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Catherine BovillView profile

Professor

• Co-created Curriculum
• Student-Staff Partnership
• Higher Education Pedagogy
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Catherine Bovill serves as Personal Chair of Student Engagement in Higher Education at the University of Edinburgh's Institute for Academic Development (IAD). As a member of the Learning and Teaching Team, she leads the Programme Design and Teaching Enhancement Team, which provides comprehensive support for designing programs and courses, enhancing teaching approaches, and administering the Principal's Teaching Award Scheme. Professor Bovill actively contributes to the University's strategic educational initiatives as a member of the Learning and Teaching Strategy Implementation sub-stream, Senate Quality Assurance Committee, Student Lifecycle Management Group, and Bristol Case Working Group. Her leadership extends to organizing the University's annual Learning and Teaching Conference and managing the influential Teaching Matters blog. Professor Bovill's research program centers on co-created curriculum and student-staff partnership in learning and teaching, establishing her as a globally recognized authority with nearly 100 keynote presentations across 15 countries. Her scholarship examines how students and staff can collaboratively design curriculum, assessment, and teaching approaches to create more democratic, inclusive, and effective educational experiences. She has developed influential frameworks for understanding different types and levels of co-creation in higher education settings, with particular attention to power dynamics, identity, and equity considerations within partnership models. Her work bridges theoretical foundations with practical implementation strategies, making significant contributions to transformative educational practices. Analysis of Professor Bovill's recent publications reveals an evolving research trajectory with increasing focus on practical applications of student-staff partnership, particularly in assessment design and implementation. Her scholarship consistently demonstrates attention to identity, power dynamics, and equity considerations within partnership frameworks. The pandemic period expanded her research into online and hybrid learning environments, examining how co-creation principles can be maintained during remote education. Her work increasingly addresses intersectional aspects of partnership, recognizing diverse student experiences and backgrounds, while maintaining her signature emphasis on practical tools and frameworks that educators can implement in their teaching contexts. National Teaching Fellow Principal Fellow of the Higher Education Academy Fellow of the Staff and Educational Development Association Member of the Society for Research in Higher Education Member of UK National Teaching Excellence Awards Panel Visiting Fellow at the University of Bergen, Norway Professor Bovill plays a significant role in academic development through her teaching on the PGCAP programme and mentoring staff undertaking the Edinburgh Teaching Award, the University's CPD framework for Advance HE recognition. She assesses colleagues seeking Advance HE recognition as part of this scheme, directly influencing teaching excellence across the institution. Her strategic leadership in educational development extends to supporting implementation of the University's Learning and Teaching Strategy and enabling colleagues to develop and enhance their teaching practice and expertise through various workshops and networks. Within the Institute for Academic Development, Professor Bovill leads the Programme Design and Teaching Enhancement Team, which serves as a central hub for educational innovation at the University of Edinburgh. This team not only provides direct support to academic staff but also organizes major institutional initiatives like the annual Learning and Teaching Conference. Her work connects with broader educational communities through her editorial roles, including previously serving as Associate Editor (Europe) of the International Journal for Academic Development and currently as a Review Board member for Higher Education.

Simone AbelsView profile

Professor

• Science Education
• Inclusive Education
• Didactics of Sciences
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Prof. Dr. Simone Abels holds a Professorship for Natural Science Education at the School of Education, Leuphana University of Lüneburg. She is an active faculty member specializing in the didactics of science education with a particular focus on inclusive educational approaches and inquiry-based learning methods. Her research focuses on making science education accessible to all students through inclusive pedagogical approaches. She has developed frameworks for inquiry-based learning that accommodate diverse learners and has examined student conceptions in various scientific domains including immunology and chemical reactions. Her work bridges theoretical educational research with practical classroom applications, with recent expansion into sustainability education topics such as food waste reduction and climate impact. Prof. Abels' publication record demonstrates consistent engagement with inclusive science education, showing progression from theoretical frameworks to practical classroom applications. Her work spans chemistry education, biology education, and broader science teaching methodologies, with increasing focus on environmental sustainability in more recent publications. ESERA Travel Award GDCP Prize for supporting early career researchers in chemistry and physics education Recognition for work on reflective practitioners for democratic science education Prof. Abels has been actively involved in multiple educational projects including 'Wissenschaftsraum Future Trends in Education' focused on transforming schools through democracy education and sustainable development. She has also contributed extensively to media discussions on science education topics, demonstrating her commitment to public engagement with educational issues and translating academic research into practical insights for broader educational communities.

