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• ICT in education
• e-learning
• educational technology
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Prof. Rumyana Peycheva-Forsyth, PhD is Professor of Education at Sofia University “St. Kliment Ohridski”, Faculty of Education, Department of Didactics, and serves as Head of the Educational Technology Center . She also coordinates the university’s Master’s programme in ICT in Education and teaches across doctoral, master’s and bachelor’s levels. Education & Program Leadership Leads the Master’s programme ICT in Education Teaches Theory and Methodology of e-Learning , Pedagogical Design of e-Learning , History of Computers in Education , and ICT in Research for doctoral students Contributes ICT-related courses to MA programmes in Educational Management , Contemporary Educational Technologies , and Pedagogy of Deviant Behaviour Research & Innovation Her research centres on the integration of digital technologies into teaching, learning and assessment, with particular emphasis on inclusive practices, academic integrity, and scalable e-assessment solutions. She has led or co-led several large European projects, most notably TeSLA (Horizon 2020) on adaptive trust-based e-assessment, and projects under ERASMUS+ and EU Structural Funds that developed virtual practicum environments, Web 2.0 collaborative scenarios, and university-wide e-learning capacity building. Recent scholarly output explores the impact of authentication and authorship-checking systems on student trust and academic integrity culture, attitudes of students with special educational needs towards online assessment, and factors influencing faculty adoption of ICT for inclusive education. Doctoral Supervision & Mentoring Ekaterina Popandonova – ICT for second-language acquisition among minorities Blagovesna Yovkova – Interactive multimedia for hearing-impaired children Anelia Kremenska – Web-based foreign-language training models Vera Pangalova – E-learning for reintegration of at-risk vocational students Maria Stoycheva – Collaborative distance learning for foreign-language communities Stoyan Suev – Web 2.0 technologies in project-based learning Contact r.peytcheva@fp.uni-sofia.bg Phone: +359 2 846 40 85 (office) Fax: +359 2 946 02 55

Martin E. BrightView profile

Professor

• Psychology
• Sociology
• Counseling Psychology
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Martin E. Bright is a Professor of Psychology and Sociology at Glendale Community College (GCC). With academic expertise in counseling psychology and sociology, he teaches courses such as Foundations of Sociology, Sociology of Deviant Behavior, Gerontology, Courtship and Marriage, Introduction to Social Work, and Social Psychology. Education: Ed.D. in Counseling Psychology from Argosy University of Sarasota, M.A. in Counseling from Edinboro University, and B.A. in Sociology from Thiel College. Professional Experience: Counselor in Mental Health and Rehabilitation settings. Research Interests: Broadly span Psychology and Sociology, with specific focus on Counseling Psychology, Social Work, Gerontology, and human behavioral patterns in societal contexts. Contact: mebright@gcc.edu

• Forensic Psychology
• Organizational Psychology
• Work Psychology
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Jorge Sobral Fernandez serves as a University Professor at the University of Santiago de Compostela, teaching core courses across Criminology and Legal-Forensic Psychology programs including Criminal Psychology I (Degree in Criminology, 2nd year), Criminal and Prison Psychology, and Psychology of Counterproductive and Deviant Behaviors at Work (Master's in Work and Organizational Psychology). His research concentrates on: Forensic-organizational intersections Human resources performance metrics Workplace deviance mechanisms Prison psychological dynamics Criminal behavior analysis As a member of the Human Resources and Performance research group, his work bridges theoretical psychology with practical legal-system applications. No scientific awards were documented in the provided materials. Teaching responsibilities constitute his primary documented role with no explicit references to student advising, grant funding, or laboratory leadership beyond his research group affiliation. The Human Resources and Performance research group forms his central academic ecosystem, focusing on evidence-based psychological interventions in organizational and forensic contexts.

