Industry Association, focusing on healthcare, biotechnology, and technology innovation policy. Research Interests: His work spans Public Policy Government Affairs Healthcare Policy Biotechnology Policy Technology Innovation Professional Affiliations: Current: Vice President at Illumina Former: Executive roles at PhRMA, DEKA Research, Semiconductor Industry Association

• Metaphysics of Science
• Natural Kinds
• Laws of Nature
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Prof Emma Tobin serves as Professor of Philosophy of Science in the Department of Science and Technology Studies at University College London (UCL), within the Faculty of Mathematical and Physical Sciences. Appointed in October 2020 following promotions from Lecturer (2010) to Associate Professor (2016), she has held significant administrative roles including Undergraduate Tutor (2013-2016), Deputy Head of Department (2018-2019), and co-Head of Department (2019-2024). Currently on research sabbatical for 2024/25, she maintains active scholarly engagement. Her academic formation includes a B.A. from University College Dublin and Ph.D. from Trinity College Dublin (awarded 2006), funded by the Irish Research Council. Her doctoral work 'On the Disunity of the Sciences and Ceteris Paribus Laws' was examined by Prof. Stephen Mumford, with supplementary research conducted at Cambridge's Department of History and Philosophy of Science under Peter Lipton in 2005. Tobin's research program centers on the metaphysics of science, particularly natural kinds and laws, extending to philosophy of science in practice through classification studies in chemistry, biology, and astronomy. Her integrated history and philosophy of chemistry work examines chemical practices and theory choice, complemented by broader investigations into causation, explanation, scientific realism, and epistemological challenges in big data classification. This interdisciplinary approach bridges metaphysical inquiry with empirical scientific practice. Publication analysis reveals sustained focus on natural kinds across disciplines, with recent work examining conceptual evolution in physics (e.g., 'lattice' terminology) and historical studies of chemical practices. Her scholarship demonstrates consistent engagement with classification systems and theoretical frameworks from 2008 through 2021 publications. As a dedicated supervisor, Tobin has guided five PhD candidates to completion: Stephanie Ratcliffe (2014), Yafeng Shan (2015), Toby Friend (2017), Rory Jubber (2020), and current Windsor BAME Fellow Ryan Francis. Her research contributions include participation in the AHRC-sponsored Metaphysics of Science Project (2006-2010) and ongoing exploration of scientific classification systems. Within UCL's Department of Science and Technology Studies, Tobin contributes to an interdisciplinary environment examining science-society interactions, maintaining active collaboration through her sabbatical period and continuing leadership in philosophy of science discourse.

• Applied Microeconomics
• Energy Markets
• Electricity Market Design
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Iivo Vehviläinen serves as Professor of Practice in the Department of Economics at Aalto University, specializing in applied microeconomics with emphasis on energy markets, market structures, and regulatory frameworks. His expertise stems from a PhD in mathematical finance applied to Nordic electricity markets, complemented by extensive industry experience in the energy sector. Current research focuses on renewable energy impacts on hydro-dominated markets, utility strategic responses to energy transitions, and demand-side technology economics. His research program centers on three interconnected themes: (1) wind power integration effects in Nordic hydro systems, (2) incumbent utility adaptation strategies (particularly nuclear power in Sweden), and (3) economic viability and distributional consequences of demand response and battery storage technologies. These investigations address critical challenges in electricity market design during the energy transition, emphasizing equilibrium impacts, regulatory effectiveness, and societal distributional effects. Analysis of recent publications (2020-2025) reveals consistent focus on electricity market design challenges, renewable integration dynamics, and policy responses to energy crises. His work demonstrates strong empirical grounding in Nordic and European contexts, with recurring themes of market equilibrium analysis, regulatory intervention effectiveness, and distributional consequences across households and industries. Scientific recognition includes: AEI Award (Department of Economics, January 2023) The Societal Influencer of the Year 2022 for contributions during the Energy Crisis (Department of Economics, January 2023) While the source material indicates active research leadership and industry engagement, specific details regarding academic advising, research grants, laboratory facilities, or formal research teams were not provided. His industry background informs practical policy applications, particularly regarding market design solutions for contemporary energy challenges.

