Find Academic Supervisors

Son Hong NghiemView profile

Associate Professor

• Health Economics
• Health Services Research
• Health Technology Assessment
• +6 more

Associate Professor Son Hong Nghiem serves as Principal Research Fellow & Affiliate at the Centre for Health Services Research at The University of Queensland. He is currently the Head of the Health Economics Research and Modelling Unit, bringing 18 years of extensive experience in health services research, health economics, and health technology assessment. His leadership extends to successfully developing the Queensland Cardiovascular Disease Cohort Linkage Study, Australia's first data linkage cohort study for cardiovascular disease. Professor Nghiem's research interests span health economics, health services research, health technology assessment, public health genomics, econometrics, data linkage studies, cardiovascular disease research, climate change and health, and microfinance. His work demonstrates a strong interdisciplinary approach, bridging economic analysis with public health outcomes and policy implications. His publications reveal a consistent focus on applying quantitative methods to address complex health system challenges, with increasing emphasis on genomic surveillance, climate-health interactions, and innovative health technology assessment frameworks in recent years. With an impressive publication record of 150 peer-reviewed articles, three book chapters, and one book, Professor Nghiem's work has garnered over 4,000 citations and maintains an H-index of 36. His research output shows a clear evolution from earlier work on microfinance and economic development toward increasingly sophisticated health economics and services research with strong policy relevance. Professor Nghiem has secured significant research funding, serving as chief investigator on 18 research grants totaling more than $15 million, with ten of these as chief investigator A. His collaborative approach is evident in the extensive co-authorship networks across his publications, reflecting strong interdisciplinary partnerships within and beyond The University of Queensland.

• Time Series Analysis
• Financial Econometrics
• Volatility Modeling
• +5 more

Professor Shelton Peiris is an Associate Professor at the School of Mathematics and Statistics , University of Sydney , where he has been since 1990. He holds visiting appointments at institutions worldwide, including University of Waterloo , University of Manitoba , and University of Malaya . Currently, he serves as Sub Dean (Student Affairs) in the Faculty of Science and coordinates interdisciplinary teaching with the School of IT for MIT/MDS degrees. His research focuses on time series analysis, financial econometrics, and technology integration in statistics education. Education: PhD in Statistics, Monash University , 1987 Shelton's research interests include statistical analysis of stationary and non-stationary time series, theory and applications of estimating functions, financial time series modeling, saddlepoint and Edgeworth approximations, and exploring technology's role in statistics education. He is a member of the Statistics Research Group at the University of Sydney and leads projects in financial econometrics, generalized autoregressive models, and nonlinear time series analysis. Recent publication trends highlight his work in financial econometrics, particularly volatility and duration modeling, stochastic processes, and hybrid forecasting methods combining traditional statistical techniques with machine learning advancements like GANs and neural networks. His collaborations span Australia, Canada, Malaysia, and Indonesia, with notable grants including ARC Linkage and University of Malaya Research Grants . Scientific Awards: 2012: Faculty of Science Teaching Citation 2011: Bronze Medal, University Putra Malaysia 2007: Bronze Medal, University Putra Malaysia 1983: Monash University Graduate Scholarship Elected Member, International Statistical Institute (ISI) Fellow, Royal Statistical Society (FRSS) Honorary Fellow, Institute of Applied Statistics, Sri Lanka (FIASSL) Current Research Students: Leonard Mushunje - High-Dimensional Financial Functional Time Series Data Grants: ARC Linkage Grant (2005-2007): Modelling Stock Market Liquidity ARC Bridging Grant (2012-2014): Financial Duration Modeling University of Malaya Research Grants (2011-2015): Volatility Models, GARCH MOHE Malaysia Grant (2013-2015): Robust Control Charts Professor Peiris contributes to editorial boards such as the Journal of Statistical Computation & Simulation and Sri Lankan Journal of Applied Statistics . His teaching roles include MATH1015 (Statistics for Life Science) , MATH1905 (Statistics Advanced) , and advanced honors courses in time series analysis.