Philip DaviesView profile

Professor

• Intelligence Studies
• Security Studies
• Comparative Intelligence
• +5 more

Professor Philip Davies serves as Professor of Intelligence Studies and Director of the Brunel Centre for Intelligence and Security Studies (BCISS) at Brunel University London's Department of Politics and History within the College of Business, Arts and Social Sciences. A political sociologist specializing in intelligence institution-building, he co-founded BCISS and developed the MA in Intelligence and Security Studies program. His academic journey includes a PhD in Sociology from the University of Reading (1997), MA in Social and Political Thought from York University Canada (1987), and BA (Hons) in Sociology from Trent University Canada (1984). PhD Sociology, University of Reading (1997) MA Social and Political Thought, York University Canada (1987) BA (Hons) Sociology, Trent University Canada (1984) Postgraduate Certificate in Teaching and Learning in Higher Education, Brunel (2006) Davies' research focuses on the organization and governance of intelligence agencies, national intelligence cultures, intelligence professionalization, and doctrine development. His work bridges practical intelligence operations with academic theory, examining how intelligence institutions interact with government machinery, international allies, and defense structures. A pioneer in comparative intelligence studies beyond the Anglosphere, he developed the theory of 'intelligence culture' and has conducted extensive research on UK, US, Indian, and Malaysian intelligence systems. His current work centers on defense and military intelligence concepts, doctrine evolution, and cyber-security policy. Analysis of his 15 most recent publications reveals a dominant trend in comparative intelligence studies with strong emphasis on British and US intelligence systems, expanding to include Malaysia and India. His work consistently examines intelligence politicization, accountability mechanisms, and the practical implementation of intelligence doctrine. The publications demonstrate increasing focus on military intelligence integration (evident in ISTAR/ISR debates) and historical case studies of intelligence failures/successes. Davies has made significant impact through practical applications of his research: Provided foundational input for UK Joint Intelligence Doctrine (JDP 2-00) and JDP 04 Understanding Advised on 2016 Investigatory Powers Act as Home Office consultative panel member Led EU INTCEN's Basic Intelligence Assessment course (2013-2019) Contributed to UK military Joint Intelligence Doctrine development (2010-2012) Delivered impact case studies for REF 2014 and REF 2021 through BCISS As an educator, Davies convenes postgraduate modules on Intelligence Concepts and Counterintelligence, while directing BCISS as a University Interdepartmental Research Centre. His media presence includes regular commentary on intelligence matters for outlets like LBC, particularly regarding the ISC Russia Report and Edward Snowden disclosures. He serves on editorial boards for Intelligence and National Security and International Journal of Intelligence and CounterIntelligence, and chairs the UK Political Studies Association/BISA Security and Intelligence Studies Group.

