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Maria PregnolatoView profile

Assistant Professor

• Infrastructure Resilience
• Flood Risk Management
• Bridge Engineering
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Dr. Maria Pregnolato is an Assistant Professor in the Hydraulic Structures and Flood Risk department within the Civil Engineering and Geosciences faculty at Delft University of Technology. She also holds the position of Honorary Associate Professor at the University of Bristol. Her research focuses on infrastructure resilience and risk management from natural hazards, with particular expertise in flood impacts on transportation networks and structural systems. Dr. Pregnolato earned her PhD in Civil Engineering from Newcastle University in 2017, an MSc in Building Engineering and Architecture from the University of Pavia and Tongji University in 2012, and an MSc in Strategy, Leadership and Change from the University of Bristol in 2022. Her educational background reflects a strong foundation in both technical engineering and strategic leadership. Her research interests span infrastructure resilience, flood risk management, bridge engineering, structural health monitoring, and Digital Twins for civil infrastructure. A significant portion of her work explores the integration of digital technologies with traditional civil engineering practices, particularly in the context of climate change adaptation and natural hazard risk management. She has pioneered approaches to bridge scour management and developed novel frameworks for assessing flood impacts on critical infrastructure networks. Analysis of her recent publications (2019-2025) reveals a clear evolution in her research focus, with increasing emphasis on digital solutions for infrastructure resilience. Her work has expanded from traditional flood risk assessment to incorporate Digital Twins, sensor technologies, and nature-based solutions. The publications demonstrate strong international collaboration, with research spanning multiple continents and addressing both developed and developing world contexts. Dr. Pregnolato has received several prestigious awards recognizing her contributions to the field: EGU Outstanding Early Career Award (2021) EPSRC Fellowship (2018) EPSRC RISE Award (2018) Fellow of the Women in Engineering Society (2019) She actively supervises MSc students and has secured competitive research funding, including an EPSRC Fellowship to investigate extreme flooding impacts on bridges. Her research program integrates hydrodynamic modeling, structural analysis, and digital monitoring technologies to develop comprehensive risk management frameworks for critical infrastructure. Dr. Pregnolato maintains strong international collaborations, with visiting researcher positions at Politecnico di Milano (2022) and the University of Washington (2019), demonstrating her global impact in the field of civil infrastructure resilience.

Steven RamanView profile

Clinical Professor

• MRI Imaging of Prostate Cancer
• Liver and Kidney Cancer Imaging
• Gynecological Cancers Imaging
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Dr. Steven Raman is a Clinical Professor in the Department of Radiological Sciences at the David Geffen School of Medicine, University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA). He serves as Director of Prostate MR Imaging and Interventions, Director of the UCLA Prostate MR Imaging Research Group, Director of the Abdominal Imaging Fellowship at UCLA, and Co-director of the Fibroid Treatment Program. Dr. Raman is an expert in Abdominal and Pelvic imaging (CT, MRI, Ultrasound and X-Ray) and interventional radiology, particularly in tumor ablation and Fibroid Treatment. Dr. Raman received his MD from Keck School of Medicine of the USC in 1993. He completed his Internship in Internal Medicine at Pacific Presbyterian Medical Center in 1994, Residency in Radiological Sciences at UCSD School of Medicine in 1998, and Fellowship in Abdominal Imaging at UCLA Department of Radiology in 1999. He is board certified in Diagnostic Radiology by the American Board of Radiology since 1998. His research focuses on MRI Imaging of Prostate, Liver, Kidney and Gynecological Cancers, Thermal Ablation techniques including microwave, cryo, HIFU and Irreversible Electroporation, and the application of Artificial Intelligence in Radiogenomics. His clinical expertise spans advanced imaging techniques with minimally invasive treatments for various cancers and conditions, with particular emphasis on prostate cancer diagnosis and treatment. Dr. Raman's publication record demonstrates a strong focus on cancer imaging and treatment across multiple organ systems. His work consistently bridges advanced imaging techniques with clinical applications, particularly in prostate cancer where he has contributed significantly to MR-guided biopsy techniques, image-pathology correlation, and surgical planning. His recent work increasingly incorporates AI applications for cancer detection. Super Doctors® Southern California, 2023-2025 Top Doctors, Los Angeles Magazine, 2021 Best Doctor, 2021 Super Doctors® Southern California, 2017-2021 Leading Physicians of the World, 2021 As Director of the Abdominal Imaging Fellowship at UCLA, Dr. Raman mentors radiology fellows in advanced imaging techniques and interventional procedures. His research group focuses on developing AI to better detect aggressive prostate cancer, with recent funding of $3 million for this purpose. His clinical work at the Westwood Imaging Center focuses on minimally invasive treatments for prostate cancer, liver diseases, and fibroid treatment, with particular expertise in image-guided thermal ablation therapies. Dr. Raman leads comprehensive clinical programs including the UCLA Uterine Fibroid Program and Fibroid Treatment Program, providing state-of-the-art care for women with uterine fibroids. His work on percutaneous image-guided thermal ablation for metastatic gynecologic cancers has been recognized as safe and effective therapy, demonstrating his commitment to advancing minimally invasive treatment options.

