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Kenny LynchView profile

Lecturer

• Human Geography
• International Relations
• Urban-Rural Interaction
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Kenny Lynch is a Lecturer in International Relations and Human Geography at the University of Gloucestershire's School of Natural and Social Sciences. He holds a PhD in Geography from the University of Glasgow (1992) and specializes in the relationship between cities and countryside in developing countries, particularly sub-Saharan Africa. His work examines how rapidly growing cities interrupt and mix identities, livelihoods, practices and attitudes. His research interests include: Rural-urban interactions in developing countries Urban and peri-urban agriculture Zoonotic disease transmission in rapidly growing cities Sanitation systems Post-colonial studies Lynch's recent publications demonstrate a strong focus on data skills for development professionals, peacebuilding in post-conflict societies, and conservation capacity building. His work shows a consistent interdisciplinary approach, collaborating with sociologists, criminologists, agricultural economists, and clinicians. His research often connects theoretical frameworks with practical applications in developing world contexts. His scientific awards include: Higher Education Academy National Teaching Fellowship (2004) University of Gloucestershire Staff Excellence Award co-winner (2012) Australasian Society for Computers in Learning in Tertiary Education (ASCILITE) 2006 Outstanding Poster Award Journal of Geography in Higher Education Award for Promotion of Excellence co-winner (2001) Lynch serves as an external examiner for multiple universities including University of Sussex, Kingston University, University of Melbourne, Deakin University, and the University of New South Wales. He was previously Editor of Geography, the international scholarly journal of the Geographical Association (2001-2007) and currently serves on the editorial board for GEOVerse, an undergraduate Geography journal. His teaching responsibilities include courses on Living in a globalised world, Threats to civilisation, Conflict and development, Global futures, and The postcolonial world.

Catherine FuentesView profile

Teaching Professor

• Medical Anthropology
• Applied Anthropology
• Incarcerated Women
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Catherine Fuentes is a Teaching Professor in the Department of Anthropology at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte. She specializes in research addressing domestic violence, trauma, and incarceration dynamics among girls and women. Her current work focuses on interrupting intergenerational trauma cycles involving incarcerated mothers and their children, as well as analyzing domestic violence intervention strategies during and after the COVID-19 pandemic. Her research interests span medical anthropology, applied anthropology, and issues impacting incarcerated women. She teaches courses on violence, urban challenges, and culture-health intersections. No specific articles or awards are listed in the provided information.

Mollie BlackburnView profile

Professor

• Literacy
• Language Studies
• Social Change
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Mollie Blackburn is a Professor in the Department of Teaching and Learning at The Ohio State University’s College of Education and Human Ecology. Her research focuses on literacy, language, and social change, particularly as they intersect with LGBTQ+ youth and teacher advocacy. She holds a PhD from the University of Pennsylvania, an MEd from the University of Georgia, and a BA from the University of Richmond. Education: PhD, Reading/Writing/Literacy, University of Pennsylvania (2001) MEd, Language Education, University of Georgia (1996) BA, English and Education, University of Richmond (1991) Research Interests: Blackburn explores how language, literacy practices, and educational policies can disrupt heteronormativity and support LGBTQ+ youth. Her work emphasizes queer pedagogy, LGBTQ-themed literature in schools, and the role of literacy in fostering social justice. Current projects include improving school environments for LGBTQ+ communities and analyzing the impact of queer literature in high school settings. Awards: Inglis Award (WILLA), 2013 Queer Studies Special Interest Group Award (AERA), 2010 Alan C. Purves Award, 2005 Phillip C. Chinn Book Award (for Acting Out! ) Teaching & Grants: Blackburn teaches courses such as 7431/7432 Ethnography of Literacy and Language . Her grants and collaborations focus on LGBTQ+ inclusion, with projects like a long-term teacher inquiry initiative in central Ohio schools. She co-authored Interrupting Hate and edited Acting Out! , both landmark works in queer education.

• Educology
• Social Work
• Education Policy
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Doc. Mgr. Michaela Skyba, PhD holds the position of Associate Professor at the Faculty of Arts, University of Prešov. She is affiliated with the Institute of Educology and Social Work within the faculty. Her professional activities have been temporarily interrupted due to long-term incapacity for work. Her academic background includes a PhD and the docent title (doc.), reflecting advanced scholarly achievement. Research interests are inferred from her institutional affiliation, likely focusing on educology, social work methodologies, educational policy frameworks, and sociological aspects of social welfare systems. Specific research outputs or grants are not detailed in the provided materials. Dr. Skyba's academic contributions are represented through her institutional role and professional qualifications, though current active research initiatives or recent publications are not explicitly documented in the source text.