Dorothée Baumann-PaulyView profile

Professor

• Business and Human Rights
• Business ethics
• Corporate social responsibility
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Dorothée Baumann-Pauly is a Full Professor at the Institute of Management, University of Geneva, and serves as Director of the Geneva Center for Business and Human Rights, inaugurated in 2019. Since 2013, she has also been Research Director at the NYU Stern Center for Business and Human Rights. With expertise at the intersection of business ethics and human rights, she has established herself as a leading scholar in corporate responsibility and private governance mechanisms. Ph.D., University of Zurich Baumann-Pauly specializes in Business and Human Rights, with research focusing on corporate social responsibility, global governance, and multi-stakeholder initiatives. Her work examines how businesses can implement human rights standards across global supply chains, particularly in high-risk sectors like cobalt mining in the Democratic Republic of Congo, garment manufacturing, and commodity trading. She has pioneered research on business education models that integrate human rights principles into management curricula. Her recent publications reveal a strong focus on supply chain transparency, with particular attention to minerals critical for the green transition. Her work increasingly addresses the intersection of climate action and human rights, examining 'just transition' frameworks and the social dimensions of sustainable finance. She has produced influential research on greenwashing in the fashion industry and developed practical tools for implementing human rights due diligence. Baumann-Pauly leads the Geneva Center for Business and Human Rights, which conducts research, provides policy recommendations, and develops educational resources on business and human rights issues. The Center collaborates with multinational corporations, civil society organizations, and government bodies to advance implementation of the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights. Her team has developed innovative approaches to address human rights challenges in complex supply chains, particularly in the cobalt and fashion sectors.

Nathalie Le BouëdecView profile

Professor

• German History
• Legal History
• Weimar Republic
• +6 more

Nathalie Le Bouëdec is a University Professor of German Civilization at the University of Burgundy, where she has served since September 2021. She currently directs the Department of German, a position she has held since September 2020, after previously serving as Deputy Director from 2011 to 2017. Her distinguished academic career began with studies at the École Normale Supérieure Lettres et Sciences Humaines in Lyon (1999-2004), followed by obtaining the German aggregation in 2003. She earned her PhD in Germanic studies in December 2007 and completed her habilitation to supervise research at Sorbonne University in December 2020 with her thesis "From Weimar to Bonn: justice, law and democracy in Germany in the 20th century" under Hélène Miard-Delacroix. Professor Le Bouëdec's research specializes in German legal and political history throughout the 20th century, with particular emphasis on the relationship between judicial systems, democracy, and media representations. Her work spans critical historical periods including the Weimar Republic, Nazi Germany, and the formation of West Germany, examining how legal institutions navigate political pressures and constitutional challenges. She has developed significant expertise in analyzing judicial independence within democratic frameworks and responses to political extremism. Her recent publications (2022-2024) reveal a consistent scholarly trajectory examining tensions between constitutional loyalty requirements for judges, media-judiciary relations in post-war Germany, and historical perspectives on contemporary German legal debates. This research demonstrates how historical analysis of Weimar-era legal challenges informs current discussions about democratic resilience and judicial ethics in Germany. As an academic leader, Professor Le Bouëdec serves as educational manager for the German LLCER degree program (since 2015) and coordinates the German component of the integrated Dijon-Mainz curriculum in humanities and social sciences, fostering important Franco-German academic collaboration and educational exchange.