Natalia VuoriView profile

Assistant Professor

• Strategic Management
• Organizational Behavior
• Innovation Management
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Natalia Vuori serves as Assistant Professor in the Department of Industrial Engineering and Management at Aalto University, where her research bridges strategic management, organizational behavior, and innovation science. Her current work examines emotional dynamics in organizational processes, heuristic applications in strategic decision-making, and the transformative impact of generative AI on firm performance and strategizing. Dr. Vuori's research program investigates how emotional structuring influences innovation activities and post-acquisition integration, while her recent publications explore the dual effects of emotional and cognitive trust in AI adoption contexts. She examines how heuristics interact with causal knowledge during infrequent organizational processes like mergers, and analyzes how professional expertise diversity either enhances or constrains creative engagement. Her work consistently reveals the psychological underpinnings of strategic phenomena through rigorous empirical analysis. Analysis of her publication trajectory (2019-2025) shows increasing focus on artificial intelligence's organizational implications, particularly generative AI's social-psychological dynamics in strategy work. This evolution complements her foundational work on emotional practices in innovation and multi-speed integration approaches in mergers and acquisitions, demonstrating consistent theoretical advancement in understanding human cognition within strategic processes. Her scientific recognition includes: Winner of the 2025 SAP Best Paper Award for generative AI research Finalist for the 2020 SAP Best Paper Award Robert J. Litschert Best Doctoral Student Paper Award (2011) Multiple Academy of Management conference awards including Newman Award (2014) and Best Dissertation Paper Award (2014) Strategic Management Society Best PhD Paper Prize (2010) While specific grant details aren't provided in source materials, her award-winning publications in Journal of Management Studies, Academy of Management Annals, and Strategic Management Journal suggest substantial research funding. Her work demonstrates consistent collaboration with scholars like Timo Vuori, Quy N. Huy, and Tomi Laamanen across multiple projects. Current research directions indicate deepening exploration of human-AI interaction frameworks, particularly examining trust dynamics and performance implications in organizational settings, while maintaining her signature focus on emotional and cognitive aspects of strategic processes.

Jeff CastleView profile

Lecturer

• Trumpet Performance
• Brass Ensembles
• Music Education
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Jeff Castle serves as a Lecturer in Trumpet at the Department of Music within the College of Liberal and Fine Arts at the University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA), where he contributes to music education and performance training. He maintains an active profile as a freelance musician throughout Central Texas. His academic credentials include: Bachelor of Music in Music Education/Trumpet Performance from the University of Massachusetts, Amherst Master of Music in Trumpet Performance from William Marsh Rice University Castle's professional expertise centers on trumpet performance across diverse settings including military bands, orchestral work, and brass ensemble direction. His career spans significant service in United States Air Force Bands—The Air Force Band in Washington D.C., Band of the Pacific-Alaska, and Band of the West at Lackland AFB—complemented by ongoing performances as an extra/substitute musician with the San Antonio Symphony. His pedagogical approach integrates performance practice with educational outreach. As co-founder and director of Castle Brass, he leads a specialized brass ensemble dedicated to performance excellence and community engagement in Central Texas. This initiative serves as both a creative outlet and educational platform for brass musicians in the region.