Atin AdhikariView profile

Professor

• Environmental Health Sciences
• Air Quality
• Bioaerosol Exposure Assessment
• +7 more

Atin Adhikari is a Full Professor in the Department of Biostatistics, Epidemiology & Environmental Health Sciences at Georgia Southern University's Jiann-Ping Hsu College of Public Health. His career spans over two decades with prior roles as Associate Professor (2019–2024) and Assistant Professor (2014–2019) at the same institution, following a postdoctoral fellowship at the University of Cincinnati's Department of Environmental Health (2000–2005). Research Interests focus on environmental health sciences, particularly air quality, bioaerosol exposure assessment, and respiratory health. His work examines traffic-related air pollutants' impact on children's respiratory microbiomes, occupational hazards in construction and agricultural settings, and sustainable solutions for indoor air quality improvement in historical buildings. Scientific Contributions include leading CDC-NIOSH-funded studies on farm worker respiratory diseases, HUD/NIH-NIEHS grants on pesticide exposure, and current Partnership for Inclusive Innovation projects for air quality interventions. His research spans microbial ecology, climate change health impacts, and innovative detection methods for pathogens. Honors and Grants include multiple NIOSH, NIH, and NIEHS grants as Principal Investigator. He has served on national/international grant review panels for CDC, NIH, NSF, and foreign research councils.

Till TalaulicarView profile

Professor

• Corporate governance
• Organization design
• Corporate ethics
• +9 more

Professor Till Talaulicar holds the Professorship for Organization and Management at the Faculty of Political Science, University of Erfurt. He has established himself as a prominent scholar in corporate governance, organization design, and corporate ethics, with extensive publications in leading academic journals and edited volumes. His work bridges theoretical frameworks with practical applications in corporate management and governance. Professor Talaulicar's research focuses span three primary domains: Corporate governance : Examining regulatory frameworks for company management and supervision, top-level organizational structures across different legal forms, international standards adoption, and governance of newly listed companies (IPOs) Organization design : Conducting action-theoretically based studies on management organization alternatives, behavioral analyses of governance body interactions, and developing structural measures to enhance organizational adaptability Corporate ethics : Investigating norm and organizational theory-based implementation of ethics, design dimensions of ethics codes, and social responsibility of global corporations His publication record demonstrates a consistent focus on the intersection of corporate governance and business ethics, with recent work expanding to examine business ethics teaching, research, and training across Germany, Austria, and Switzerland. Talaulicar has served as Editor-in-Chief of Corporate Governance: An International Review (2019-2024) and Senior Editor of Management and Organization Review, significantly influencing scholarly discourse in his fields. Professor Talaulicar has contributed extensively to academic discourse through numerous publications including monographs, edited volumes, journal articles, and book chapters. His collaborative work with scholars such as Axel v. Werder, Konstantinos Stathopoulos, and others demonstrates his commitment to advancing knowledge through scholarly partnerships.

Diana DushkovaView profile

Researcher

• Nature-Based Solutions
• Urban Ecosystem Services
• Social-Ecological Systems
• +5 more

Diana Dushkova is a Senior Researcher at the Helmholtz Centre for Environmental Research – UFZ in Leipzig, Germany. Her academic background includes a PhD in Geography (summa cum laude, Moscow State University, 2008) and a M.Sc. in Geography (Moscow State University, 2005). She has held postdoctoral positions at Humboldt University Berlin and Moscow State University, with guest research at Leibniz Institute for Regional Geography and Martin Luther University Halle. Current Affiliation: Helmholtz Centre for Environmental Research – UFZ, Department of Conservation Biology & Social-Ecological Systems Past Affiliations: Humboldt University Berlin (2017–2020), Moscow State University (2014–2017), Leibniz Institute for Regional Geography (2013–2014) Her research focuses on nature-based solutions (NBS) , urban ecosystem services , and social-ecological systems , with an emphasis on how blue-green infrastructure enhances urban resilience and human well-being. She explores therapeutic landscapes, environmental risks, and co-creation models for NBS implementation. Her work spans European and Russian contexts, addressing climate change, post-socialist urban transitions, and sustainable development. Dushkova’s recent publications (2021–2025) cover topics such as urban greening in Moscow and Saint Petersburg , empowerment programs for coastal communities , and ecosystem service assessments in Russian cities. She evaluates NBS impact through frameworks like the RECONECT project and advocates for interdisciplinary collaboration in urban planning. She supervises B.Sc. and M.Sc. students and contributes to EU Horizon 2020 projects like RECONECT (Grant 776866) and EmpowerUs (Grant 10105995). Her methodological expertise includes cartographic modeling, ecosystem service valuation, and social construction of landscapes. Dushkova collaborates with institutions such as Humboldt University Berlin , Moscow State University , and Leibniz Institute for Regional Geography . She leads projects like the Leibniz-DAAD initiative on cultural landscapes and the DAAD-East-Partnership on urban ecosystem services.