Dong-Hyun KimView profile

Professor

• Therapeutic Carriers
• Nanotechnology
• Cancer Therapy
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Dong-Hyun Kim, PhD, is a Professor at the Feinberg School of Medicine and McCormick School of Engineering at Northwestern University. His research focuses on developing therapeutic micro/nanoparticles for cancer treatment, including drug delivery, hyperthermia, immunotherapy, and molecular imaging. He collaborates with clinicians, biologists, and imaging professionals to translate multifunctional carriers into clinical applications. Education: PhD: Yonsei University College of Medicine, Korea (2006) Postdoctoral Fellow: University of Alabama, Chemical & Biological Engineering (2008) Postdoctoral Fellow: Argonne National Laboratory, Materials Science Division (2011) Research Interests: Therapeutic carriers for cancer treatment (e.g., nanoparticles, microspheres) Interventional oncology and targeted drug delivery Immunotherapy integration with nanotechnology Diagnostic imaging (MRI, CT, ultrasound) for treatment monitoring Translational research bridging lab and clinical applications Key Trends in Publications: Recent work emphasizes CRISPR-mediated genome editing, ferroptosis-inducing nanoparticles, cryo-immunotherapy, and radiomics for tumor assessment. Articles highlight synergy between nanotechnology and immunotherapy, with a focus on liver, prostate, and pancreatic cancers. Affiliations: Northwestern University Clinical and Translational Sciences Institute (NUCATS) Robert H. Lurie Comprehensive Cancer Center Labs/Teams: Active in multidisciplinary teams developing nanomedicine and interventional oncology therapies, leveraging Northwestern’s clinical and engineering resources.

Michele BirdView profile

Lecturer

• Statistics Education
• Applied Statistics
• Statistical Tutoring

Michele Bird serves as an Academic Professional Lecturer in the Department of Mathematics and Statistics at the University of Wyoming, teaching foundational courses like Stat 2000: Statistics and the World and Stat 2050: Introduction to Statistics. She also coordinates the statistics program for the Center for Assistance with Statistics and Mathematics (CASM), directing tutoring services and seminars. Education : M.S. in Statistics from the University of Nevada Las Vegas. Her professional focus centers on statistics education methodology and student support systems, with emphasis on developing effective tutoring frameworks for introductory statistics learners. As CASM Statistics coordinator, she designs training for tutors and optimizes resource allocation to enhance course comprehension. Bird's work directly impacts student success in quantitative disciplines through structured academic assistance, leveraging her expertise in statistical pedagogy to bridge learning gaps in core curriculum requirements.

Karen DouglasView profile

Professor

• Social Psychology
• Conspiracy Theories
• Group Dynamics
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Professor Karen Douglas is a Professor of Social Psychology at the School of Psychology, University of Kent. She currently serves as the Research and Innovation Lead and as the director of the ERC-funded project "CONSPIRACY_FX - Consequences of conspiracy theories". Her work has received significant media attention from outlets including The Conversation, The Observer, Huffington Post, and BBC Future. Professor Douglas specializes in the psychology of conspiracy theories, examining why they appeal to people and their consequences for individuals, groups, and society. Her research spans social psychology, political psychology, and group dynamics, with a particular focus on how conspiracy theories influence interpersonal relationships, political attitudes, and health behaviors. She has developed a comprehensive database of academic literature on conspiracy theories with support from the Centre for Research and Evidence on Security Threats. Her publication record shows a consistent focus on conspiracy theories across multiple contexts including political events, pandemics, and social issues. Recent work examines emotional responses to conspiracy theories, their relationship with distrust and dishonesty, and their impact on social relationships and political engagement. She frequently collaborates with international researchers across numerous countries. Professor Douglas has secured substantial research funding, including a €2.5 million European Research Council grant (2022-2026) for her CONSPIRACY_FX project. Other notable grants include funding from the Australian Research Council, Leverhulme Trust, British Academy, and ESRC/CREST. She actively supervises PhD students including current students Irem Eker, Ricky Green, and Kenzo Nera. Her past students include Dr. Clara De Inocencio Laporta, Dr. Varoth Chotipitayasunondh, Dr. Daniel Jolley, Dr. Michael Wood, Dr. Yvonne Skipper, Dr. Jennifer Cole, and Dr. Tracey Elder. Professor Douglas also serves on editorial boards for several prestigious journals including the British Journal of Psychology and Advances in Political Psychology.

