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Gregory ParadisView profile

Assistant Professor

• Sustainable Forest Management
• Operations Research
• Forest Economics
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Gregory Paradis is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Forest Resources Management at the University of British Columbia (UBC) Faculty of Forestry. His research focuses on sustainable forest management, integrating operations research, mathematical optimization, and systems modeling to address complex interactions between ecosystems, industries, and society. He works with the FRESH Lab and collaborates with the Integrated Remote Sensing Studio, emphasizing ecological and economic integration in forest planning. Sustainable Forest Management Operations Research Forest Economics Data Science Risk Assessment GIS-based Methods His research spans forest inventory optimization, climate change adaptation strategies, wildfire risk modeling, and decision support systems for invasive species. He develops computational frameworks to enhance wood supply planning, carbon management, and ecological resilience. Recent work includes machine learning applications for fire safety in timber structures and automated road planning tools for wildlife conservation. Paradis’s publications highlight trends in applying optimization methods to sustainable forestry, with a focus on biodiversity, climate adaptation, and value chain innovation. He advocates for interdisciplinary approaches that bridge silviculture, industrial engineering, and data science to tackle emerging challenges in forest ecosystems. As an educator, he seeks motivated students with quantitative and creative problem-solving skills. His lab collaborates on remote sensing integration, risk assessment models, and policy-relevant forest management strategies, ensuring plans account for uncertainties like insect infestations or windthrow events.

Sheelagh CarpendaleView profile

Professor

• Information Visualization
• Interaction Design
• Human-Computer Interaction
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Sheelagh Carpendale is a Professor and Canada Research Chair in Information Visualization at Simon Fraser University's School of Computing Science. Her research focuses on Information Visualization, Interaction Design, and Human-Computer Interaction, with a strong emphasis on large display interaction, visual analytics, and personal visualization. She leads the Innovations in Visualization Interactive Experiences (ixLab) and has contributed to over 200 publications. Education: PhD (Computing Science, Simon Fraser University, 1999); BSc (Computing Science, Simon Fraser University, 1992). Research Interests: Dr. Carpendale's work bridges theory and practice, emphasizing user-centered design and interdisciplinary collaboration. Key areas include data physicalization (e.g., Kirigami-inspired visualizations), interactive technologies for healthcare, and educational tools like TangiBooks for programming concepts. Her lab explores novel interaction paradigms for large displays and mobile devices. Recognition: Recipient of the 2018 IEEE Visualization Career Award, numerous best paper awards, and leadership roles in conferences like IEEE VIS. Her contributions span academic, industrial, and public engagement contexts, including projects on clinical decision support and public data literacy. Grants & Labs: Active in securing research grants for projects like the Arctic Movement visualization and Energy Data initiatives. The ixLab collaborates with artists, scientists, and healthcare professionals to create impactful visualizations.

• Digital Music
• Human-Machine Interaction
• Electroacoustic Composition
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Dominic Thibault is an Assistant Professor at the Faculty of Music, Université de Montréal . His research-creation explores human-machine interaction in musical contexts, focusing on embodied cognition through electroacoustic compositions, audiovisual performances, and musical software development. Co-director, Laboratoire Formes·Ondes Active member, CIRMMT (Centre for Interdisciplinary Research in Music Media and Technology) Research axis leader, Expanded Musical Practice (CIRMMT) Member, Québecor Millénium entrepreneurship committee Scientific committee member, ACFAS

Nenad RadakovicView profile

Associate Professor

• STEM Education
• Transdisciplinary Learning
• Mathematics Education
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Nenad Radakovic is an Associate Professor of STEM Education at Queen's University's Faculty of Education. His research focuses on transdisciplinary approaches in mathematics and STEM education, emphasizing how interdisciplinary integration can enhance learning across PK-12 and post-secondary contexts. He holds a PhD in Curriculum Studies and Teacher Development from the Ontario Institute for Studies in Education (OISE), University of Toronto, and has taught secondary mathematics in Croatia and Canada. Prior roles include Associate Professor at the College of Charleston and Sessional Lecturer at the University of Toronto, where he instructed courses on holistic mathematics pedagogy and curriculum design. Dr. Radakovic’s research interests span transdisciplinary curricula, risk education, mathematics teacher training, and the role of technology in education. He is a STaR Fellow with the Association of Mathematics Teacher Educators and contributes to professional organizations like NCTM and PMENA. His work explores how mathematics education can address societal challenges through critical pedagogy and inclusive practices. Key publications include edited volumes on transdisciplinarity in mathematics education and borders in teacher training. His recent articles address STEM curriculum innovation, inclusive pedagogical frameworks, and the application of feminist theory to educational research. Collaborations include transdisciplinary projects blending arts and mathematics, such as using 3D printing to explore cultural heritage through art.