John Zheng ShenView profile

Professor

• Power Electronics
• Power Semiconductor Devices
• Renewable Energy Systems
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John Zheng Shen is a Professor and Director at the School of Mechatronic Systems Engineering at Simon Fraser University. He holds a Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (1994) and has over 30 years of experience in power electronics, renewable energy systems, and semiconductor device research. His work bridges academia and industry through extensive patent development and conference leadership. Education Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, USA (1994) M.S. in Electrical Engineering, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, USA (1991) B.S. in Electronic Engineering, Tsinghua University, China (1987) Shen's research focuses on power electronics , fault protection in microgrids , and transportation electrification . His recent publications emphasize DC circuit breaker design, hybrid converter optimization, and stability analysis in renewable energy systems. He has contributed to over 300 peer-reviewed papers and holds 18 U.S. patents. Shen has received multiple accolades including the NSF CAREER Award , IEEE Fellow , and Motorola Science and Technology Award . He has served in leadership roles for IEEE Power Electronics Society and organized over 30 international conferences.

Niloy BhadraView profile

Associate Professor

• Neuroprosthetics
• Electrical Nerve Block
• Spinal Cord Injury Rehabilitation
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Dr. Niloy Bhadra holds dual roles as an Associate Professor in the Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at Case Western Reserve University (CWRU) School of Medicine and an Adjunct Assistant Professor in Biomedical Engineering at Case School of Engineering. He is also a Staff Scientist at the MetroHealth System’s Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, and an Investigator at the Cleveland FES Center . His expertise bridges Orthopaedic Surgery and Biomedical Engineering . Dr. Bhadra’s research focuses on neuroprosthetics and electrical nerve block technologies for individuals with spinal cord injury (SCI) and stroke. His work includes developing kiloHertz frequency alternating current (KHFAC) and direct current (DC) nerve block methods to address spasticity, pain, and autonomic dysfunctions. He has pioneered computational models and experimental studies in animal models, leading to over 40 publications and 24 patents in this field. His research projects include: Restoring arm and hand movement post-SCI/stroke Electrical nerve block for pain management Development of advanced neuroprosthetic systems Professional affiliations include IEEE (Senior Member since 2008) and leadership roles in neurotechnology innovation. His work emphasizes translational research with clinical applications in rehabilitation engineering.

• Diversity Research
• Time Sociology
• Migration Studies
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Prof. Dr. Elisabeth Schilling is a Professor of Social Sciences at the Police and Public Administration University of Applied Sciences North Rhine-Westphalia (HSPV NRW), based in Cologne and Bielefeld. She holds a habilitation in Sociology from the University of Erfurt and is an associated member of the Institute for Diversity Research at the University of Göttingen. Her research focuses on time practices, migration, gender, and biographical studies, with an emphasis on how time concepts shape inequality and identity. Education: She earned a Dr. phil. (magna cum laude) from Heinrich-Heine University Düsseldorf (2005) with a dissertation on Russian and German time concepts. Earlier studies include Sociology at UC Davis (2000–2001) and cross-cultural degrees from institutions in Russia and Israel. Key Research Projects: Current work includes a longitudinal study on Ukrainian refugee women's labor market integration and future plans. Past projects explored time management in public administration, transnational migrant identities, and work-life balance in the public sector. She has edited interdisciplinary volumes on time research and co-leads initiatives like the 'Jung sein – älter werden' network. Teaching: She teaches diversity research, time sociology, and migration studies, emphasizing critical approaches to neutrality in concepts like time. Notable courses include 'Time, Gender, and Inequality' at Georg August University Göttingen (2015). Publications: Over 20 peer-reviewed articles and book chapters, including Interrupted Careers: Changes in Female Employment Trajectories in Public Administration (2015) and contributions to journals like Migration Studies and Gender, Work & Organization .

Ward van ZoonenView profile

Associate Professor

• Organizational Behavior
• Technology and Work
• Datafication of Work
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Ward van Zoonen is an Associate Professor at the School of Business and Economics, University of Jyväskylä. His research focuses on the intersection of organizational behavior and technology, particularly how technologies shape interactions between individuals and organizations. Key areas include datafication of work, workplace surveillance, and remote work dynamics. He directs the EWIDE initiative studying technology's impact on work and well-being, and co-leads the CoCoDigi research group on digital platforms. His academic roles include associate editorship of European Management Journal and leadership in interdisciplinary projects like DataMedia (funded by Helsingin Sanomain Foundation, 2023–2024) and DataDoubles (Academy of Finland Fellowship, 2023–2027). His work emphasizes visibility through data, algorithmic control in crowdwork, and emotional expression in digital collaboration. Publications span journals like European Management Journal, Journal of Computer-Mediated Communication, and Computers in Human Behavior. Current research explores interventions to reduce work intrusions and examines ghosting behaviors in remote teams. Research Groups: CoCoDigi, EWIDE Funded Projects: DataMedia (2023–2024), DataDoubles (2023–2027)