Terry L. BoneView profile

Teaching Professor

• Chemistry Education
• Laboratory Experiment Development
• Polymer Science
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Terry L. Bone, PhD is a Teaching Professor in the Chemistry Department at Missouri University of Science & Technology (Missouri S&T) in Rolla, Missouri. His office is located in 120B Schrenk Hall, and he teaches multiple chemistry courses including General Chemistry (Chem 1, Chem 2, Chem 3, Chem 8) and Organic Chemistry laboratory courses (Chem 224, 226, 228). Dr. Bone's primary research interests focus on Chemistry Education and Laboratory Experiment Development . His work bridges theoretical chemistry with practical educational applications, particularly in developing effective laboratory experiences for students. He has shown particular interest in integrating technology into chemistry education, as evidenced by his early work with the Apple II+ computer for data collection and analysis. His publication record spans from 1982 to 1991, showing expertise in polymer science, analytical techniques, and educational technology. The publications reveal a progression from fundamental polymer research to applications in coatings and educational methodologies. His work demonstrates strong interdisciplinary connections between chemistry, materials science, and educational technology. Dr. Bone maintains an extensive collection of chemistry education resources and web links, indicating his commitment to sharing knowledge and innovative teaching approaches with the broader chemistry education community. His homepage serves as a comprehensive resource hub for students and colleagues, featuring course materials, laboratory protocols, and educational tools.

Christopher HenrichView profile

Professor

• Youth development
• Resilience factors
• School violence prevention
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Christopher Henrich serves as Professor and Chair of Psychology at the University of Alabama at Birmingham's College of Arts and Sciences. He holds a PhD from Yale University and BA from the University of Chicago. His research investigates youth development in high-risk environments, examining how violence exposure, social support systems, and school environments interact to influence academic and behavioral outcomes. Current projects include a National Institute of Justice initiative on comprehensive school safety in Atlanta Public Schools and an evaluation of resilience programs in Boys and Girls Clubs. Henrich's longitudinal studies focus on developmental transitions, particularly analyzing how ecological factors during educational milestones affect resilience trajectories. His methodological expertise includes complex longitudinal modeling of risk and protective factors.

Sonia CabellView profile

Associate Professor

• Early Childhood Education
• Language Development
• Literacy Education
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Sonia Cabell, Ph.D., is an Associate Professor of Education in the School of Teacher Education at Florida State University and Research Faculty at the Florida Center for Reading Research (FCRR). Her research focuses on preventing reading difficulties in young children, particularly those from low-income backgrounds, by enhancing language and literacy interactions in early childhood (birth–age 8). She emphasizes closing achievement gaps through evidence-based interventions. Research Projects: Cabell Lab : Investigates early literacy interventions and teacher-student interactions. Teaching Together : Evaluates tiered interventions combining school and home strategies for pre-K students. VOICES II : Studies teacher language behaviors to improve preschoolers’ language skills. CKLA Read Aloud Project : Tests a content-rich curriculum’s impact on reading comprehension. Awards: 2020 Robert M. Gagné Research Award (recognizing outstanding contributions to education research). Advising & Teams: Supervises doctoral students (Deborah Slik, Rebecca Vasile, C.J. Espittia) and collaborates with lab personnel like Marcy Wyatt (Program Manager) and Ansley Kramer (Lab Manager). Former students include Dr. HyeJin Hwang (University of Minnesota) and Dr. Sen Wang (Boston University). Professional Activities: Featured in podcasts (e.g., Science of Reading: The Podcast ), presented at TEDxFSU, and contributed to EdWeek and Forbes articles.

• Nineteenth-Century British Literature and Culture
• Aesthetic Experience
• Psychological Approaches to the Arts
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Elaine Auyoung is an Associate Professor of English at the University of Minnesota, with affiliations in Gender, Women & Sexuality Studies and the Center for Cognitive Sciences. Her research bridges 19th-century British literature, psychological approaches to the arts, and feminist epistemology, focusing on how literary works engage readers' embodied knowledge and perceptual learning. She authored When Fiction Feels Real: Representation and the Reading Mind , examining how realist aesthetics creates immersive reading experiences. Current projects include Becoming Sensitive , which critiques disciplinary hierarchies in humanities education, and Permission to Receive Joy , exploring aesthetic experiences of joy and their fragility. She holds a PhD from Harvard University and a BA from Stanford University. Her specialties include aesthetic experience, learning in the humanities, and epistemic injustice. Her work challenges institutional structures that marginalize certain forms of knowledge, advocating for democratizing literary education and revaluing humanistic inquiry. Elaine’s research emphasizes interdisciplinary collaboration, combining cognitive science, feminist theory, and literary analysis. Her articles explore topics like perceptual transformation in reading, the role of inductive learning in literary criticism, and the intersections of trauma and aesthetic joy. These projects collectively aim to redefine the value and practice of humanities education in contemporary contexts.