Matthew J. MayhewView profile

Professor

• Higher Education
• Student Affairs
• Impact of college on student learning
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Matthew J. Mayhew serves as the William Ray and Marie Adamson Flesher Professor of Educational Administration within the Department of Educational Studies at The Ohio State University's College of Education and Human Ecology. He received his BA from Wheaton College, Illinois; his master's degree from Brandeis University; and his PhD from the University of Michigan in 2004. Dr. Mayhew maintains an active research agenda examining how collegiate conditions, educational practices, and student experiences influence learning and democratic outcomes. Dr. Mayhew's research interests span higher education's impact on moral reasoning, pluralism, productive exchange across worldview differences, and innovation capacity. His work particularly focuses on religious, spiritual, and secular diversity in higher education settings, examining how these dimensions shape campus climate and student development. He has developed significant assessment tools such as the Interfaith, Spiritual, Religious, and Secular Campus Climate Index (INSPIRES) to measure institutional commitment to diverse worldview identities. His recent publications reveal a strong emphasis on innovation capacity development in students, religious pluralism in college settings, and the impact of campus environments on diverse student populations. The research demonstrates increasingly interdisciplinary approaches, with collaborations spanning engineering education, sustainability initiatives, and international comparisons of educational systems. American Educational Research Association Religion and Education SIG Emerging Scholar Award Diamond honoree by ACPA-College Student Educators International Dr. Mayhew has successfully secured over $20 million in research funding from prestigious sources including the National Science Foundation, the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation, the Andrew C. Mellon Foundation, the Templeton Religion Trust, and the Arthur Vining Davis Foundations. His major research projects include EDiCTS (Enhancing Diversity in Career and Technical STEM), EDiCTS 2.0, EmPOWERment, and InFORM (Including Faculty on Religious, Spiritual, & Secular Mattering). He serves as editor of the Digest of Recent Research and has held editorial board positions for the Journal of Higher Education, Research in Higher Education, and the Journal of College Student Development.

Hadis ZarrinView profile

Associate Professor

• Clean Energy Storage and Conversion
• Nanotechnology
• Materials Science
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Dr. Hadis Zarrin is an Associate Professor in the Department of Chemical Engineering at Toronto Metropolitan University. Her research focuses on multifunctional nanoengineered materials for clean energy storage, environmental remediation, and wearable biosensors. PhD, University of Waterloo (2014) MSc, Iran University of Science and Technology (2008) BSc, Azad University (2004) Dr. Zarrin’s research spans Clean Energy Storage and Conversion , leveraging 2D nanomaterials (e.g., MXene, hBN, rGO) to advance Hydrogen Production , Fuel Cells , Supercapacitors , and Water Treatment . Her work integrates Nanotechnology with Electrochemistry to develop Smart Coatings and Flexible Electronics . Her recent publications (2024–2025) highlight innovations in MXene-hBN composites for energy devices, self-healing coatings , and environmental remediation via nanofibers. These studies emphasize scalable solutions for hydrogen generation , thermal management , and biomedical sensors . NSERC Alexander Graham Bell Canada Graduate Scholarship (2012–2014) Waterloo Institute of Nanotechnology Fellowship (2012–2014) Waterloo President Graduate Scholarship (2012–2014) As a mentor, Dr. Zarrin encourages students to embrace creativity and risk in problem-solving. She leads the Nano-Engineering Laboratory for Energy and Environmental Technologies , fostering interdisciplinary innovation.