Amy ShlosbergView profile

Professor

• Wrongful Convictions
• Incarceration Reform
• Post-Secondary Education in Prison
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Amy Shlosberg is a Professor of Criminology at Fairleigh Dickinson University (FDU), affiliated with the Department of Criminology and Criminal Justice in Becton College. She holds a BS in Criminal Justice from Rutgers University, an MA in Forensic Psychology from John Jay College of Criminal Justice, and a PhD in Criminal Justice from The Graduate Center at City University of New York. Education: BS (Rutgers), MA (John Jay College), PhD (CUNY Graduate Center) Research Interests Amy's research focuses on the negative implications of incarceration, issues surrounding offender reentry and reintegration, policy and procedural reform in criminal justice systems, and the causes and remedies of wrongful convictions. She also investigates post-secondary education opportunities within prison systems and post-release. Podcasting & Scholarly Contributions She co-hosts two podcasts: Direct Appeal , analyzing the trial and conviction of Melanie McGuire for the murder of her husband, and Women and Crime , which explores female offenders, victims, and wrongful convictions through a criminological lens. Amy has published in journals such as the Albany Law Review , Journal of Criminal Law and Criminology , and Deviant Behavior .

• Sport Management
• Community Development
• Sense of Community
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Dr. Stacy Warner is a Professor of Sport Management in the Recreation Sciences and Sport Management department within the College of Health and Human Performance at East Carolina University. She serves as the graduate coordinator for the MS in Sport Management program (since 2017) and is the founding Director of the Sport and Community Development Lab (established 2022). Dr. Warner also serves on East Carolina's University Athletics Committee as the Chancellor's appointee (2014-2016; 2021-present) and maintains research collaborations with the American Athletic Conference and Special Olympics. Dr. Warner earned her Ph.D. from the University of Texas at Austin, her master's degree from UNC-Chapel Hill, and was a former student-athlete at Lock Haven University where she also completed an NCAA postgraduate internship. Her academic journey reflects her commitment to both scholarly excellence and practical application in the sport industry. Dr. Warner's research primarily focuses on organizational structures that optimize community building and development in sports contexts to improve life quality for participants, employees, and fans. She is one of the most highly cited 'community building' and 'sense of community' researchers. Her work spans several interconnected areas including mental health in sports, youth sports development, sports officiating, and sport for community development. She examines how sports can foster social connections, support mental wellbeing, and create inclusive environments across various sport contexts from campus recreation to professional sport. Her recent publications increasingly address mental health issues, intergenerational connections through sports like pickleball, and inclusive programming for diverse populations. Dr. Warner has authored 63 peer-reviewed publications, with over one-third appearing in the top three sport management journals. Her work demonstrates a consistent focus on community dynamics within sport settings, with increasing attention to mental health issues, inclusivity, and the application of sport for broader social development purposes. Her research shows strong methodological diversity, incorporating both qualitative and quantitative approaches to examine community building in sport contexts. Dr. Warner has received numerous prestigious awards for her work: NASSM Research Fellow (2013) NASSM Sport Management Education Fellow Award ECU's Honors College Mentor of the Year (2020) ECU's International Teaching Award (2021) ECU's Achievement in International Service and Engagement Award (2023) U.S. Delegate for State Department Sport Diplomacy Exchange to Tunisia (2019) U.S. Delegate for State Department Sport Diplomacy Exchange to Uzbekistan (2023) College Sport Research Institute (CSRI) Research Fellow As graduate coordinator for the MS in Sport Management program and director of the Sport and Community Development Lab, Dr. Warner mentors numerous students through research projects and experiential learning opportunities. Her lab focuses on creating community through sport, with current projects examining pickleball's intergenerational benefits, student referee experiences, and mental health in sports. Students have opportunities to participate in major sporting events like the Super Bowl for research purposes and to collaborate on international projects through Sport Diplomacy Exchanges. Dr. Warner has served as Principal Investigator on 19 grants totaling $234,066, with 12 funded projects between 2018-2023, demonstrating strong research funding success. Dr. Warner founded the Sport and Community Development Lab in 2022, which serves as a hub for research on how sports can build stronger communities. The lab conducts research on topics including sport officiating, mental health in sports, youth sports development, and inclusive sport programming. Current projects examine pickleball's role in intergenerational connection, student referee experiences, and mental health support systems in athletic contexts. The lab emphasizes community-engaged research that addresses real-world challenges in sport settings while providing valuable learning experiences for students.