AHMET ERENView profile

Lecturer

• Electrical and Electronics Engineering
• Smart Grids
• Electrical Energy and Power Systems
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Ahmet Eren serves as a Lecturer at Gaziantep University's Technical Sciences Vocational School within the Electrical and Energy Department since 2019, holding concurrent appointments in both undergraduate and associate degree programs. His academic foundation includes a Doctorate in Electrical and Electronic Engineering from Gaziantep University's Institute of Science (ongoing since 2019), complemented by a Master's degree (2014-2018) and Bachelor's degree (2009-2014) from the same institution's Faculty of Engineering. His educational trajectory is structured as follows: Doctorate (Dr.) in Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Gaziantep University Institute of Science (2019-) Master of Science in Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Gaziantep University Institute of Science (2014-2018) Bachelor of Science in Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Gaziantep University Faculty of Engineering (2009-2014) Research focuses intensely on modern power infrastructure challenges, specializing in Smart Grids, Renewable Energy Systems integration, and advanced Battery Storage Solutions. His work bridges theoretical control strategies with practical implementations for grid stability, evidenced by publications targeting multilevel converters, state-of-charge balancing, and microcontroller-based power quality regulators that address harmonic mitigation and reactive power compensation. Recent publications (2022-2023) reveal a concentrated research thrust toward enhancing grid resilience through battery energy storage systems and power quality devices, with methodologies spanning adaptive control schemes to hardware implementations using ARM Cortex processors. These works consistently target Q1 journals like ISA Transactions and Applied Energy, emphasizing real-world applicability in renewable energy integration scenarios. Three TÜBİTAK-funded national projects underscore his technical leadership: development of fault-tolerant SOC balancing for battery storage (2021-2024), high-density power quality regulators (2021-2024), and SiC-based inverters for renewable applications (2019-2020). These initiatives culminated in an international patent for fault-tolerant state-of-charge balancing methods (WO2024039339A1). Teaching responsibilities encompass Mathematics for undergraduate programs and specialized associate-degree courses including Microcontrollers, Fiber Optic Communications, and Power Systems, reflecting his dual commitment to foundational theory and applied technical education within vocational training frameworks.

Anne MarxView profile

Professor

• Sport Management
• Socio-Cultural Change
• Ethics
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Anne Marx, Ed.D., is a Professor of Sport Management at Loras College since 2011. She teaches undergraduate courses in finance, sales and sponsorship, facility and event management, and social issues in sport, alongside graduate courses in the Coaching Leadership Program such as Administration and Management of Sport and Inclusive Leadership in Athletic Coaching. Education B.S., University of Arkansas (1997) M.S., Arizona State University (2003) Ed.D., University of Arkansas (2006) Her research focuses on sport as a platform for socio-cultural change, with specific interests in ethics and gender law. She integrates experiential learning through classroom methods complemented by out-of-class projects, emphasizing inclusivity and engagement across diverse student backgrounds. Contact: anne.marx@loras.edu | Phone: 563.588.7216

Magali FontaineView profile

Professor

• Transfusion Medicine
• Cellular Therapy
• Immunology
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Magali Fontaine, MD, PhD, is a Professor of Pathology and Medicine at the University of Maryland School of Medicine, where she serves as Medical Director of Transfusion Services. She holds primary appointment in the Department of Pathology and secondary appointment in Medicine. Education: BA from Lycee Hoche-Versailles (1981), MD from University René Descartes Paris (1989), PhD in Transplant Pathology from University of Illinois at Chicago (2000). Postgraduate training includes fellowships at Harvard Medical School (Brigham & Women's Hospital and Children's Hospital) and Mayo Clinic, with residencies in Surgery and Pathology. Research Focus: Dr. Fontaine's work bridges transfusion medicine and cellular therapies. She investigates leukocyte activation in transfusion reactions, platelet-RBC interactions, mesenchymal stem cell applications, and pancreatic islet transplantation. Her lab develops standards for cellular therapy manufacturing and evaluates transfusion safety protocols. Awards: Summa cum Laude, University Paris V (1989) Excellence in Teaching Award, Stanford University (2008, 2009, 2011) Faculty Mentor Award, Stanford University (2009) President, Association of Clinical Scientists (2011) Multiple Stanford Leadership Development nominations (2010, 2012) Grants & Innovations: Actively leads FDA-funded research on platelet pathogen inactivation (CERSI award), UMB ICTR-funded study on platelet-leukocyte aggregates, and MSCRF erythropoiesis project. Implemented hospital protocols for blood inventory management, HLA-allosensitized platelet support, and massive transfusion guidelines.

