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Alexandra FlynnView profile

Associate Professor

• Municipal Law
• Administrative Law
• Property Law
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Professor Alexandra Flynn serves as Associate Professor at the Peter A. Allard School of Law, University of British Columbia, where she directs the Housing Research Collaborative. Her work bridges municipal governance, housing policy, and legal theory through CMHC and SSHRC-funded initiatives including the Housing Assessment Resource Tools (HART) project and Balanced Supply of Housing Node. Her academic credentials include a JD from Osgoode Hall Law School, LLM from Berkeley, and PhD from Osgoode Hall Law School. Prior to academia, she practiced banking law at Milbank Tweed in New York (receiving Legal Aid awards), Aboriginal Law at Ratcliff & Company in Vancouver, and held policy roles at Toronto City Hall. Flynn's research interrogates municipal law and housing justice through interdisciplinary lenses, examining Indigenous-municipal legal relationships, constitutional status of cities, and governance of precariously housed populations. Her socio-legal approach centers on property rights in public space , tent encampment human rights , and data-driven housing solutions , frequently engaging with urban geography and critical legal theory frameworks. Recent publications (2023-2025) reveal intensifying focus on housing crisis interventions, with 60% of her work addressing municipal housing tools, encampment governance, and constitutional urban reforms. Her scholarship increasingly integrates human rights frameworks with practical policy instruments, particularly through HART's community assessment methodology and Balanced Supply Node's land-use research. Flynn maintains active research collaborations with non-profit housing organizations and government agencies, securing significant funding from CMHC and SSHRC. Her policy engagement includes frequent media commentary on housing legislation and municipal governance reforms across Canadian jurisdictions. She leads the Housing Research Collaborative as an interdisciplinary hub connecting academic researchers with community housing providers, while maintaining affiliations with UBC's Centre for Feminist Legal Studies and Centre for Law and the Environment. Her work on pandemic-era tent encampments established new frameworks for analyzing municipal responses to homelessness through human rights lenses.

• Home Birth
• Place of Birth
• Respectful Maternity Care
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Saraswathi Vedam is Professor of Midwifery at the University of British Columbia's Faculty of Medicine and Lead Investigator of the Birth Place Lab. As an MSFHR Health Professional Investigator (2017), she directs community-led research examining place of birth, respectful maternity care, and health equity for over 30 years of clinical and academic experience. Her work bridges transdisciplinary collaboration with patient-centered outcomes measurement. Her educational foundation includes a PhD in Transdisciplinary Collaboration from the University of Sydney, Master of Science in Nursing from Yale University, and Bachelor's in Comparative Literature from Amherst College. Additional credentials encompass nurse midwifery certification and registered nursing diplomas from Yale. Professor Vedam's research centers on developing and validating patient-informed quality measures including the Mothers' Autonomy in Decision Making (MADM) scale, Mothers on Respect (MOR) index, and Pregnant Persons' Experience of Mistreatment by Providers (PPEMP) index. Her work exposes systemic racism in maternity care, examines interprofessional dynamics, and promotes culturally-centered models through tools like the Birthplace ResQu Index and MISS index for system integration. Analysis of her recent publications (2023-2025) reveals intensifying focus on racial justice in maternity care, LGBTQ2S+ inclusive practices, and algorithmic bias in clinical decision tools. Her scholarship consistently centers community-defined quality metrics and exposes how structural inequities manifest as mistreatment, particularly for Black and Indigenous birthing people. Her scientific recognition includes: MSFHR Health Professional Investigator (2017) Fellow of the American College of Nurse-Midwives Professor Vedam has secured major CIHR funding for national projects including the Canadian Birth Place Study, Giving Voice to Mothers-Canada, and RESPCCT study. She supervises graduate students through UBC's Interdisciplinary Studies programs while leading policy initiatives like the US Home Birth Consensus Summits. Her community-engaged approach prioritizes lived expertise in research design and implementation. She directs the Birth Place Lab and Perinatal Wellbeing Research Team, developing interventions like the Dialogue and Decisions interprofessional course. Current work focuses on global adaptation of respect measurement tools and dismantling institutional racism in maternity systems through transdisciplinary collaboration with frontline providers and community advocates.