Lyn van SwolView profile

Professor

• Group Communication
• Advice Utilization
• Persuasion
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Lyn van Swol is a Professor of Communication Science at the University of Wisconsin–Madison, with office hours available Tuesdays and by appointment. Her research focuses on factors influencing information acceptance during interactions, including group information sharing, advice utilization, persuasive messaging, chatbot communication, and environmental communication strategies. She holds a Ph.D. in Social Psychology with a minor in Quantitative Psychology from the University of Illinois (1999), an M.A. in Social Psychology from the same institution (1995), and a B.A. in Psychology (summa cum laude) from Loyola University (1993). Dr. van Swol's current projects examine emotional contagion in chatbot interactions, group discussion effects on climate change attitudes, and applying advice communication research to environmental contexts like forestry, aquatic invasive species, and PFAS mitigation. Her work emphasizes how peer groups establish norms through discussion to encourage pro-environmental behaviors. Her scholarly recognition includes multiple top paper awards from the National Communication Association (NCA) and International Communication Association (ICA), notably the Dennis Gouran Research Award (2007, 2018, 2021) and top three paper awards in group communication spanning 2005-2022. She co-edited the Oxford Handbook of Advice (2018) and teaches courses including Communication in Complex Organizations (CA 575), Theory and Practice of Persuasion (CA 368), and Theory in Communication Science (CA760).

Brooke J. BowmanView profile

Professor

• Legal Writing
• Appellate Advocacy
• Moot Court
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Brooke J. Bowman is a Professor of Law at Stetson University College of Law, where she serves as Director of Finances, Advocacy Boards, and Director of the Moot Court Board. She teaches Research and Writing I and II, coordinates the Scholarly Writing Series program, and has co-taught the Pre-1L Perspectives Workshop and Elder Law Seminar. Her educational background includes a B.S. from Indiana University, Bloomington, an M.S. from the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign, and a JD from Stetson University College of Law. Professor Bowman is a leading expert in legal writing pedagogy, appellate advocacy techniques, and law review editing standards. Her scholarship demonstrates innovative approaches to teaching legal writing across the law school curriculum and understanding how students learn citation formats through various learning styles. She has developed comprehensive resources for legal citation and contributed significantly to understanding effective oral argument techniques. Her publication history shows consistent focus on improving legal education through practical resources for students and faculty, with recent work addressing persuasive advocacy in open legal questions and strategies for writing publishable short pieces. Professor Bowman holds several prestigious leadership positions: Managing Editor of Perspectives: Teaching Legal Research and Writing Member and Chair (2015-2016, 2017-2018, 2020-2021, 2024-2025) of the ABA Competition Committee's National Appellate Advocacy Competition subcommittee Chair of Scribes's Law Review Award Committee (since 2019) Member of the Board of Directors of Scribes: The American Society of Legal Writers Member of the Board of Editorial Advisers for Bryan A. Garner's The Redbook: A Manual on Legal Style As Director of the Moot Court Board, Professor Bowman has coached numerous teams to competition victories at all levels, including best brief and best advocate awards. She serves as a volunteer brief evaluator for national moot court competitions and has hosted various competitions on behalf of Stetson, the NYC Bar Association, the Tax Section of The Florida Bar, and the ABA. She also serves on the Board of Trustees for the Pinellas County Law Libraries and is active with the St. Pete Masters swim team as Treasurer, Meet Director, and Registrar.