Barb MorraView profile

Associate Professor

• Chemistry Education
• Organic Chemistry
• Green Chemistry
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Barb Morra is an Associate Professor in the Department of Chemistry at the University of Toronto, affiliated with the Faculty of Arts and Science. Her work focuses on integrating real-world applications and green chemistry principles into teaching and laboratory design. She emphasizes discovery-based learning, critical thinking, and collaboration in her courses, often using pharmaceutical synthesis and research scenarios to contextualize organic chemistry concepts. Her research explores innovative teaching methods such as the ‘Chemistry Connections Challenge,’ which encourages students to link course content to real-world problems. She has developed green chemistry-based laboratory experiments and curricula, emphasizing sustainability and modern research practices. These initiatives include solvent-free synthesis techniques and databases for instructional resources. Collaboration is central to her work, involving undergraduate and graduate students in programs like the Research Opportunities Program and Chemistry Teaching Fellowship Program. These partnerships have enhanced course quality and student engagement across multiple levels. Her contributions span journal articles on education and green chemistry, reflecting her dual focus on pedagogical innovation and chemical sustainability. Barb Morra’s efforts have shaped the Department of Chemistry’s approach to education, fostering a culture that bridges academic rigor with practical, sustainable applications. Her teaching and research highlight the importance of making chemistry accessible and relevant to contemporary challenges.

Daniel G. BrownView profile

Professor

• Computational Creativity
• Music Information Retrieval
• Bioinformatics
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Daniel G. Brown is a Professor at the David R. Cheriton School of Computer Science , University of Waterloo. He holds a Ph.D. in Computer Science (Cornell, 2000) and an S.B. in Mathematics with Computer Science (MIT, 1995). Research interests include: Computational Creativity : Exploring algorithmic modeling of creativity through AI, generative art, and poetry analysis. Bioinformatics : Developing algorithms like QTree and LSHtree for phylogenetic tree reconstruction, sequence correction (PANDASeq2), and solving NP-hard problems in biological sequence analysis. Music and Lyrics : Creating tools like RhymeAnalyzer for rap lyric analysis and cross-cultural music studies. Computational Ethics : Focused on equity, labor rights, and ethics of generative AI. Problem Gambling : Affiliated with Waterloo's Gambling Research Lab, studying slot machine interventions. Teaching includes courses like Computing and Discrimination , Computational Techniques in Biological Sequence Analysis , and Algorithmic Methods in Phylogenetics . He has served in major administrative roles, including FAUW President and Acting Director of the School of Computer Science. Non-academic affiliations : Co-founder of a dog-centric photo archive for his late dog Rover and current dog River. A Quaker, he sings with choirs like the Grand Philharmonic Choir and maintains a food blog with detailed reviews of Kitchener/Waterloo restaurants and grocery stores.

Kathy BishopView profile

Associate Professor

• Values-based Leadership
• Organizational Culture Change
• Creativity
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Dr. Kathy Bishop serves as Associate Professor and Program Head for the Master of Arts in Leadership (Executive Leadership specialization) and Graduate Certificate in Values-Based Leadership at Royal Roads University's School of Leadership Studies. Joining in 2013, she brings over 30 years of multidisciplinary leadership experience spanning counselling, social services, not-for-profit agencies, small business development, and adult education. Her academic credentials include a PhD in Interdisciplinary Studies (Leadership and Applied Theatre) from the University of Victoria (2015) and a Bachelor of Social Work from the University of British Columbia (1986). As a scholar-practitioner, she has maintained her own consulting business since 2000 and previously served as Executive Director of the Parksville and District Chamber of Commerce and a youth-focused non-profit organization. Dr. Bishop's research centers on values-based leadership, organizational culture change, and creativity, utilizing creative, experiential, participatory, nature-based, and transformative learning methods. Her work explores leadership development, online education, action-oriented research, and arts-based methodologies, with particular emphasis on ethical frameworks in applied theatre contexts. Analysis of her publications reveals a consistent trajectory toward integrating arts-based approaches with leadership education, especially in online and collaborative environments. Key themes include mindfulness practices in business education, narrative métissage for community engagement, and ethical considerations in research-based theatre, demonstrating her commitment to innovative, experiential pedagogical models. Her scientific recognition includes: Interdisciplinary Graduate Fellowship Award (2013-14, University of Victoria) Interdisciplinary Graduate Fellowship Award (2012-13, University of Victoria) Through her dual role as academic leader and active consultant, Dr. Bishop bridges theoretical scholarship with practical leadership development, having previously worked as a registered social worker and executive director for community organizations. Her professional journey reflects a continuous commitment to applying leadership principles across diverse social and organizational contexts.