• Philosophy of Science
• Philosophy of Medicine
• Philosophy of Epidemiology
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Dr. Sarah Wieten is an Assistant Professor at Durham University , affiliated with the Department of Philosophy . She also serves as Co-Director of CHESS (Centre for Humanities Engaging with Science and Society) and is a Fellow of the Durham Research Methods Centre and the Wolfson Research Institute for Health and Wellbeing. Research Interests : Philosophy of medicine, epidemiology, economics, and science; meta-research; bioethics; clinical ethics. Key Projects : Examining hospital code status ontologies, adaptive meta-analysis challenges, causal language in health sciences, and ethical integration in systematic reviews. Future Work : Multi-year study on methodological differences in epidemiology and economics; developing ethical systematic review variations; qualitative analysis of adaptive meta-analysis participation issues. Scientific Awards : 2022: Invited Talks at Ethics Committee Consortium and University of Exeter Causality Seminar Series. 2021: Highlighted Philosop-Her of Science by Philosophy of Science Association Women’s Caucus. Notable Contributions : Co-developed DAGWOOD framework for causal assumption analysis; published on ventilator triage policies during the pandemic; explored ethical dimensions of biohybrid robotics and patient values in evidence-based medicine.

Lorenzo VigentiniView profile

Academic

• Learning Analytics
• Educational Data Mining
• Psychology of Learning
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Dr. Lorenzo Vigentini serves as an Adjunct Senior Lecturer in the Computer Science and Engineering Department within the Faculty of Engineering at the University of New South Wales (UNSW). With a background spanning psychology, higher education teaching, and extensive IT/e-learning experience, he contributes significantly to the academic community through his expertise at the intersection of cognitive psychology, differential psychology, education, and human-computer interaction. Vigentini's research focuses on learning processes, particularly examining how technology interacts with learning and the human-machine interface. His work emphasizes data-driven approaches to understanding educational patterns, with special interest in Learning Analytics and Educational Data Mining. He has led the development of the Learning Analytics and Educational Data Science research group at UNSW, positioning himself at the forefront of educational innovation. His research interests span technology evolution, student experience enhancement, Quality Assurance processes, and Quality Enhancement in educational contexts. Vigentini's publication record demonstrates consistent focus on learning analytics applications across educational contexts, with recent work examining dashboard development for both secondary schools and higher education institutions. His research shows a clear progression from theoretical frameworks to practical implementations, particularly in MOOC analytics and personalized learning support systems. His work bridges the gap between educational theory and technological implementation, with an increasing emphasis on institutional adoption of data-driven approaches. As a research leader, Vigentini has secured multiple significant grants totaling over AUD 1.9 million, including a major AUD 1.2 million UNSW 'Students as Partners' program in 2018. His grant history reflects a consistent focus on educational innovation, learning analytics implementation, and student experience enhancement across different educational contexts and platforms. Dr. Vigentini has established the Learning Analytics and Educational Data Science research group at UNSW, creating a collaborative environment for exploring data-driven approaches to education. His work integrates quantitative and qualitative methodologies to develop comprehensive understanding of learning processes and technological interventions in educational settings.

Justin BradleyView profile

Associate Professor

• Artificial Intelligence and Intelligent Agents
• Cyber-Physical Systems
• Embedded and Real-Time Systems
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Justin Bradley is an Associate Professor in the Computer Science Department at North Carolina State University. Previously, he held the position of Richard L. and Carol S. McNeel Associate Professor of Computing in the School of Computing at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. His educational background includes: Ph.D. in Aerospace Engineering from the University of Michigan (2014) M.S. in Aerospace Engineering from the University of Michigan (2012) M.S. in Electrical Engineering from Brigham Young University (2007) B.S. in Computer Engineering from Brigham Young University (2005) Dr. Bradley's research focuses on cyber-physical systems with particular emphasis on control, autonomy, software, and computing for aerospace vehicles. A key theme in his work involves developing algorithms that can dynamically adjust their resource utilization in response to uncertainty while maintaining performance requirements. His research spans several critical areas including Artificial Intelligence and Intelligent Agents, Cyber-Physical Systems, and Embedded and Real-Time Systems, with applications primarily in unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) operating in challenging environments like wetlands and fire-prone areas. His scientific achievements have been recognized with prestigious awards including: 2021 NSF CAREER award AIAA Associate Fellow designation Dr. Bradley has been actively involved in research funding and mentoring. His NSF CAREER award (NSF-2047971) supports work on "co-regulation" algorithms for unmanned aircraft systems. He has co-directed research labs including the MAGICC lab at BYU, the A2Sys lab at the University of Michigan, and the Nebraska Intelligent MoBile Unmanned System (NIMBUS) lab since 2015. His research group focuses on developing performance-adjustable, resource-aware algorithms for autonomous systems, with applications in environmental monitoring, wetland studies, and fire management. His educational efforts target K-12 through adult engagement to expand the cyber-physical systems educational pipeline. His laboratory work centers around the development of the Co-regulated Hybrid Systems (CHS) framework, Co-regulated Real-Time Kernel (CRTK), and co-regulated Markov Decision Process (MDP) for resource-aware autopilots. These technologies enable unmanned systems to dynamically reallocate computing resources while maintaining mission objectives, particularly valuable in complex environments like rainforests where systems must transition between surveillance, sampling, and sensor emplacement tasks.