Brett CarterView profile

Associate Professor

• Politics in autocracies
• Chinese politics
• African politics
• +5 more

Brett Carter is an Associate Professor in the Department of Political Science and International Relations at the University of Southern California and a Hoover Fellow at Stanford University's Hoover Institution. He is also a faculty affiliate at Stanford's Center on Democracy, Development and the Rule of Law (CDDRL) and was previously a CDDRL Visiting Scholar (2020-2021). He received his Ph.D. in Political Science from Harvard University, where he was a fellow at the Harvard Academy for International and Area Studies. His academic journey includes previous fellowships at the Harvard Academy for International and Area Studies and Stanford's Center on Democracy, Development and the Rule of Law. Carter's research focuses on politics in the world's autocracies, with particular expertise in Chinese and African authoritarian regimes. His work examines how autocratic governments maintain power through propaganda, digital repression, and strategic responses to international pressure. He has developed innovative methodological approaches to study sensitive political topics in closed societies, including experimental designs to measure public opinion in China. His research bridges comparative politics, international relations, and methodology, with a focus on understanding the evolving tactics of authoritarian governance in the 21st century. Carter's recent publications analyze China's export of surveillance technology, the concealment of political opposition in authoritarian contexts, and the survival strategies of African autocrats in the post-Cold War era. Carter's scholarly contributions have been recognized with several prestigious awards. His book Propaganda in Autocracies received the International Journal of Press/Politics Hazel Gaudet-Erskine Best Book Award. The work also earned Honorable Mention for the Luebbert Award for the Best Book in Comparative Politics and Honorable Mention for the APSA Democracy & Autocracy Section's Best Book Award. These accolades reflect the significant impact of his research on understanding authoritarian information control and propaganda strategies. His research has been generously supported by major funding organizations including the National Science Foundation, United States Institute of Peace, Social Science Research Council, Guggenheim Foundation, Smith Richardson Foundation, the Chiang Ching-kuo Foundation, the Center for International Studies at USC, the Weatherhead Center for International Affairs at Harvard University, and the Institute for Quantitative Social Science at Harvard University. These grants have enabled extensive field research and methodological innovation in studying autocratic politics. Carter is actively engaged with policy communities and public discourse. He contributes to the National Endowment for Democracy's Power 3.0 project, African Arguments, and Africa is a Country. His research has been featured in major media outlets including The New York Times and NPR's Radio Lab, demonstrating the real-world relevance of his scholarly work on authoritarianism and democratic resilience. He is also an occasional contributor to Political Violence at a Glance and maintains an active scholarly presence through his work with academic journals such as the Journal of Politics , British Journal of Political Science , and Journal of Democracy .

Sandra KostnerView profile

Professor

• Migration Studies
• Diversity Studies
• Integration Policy
• +5 more

Dr. Sandra Kostner is a Professor at Pädagogische Hochschule Schwäbisch Gmünd, where she serves as Managing Director of the Master's program 'Migration, Diversity and Participation' and as Diversity Officer. Her academic career spans German and Australian institutions, with significant contributions to migration studies, diversity research, and integration policy. Her research focuses on migration, integration, and diversity processes from political science, sociological, and historical perspectives. She examines migration-related diversity in political theory and institutional practice, with comparative work on Germany, Australia, and Great Britain. Her scholarship addresses how migration challenges liberal-democratic states, social cohesion in superdiverse societies, and national states' scope for action amid Europeanization, human rights, globalization, and migration. Her publication record reveals consistent engagement with migration policy evolution, identity politics in migration contexts, and practical integration mechanisms. The most recent works show increasing focus on identity politics in migration societies, comparative policy analysis between Germany and Australia, and practical implementation of diversity-oriented approaches in educational and public institutions. Dr. Kostner has led numerous research projects, including evaluations of the 'Pact for Integration' by Baden-Württemberg's state government, scientific accompaniment of the 'Welcome to Baden-Württemberg! Committed to Refugees and Asylum Seekers' program, and evaluation of Stuttgart's Welcome Center. She has supervised Master's theses and involved students in research projects as student assistants. Her academic leadership extends to designing and organizing ring lectures on migration and diversity topics since 2010, and she has developed educational materials including an e-learning course on intercultural competencies for Baden-Württemberg's State Center for Political Education.

Emiliano AguilarView profile

Assistant Professor

• Migration
• Labor History
• Political History
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Emiliano Aguilar is an Assistant Professor in the Department of History at the University of Notre Dame, where he became a Kellogg Institute faculty fellow in 2024. His academic credentials include a PhD in History from Northwestern University (2022), an MA in History from Purdue University Northwest (2017), and an AB in History & English from Wabash College (2015). Dr. Aguilar specializes in political and labor history of the United States with particular focus on the Latina/o Midwest. His research centers on migration, labor, and politics with an eye toward understanding the human development and democratic participation of newcomers to the United States. While his work has primarily centered on the US Midwest, he is increasingly exploring comparative global perspectives. His research interests encompass: Latina/o labor history and political participation Migration patterns and community impact Political machine dynamics in urban settings Democratic inclusion and representation Race and ethnicity in American political history Urban renewal and deindustrialization effects Dr. Aguilar is currently working on his first book manuscript titled "Building a Latino Machine: Caught Between Corrupt Political Machines and Good Government Reform," which examines how East Chicago's ethnic Mexican and Puerto Rican communities navigated political systems to secure representation. His analysis reveals the complex costs and paradoxes of political inclusion for residents and reformers. His scholarly work has appeared in The Metropole, Belt Magazine, the Immigration and Ethnic History Society's Blog, the Oxford Research Encyclopedia of American History, and the Indiana Historical Society Blog. His publications consistently analyze the historical role of Latinas and Latinos in the U.S. workforce across multiple economic sectors while highlighting their contributions to labor movements despite facing workplace marginalization. As a Kellogg Institute faculty fellow, Dr. Aguilar contributes to research on democracy and human development with implications that extend beyond U.S. borders to broader global questions of democratic participation.