• Constitutional Law
• Law
• Legal Studies
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Aaro Mõttus is a Visiting Lecturer in Constitutional Law at the University of Tartu's School of Law within the Faculty of Social Sciences. Previously, he served as Head of the Public Law Division at the Ministry of Justice (2019–2022). He holds a Master's Degree in Law (1996, University of Tartu) and is a PhD candidate in Constitutional Law (interrupted), focusing on parliamentary procedures' constitutional principles. His research interests center on constitutional law, parliamentary procedures, and legal frameworks. Key publications include commentaries on Estonia's Constitution and analyses of judicial oversight and constitutional compliance. He has supervised four master’s theses on topics like constitutional limits of parliamentary committees and state information operations’ impact on individual rights. His work bridges legal theory and practice, emphasizing constitutional interpretation and state institutional dynamics. Current research continues to explore Estonia’s legal and constitutional structures.

• Education
• Sustainability Education
• Value and Behavior Changes
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Toomas Trapido holds multiple academic positions including Teaching Staff at University of Tartu (0.10 FTE), Teacher at Gaia Kool (0.20 FTE), and Visiting Lecturer at Tallinn University (0.10 FTE). His academic journey includes a Master's degree from University of Tartu (2013) on web platform development for object relationships, and doctoral studies (interrupted) at Tallinn University on value and behavior changes in education. His research focuses on bridging formal and non-formal education systems, particularly in sustainability education. Trapido examines how educational programs can transform value systems and behaviors, with recent work exploring nature-based solutions and cooperative education models. While no scientific awards are documented, his publications analyze the societal role of academics. Current projects include international collaborations on educational quality monitoring and nature-based innovation.

Chris BojkeView profile

Professor

• Health Economics
• Econometrics
• Economic Evaluation
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Professor Chris Bojke serves as Professor of Health Economics and Head of the Academic Unit of Health Economics within the School of Medicine at the University of Leeds' Faculty of Medicine and Health. Previously, he held senior research positions at the University of York's Centre for Health Economics, the National Foundation for Educational Research, and directed the health technology assessment consultancy Pharmerit Ltd. His academic credentials include a PhD in Economics from Rijksuniversiteit Groningen (2010), an MSc in Statistics from the University of Newcastle Upon Tyne (1995), and a BA (Hons) 1st Class in Economics from Nottingham Trent University (1994). Bojke specializes in advancing health technology assessment through econometric techniques for non-standard evaluations, particularly focusing on patient heterogeneity and observational data analysis using Hospital Episodes Statistics (HES). His research spans wound care economics, mental health staffing cost-effectiveness, maternity services optimization, and patient safety interventions, employing quasi-experimental methods like controlled interrupted time series for health policy decisions. He currently supervises three PhD candidates: Davide Trebaldi (type 2 diabetes management), Claire Mills (tracheostomy communication), and Rachael Jablonski (digital facial prosthetics). Active in health policy, Bojke serves on the NICE Public Health Advisory Committee, NIHR HS&DR Funding Committee, and EU Horizon 2020 committee, while leading the #StaffedWards project investigating mental health ward staffing and patient safety.

Dominic SimpsonView profile

Assistant Professor

• Patient Safety
• Human Factors
• Simulation-Based Education
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Dominic Simpson is an Assistant Professor at Northumbria University’s Nursing Midwifery and Health Department, serving as Faculty Lead for Employability. His strategic role focuses on enhancing graduate career readiness in healthcare. He joined in 2020 after clinical nursing experience in emergency medicine, acute care, and critical care across the North East of England. Currently completing a PhD by publication, his research emphasizes patient safety, safe staffing, and organizational culture in healthcare settings. Education: PGCert in Teaching & Learning (2017). Research Interests: Patient safety, human factors, simulation-based education, and organizational culture. His work aligns with UN Sustainable Development Goal 4 (Quality Education) through contributions to healthcare education and evidence-based practice. Notable Awards: Winner of the 2024 Student Nursing times - Apprentice Provider of the year, and multiple Student Led Teaching Awards (2021–2025). Active in national initiatives like the Royal College of Nursing’s Northern Research Network and the British Association of Critical Care Nurses (BACCN). Advising & Grants: Supports regional/national partnerships in knowledge exchange. Co-created The WISE Room, a multisensory learning environment to improve nursing student retention and wellbeing. Collaborates on projects like the Donation, Retrieval and Transplantation Academy. Labs/Teams: Leads The WISE Room initiative, integrating innovative educational approaches to address nursing student challenges through immersive learning environments.