Jinghui ChengView profile

Associate Professor

• Human-Computer Interaction
• Software Engineering
• User-Centered Design
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Jinghui Cheng is an Associate Professor at the Department of Computer Engineering and Software Engineering at Polytechnique Montréal . He holds a PhD in Computer Science from DePaul University (2017), preceded by an MSE and BSE from Xi’an Jiaotong University, China. His research uniquely bridges Human-Computer Interaction (HCI) with Software Engineering , focusing on technologies that support domain experts with specialized information needs. Awards : Canada Research Chair Tier 2 in User Experience Design of Data-Driven Systems His recent work examines playful AI interactions (e.g., ChatGPT), designer-developer collaboration , and privacy motivation in UI/UX. He actively supervises PhD and Master’s students in the HCD Lab , with over 20 completed theses. Collaborations span institutions like the École Polytechnique and partnerships with researchers such as Jin L. C. Guo and Bram Adams . Cheng’s 15 most recent publications (2023-2025) reflect trends in AI-assisted design , usability in open-source communities , and ethical technology development . His grants include the AUDACE grant (2020) co-led with Dr. Gabrielle Pagé, focusing on healthcare applications.

Elizabeth DhueyView profile

Associate Professor

• Economics of Education
• Early Childhood Development
• Special Education Policy
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Elizabeth Dhuey serves as Associate Professor in the Department of Management at the University of Toronto Scarborough, with non-budgetary cross-appointments at the Centre for Industrial Relations and Human Resources, Munk School of Global Affairs and Public Policy, Department of Economics, and Institute of Health Policy, Management and Evaluation. She additionally holds an adjunct Associate Professor position at McMaster University's Department of Economics. Her academic credentials include a B.A. in economics and sociology from the University of Colorado, Boulder (1999), followed by M.A. (2002) and Ph.D. (2007) in economics from the University of California, Santa Barbara. Dr. Dhuey's research centers on the economics of education with concentrated focus on early childhood development. Key investigations examine school entry age effects on academic/labor outcomes, fiscal incentives in special education funding formulas, and principal leadership impacts on student achievement. Current work analyzes interventions targeting early child development through rigorous policy evaluation frameworks. Analysis of her 2023-2025 publications reveals dominant themes in early childhood education policy (47% of recent output), special education funding equity (27%), and 21st-century skills development (13%). She increasingly employs systematic reviews and meta-analyses for early childhood interventions while conducting critical policy analysis of federal funding mechanisms for ECEC programs and special education in Canada. Her research appears in premier journals including Quarterly Journal of Economics and Journal of Human Resources , with significant media recognition in The New York Times , Malcolm Gladwell's Outliers , and 60 Minutes . As Co-Director of FutureSkills Canada, Dr. Dhuey actively shapes skills policy development. While specific grants and advisees aren't detailed in source materials, her extensive publication record demonstrates deep engagement with education policy implementation and evaluation across Canadian and international contexts.

Wilian Gatti Jr.View profile

Associate Professor

• Strategy
• Entrepreneurship
• Innovation
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Wilian Gatti Jr. is an Associate Professor at the School of Business, Ambrose University. His professional background includes roles as an industry executive and entrepreneur, complementing his academic career in strategy, entrepreneurship, and innovation. He actively contributes to the academic community and is a dedicated member of St. James Anglican Church in Calgary. Wilian holds the following academic qualifications: PhD (University of Calgary) PhD (Universidade de São Paulo) MSc (Universidade de São Paulo) MBA (Universidade de São Paulo) BA (Fundação Escola de Comércio Álvares Penteado) His research focuses on leveraging design and games to enhance knowledge creation, social connections, and identity expression among students. Key areas include strategy development, entrepreneurship education, innovation processes, and game-based learning methodologies. He contextualizes design thinking to foster creative problem-solving and explores intergenerational hybrid products in dynamic business environments. His publications highlight integration of design thinking and game-based pedagogy in academic and entrepreneurial contexts. Recent works address sustainable development education through modular game approaches and adaptive product strategies during discontinuous change. Wilian has been recognized with the following awards from the Rennes School of Business (2022): Pedagogical Innovation Award Teaching Excellence Award Narrative on advising and grants: No formal advising or grant details are provided in the text. Labs/Teams: The text does not mention specific lab affiliations or research teams.

