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Rachel HeathView profile

Professor

• Development Economics
• Labor Economics
• Gender Economics
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Rachel Heath is the Alberta C. Corkery Professor of Economics at the University of Washington, where she has been a faculty member since 2011. She was promoted to Associate Professor in 2018 and to her current named professorship in 2024. Her research focuses on development and labor economics, with particular emphasis on women's economic empowerment in developing countries. Dr. Heath received her PhD in Economics from Yale University in 2011, following an M.Phil (2008) and M.A. (2007) from the same institution. She earned her B.S. in Economics, magna cum laude, from Duke University in 2005, where she was also awarded the Robertson Scholarship and elected to Phi Beta Kappa. Her research interests span several interconnected areas within development economics. Much of her work examines labor market opportunities for women in developing countries, particularly in the garment industry in Bangladesh. She investigates how these new job opportunities affect women's lives, the factors influencing women's decisions to join the labor force, and how to improve working conditions in export manufacturing. Her research also explores intra-household resource allocation, social networks, and the relationship between female labor force participation and domestic violence. She has conducted extensive fieldwork in Africa (particularly Ghana) and South Asia (particularly Bangladesh). Her recent publications show a consistent focus on women's economic empowerment across multiple dimensions. She has examined the effects of graduation programs targeting women in the Democratic Republic of Congo, the impact of international scrutiny on manufacturing workers following the Rana Plaza collapse in Bangladesh, and labor supply responses to health shocks in urban Ghana. Her work often employs rigorous experimental and quasi-experimental methods to establish causal relationships. Dr. Heath has received numerous honors and awards for her scholarly contributions: Milliman Distinguished Scholar (2018-2024) World Bank Economic Review Excellence in Refereeing Award (2018, 2022, 2023) Corkery Distinguished Scholar (2017-2018) American Institute of Bangladesh Studies Program Support Award (2016) As an advisor, Dr. Heath has chaired or served on committees for numerous PhD students, many of whom have gone on to academic positions at institutions including UCLA, Rhodes University, Central Bank of Colombia, and Bryant University. Her research has been supported by substantial grants from organizations including the International Growth Centre, Weiss Foundation, Women's Economic Empowerment and Digital Connectivity initiative, and the Social Science Research Council. Dr. Heath is actively engaged with several research centers and initiatives, including the Abdul Latif Jameel Poverty Action Lab (J-PAL), Henry Bridges Center for Labor Studies, Bureau for Research and Economic Analysis of Development (BREAD), Center for Effective Global Action (CEGA), and Center for Statistics in the Social Sciences (CSSS) at the University of Washington.

Megan LawrenceView profile

Assistant Professor

• Organizational and Management Practices
• Firm Knowledge and Capabilities
• Management of New Ventures
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Megan Lawrence is an Assistant Professor of Strategic Management in the Strategy and Business Economics group at the Vanderbilt Owen Graduate School of Management . Her research focuses on organizational adaptation, knowledge evolution, and managerial strategies across firms ranging from Fortune 500 companies to startups. Education: D.B.A. in Strategy from Harvard Business School (2016), B.S.E. in Operations Research & Financial Engineering from Princeton University (2006) Her research interests include organizational management practices, firm capabilities, and structural adaptation. Articles like 'The Growth of Hierarchy in Organizations' and 'Learning to Manage Breadth' highlight her work on knowledge scope, experience repetition, and implementation performance. Scientific Awards: Brownlee O. Currey Jr. Dean’s Faculty Fellow, Poets & Quants 40-Under-40, Strategic Management Society Best Video Abstract Winner, and others Professor Lawrence teaches strategic management in MBA and Specialized Masters programs and has prior industry experience in quantitative consulting at Merrill Lynch. Her email is megan.lawrence@vanderbilt.edu .