• Microgrid Control and Optimization
• Networked Control Systems
• Distributed Filtering and Sensing
• +4 more

Professor Fuwen Yang is a leading academic at Griffith University's School of Engineering and Built Environment, specializing in Electrical and Electronic Engineering. With expertise in microgrid control, networked control systems, and renewable energy integration, he leads the Smart Energy Systems Group at the Institute for Intelligent and Integrated Systems. His research focuses on optimizing distributed energy resources and enhancing grid resilience through advanced control strategies. Current research aligns with Australian net-zero emissions goals Secured significant grants including ARC Discovery and Linkage projects Supervises 23 PhD and 35 Master's students Recent publications highlight innovations in virtual inertia control, digital twin frameworks, and data-driven predictive control. His work has earned global recognition, including the Stanford Top 2% Researchers list and Fellowships from Engineers Australia. Professor Yang's editorial roles include Associate Editor for IEEE Transactions on Industrial Informatics and other prominent journals. Acted as Chief Investigator on 8 major funded projects Contributed to Sustainable Development Goals 7 (Affordable Energy) and 9 (Infrastructure Innovation)

• Digital Health
• Cardiovascular Epidemiology
• Clinical Trials
• +9 more

Professor Richard Hobbs is the Mercian Professor of Primary Care at the University of Oxford and serves as Pro-Vice-Chancellor (without portfolio) . He is affiliated with Jesus College and Harris Manchester College , directing the Oxford Institute of Digital Health and the NIHR Applied Research Collaboration . His academic career spans decades, focusing on digital health , cardiovascular epidemiology , and clinical trials , particularly in heart failure , stroke prevention , and disease prevention . With over 700 peer-reviewed publications and an h-index of 121 , his work has significantly influenced international health policies and clinical guidelines . He led the development of major trials such as BAFTA , SAFE , SMART , and TASMINH , which transformed hypertension and atrial fibrillation management. His research groups include Chronic Kidney Disease , Heart Failure , and Stroke Prevention . He received the RCGP Discovery Prize (2018) and was awarded a CBE for contributions to medical research. Supervising 4 DPhil students, he spearheads initiatives like the PANORAMIC trial (funded £18.5m) and advocates for academic primary care capacity globally.

• Public Health Data Science
• Epidemiology
• Electronic Health Records
• +7 more