Morteza ZihayatView profile

Associate Professor

• Data Analytics
• Human-centered AI
• Decentralized AI
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Morteza Zihayat is an Associate Professor and Canada Research Chair (Tier 2) in Human-Centered Artificial Intelligence at Toronto Metropolitan University. He holds dual appointments in the Faculty of Engineering and Architectural Science (Department of Electrical, Computer, and Biomedical Engineering) and the Ted Rogers School of Management. Additionally, he serves as an Adjunct Professor at the University of Waterloo in Management Sciences and is a Faculty Fellow at IBM's Centre for Advanced Studies. Dr. Zihayat's educational background includes: PhD in Computer Science from York University (2016) MSc in Computer Engineering from University of Tehran (2011) Postdoctoral Research Fellowship at University of Toronto's Faculty of Information (2017) His research lies at the intersection of AI, security, and society with a focus on building fair and transparent AI systems. Dr. Zihayat's expertise spans human-centered AI, fair information retrieval systems, and blockchain-enabled AI infrastructures. His work emphasizes creating AI systems that are accountable and designed to serve the public good, with applications in healthcare, digital media, and social networks. Dr. Zihayat has received numerous accolades including the Canada Research Chair (Tier 2) in Human-Centered AI (2024), Dean's Outstanding Scholarly, Research, and Creative Activity Award (2023), Best Short Paper Award at ECIR (2023), and IBM CAS Faculty Fellowship (2021). His research has attracted over $1.7 million in external funding from agencies such as NSERC, Mitacs, and multiple industry partners including Toronto Transit Commission, The Globe and Mail, AT&T, and IBM. Dr. Zihayat serves as Associate Editor of the Computational Intelligence Journal and is an active reviewer for top-tier venues. He is also Co-director and Co-founder of the Digital Enterprise Analytics and Leadership (DEAL) Research Center.

Juan Rodriguez CamachoView profile

Associate Professor

• Indigenous Education
• Health and Mental Health
• Sustainable Development
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Juan Rodriguez Camacho is an Associate Professor at the University of New Brunswick’s Mi’kmaq-Wolastoqey Centre, specializing in Indigenous education, health, and Two-Eyed Seeing perspectives. His work bridges Indigenous and Western knowledge systems to address global challenges in health, sustainability, and relationality. Affiliations: Institute of Biomedical Engineering (UNB), Trans-Atlantic Network for Resilience, Smithsonian Science Research Centre’s NESST Focus Areas: Global Indigenous mental health, education for sustainable development, Indigenous methodologies, and complex systems theory Research explores how cultural transactions impact health and ecological balance, emphasizing participatory approaches and community-driven solutions. Recent work includes frameworks like the Relatuhedron for crisis management and hybrid identity models through art. Advocates for ethical research practices rooted in Indigenous protocols, contributing to international networks like STEM4SD and ESD initiatives. Publications span books on wellbeing medicine, narrative-holistic practices, and pedagogical innovations.

Signy SheldonView profile

Associate Professor

• Cognitive Neuroscience
• Behavioural Neuroscience
• Episodic Memory
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Signy Sheldon is an Associate Professor in the Department of Psychology at McGill University, specializing in cognitive and behavioral neuroscience. Her research focuses on understanding the neural mechanisms of episodic memory, including how the hippocampus and related structures support memory retrieval, imagination, and problem-solving. She also explores how aging and individual differences influence memory processes. Sheldon uses behavioral experiments, neuroimaging (fMRI), and patient studies to investigate memory's role in non-mnemonic functions like creativity and decision-making. Her work highlights the interplay between memory and broader cognitive abilities, such as schema formation and context processing. She leads the Sheldon Memory Lab , which employs multidisciplinary approaches to study memory's neural underpinnings. Though no specific awards are listed, her extensive publications reflect her contributions to memory science. No advising or grant details are provided in the text. Research interests span episodic memory, cognitive aging, neuroimaging, and the application of NLP to memory narratives. Her lab's work often addresses translational questions, such as using memory reconstruction to address clinical issues like social anxiety.