• Retail Management
• E-commerce
• Consumer Behavior
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Christoph Teller serves as a Full Professor at Johannes Kepler University Linz's Business School within the Department of International Marketing and leads the Institute of Retailing, Sales and Marketing. His academic profile demonstrates extensive expertise in retail management with particular focus on e-commerce transformations, rural retail development, and customer behavior analysis. Professor Teller's research interests center on retail innovation under disruption , examining how retail ecosystems adapt to technological, environmental, and societal challenges. His work spans Customer deviance management in omnichannel environments Autonomous retail solutions for rural communities Pandemic-era e-commerce acceleration across EU markets Sustainable retail operations and environmental impact mitigation His research integrates behavioral economics with operational logistics to develop practical retail management frameworks. Analysis of recent publications reveals a clear evolution from pandemic-response retail studies (2021-2022) toward future-oriented topics including metaverse retail applications, autonomous store ecosystems, and generational consumption patterns. The work consistently bridges academic rigor with industry applicability, addressing both theoretical contributions and operational implementation challenges. Professor Teller's recognition includes: Kepler Award for Science Communication (2025) Extensive media engagement (1,395 appearances) on retail trends Editorship of influential IHaM-Analysen research series His research leadership manifests through 11 funded projects including the EU-27 Online Shopping Report series tracking cross-border e-commerce evolution, environmental impact studies, and rural retail innovation initiatives. Current supervision encompasses 28 graduate students working on retail management topics with strong industry relevance. As director of the Institute of Retailing, Sales and Marketing, Professor Teller fosters collaborative research environments connecting academia with retail practitioners through regular industry forums and applied research projects addressing real-world retail challenges.

• Retail Management
• Consumer Behavior
• Customer Deviance
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Dr. Kathrin Mayr is a Researcher at the Institute of Retailing, Sales and Marketing, Johannes Kepler University Linz (JKU), specializing in consumer behavior and retail operations. Her work addresses critical industry challenges including customer deviance, e-commerce trust, and sustainable retail models. Educational background includes BA, MA, and PhD qualifications. Research interests focus on customer deviance in retail settings , examining impacts on last-mile logistics and employee wellbeing; omnichannel retail dynamics including channel-switching behaviors; and rural retail innovation through autonomous store implementations. Her cross-cultural studies compare trust mechanisms in advanced versus emerging e-commerce markets. Recent publications (2024-2025) reveal a trend toward empirical investigations of pandemic-era retail challenges, with growing emphasis on employee wellbeing under customer stress and technological solutions for rural retail sustainability. Key outlets include International Journal of Production Economics and International Journal of Retail & Distribution Management . Award highlights: ECR Academic Student Award (2024) JKU Young Researcher Award (2023) Dr. Sohmen Far East Foundation Scholarship (2021) She has supervised six students and secured funding for two major projects: Trend-Report #1 on Servitisation (2021-2022) and Trend-Report #2 on Environmental Factors (2021). Her research involves collaboration with senior faculty at JKU and international retail scholars. Current work centers on dataset development for customer deviance studies and rural retail vitality metrics, with active presentations at European retail conferences.