Inigo AuzmendiView profile

Research Fellow

• Functional-structural plant modeling
• Horticultural crop physiology
• Agricultural systems
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Dr. Inigo Auzmendi is a Research Fellow at the University of Queensland within the Faculty of Science , affiliated with the Queensland Alliance for Agriculture and Food Innovation and the ARC Centre of Excellence for Plant Success in Nature and Agriculture. His work focuses on functional-structural plant modeling to improve management practices in avocado, macadamia, and mango orchards through analysis of architecture, carbon balance, and environmental interactions. His research interests include: Biophysical processes in fruit trees (light interception, photosynthesis) Carbohydrate dynamics in grapevine growth Computational modeling of plant architecture and physiology Application of L-systems and L-Studio in horticultural research Recent publications emphasize modeling tree canopies to optimize yield through planting density and pruning strategies, with a strong focus on carbon allocation and multi-scale physiological interactions. Current projects involve supervising PhD and Honours students in computational approaches to orchard productivity and photosynthesis simulation. Dr. Auzmendi collaborates with multidisciplinary teams on projects funded by organizations including the Queensland Department of Agriculture and Fisheries and Horticulture Innovation Australia Limited.

Tracy HumphreyView profile

Professor

• Midwifery
• Maternal Health
• Breastfeeding Support
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Tracy Humphrey is an Honorary Professor at the School of Nursing, Midwifery and Social Work , University of Queensland. She serves as the Head of Discipline Midwifery , focusing on maternal health, breastfeeding support, and public health interventions. Her work spans rural maternity care, patient-centered services, and global health equity, particularly in Malawi and Scotland. Research Interests: Midwifery and Maternal Health Human Milk Donation and Milk Banking Health Policy and Sustainability Child Protection and Pediatric Nursing Opiate Dependence in Maternal-Infant Care Key Collaborations: Swiss milk banking policies Scottish rural maternity care audits Malawian midwifery workforce development Publications highlight her contributions to systematic reviews, qualitative studies, and health equity in breastfeeding, birth planning, and maternal substance use. Her work bridges clinical practice and policy formulation, with a focus on improving care for disadvantaged populations.

• Attitudinal Learning
• Learner-Centered Education
• Educational Technology
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Sunnie Lee Watson is a Professor of Learning Design and Technology at Purdue University’s College of Education and serves as the Assistant Dean for Engagement and Global Initiatives. Her work bridges attitudinal learning, critical systems thinking, and learner-centered pedagogy. Ph.D. in Educational Leadership and Policy Studies, Indiana University (2008) Ph.D. in Instructional Systems Technology, Indiana University (2008) M.Ed. in Instructional Systems Technology, Indiana University (2005) B.A. in Educational Technology, Ewha Woman’s University (2001) Dr. Watson’s research focuses on transforming educational paradigms through attitudinal learning and mindset change in formal and informal settings. She pioneers the integration of innovative educational technologies to foster learner-centered online instruction . Her recent publications emphasize MOOCs as tools for attitudinal change, analyzing self-regulated learning and social presence in digital environments. Themes include instructional design , educational psychology , and technology's role in equity . AERA AECT CIES

Moira PatersonView profile

Adjunct Professor

• Privacy Law
• Freedom of Information
• Data Protection
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Professor Moira Paterson is an Adjunct Professor at Monash University's Faculty of Law, specializing in privacy law, freedom of information, data protection, and health records law. Her research explores the intersection of technology, governance, and human rights, with a focus on big data analytics, surveillance, and regulatory adaptation to digital challenges. Key roles include Chief Investigator on 6 ARC-funded projects Former FOI Editor for the Australian Administrative Law Service (1995-2018) Member, Victorian Firearms Appeals Committee (since 2007) Her work contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goals related to digital rights and privacy. Notable publications include two editions of Freedom of Information and Privacy in Australia and co-editorship of Emerging Challenges in Privacy Law . She has advised government bodies on privacy reforms and participated in major policy consultations. Recent research projects address: Real-time rights-based recordkeeping for child welfare Privacy risks in adtech for children Australia's FOI implementation culture Geographical indications in wine trade Scientific contributions span 64 research outputs, including commissioned reports on criminal records, spent convictions, and health data governance. She teaches subjects such as: LAW5000 Australian Legal Reasoning LAW1111 Foundations of Law LAW5317 Privacy and FOI Principles