Dr. Ruth Blackburn is a Senior Research Fellow in Public Health Data Science at the Population, Policy & Practice Department, University College London (UCL), based at the Great Ormond Street Institute of Child Health. She specializes in using electronic health records and administrative data for public health research and evaluation. Her educational background includes: PhD in Epidemiology from University College London (2016) MSc in Public Health from London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine (2011) BSc in Molecular Biology and Biochemistry from University of Durham (2007) Dr. Blackburn's research focuses on using electronic health records and administrative data for public health research, with particular emphasis on child and family health, social determinants of health, and mental health of children and young people. Her work often involves data linkage, especially through the ECHILD (Education and Child Health Insights from Linked Data) database, which links health and education data for England. She has expertise in examining health inequalities, particularly for vulnerable populations such as homeless people and women with substance misuse, and has contributed to infectious disease control research including response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Her recent publications demonstrate a strong focus on the intersection of health and education, particularly examining how chronic health conditions affect school attendance and outcomes, and how social determinants influence child health trajectories. Her work often employs innovative data linkage methods to combine health, education, and social care datasets. Dr. Blackburn has received recognition for her work through research funding including a UKRI Innovation Fellowship at the Institute of Health Informatics, where she was Deputy Leader for the Public Health Data Science Group. She is actively involved in mentoring and teaching: Supervision of 7 PhD students (4 completed) MRC DTP placements for 2 students MSc student supervision for 6 students Teaching Health Data Science, Statistics and Epidemiology to undergraduate medical students and post-graduates Dr. Blackburn co-leads Children and Young People's Mental Health themes for the NIHR Children and Families Policy Research Unit and the UKRI Population Mental Health Improvement Consortium. She is also Associate Director for the HDR UK Social and Environmental Determinants of Health Driver Programme which aims to link household information on the social and physical environment with health-related administrative and cohort data.

Aaron SchroederView profile

Associate Professor

• Data Repurposing
• Record Linkage/Entity Resolution
• Organization Theory
• +11 more

Aaron Schroeder is a Research Associate Professor at the Biocomplexity Institute of the University of Virginia, specializing in Evidence-Based Policy-Making and Program Evaluation through Secure Liberation, Integration, and Analysis of Administrative Data. He possesses extensive expertise in information/data integration technologies, policy development, quantitative/qualitative evaluation methodologies, and data-driven public service enhancement. Education: Ph.D. in Public Policy & Administration, Virginia Tech University M.P.A. in Public Administration, James Madison University B.A. in Psychology, University of Delaware His research centers on integrating education, health, social service, and non-profit administrative data streams to conduct policy analyses for diverse populations including pre-K children, students, workforce trainees, and veterans. Key methodologies include Record Linkage/Entity Resolution, Privacy Law Implementation, Network Analysis, and Big Data applications within Policy Analytics frameworks, emphasizing practical solutions for cross-agency data challenges in public sector contexts. Scientific Awards: (2013) Winner, Cross-Boundary Collaboration on IT Initiatives, Government Technology's annual Commonwealth of Virginia’s Innovative Technology Symposium (COVITS 2013). Awarded for the creation of the Virginia Longitudinal Data System (VLDS), a multi-agency data integration system for Virginia. (2010) Invited participant to the Virginia Governor's Early Childhood Advisory Council (ECAC) on Cross-Agency Data Integration. (2009) Invited expert on methods of public-sector data integration and issues created by federal and state privacy laws for a workshop on Research Use of State Longitudinal Data Systems sponsored by the National Institute of Statistical Sciences (NISS), the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), and the Institute of Education Sciences (IES). (1999) Nominated by the Association of State Governments for Award in Innovation in State Government for the design, development, and deployment of Travel Shenandoah, a public-private partnership for Advanced Traveler Information Systems in Virginia’s Shenandoah Valley. (1999) Appointed Member of the Congressional Commission on I-81 Truck Safety. As Principal Investigator, Schroeder has secured over $10 million in research funding from federal agencies (NSF, HHS, DOE, DOT), Virginia state departments, foundations (Generations United, MET Life), and private sector partners. His major projects include the USED-funded Virginia Statewide Longitudinal Data System, USHHS-funded Project Child HANDS, and USDOT-funded Virginia 511 travel information system. Based at the University of Virginia's Biocomplexity Institute, Schroeder leads interdisciplinary teams developing secure data integration frameworks for policy evaluation, with ongoing collaborations across education, health, veteran services, and transportation sectors to transform administrative data into actionable public service insights.