Karina Kosiara-PedersenView profile

Associate Professor

• Political parties
• Party organizations
• Party membership
• +13 more

Karina Kosiara-Pedersen is an Associate Professor at the Department of Political Science, University of Copenhagen. She coordinates the Center for Voting and Parties (CVAP) and contributes to the Gender & Politics research group. Her work focuses on party membership, organizational development, candidate recruitment, and political harassment. Research keywords include political parties, democracy, electoral systems, and political violence Teaching courses in Danish and Comparative Politics Current research examines gender-based anger in politics (2024-2025), political harassment (DIPAS, 2022-2025), and candidate surveys across municipal/regional/parliamentary elections. She co-leads the Political Parties Database (PPDB) and studies online harassment. Her media contributions (1,193) often address Danish political trends, including recent analysis of electoral shifts and parliamentary dynamics. She serves on the Department’s Faculty board and has been study board chair since 2022.

Melissa JohnstonView profile

Lecturer

• Feminist political economy
• Gender and Conflict
• Violent Extremism
• +6 more

Melissa Johnston is a Lecturer in the School of Political Science and International Studies at the University of Queensland and Deputy Director of the Rotary Peace Centre. She holds a PhD in Politics from Murdoch University and was awarded a prestigious Discovery Early Career Researcher Award (2022-2025) for her project on Brideprice, Conflict and Violence Against Women in Southeast Asia. Her research focuses on two interconnected areas: the role of misogyny and violence against women in violent extremism and populism, and the political economy of post-conflict rebuilding. Her groundbreaking work demonstrates that support for violence against women is the best predictor of support for violent extremism—a finding cited multiple times by the UN Secretary General in 2019 and 2020. Her second research stream examines how gender programming by international development agencies is shaped by power relations between men and women, particularly in Timor-Leste where brideprice practices influence both class formation and gender injustices. Dr. Johnston's recent publications reveal a clear trend toward analyzing the material basis of gender-based violence in conflict settings, with increasing focus on Southeast Asia (particularly Myanmar, Sri Lanka, and Timor-Leste), the intersection of brideprice systems with conflict dynamics, and theoretical development of feminist political economy frameworks. Her work bridges empirical research with policy impact, particularly through her DECRA project and collaborations with international organizations. Winner of the 2019 Australian Political Studies Association thesis prize Winner of the 2024 BISA IPEG book prize for 'Rebuilding Patriarchy' Winner of the 2021 Australian International Political Economy Network best journal article prize Discovery Early Career Researcher Award recipient (2022-2025) Research cited in UN Secretary General Reports and international policy statements Dr. Johnston actively supervises PhD students working on Indonesia, Myanmar, and Timor-Leste, with current projects examining jihadist recruitment of children, matrilineal societies in borderlands, and investment de-risking in Indonesia. She has secured significant funding including a Global Affairs Canada grant for 'Supporting Democratic Action in Myanmar' (2024-2026) and her ARC DECRA project (2022-2025). Her research has direct policy applications, particularly through her role at the Rotary Peace Centre where she oversees the Applied Field Experience and academic mentorship for Rotary Peace Fellows.