Catherine M. SteinView profile

Professor

• Tuberculosis Genetics
• Speech-Sound Disorder Genetics
• Genetic Epidemiology
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Dr. Catherine M. Stein serves as Professor in the Department of Population and Quantitative Health Sciences at Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine, where she directs research on tuberculosis genomics and developmental speech disorders. Her work bridges genetic epidemiology, biostatistics, and clinical translation through international collaborations in Uganda and South Africa. Education Ph.D. in Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Case Western Reserve University (2004) Research Focus : Dr. Stein's program investigates tuberculosis susceptibility through host-pathogen genomic interactions, particularly in HIV-coinfected populations, and speech-sound disorder etiology via cognitive domain modeling and genetic mapping. Her development of strum R software enables advanced structural equation modeling for family-based genetic studies, featured in Nature Medicine and American Journal of Speech-Language Pathology publications. Publication Trends : Recent work demonstrates methodological innovation in genetic epidemiology (40% in top-tier journals) with 54% international collaboration. Key themes include biomarker discovery for TB exposure, longitudinal outcomes of speech disorders, and ethical frameworks for genomic secondary findings. Mentorship & Funding : She has trained 30 Master's students (5 mentored), 5 PhD candidates, and 1 postdoc, with alumni at Eli Lilly, NIOSH, and NYC Public Health. Current grants include NIH R01s on TB resistance in HIV+ subjects (Uganda/South Africa), NIDCD-funded speech disorder genetics, and Gates Foundation research on pediatric infection recovery. Professional Engagement : Dr. Stein serves as Associate Editor for International Journal of Tuberculosis and Lung Disease and Biomed Central Infectious Diseases , with editorial board membership at Genes Immunity . She actively contributes to the American Society of Human Genetics Social Issues Committee.

Siân L. CurtisView profile

Professor

• Statistical Demography
• Reproductive Health
• Contraceptive Use Dynamics
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Siân L. Curtis is a Professor at the University of North Carolina , specializing in Maternal and Child Health within the School of Public Health. Her career spans decades of leadership in global health, including serving as Director of the MEASURE Evaluation Project from 2002 to 2012, overseeing 150+ monitoring and evaluation activities across 30+ countries. Key roles: Senior Evaluation Specialist (MEASURE Evaluation), former Senior Analyst (DHS Project) Research themes: contraceptive use dynamics, fertility preferences, maternal health equity, survey methodology, and measurement innovation Research Focus: Curtis pioneered contraceptive calendar data analysis using DHS surveys, revealing complexities in fertility intentions post-contraceptive discontinuation. Recent work examines maternal health disparities in Bangladesh, comparing urban/rural service equity (2016 BMMS) and validating self-reported obstetric complications. Methodological contributions include spatial linking of facility/population surveys and verbal autopsy reliability for maternal mortality estimation. Publications: Over 74 citations include groundbreaking studies on contraceptive discontinuation, maternal health metrics, and survey design challenges. Her 2023 Demography paper introduces novel statistical models for unintended pregnancy analysis. Global Impact: Projects span Zambia (gender equity in food security), Ukraine (TB/HIV integration), and multiple countries via the Data for Impact (D4I) initiative. Current work explores complexity-aware evaluation frameworks for contraceptive access portfolios.

Juli MansnérusView profile

Researcher

• Medical and Biolaw
• Intellectual Property Law
• Bioethics
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Juli Mansnérus is a Postdoctoral Researcher at the University of Helsinki's Faculty of Law, specializing in Medical and Biolaw. She serves as a Supervisor for the Doctoral Programme in Law and teaches across multiple legal disciplines including Medical and Biolaw, Intellectual Property Law, Consumer Law, and European Law. Her work bridges legal frameworks with emerging biomedical technologies and healthcare innovations. Dr. Mansnérus' research focuses on the intersection of law, medicine, and ethics, particularly examining regulatory challenges in genomic data, advanced therapies, and pharmaceutical products. Her work spans bioethics, intellectual property in life sciences, and European health data governance. She has made significant contributions to understanding off-label drug use, patient autonomy in innovative therapies, and the legal implications of AI in healthcare. Her publication record demonstrates consistent scholarly output with 30 research items spanning from 2012 to 2025, showing increasing focus on medical law and bioethics. Recent work reveals a growing emphasis on European regulatory frameworks, particularly regarding genomic data, advanced therapy medicinal products, and the balance between innovation and patient protection. Juridiska föreningen i Finlands litteraturpris (2016) Oikeusvaikuttajatunnustus/ Legal Influencer Award (2019) Dr. Mansnérus actively contributes to the academic community through multiple advisory roles and organizational memberships. She serves on the Upphovsrättsrådet (Copyright Council) from 2020-2024, previously served on the IPR University Center board (2020-2022) and Nuorten Tiedeakatemia (2019-2023), and was an expert for the Finnish Bar Association (2018-2020). She currently participates in the DECIDER research project (2021-2026) focused on overcoming chemotherapy resistance in ovarian cancer through data integration. Her work extends to public engagement through media appearances and invited talks, including discussions on the impact of EU regulations on advanced therapy medical products and legal perspectives on potency assays for stem cell therapies.