Patrick FelleView profile

Associate Professor

• Medical Informatics
• Clinical Neuroanatomy
• Anatomy
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Patrick Felle serves as Associate Professor in Anatomy and Head of Medical Informatics at University College Dublin's School of Medicine. He established Medical Informatics as a formal discipline at UCD and maintains a specialized focus on clinical neuroanatomy within his academic role. His academic credentials include: Medical degree from UCD School of Medicine (1983) BSc in Anatomy and Physical Anthropology MSc in Healthcare Informatics (1997) Professor Felle's research integrates Medical Informatics with anatomical sciences, particularly clinical neuroanatomy. His pioneering work established UCD's Medical Informatics program, and he maintains clinical relevance through active dermatology-focused family practice. International medical education constitutes a major professional theme, driving significant diversification of UCD's medical student cohort. As Associate Dean for International Studies since 2012, he chairs the Medicine Admissions Committee and has expanded student recruitment to include Mauritius, India, Trinidad & Tobago, Egypt, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, Oman, Hong Kong, and Nigeria—complementing traditional sources in North America, Malaysia, and Singapore. His clinical academic service includes 20 years as part-time Emergency Medicine Assistant at Beaumont Hospital.

Marilia CascalhoView profile

Professor

• Transplantation Immunobiology
• Genetic Susceptibility in Immunopathogenesis
• Novel Immunotherapies
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Marilia Cascalho is a Professor and Vice Chair for Research at the Department of Pathology, Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine. She also serves as a Member of the Immune Oncology Program at the Case Comprehensive Cancer Center. Her academic journey includes MD and PhD degrees from the University of Lisbon and UCSF, respectively, followed by postdoctoral training at the Hagedorn Research Institute and UCSF. Key Appointments : Vice Chair for Research (2024), Richard J. Fasenmyer Professor (2024) Prior Institutions : Mayo Clinic (1999-2008), University of Michigan (2008-2024) Research Interests focus on Immunobiology of organ transplantation Genetic susceptibility in immune-mediated diseases Development of mutable vaccines against viral evolution C3d-based immunotherapies for cancer TACI/TNFRSF13B polymorphisms in immunity Article Trends reveal contributions to transplantation science, B cell immunology, and cancer immunotherapy. Her work spans antibody-mediated immunity , adaptive immune responses , and somatic hypermutation mechanisms , with recent emphasis on piRNA biomarkers in transplant monitoring and metabolic reprogramming for graft survival . Scientific Awards include: Science Magazine Prize for Young Investigators (1999) NIH Grant Support (multiple awards) Gates Foundation Grant US-Israel Bi-National Science Foundation NIH Study Section Memberships Patents and Innovation highlight her inventions in Soluble C3d immunotherapies Mutable vaccine technology B cell repertoire analysis methods T cell diversity modulation Laboratory Focus integrates immunology, genetics, and bioengineering to develop therapies for transplant rejection, autoimmune diseases, and incurable cancers like multiple myeloma.

David SamolsView profile

Professor

• Acute Phase Response
• C-Reactive Protein (CRP) Biology
• Cytokine Signaling
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Professor David Samols is a leading researcher in the Department of Biochemistry at Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine. With a PhD in Cell Biology from the University of Chicago and postdoctoral training at Roche Institute of Molecular Biology and University of Oregon's Institute of Molecular Biology, his work focuses on the acute phase response and C-reactive protein (CRP) biology. Key research areas: CRP transcriptional regulation, cytokine signaling pathways, transcription factor interactions, inflammatory disease models Methodologies: Transgenic mouse models, Hep3B cell studies, molecular cloning, protein biochemistry Publications demonstrate expertise in CRP's anti-inflammatory properties across septic shock, pulmonary inflammation, and antigen-induced arthritis models. Collaborations with Dr. Irwin Kushner have produced seminal works on CRP's clinical significance and transcriptional mechanisms. Scientific contributions include: Elucidating C/EBPβ's critical role in cytokine responsiveness Discovering indirect NFκB (rel proteins) activation pathways Establishing CRP's in vivo anti-inflammatory effects Advancing understanding of evolutionary conserved biotin enzymes

• Security Studies
• Migration Policy
• Refugee Studies
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Paulina Polko is an Assistant Professor and Head of the Department of Security Sciences at WSB University, with research focus on security studies, migration policy, refugee issues, and safety policy. Her work emphasizes intersections between security, migration, and social integration. WSB University: Department of Security Sciences Research areas: security studies, migration, refugee policy, safety strategy With 59 documented publications and a h-index of 4 (Scopus) / 2 (Web of Science), her research is complemented by a total ministerial score of 2,681. She maintains profiles on ORCID (0000-0002-9770-7373), Scopus, and ResearchGate.