• Vocational Education and Training
• Further and Adult Education
• Practice-Focused Research
• +7 more

Margaret Gregson is a distinguished Professor at the University of Sunderland's Faculty of Education and Society, specializing in vocational education, further education, and adult learning. Her extensive publication record spanning over two decades demonstrates deep engagement with critical issues in educational policy, practice-focused research, and pedagogical innovation within vocational contexts. She serves as a leading authority in the field, with her work frequently cited and implemented in educational settings across the UK and internationally. Dr. Gregson's research expertise centers on practice-focused research methodologies , where she champions the integration of practitioner knowledge to enhance educational outcomes. Her scholarship critically examines educational policy implementation , particularly the translation of national policies into effective local practices within the further education sector. She has made groundbreaking contributions to understanding critical thinking development in adult learners through creative approaches, such as her research on poetry groups in art colleges. Her work consistently addresses widening participation in education, exploring innovative pathways to make educational opportunities accessible to non-traditional students. Additionally, she has pioneered research in arts-based educational research as a methodology for understanding pedagogical practice, and has led important debates about restoring practical and productive knowledge to vocational education curricula. Analysis of her recent publications reveals several significant scholarly trends. Her work demonstrates an increasing focus on reimagining educational evaluation through more equitable lenses, as evidenced by her 2023 publication 'On the Same Side.' She has intensified her examination of practical knowledge in vocational education, culminating in her influential 2024 article 'DEEPER THAN REASON.' Her research consistently bridges theoretical frameworks with practical application, with numerous publications addressing implementation strategies for research findings in real-world educational settings. The collaborative nature of her scholarship is noteworthy, with frequent co-authorship with colleagues including Daniel Gregson, Patricia Spedding, and Lawrence Nixon. Her work maintains a strong commitment to social justice in education while upholding rigorous academic standards and practical relevance. Dr. Gregson has made substantial contributions to teacher education through her editorial work on multiple editions of 'Reflective Teaching in Further, Adult and Vocational Education,' which has become a standard reference text in the field. Her research has significantly informed educational practice across the UK further education sector, particularly through her critical examinations of policy implementation and quality improvement approaches. Her collaborative projects, including work with the Department for Children, Schools and Families and the Institute of Education at University College London, demonstrate her impact on national educational policy and practice.

Sophia HoffmannView profile

Assistant Professor

• Intelligence Research
• International Refugee Policy
• Humanitarian Aid
• +5 more

Prof. Dr. Sophia Hoffmann is an Assistant Professor at the Faculty of Political Science , University of Erfurt, specializing in International Politics and Conflict Research . As academic advisor for BA-International Relations and spokesperson for the doctoral program "De-Globalization and Global Decoupling (DeGlobE)", she combines teaching with cutting-edge research. PhD from School of Oriental and African Studies (SOAS), University College London Previous positions: Leibniz Center for Modern Oriental Studies, University of Bremen, Geneva Graduate Institute Extensive field research in Syria, Jordan, and Lebanon Her research focuses on intelligence research , international refugee policy , and humanitarian aid in conflict contexts. She examines how intelligence agencies function transnationally and how humanitarian policies intersect with state security apparatuses, particularly in West Asia. Recent publications analyze intelligence-security gaps in national strategies, raw material dependencies, and historical intelligence practices. Her work reveals a trajectory from migration studies to critical intelligence analysis, emphasizing state-society relations and knowledge production in security contexts. Research funding includes: EU COFUND program Volkswagen Foundation German Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF) Prof. Hoffmann engages in knowledge transfer activities and media outreach, bridging academic research with public discourse on intelligence and humanitarian policies.