Keller EasterlingView profile

Professor

• Architecture
• Urban Design
• Infrastructure Studies
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Keller Easterling is a Professor at the Yale School of Architecture and director of its Master of Environmental Design program. An architect, writer, and theorist, her work interrogates infrastructure space as a medium of political and social innovation. Key themes include global development , spatial justice , and climate resilience , with projects like ATTTNT (2023–2024), a reparations-focused land trust network, and Switch (2015), a mobility framework addressing urban sprawl. Books : Extrastatecraft (2014), Subtraction (2014), Medium Design (2021). Exhibitions : Featured in the Venice Biennale (2014), Architectural League (New York), and the Rotterdam Biennale . Research : Explores spatial products of capitalism , decolonial landholding , and non-extractive design . Engages with HBCUs and land activists to operationalize community economies and mutualist infrastructures . Select Articles : Contributions to Harvard Design Magazine , Domus , and e-flux , analyzing infrastructure as design and spatial counter-logics . Teaching & Collaborations : Leads design studios on medium design and infrastructural reprogramming . Collaborated with institutions like MIT , Guggenheim , and Prada , with recent talks at the European Graduate School (2025) and MoMA (2025).

• Project Management
• Construction Engineering
• Sustainability in Construction
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Dr. Michel Chaaya is a Senior Lecturer in Civil Engineering at the University of Sydney, with expertise in project management, construction engineering, and sustainability. He holds a PhD from the University of Sydney and is a Fellow of the Institution of Engineers Australia and the College of Leadership and Management. His research focuses on innovative project management methodologies, sustainable construction practices, and BIM implementation. Education: BE, ME(Res), PhD in Project Management and IT from the University of Sydney. Research Interests: Enhancing project success through risk management, modular construction, and BIM adoption. He emphasizes communication, sustainability, and community wellbeing in construction projects. Recent projects include studies on net-zero steel production, BIM in SMEs, and NCC 2022 energy requirements. Awards: ARCHIBUS Excellence Awards (2017-2013), Best Residential Development Awards (2009-2010), and Australian Postgraduate Award (1997). Teaching: Courses include Project Planning, Professional Practice in Engineering Management, and Global Project Management. He has supervised over 250 theses since 2003. Industry Roles: Director of Business Development for multiple organizations, specializing in construction, IT systems, and real estate. He advises on complex project delivery and stakeholder management.

Yading YuanView profile

Associate Professor

• Artificial Intelligence in Radiation Oncology
• Medical Imaging Analysis
• Data Science Applications in Healthcare
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Yading Yuan, PhD is an Associate Professor of Radiation Oncology (Physics) at Columbia University Irving Medical Center and a member of the Data Science Institute. He holds a PhD in medical physics from the University of Chicago (2010) and completed clinical residency at Harvard Medical Physics Program (2013). His research focuses on AI-driven innovations in radiation oncology, including automated medical image analysis systems, federated learning frameworks for tumor segmentation, and data-driven approaches to personalized cancer treatment. He is certified by the American Board of Radiology and licensed in New York State. Education: PhD in Medical Physics (University of Chicago, 2010); Clinical Residency (Harvard Medical Physics Program, 2013). Research interests include: automated knowledge-based treatment planning, large-scale clinical AI systems, medical image reconstruction algorithms, and panomics integration for precision oncology. His work emphasizes translating data science advancements into clinical practice to improve patient outcomes. Key trends in his publications include federated learning for privacy-preserving medical AI, tumor segmentation in multi-modal imaging (PET/CT, MRI), and AI-driven prediction of treatment outcomes and recurrence risks. Recent work emphasizes decentralized learning architectures and cross-institutional collaboration systems. Scientific Awards: Distinguished Reviewers 2013 (selected by peer review committees) Advising/grants: No specific student names or grant details listed in provided text. His work is supported through institutional and collaborative research initiatives. Labs/teams: Active member of Columbia's Data Science Institute and Radiation Oncology department, contributing to interdisciplinary medical AI research groups.