• Applied Macrofinance
• Applied Econometrics
• Information Demand
• +1 more

Dergiades Theologos serves as Associate Professor at the Department of International and European Studies, University of Macedonia, with concurrent appointments in three Master's programs: Applied Economics and Finance; European Policies on Youth, Entrepreneurship, Education and Culture; and International Studies. His academic credentials include: PhD in Economics, University of Macedonia MSc in Econometrics and Finance, University of York (UK) BSc in Economics, University of Macedonia Professor Dergiades' research centers on Applied Macrofinance, Applied Econometrics, Information Demand, and Energy Economics , characterized by rigorous quantitative methodologies applied to real-world economic phenomena. His work bridges theoretical econometric frameworks with policy-relevant investigations into financial markets, energy systems, and crisis impacts, frequently employing panel VAR, mixed-frequency data analysis, and non-linear causality testing to address complex economic questions. Analysis of his 15 most recent publications (2014-2025) reveals a consistent focus on time-series econometrics applied across financial markets (stock returns, sovereign spreads), energy economics (oil-gas-stock market linkages, shadow economy estimation), and crisis response (COVID-19 policy effectiveness). A distinctive trend involves leveraging alternative data sources like Twitter and Google Trends for economic forecasting, while maintaining methodological innovation through long-horizon regressions and weather-shock modeling in commodity markets. No scientific awards, fellowships, or major honors are documented in the available materials. Teaching responsibilities span econometrics, macroeconomic theory, and research methods across undergraduate and graduate levels, though student advisement details and research grant information remain unspecified. The materials contain no references to laboratory facilities, research teams, or collaborative projects beyond standard academic departmental affiliation.

Karin FisherView profile

Lecturer

• Health services research
• Primary health care
• Public health issues
• +11 more

Dr. Karin Fisher is an Honorary Lecturer at the University of Newcastle's Department of Rural Health within the College of Health, Medicine and Wellbeing. With over 25 years of nursing experience, she transitioned to academia after completing her PhD at the University of New England, focusing on rural health, sexually transmitted infections, and health equity. Dr. Fisher holds a PhD from the University of New England. Her clinical background includes positions as Clinical Nurse Consultant at Hunter New England Health Service (1993-1997), Public Health Officer (1997-2007), Acting Director of Population Health & Planning (2002-2004), and Senior Research Officer (2008-2010) at Hunter New England Local Health Network. Dr. Fisher's research focuses on health services research, primary health care, public health issues, interprofessional collaboration, and health workforce issues with particular emphasis on equity perspectives. Her work explores Population Health issues, Sexually transmitted infections, Inequalities, Equity issues, Health service access, Rural workforce issues, and Difficult to access populations. She employs qualitative methodologies including Grounded theory and Mixed methods in her research. Her recent publications (2020-2024) demonstrate a strong focus on rural health workforce development, Indigenous health programs, telehealth service delivery, and interprofessional education. There's a clear trajectory in her work toward understanding how to improve health outcomes in rural and remote settings, with increasing attention to culturally safe practices for Aboriginal communities and innovative approaches to health professional education. Dr. Fisher has secured over $176,000 in research funding across 5 grants. Current projects include 'Out of sight, out of mind?' examining videoconferencing in rural healthcare education, exploration of rural palliative care models, and 'Yearning to yarn' focused on Aboriginal ways of knowing and learning. She currently supervises 2 students (one PhD and one Honours student) and has previously supervised 2 PhD students to completion. Her supervision focuses on topics related to Aboriginal health, nursing workforce, and graduate outcomes tracking. She works as part of a multidisciplinary team at the University of Newcastle that includes medicine, radiography, physiotherapy, nutrition and dietetics, pharmacy, occupational therapy, Indigenous health care, speech pathology and mental health professionals.