Catia NicodemoView profile

Associate Professor

• Health Economics
• Health Policy
• Healthcare Management
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Catia Nicodemo is Associate Professor at the Nuffield Department of Primary Care Health Sciences, University of Oxford, Fellow of Kellogg College, Oxford, and Professor of Health Economics at Brunel Business School, Brunel University London. Her work spans health economics, applied econometrics, labour economics, and policy evaluation. Education Ph.D. in Economics – Tor Vergata University M.A. in Economics – Tor Vergata University B.A. in Economics – Tor Vergata University Research Interests Her research agenda centres on health systems efficiency , healthcare workforce policy , and socio-economic determinants of health . She investigates primary care delivery, inequalities in access and outcomes, and the impact of immigration on health services using large-scale administrative and clinical datasets. Key thematic areas include: General-practice workforce planning (GP supply, overseas recruitment, ARRS roles) Policy evaluation of NHS reforms and reimbursement schemes Pharmaco-epidemiology of antibiotics, opioids, chronic-disease medications COVID-19 effects on hospital utilisation, cancer care, mental health Maternal and child health outcomes, immigrant health, labour-market interactions Research Funding & Grants Catia leads or co-investigates projects funded by: National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) Horizon Europe & Horizon 2020 Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC) Moderna, AstraZeneca, KholPharma (industry contracts) CRES-UPF, IZA Institute of Labor Economics (fellowships) Current grants cover RSV vaccination cost-effectiveness, emergency-department waiting times, multimorbidity inequalities, maternal mental health, hospital winter resilience, and immigration-health linkages. Teaching & Capacity Building She delivers the biannual Health Econometrics and Policy Evaluation course at Oxford and teaches Healthcare Policy, Business Research Methods, and Environmental Economics at Brunel. She has also designed and lectured modules at Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, University of Verona, LUISS and Tor Vergata. PhD Supervision Catia welcomes applications from prospective Master’s and PhD students interested in health economics, econometrics, and policy evaluation. Interested candidates are encouraged to contact her directly via email.

Tobias AlfvénView profile

Professor

• Global Child Health
• Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) Research
• Infectious Disease Epidemiology
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Tobias Alfvén is a Professor/Specialist Physician at Karolinska Institutet's Department of Global Public Health , where he leads the Global Child Health and the Sustainable Development Goals research group. His work spans 15+ countries with active projects in Nigeria, Uganda, Vietnam, DRC, and Sweden . Key roles include co-chair of the Centre of Excellence for Sustainable Health (KI-Makerere University partnership) and leadership in global health diplomacy initiatives. Medical Degree (2000) and PhD in Medical Science (2002) from Karolinska Institutet Docent in 2017, Clinical Professor in Global Child Health (2022) Former President of the Swedish Society of Medicine (2020-2024) Research focuses on child mortality reduction through diagnostic innovation (e.g., NeoTapLS smartphone app), emergency care systems (EREMISS project in Malawi), and SDG3 implementation across 30+ projects. His team addresses technology scaling (HOLICARE), multi-sectoral policy (e.g., climate change impact studies), and antimicrobial resistance in ICUs across Vietnam and Laos. Recent articles highlight 2025 breakthroughs in diagnostic systems for meningitis and cholera , with 2024 studies on RSV transmission , mpox , and hypothermia treatment . Awards include Resident Supervisor of the Year 2020 and Forte Post-doctoral Fellowship . Supervises 15+ PhD/Master's students . Collaborations span Johns Hopkins University, Makerere University, University of Bergen, and GSK , with funding from Swedish Research Council , ERC Carrier Grant , and Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation . Current clinical work at Sachsska Children's and Youth Hospital emergency department.

• Civil Procedural Law
• Transportation Law
• E-Justice
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Dr. Michał Wojdała is an Assistant Professor at the Faculty of Law and Administration, University of Szczecin. His research focuses on civil procedural law and transportation law, particularly in areas such as evidence in road transport disputes and legal technology applications. He is currently preparing a doctoral dissertation on 'Proving in Disputes Concerning the Carriage of Goods by Road' under the supervision of Dr. hab. Kinga Flaga-Gieruszyńska and Dr. Daniel Dąbrowski. His teaching includes courses on civil procedure, bankruptcy law, and Online Dispute Resolution (ODR), with some classes delivered in English. He holds roles as a legal advisor at the District Chamber of Legal Advisors in Szczecin and actively participates in university governance, including membership in the Research Team of Civil Procedural Law and Computerization of the Justice System, the University Electoral Commission, and the Anti-Mobbing Commission. He also serves as the faculty coordinator for the MOST program, fostering international student mobility. His research and publications address procedural law challenges, IoT in logistics, and e-justice systems. Key themes include the intersection of technology with legal processes, regulatory frameworks for transportation, and procedural continuity in civil litigation.