• Media effects
• Narrative processing
• Narrative influence
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Emily Moyer-Gusé serves as Professor and Graduate Program Chair at The Ohio State University, where her research investigates how entertainment narratives shape attitudes and behaviors regarding health and social issues through psychological mechanisms of persuasion. Her academic credentials include: B.A. from Michigan State University M.A. from Michigan State University Ph.D. from the University of California, Santa Barbara Dr. Moyer-Gusé specializes in media effects with particular expertise in narrative processing and influence, examining television storylines about teen pregnancy, safer sex, STIs, organ donation, and environmental issues. Her developmental research explores children's emotional reactions to media and parental coping strategies for news-induced fears. Teaching interests directly mirror her research portfolio in media effects, children and media, and research methods, emphasizing practical relevance to students' lives and careers. Analysis of her 2022-2025 publications reveals dominant themes in narrative persuasion theory applied to health communication, with growing emphasis on culturally-centered vaccine messaging (particularly for Latino communities), mental wellness, and eudaimonic entertainment mechanisms. Her work consistently explores how humor, character identification, and self-transcendent experiences overcome resistance to health messages while addressing narrative misinformation. No scientific awards were documented in the source material. Details regarding student advising, research grants, or laboratory affiliations were not provided in the available documentation.

Joanne BarkerView profile

Professor

• Indigenous Studies
• Critical Race Theory
• Gender and Sexuality Studies
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Joanne Barker is a Professor of American Indian Studies at San Francisco State University (SFSU), where she has been since 2003. She holds a Ph.D. in History of Consciousness from UC Santa Cruz. Her work critically examines Indigenous sovereignty, gender studies, and anti-colonial frameworks. She serves on the Segorea Te Land Trust Board , a women-led Indigenous land trust in the San Francisco Bay Area. In 2022–23, she was a Distinguished Visiting Scholar at the University of Chicago’s Race, Diaspora, and Indigeneity Studies program. Research Interests : Barker’s scholarship focuses on Indigenous sovereignty, colonialism, and feminist critiques of state power. She theorizes concepts like 'Indigenous feminisms,' 'territorial dispossession,' and 'state discourses of terror.' Her book *Red Scare: The State's Indigenous Terrorist* (2021) won the Native American and Indigenous Studies Association’s Best Subsequent Book Prize . Publications : Over 20 books and articles, including edited volumes like *Sovereignty Matters* (2005) and *Critically Sovereign* (2017). Recent work addresses intersections of care, catastrophe, and settler colonialism in *Catastrophe, Care, and All That Remains* (2021). Awards : NAISA Book Prize (2021), multiple fellowships, and contributions to Indigenous-led movements.

Ally KruparView profile

Assistant Professor

• Education in Emergencies
• International Education Development
• Monitoring and Evaluation
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Dr. Ally Krupar (she/her) is a faculty member at American University's School of International Service, specializing in education in emergencies, monitoring and evaluation in international development, and lifelong learning in crisis contexts. With over five years of teaching experience, she focuses on applied methodology and international development programming, including teaching PROF-660 Data-Driven Decision Making in Summer 2025. Education: Ph.D. in Lifelong Learning, Adult Education, and Comparative and International Education, Pennsylvania State University M.A. in Interdisciplinary Studies (International Peace and Conflict Resolution, Human Rights Law, Public Anthropology), American University B.A. in Anthropology, Case Western Reserve University Her research centers on the intersection of education, humanitarian response, and wellbeing, particularly in emergency settings. She designs, supports, and evaluates research and development programs aimed at enhancing lifelong learning opportunities and psychosocial wellbeing during crises. Her interdisciplinary approach draws from anthropology, education, and human rights frameworks to inform policy and practice in global development contexts. While no publications are listed in the provided text, her academic and professional focus suggests strong engagement with data-driven decision-making, program evaluation, and educational interventions in fragile environments. Dr. Krupar has not been mentioned as receiving specific scientific awards in the provided content. She advises on research and development programming in international education, with a focus on evidence-based design and impact assessment. Though no formal advisees are listed, her role involves mentoring students through coursework and applied projects in development programming. There is no mention of external grants, but her work implies involvement in research design and evaluation for educational initiatives in humanitarian settings. There is no explicit information about labs, research teams, or collaborative groups she leads or participates in, though her work involves designing and evaluating development programs, suggesting potential affiliation with research centers or initiatives focused on global education and emergency response at American University.