Julian KnopView profile

Visiting Professor

• Criminology
• Social Work
• Law
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Julian Knop serves as Visiting Professor for Criminology and Law in Social Work at ASH Berlin since 2023. Based in Room 421, he contributes to academic discourse through teaching and research while maintaining active engagement with practical applications of criminological theory. He also serves on the Commission for Academic Staff (KAMA) and holds leadership roles in offender assistance initiatives. Knop earned his Doctorate from the Faculty of Law at the Free University of Berlin (2019) with research focused on juvenile correctional services, following a Master's degree in International Criminology (2014). His academic journey began with studies in law and criminology at the University of Hamburg and the University Library of Barcelona. His research program examines critical intersections between criminal justice systems and social work practice, with particular emphasis on juvenile justice contexts. Knop consistently addresses taboo subjects within correctional environments, challenging conventional approaches to offender rehabilitation and legal frameworks. His work demonstrates a commitment to human rights perspectives within penal systems, especially regarding marginalized populations. Knop's recent publications reveal a cohesive research trajectory examining access to justice mechanisms, sexuality in juvenile detention settings, and debates surrounding the criminal responsibility of minors. His scholarly contributions often bridge theoretical frameworks with practical implications for policy reform. Prior to his current position, Knop worked for three years as a research assistant at Humboldt University of Berlin on projects related to Berlin's juvenile correctional system pedagogy. During his doctoral studies, he co-founded Tatort Zukunft eV, a non-profit organization providing independent offender assistance in Berlin where he continues to serve as Chairman. He is also involved in the "University in Prison" program at Tegel Prison, scheduled to resume in summer semester 2026.

Joseph O. BakerView profile

Professor

• Sociology of Religion
• Secularism
• Christian Nationalism
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Dr. Joseph O. Baker is a Professor in the Department of Sociology & Anthropology at East Tennessee State University's School of Humanities and Social Sciences. A recognized expert in the social scientific study of religion, deviance, and politics, he has authored over 50 peer-reviewed journal articles and book chapters, as well as four well-received books. His research spans multiple areas including secularism, Christian nationalism, paranormal beliefs, and the sociology of deviance. Dr. Baker's research interests focus on the sociological patterns of religious and non-religious belief systems and their social consequences. His work examines how religious identity intersects with political attitudes, health outcomes, and social behaviors. He has made significant contributions to understanding the 'Nones' (religiously unaffiliated), Christian nationalism, and the relationship between religion and paranormal beliefs. His most recent publications reveal a continued focus on contemporary issues including vaccine hesitancy, immigration attitudes, and the 2020 presidential election. These works demonstrate his ability to connect religious identity with current social and political concerns. Awards from the Society for the Scientific Study of Religion Former editor-in-chief of the journal Sociology of Religion Dr. Baker teaches undergraduate courses including Introduction to Sociology, Social Statistics, Sociology of Crime and Punishment, Deviant Behavior, Religion, Medicine, and Health, and Social Theory, as well as graduate courses in Sociology of Religion and Seminar on Crime and Delinquency. His teaching directly reflects his research expertise in religion, deviance, and social theory. His research laboratory, while not formally named in available materials, focuses on the sociological study of religious and non-religious phenomena, with particular attention to how belief systems shape social attitudes and behaviors in contemporary American society.

Audrey L. ZakriskiView profile

Professor

• Children's mental health
• Contextual assessment of child psychopathology
• Childhood peer rejection and victimization
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Audrey L. Zakriski is a Professor of Psychology at Connecticut College, where she has been a faculty member since 1998. She teaches clinical, developmental, and general psychology courses with a strong emphasis on community-based learning, maintaining active research collaborations with Wediko Children's Services to address children's mental health through contextual assessment frameworks. Her educational background includes: B.S. from Bucknell University M.A. and Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from Duke University Postdoctoral fellowship at Brown University Bradley Research Center Research centers on children's mental health with specific focus on contextual assessment of psychopathology, peer rejection/victimization, and gender differences in behavioral adaptation. Current work examines individual differences in children's behavior problems through longitudinal studies at Wediko's residential treatment program, analyzing therapeutic change durability across settings and environmental determinants of clinical outcomes. Publications address critical intersections of developmental psychology and clinical intervention, particularly peer dynamics in treatment settings for aggressive youth. Her work demonstrates consistent focus on translating research into community-based applications through empirical analysis of behavioral reinforcement mechanisms and contextual patterning of psychopathology. No scientific awards were mentioned in the provided text. Professor Zakriski has advised numerous undergraduate researchers including Stephanie L. Cardoos '06, with whom she co-authored publications. She has secured significant research funding from the National Institute of Mental Health, Brown University, and the Lowenstein Center for Disruptive Behavior Disorders to support her work on childhood psychopathology assessment and intervention efficacy. Her primary research collaboration occurs with Wediko Children's Services, where Connecticut College students participate in the Windsor, NH summer residential program. This partnership facilitates hands-on research examining gender differences in psychopathology, therapeutic change metrics, and factors influencing psychoeducational treatment effectiveness for conduct-disordered youth.