Patrick McEwanView profile

Professor

• Economics of Education
• Development Economics
• Latin American Social Policy
• +3 more

Patrick McEwan serves as the Marshall I. Goldman Professor of Economics at Wellesley College, with joint affiliation in Latin American Studies. His research focuses on causal impact analysis of education and social policies in developing countries, particularly Latin America, examining how interventions affect schooling, health, and economic outcomes for children and families. McEwan holds a B.A. from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, and M.A. and Ph.D. degrees from Stanford University. His research methodology emphasizes rigorous experimental and quasi-experimental designs to evaluate policy effectiveness. His primary research interests include the economics of education, development economics, and Latin American social policy. He specializes in analyzing conditional cash transfers, school reform initiatives, private school vouchers, and educational interventions through randomized trials and meta-analyses. His work frequently addresses ethnic inequality, intergenerational mobility, and the effectiveness of educational programs in resource-constrained settings. McEwan's recent publications demonstrate a strong focus on longitudinal impacts of education policies, with significant attention to Chilean and Honduran interventions. His research portfolio shows consistent emphasis on methodological rigor in policy evaluation, particularly regarding external validity of experimental findings and causal mechanisms in education interventions across developing contexts. He has secured research funding from major institutions including the Inter-American Development Bank, RAND Corporation, Spencer Foundation, and William and Flora Hewlett Foundation. His teaching portfolio at Wellesley includes introductory microeconomics, Latin American development, and economics of education courses.

Romola DavenportView profile

Research Fellow

• Historical Demography
• Epidemiology
• Urban Studies
• +3 more

Dr Romola Davenport is a Senior Research Associate at the Cambridge Group for the History of Population and Social Structure , within the Department of Geography, University of Cambridge. She is also associated with the Vital Geographies research group and collaborates with Dr Mathias Ingholt. Research Interests Historical Demography Urbanization & Migration Epidemiological Consequences Sanitary Investments Her recent publications focus on the historical epidemiology of diseases like smallpox, cholera, and malaria, alongside urban mortality trends and sodium transport in plants. Key themes include: Long-term mortality transitions Urban-rural health disparities Sanitation infrastructure Infectious disease dynamics Historical family reconstitution Plant ion transport Scientific Awards: Royal Society Dorothy Hodgkin Research Fellowship (2000-2005)

FERNANDO DE LA TORRE CUEVASView profile

Researcher

• Regional Economics
• Input-Output Analysis
• Economic Modeling
• +2 more

Fernando de la Torre Cuevas is a Postdoctoral Researcher affiliated with the Department of Fundamentals of Economic Analysis at the Faculty of Economic and Business Sciences, University of Santiago de Compostela. He is associated with the Institute of Studies and Development of Galicia (IDEGA) and the GAME Economic Analysis and Modeling Group. Doctorate in Economics from University of Santiago de Compostela (2023) His research focuses on regional input-output modeling, hybrid computational methods, and Galician economic structure. He has developed innovations in FLQ approaches, matrix balancing techniques, and interregional trade modeling. Recent publications highlight advancements in global-regional model integration (2025), spatial-labor productivity analysis (2024), and historical economic evolution studies in Galicia (2023). Key methodologies include gravity equations, location quotients, and supply-use table harmonization.

Rebecca JonesView profile

Lecturer

• Food Systems
• Place-Making
• Sustainable Development
• +5 more

Rebecca Jones is a Lecturer at Bangor University's School of Environmental and Natural Sciences, specializing in food systems, place-making, and digital pedagogy. She also leads digital innovation as the CELT Digital Pedagogy Lead and moderates academic programs at Grŵp Llandrillo Menai. PhD in Geography (2023) focusing on food experiences and place-making Bangor University Teaching Fellow (2021) MBA in Environmental Management (2014) BSc in Geography (2012) Her research explores how local food traditions shape regional identities, emphasizing community resilience and sustainable foodscapes. She pioneers virtual reality applications for fieldwork education, addressing equity and accessibility in environmental science teaching. Recent publications highlight her work on food system disruptions during the coronavirus pandemic and immersive VR pedagogical frameworks. Her academic fingerprint spans UK Social Sciences , Welsh Food Systems , and Virtual Fieldwork . Senior Fellowship of AdvanceHE (2024) Postgraduate Teacher of the Year (2015, 2018) Unsung Hero Award (2018) She supervises PhD candidates and coordinates professional placement modules across multiple degree programs, while advancing SDG-aligned initiatives in sustainable development and community resilience.