Christiane BarzView profile

Professor

• Operations Research
• Revenue Management
• Stochastic Dynamic Optimization
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Christiane Barz is a Professor of Mathematics at the University of Zurich's Institute for Business Administration since 2016. Previously, she held academic roles at the UCLA Anderson School of Management, the Chicago Booth School of Business, and the Technical University (TU) Berlin. Her research focuses on stochastic dynamic systems, Markov decision processes, and their applications in revenue management. She emphasizes making mathematical tools accessible and practical for real-world problem-solving, particularly in optimizing decision-making under uncertainty. Education includes a degree in industrial engineering and a doctorate from the University of Karlsruhe (TH), Germany. Her career path includes postdoctoral research at the University of Chicago's Booth School of Business and roles as an Assistant Professor at UCLA. She combines academic excellence with balancing family life, advocating for gender equity in STEM fields. Her research explores risk-sensitive decision-making frameworks, dynamic pricing models for transportation and healthcare, and optimizing resource allocation in complex systems. Recent work includes applications in FlixBus, air cargo networks, and improving patient admission scheduling in hospitals. Barz's teaching philosophy prioritizes demystifying mathematics for students, encouraging critical engagement rather than fear of complexity. She collaborates with industry partners to apply operations research methods to real-world challenges, emphasizing both theoretical rigor and practical relevance.

Elizabeth LinosView profile

Associate Professor

• Public Policy
• Behavioral Science
• Social Policy
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Dr. Elizabeth Linos is the Emma Bloomberg Associate Professor of Public Policy and Management at Harvard Kennedy School of Government and Faculty Director of The People Lab. Her work bridges behavioral science and public management to improve government operations and services. Prior roles include Assistant Professor at UC Berkeley, VP and Head of Research at Behavioral Insights Team North America, and policy advisor to Greek Prime Minister George Papandreou Founded The People Lab (2017), which collaborates with government agencies to address real-time challenges Research focuses on government workforce recruitment, resident-state interactions, and evidence-based policymaking Her research explores behavioral interventions in public sector contexts, with significant contributions to understanding stigma in social programs , organizational inertia in evidence adoption , and intersectional workplace dynamics . Recent work investigates cost-effective nudge strategies for anti-poverty benefits and international healthcare recruitment . Notable scientific awards include the David N. Kershaw Award (2023), recognition as a top 10 local government influencer by ELGL, and inclusion in Apolitical's 100 most influential academics in government. Her sponsored projects address evidence adoption, healthcare recruitment, and benefits take-up barriers. She has served on advisory boards for the American Heart Association , OECD , and Democracy Forward Foundation , and her work has been featured in Nature Human Behaviour , Econometrica , and Harvard Business Review .

Olufemi A. OmitaomuView profile

Adjunct Professor

• Energy Infrastructure Siting and Analysis
• Artificial Intelligence in Critical Infrastructure Systems
• Anomaly Detection in Complex Systems
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Olufemi A. Omitaomu is an Adjunct Professor at the Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering within the Tickle College of Engineering at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. He serves as a Group Leader and Distinguished R&D Staff at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL), leading the Computational Urban Sciences Group in the Computational Sciences and Engineering Division. Ph.D., Industrial Engineering (Information Engineering concentration), University of Tennessee, Knoxville M.S., Mechanical Engineering, University of Lagos, Nigeria B.S., Mechanical Engineering, Lagos State University, Nigeria Dr. Omitaomu’s research focuses on artificial intelligence in energy systems , cognitive coupling of human-machine systems , anomaly detection in complex systems , energy infrastructure siting and analysis , and disaster risk analysis with urban systems resilience . His work integrates computational models, optimization techniques, and geospatial frameworks to address challenges in critical infrastructure systems. The 15 most recent publications highlight trends in renewable energy integration , climate adaptation strategies , and emergency resource allocation . Key methodologies include agent-based modeling , multicriteria decision analysis , and wavelet shrinkage , applied to domains like energy systems , disaster management , and urban sustainability . Scientific recognition includes: Distinguished R&D Staff, Oak Ridge National Laboratory Senior Member, Institute of Industrial and Systems Engineers (IISE) Senior Member, Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) He actively mentors MS and PhD students with expertise in Python programming , game theory , and human-machine systems . His research is supported by collaborations with ORNL and interdisciplinary grants.