Martin VolkerView profile

Associate Professor

• Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
• Neurodevelopmental Disabilities
• Assessment Tools Development
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Martin Volker is an Associate Professor in the Department of Counseling, Educational Psychology and Special Education at Michigan State University's College of Education. He holds additional roles as co-director of the MSU Center for Research in Autism, Intellectual, and Other Neurodevelopmental Disabilities (C-RAIND), and director of the C-RAIND Research Assessment Support Unit (C-RAIND RASU). Dr. Volker earned his Ph.D. in combined clinical and school psychology from Hofstra University in 2001, followed by post-doctoral work in early childhood at the Women and Children’s Hospital of Buffalo. His research focuses on ASD assessment tools, social skills interventions, and behavioral interventions for neurodevelopmental disabilities. Key interests include validating assessment instruments, developing evidence-based interventions, and improving transition programs for individuals with ASD. He emphasizes advocacy for disability inclusion in professional training programs. Volker’s work spans clinical, school, and rehabilitation contexts, with publications addressing psychometric analyses, intervention efficacy, and caregiver support. His contributions include randomized controlled trials (RCTs) evaluating social skills programs and factor analyses refining ASD measurement tools. He also examines systemic issues like testing accommodations for English learners and moderating variables in school interventions. His academic service includes roles in graduate education and interdisciplinary centers focused on neurodevelopmental disabilities. Dr. Volker’s research bridges clinical practice and policy, aiming to improve outcomes for individuals with ASD and their families.

Danyu LinView profile

Professor

• Statistical Genetics
• Genetic Epidemiology
• Bioinformatics
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Danyu Lin is the Dennis Gillings Distinguished Professor of Biostatistics at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. He is affiliated with the Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center and the Center for AIDS Research. His research focuses on statistical methods for biomedical studies, including survival analysis, statistical genetics, and genetic epidemiology. Dr. Lin has published over 200 peer-reviewed articles in leading journals and developed methods incorporated into commercial software. Education: PhD, Biostatistics, University of Michigan, 1989 MS, Biostatistics, University of Michigan, 1986 Research Interests: Dr. Lin’s work spans statistical genetics (GWAS, sequencing studies), survival analysis methodologies, longitudinal data analysis, and design optimization for medical studies. He emphasizes applications in cancer, AIDS, cardiovascular diseases, and psychiatric research. Awards: COPSS George W. Snedecor Award (2019) ICSA Distinguished Achievement Award (2015) Mortimer Spiegelman Award (1999) Fellowships: ASA (2000), IMS (1999) Service & Leadership: Dr. Lin has held editorial roles at Biometrika , JASA , and Statistica Sinica . He served on NIH study sections, DSMB committees, and advisory boards for institutions like the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center. He chairs multiple search and promotion committees within the Gillings School. Labs/Teams: Leads statistical methodology development for large-scale biomedical studies, particularly in genetic epidemiology and vaccine efficacy analysis (e.g., SARS-CoV-2 research).

Cristiano PolitowskiView profile

Assistant Professor

• Software Engineering
• Video Game Development
• Artificial Intelligence for Software Engineering (AI4SE)
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Cristiano Politowski is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Computer Science at Ontario Tech University's Faculty of Science. His research focuses on software engineering for video games, automated testing, AI4SE, and empirical studies. He holds a Ph.D. in Software Engineering from Concordia University (2022), an M.Sc. in Computer Science from Universidade Federal de Santa Maria (2017), and a B.Sc. in Computer Science from Universidade Regional do Estado do Rio Grande do Sul (2014). Prof. Politowski has extensive postdoctoral experience at Université de Montréal (GEODES group) and École de Technologie Supérieure (ÉTS), focusing on game engine architecture, requirements specification, and certifiable RTOS systems. He has organized workshops like ASE4Games 2021/2022 and FaSE4Games 2024, emphasizing game software engineering. His research interests span video game development challenges, software testing methodologies, and leveraging AI for software engineering. Notable projects include analyzing game engine subsystem coupling, assessing video game balance with autonomous agents, and curating datasets like PlayMyData. Prof. Politowski has secured $20K from MITACS for a 5G infrastructure project during the pandemic and received the Concordia Accelerator Award (2021). His work has been published in venues like MSR, ICSE, and IEEE Transactions.

Scott DespainView profile

Associate Professor

• Second Language Acquisition
• Technology-assisted Language Instruction
• Sociocultural Theory
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Scott Despain is an Associate Professor and Associate Department Head in the Department of Foreign Languages and Literatures at NC State University. He holds a PhD in Hispanic Language and Literature from Indiana University-Bloomington (1997). His expertise spans Second Language Acquisition, Technology-Enhanced Instruction, Sociocultural Theory, and Distance Education. Professor Despain has led initiatives in large enrollment language courses, graduate teaching programs, and technology integration in education. Research interests focus on language pedagogy, with notable work on Costa Rican pronoun systems and online language course design. He has received teaching awards (Thank a Teacher, 2010/2013/2014) and served in administrative roles including Director of Graduate Programs (2007-2019) and Standards Coordinator (2013-2019). Over 30 graduate students have been advised under his mentorship. Publications include articles in Foreign Language Annals , Hispania , and ADFL Bulletin , alongside contributions to language courseware development. His service includes leadership in curriculum committees, grievance panels, and professional organizations like CALICO and ACTFL.