Joshua BarkerView profile

Professor

• Socio-Cultural Anthropology
• Linguistic Anthropology
• Urban Anthropology
• +2 more

Joshua Barker serves as Professor of Anthropology, Dean of the School of Graduate Studies, and Vice-Provost of Graduate Research and Education at the University of Toronto. His academic leadership spans institutional governance while maintaining active ethnographic research focused on power dynamics in Southeast Asian urban contexts, particularly Indonesia. Education: B.A. from Trent University M.A. from SOAS, University of London Ph.D. from Cornell University Professor Barker's research examines how violence, institutional structures, discourses, and technologies combine into apparatuses that structure human action while enabling value capture. His work bridges socio-cultural and linguistic anthropology through investigations of street-level authority, state-society relations, and infrastructural transformations. Key interests include urban anthropology in Indonesian slums, political dimensions of crime and policing, and cultural perspectives on media technology. His 15 most recent publications reveal evolving engagement with platform economies, urban mobilities, and digital infrastructure. The corpus demonstrates consistent focus on Indonesia while expanding into comparative Southeast Asian frameworks, with increasing attention to material itineraries and technological embeddedness in everyday life. Advising and Research Support: Professor Barker has mentored graduate students including Bronwyn Frey and Takanari Fujita. His current SSHRC and Connaught Foundation-funded project "Engineers and Political Dreams: Indonesia's Internet in Cultural Perspective" examines internet development through cultural anthropology lenses. Collaborative initiatives include co-editing volumes like State of Authority: State in Society in Indonesia (2019) and special journal issues on urban transformations, reflecting active participation in scholarly networks across anthropology, Southeast Asian studies, and science and technology studies.

Sean ArayasirikulView profile

Associate Professor

• Medical Sociology
• Public Health
• Health Disparities
• +6 more

Dr. Sean Arayasirikul (they/them) is an Associate Professor in the Department of Health, Society, and Behavior at the University of California, Irvine (UCI) Program in Public Health. They serve as Associate Director of the UCI-affiliated University of California Global Health Initiative Center for Gender and Health Justice and hold leadership roles in the Society for Implementation Research Collaboration and Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Interdisciplinary Research Leaders Program. Doctorate in Sociology, University of California, San Francisco B.A. in Asian American Studies, University of California, Los Angeles Their research examines health inequities among sexual and gender minoritized (SGM) communities through community-engaged methodologies, with a focus on: Health disparities among trans women, BIPOC, and intersectionally marginalized groups Digital health interventions and implementation science Participatory surveillance approaches for health justice Recent publications emphasize digital HIV care navigation tools, structural barriers to STI/HIV prevention, and intersectional analyses of mental health risks. They have secured grants for structural racism studies and developed homegrown interventions within the House and Ballroom community. Scientific Awards Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Interdisciplinary Research Leaders Fellow (2021-2024) Inter-CFAR Implementation Science Fellow (2020-2021) AMA Minority Fellow (Cohort 38) NIAAA T32 Pre-Doctoral Fellow NIH Loan Repayment Program Awardee (2018-2021, 2022-2023) Dr. Arayasirikul's applied experience includes public health work with HIV-positive youth, STI testing programs, and federal-level health literacy initiatives. They advocate for data democratization and community-driven solutions to address systemic inequities.

• Digital Transformation
• Business Process Management (BPM)
• Robotic Process Automation (RPA)
• +4 more

Prof. Dr. Ralf Plattfaut is a Professor for Information Systems and Transformation Management at the University of Duisburg-Essen since 2023. He heads the Process Innovation & Automation Lab , focusing on digital transformation, business process management, and robotic process automation (RPA). Prior to this, he was Professor for Business Informatics at the South Westphalia University of Applied Sciences (2019–2023), and a management consultant at McKinsey & Company (2013–2019). Current Role: Professor (since 2023) Lab Leadership: Process Innovation & Automation Lab Consulting: Management consultant and keynote speaker Research Interests span digital transformation, IT governance, RPA adoption, and postcolonial perspectives in information systems. His work addresses organizational challenges in process automation, agile methodologies, and human-AI collaboration. Recent Publications (2024–2025) examine paradoxes in agile transformations, postcolonial IT governance in NGOs, AI adoption in healthcare, and behavioral barriers like status quo bias. These studies often employ computational grounded theory and cross-organizational case analyses. Scientific Recognition includes multiple Best Paper and Best Conference Paper nominations at ICIS, HICSS, and IFIP E-Government Conferences, as well as recognition by Wirtschaftswoche as a top German-speaking management researcher under 40.