L. Taylor PhillipsView profile

Associate Professor

• Diversity, Inclusion, D&I
• Privilege
• Inequality
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L. Taylor Phillips is an Associate Professor in the Department of Management & Organizations at the Leonard N. Stern School of Business, New York University, where she has been a faculty member since 2016. She holds a Ph.D. in Business Administration and a B.A. in Psychology and Human Biology, both from Stanford University. Ph.D., Business Administration, Stanford University B.A., Psychology and Human Biology, Stanford University Her research centers on the psychology of privilege, inequality, and diversity, with a focus on how advantaged groups perceive and respond to inequity. She investigates how privilege shapes beliefs and behaviors, particularly in organizational contexts, and how to engage privileged individuals in diversity and inclusion efforts. Her work integrates social psychology with organizational behavior, using experimental, longitudinal, and field methods to study hierarchy, power, race, gender, and social class. Her recent publications explore themes such as allyship effectiveness, discrimination recognition, denial of class privilege, and group-based hierarchies. These works appear in premier journals including the Journal of Personality and Social Psychology , Academy of Management Annals , and Organizational Behavior and Human Decision Processes , reflecting interdisciplinary impact across management, psychology, and sociology. Notable scientific awards and recognitions include: Early Career Award, International Society for Justice Research (2023) Rising Star Early Career Award, Association for Psychological Science (2021) Best Undergraduate Professors, Poets & Quants (2020) DARE Doctoral Fellowship, Stanford University (2014) NSF Graduate Research Fellowship (2011) Dr. Phillips advises on organizational DEI strategy and is a SPARQ Faculty Affiliate at Stanford University, applying research to real-world challenges. She has taught courses in Management and Organizations and Research Methods, mentoring future scholars and practitioners. Her work is supported by prestigious fellowships and appointments, including affiliations with the Clayman Institute for Gender Research and the Society for Personality & Social Psychology. She leads a research program that combines theoretical rigor with practical relevance, aiming to transform how organizations understand and manage social hierarchies. Her lab employs diverse methodologies, including physiological and cognitive tools, to uncover the mechanisms underlying privilege and inclusion.

Thomas HermannView profile

Researcher

• Auditory Data Science
• Interactive Sonification
• Smart Environments
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Dr. rer. nat. Thomas Hermann is a faculty member at Bielefeld University's Faculty of Engineering, leading the Ambient Intelligence Group and coordinating the Computer Science program. He specializes in sonification, auditory data science, and smart environments. Head of Ambient Intelligence Working Group Computer Science Program Coordinator Member of multiple academic advisory boards His research focuses on interactive sonification for biomedical applications, quantum systems, and smart environments. Key projects include ECG sonification for cardiac diagnosis, real-time auditory feedback in swimming, and sonic interfaces for AR cooperation. Recent publications span 2025 with Python-based sonification tools ( pya AGen ), quantum system sonification, and ST-elevation myocardial infarction monitoring. He contributes to open-access supplementary materials and interdisciplinary workshops. As a researcher , Hermann develops practical sonification frameworks like Panson for facial behavior analysis, CardioScope for portable ECG monitoring, and Base Cube One for smart environments. His work bridges academic research with industry applications.