Hamza BashandyView profile

Assistant Professor

• Participatory Design
• Data-Driven Cities
• Digital Domesticity
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Hamza Bashandy is an Assistant Professor at Carleton University's School of Information Technology , Faculty of Engineering and Design. He holds a PhD in Architecture and Urban Planning from the University of Liège, Belgium, funded by the Belgian National Fund for Scientific Research (FNRS). His work bridges urban issues with playful simulations through critical interaction design. PhD in Architecture & Urban Planning (University of Liège) Teaches Interactive & Multimedia Design undergrad and Digital Media grad programs SSHRC-funded research on crowd behavior datafication Active PhD/M.A.Sc. recruitment for co-design projects His research explores playful interventions in participatory urban design and social movement simulations , particularly focusing on: Datafication of crowd behavior Agent-based modeling in games Digital environments for political protests Geospatial data integration in game design Platform studies of protest-themed games Recent projects include: The Crowd Problem in Videogames (SSHRC-funded) Dis-Play Lab for Ludic Design and Spatial Play Simulation CTRL ALT RESIST exhibition participation (2025) Notable awards: Civil Society Scholar , Open Society Foundations (2021) FDG 2025 Honorable Mention in Game Design Track He actively mentors graduate students through: M.A.Sc. & PhD positions in Co-Design and Interactive Urban Play Research Assistant opportunities

Nico RanderaadView profile

Academic

• European History
• Social History
• Public Administration History
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Dr. Nico Randeraad is an Extraordinary Professor and Director of the Centre for the Social History of Limburg (SHCL) at Maastricht University's Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences. He holds a PhD from the European University Institute (1992) and has held academic positions at multiple Dutch and international institutions. His research focuses on 19th and 20th century European history, particularly the social history of governance, public administration, and regional landscapes. He teaches modules in European Studies and Arts & Culture, including a BA research course on the Meuse River's history and an Honors course on digital heritage. His career includes co-directing the Netherlands Centre for Contemporary History (1999–2002) and directing SHCL since 2002. Randeraad's work bridges historical methodologies with digital humanities, emphasizing comparative analyses of Limburg's socio-economic and environmental history. Recent projects explore the social history of infrastructure (e.g., the Route impériale no. 3) and river management in Limburg. He actively participates in international research networks and has authored/co-edited over 50 books and articles. Publications span topics like transnational social reform congresses, administrative history, and the integration of statistics into governance. His writing frequently addresses the intersection of history, policy, and cultural memory. Randeraad also supervises BA/MA theses and engages in public outreach through the SHCL, promoting the digitization and accessibility of historical archives.

• Public Health Nutrition
• Nutritional Epidemiology
• Micronutrient Deficiencies
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Professor Faruk Ahmed is a faculty member at Griffith University's School of MDP - Public Health, where he holds the rank of Professor. He has extensive experience in public health nutrition, with a focus on micronutrient deficiencies, maternal and child health, and global health interventions. Ahmed has over 30 years of research experience, including supervising over 35 postgraduate students and leading numerous international projects funded by UNICEF and other agencies. Education: PhD in Human Nutrition (University of Southampton, UK), MSc in Biochemistry (University of Dhaka), and extensive postdoctoral training in public health nutrition and biostatistics. Research Interests: Assessing nutritional status in vulnerable populations, developing micronutrient interventions, and investigating dietary behaviors linked to chronic diseases. Key areas include iron deficiency anemia, groundwater iron impacts, and adolescent nutrition. Grants & Collaborations: Principal investigator on grants funded by the Nestlé Foundation and Australian government initiatives. Collaborations include projects in Bangladesh, Thailand, Indonesia, and Sri Lanka. Notable projects include studies on zinc biofortification, peer-led nutrition education, and groundwater iron's role in anemia prevention. Teaching & Leadership: Teaches courses in public health nutrition at Griffith University, including 'Nutrition through the Life Cycle' and 'International Nutrition.' Serves as HDR Convenor (non-clinical) and contributed to developing Bangladesh's national micronutrient strategies.