Chun-Hung ChenView profile

Professor

• Stochastic Simulation Optimization
• Optimal Computing Budget Allocation (OCBA)
• Systems Engineering
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Professor Chun-Hung Chen is a distinguished academic at George Mason University ’s Volgenau School of Engineering , where he holds the rank of Professor in the Department of Systems Engineering and Operations Research . He has also held professorships at National Taiwan University and visiting roles at institutions like University of Pennsylvania and Microsoft Research Asia . Education: PhD in Decision and Control, Harvard University (1994) MS in Electrical Engineering, National Taiwan University (1989) BS in Control Engineering, National Chiao-Tung University (1987) Research Interests focus on Stochastic Simulation Optimization , particularly his pioneering Optimal Computing Budget Allocation (OCBA) methodology. OCBA enhances simulation efficiency by dynamically allocating computational resources to critical design alternatives, reducing computation time by orders of magnitude. Applications span air transportation , healthcare , power grids , and semiconductor manufacturing . His 15 most recent articles (2022–2025) explore intersections of simulation optimization , artificial intelligence , reinforcement learning , and personalized medicine , emphasizing computational efficiency and stochastic systems in domains like microgrids and organ transplant logistics . Scientific Awards include: IEEE Fellow (2015) K.D. Tocher Medal (2017) Best Paper Awards at IEEE CASE (2019), LOGMS (2019), and IEEE ICC (2021) Harvard’s Eliahu I. Jury Award (1994) Advisory roles include editorial leadership in IIE Transactions , Journal of Simulation , and IEEE Transactions series. He has coordinated graduate programs at George Mason (2006–11, 2015–19) and led conferences like INFORMS International Meeting (2025) and Harvard Control Workshop (2024). His work is funded by organizations such as the National Science Foundation , National Institutes of Health , and Department of Energy , with applications in healthcare logistics and microgrid control .

Emily FalkView profile

Professor

• Communication Neuroscience
• Behavior Change
• Persuasion
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Emily Falk is a Professor of Communication, Psychology, Marketing, and Operations, Information, and Decisions at the University of Pennsylvania, where she serves as Vice Dean of the Annenberg School for Communication, Director of the Communication Neuroscience Lab, and Director of the Climate Communication Division of the Annenberg Public Policy Center. Her interdisciplinary work bridges communication science, psychology, and neuroscience to understand behavior change and message effectiveness. Dr. Falk received her B.A. in Neuroscience from Brown University and her Ph.D. in Psychology from the University of California, Los Angeles. Her educational background reflects the interdisciplinary approach that characterizes her research program. Dr. Falk's research focuses on the science of behavior change, examining what makes messages persuasive, why and how ideas spread, and what makes people effective communicators. Her work employs tools from psychology, neuroscience, and communication to investigate neural predictors of message effectiveness, social influence, and the spread of ideas through networks. Key research areas include health communication (particularly tobacco use), climate communication, political communication, and the neuroscience of choice and decision-making. Her groundbreaking work has demonstrated how fMRI brain imaging in small groups can predict large-scale public health campaign success. Dr. Falk's research has been recognized with numerous prestigious awards, including early career awards from the International Communication Association and the Society for Personality and Social Psychology Attitudes Division, a Fulbright grant, Social and Affective Neuroscience Society award, DARPA Young Faculty Award, and the NIH Director's New Innovator Award. She was also named a Rising Star by the Association for Psychological Science. As an advisor, Dr. Falk has mentored numerous graduate students who have gone on to successful careers in academia, government, non-profit, and business sectors. Her lab, the Communication Neuroscience Lab, is funded by major organizations including DARPA, NIH, Google, and the Mind & Life Institute. The lab operates with a mission to increase health and happiness for people and the planet through communication science. The Communication Neuroscience Lab is an interdisciplinary research group that uses tools from biological, social, and network sciences to motivate choices that benefit individuals, communities, and the planet. Current major research projects include BB-PRIME (Brain-based Prediction of Message Effectiveness), BB-PRIME Phase II focusing on climate change interventions, and the GeoScan Smoking Study examining tobacco marketing effects.