Cynthia CourtoisView profile

Associate Professor

• Audit
• Ethics
• Fraud
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Cynthia Courtois serves as Associate Professor in the School of Accounting at Laval University's Faculty of Business Administration. Her expertise bridges academic research and professional practice through CPA auditor certification and Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) credentials, focusing on critical examinations of audit ethics, fraud mechanisms, and internal control systems. Her academic foundation includes: Ph.D. in Administrative Sciences (Accounting), Laval University MBA in Accounting, University of Quebec at Trois-Rivières BBA, University of Quebec at Trois-Rivières Courtois investigates the sociological dimensions of accounting practice through qualitative methodologies. Her research reveals how professionals construct identity during occupational transitions, how deviant behaviors become normalized in auditing contexts, and how theatrical metaphors explain financial reporting practices. She pioneers experiential ethics education through simulations that provoke emotional engagement with moral dilemmas. Her publication trajectory demonstrates increasing interdisciplinary influence, moving from technical accounting journals to sociology-of-professions outlets and Harvard Business Review. Recent work emphasizes the backstage mechanics of fraud examination and identity construction in emerging occupations, reflecting a strategic expansion into professional sociology while maintaining accounting rigor. Key recognition includes: CPA Emerging Award (Mauricie, 2018) As an educator, Courtois transforms classroom pedagogy through experiential ethics simulations while maintaining active research productivity. Her professional certifications ensure real-world relevance in both teaching and scholarship, with collaborations spanning Canadian universities and international conferences. Though no formal lab structure exists, her research collective employs critical interpretive methodologies to dissect accounting's role in organizational theater and fraud ecosystems.

• Aggressive Interactions
• Early Prevention
• Juvenile Delinquency
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Catherine Blatier is a Professor at the University of Grenoble Alpes, France, affiliated with the Clinical and Cognitive Processes Axis. Her academic career spans over 25 years with continuous research output from 1992 to 2016, focusing on the intersection of developmental psychology and criminology. Her research portfolio centers on: Developmental psychology of aggressiveness and aggressive interactions from early childhood through adolescence Prevention strategies for externalizing/internalizing disorders and juvenile delinquency Social and moral judgment development in institutional contexts Cross-cultural comparisons of juvenile justice systems (particularly France-Canada) Gender-specific analyses of delinquent behavior Professor Blatier's publication trajectory shows consistent high-impact output with 15+ publications between 2000-2016, including multiple articles in 2016 alone. Her work demonstrates strong international collaboration, primarily with Canadian researchers, and addresses both theoretical frameworks (moral judgment internalization) and practical applications (recidivism assessment tools). While specific grant details aren't documented, her sustained research activity indicates robust funding support. Her laboratory work within the Clinical and Cognitive Processes Axis provides empirical foundations for early intervention programs targeting aggressive behaviors and delinquency prevention.

Neil QuisenberryView profile

Professor

• Criminology
• Deviant Behavior
• Traffic Safety
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Neil Quisenberry serves as Professor of Sociology and Chair of the Division of Social Science at McKendree University, holding these positions since 2003 and 2014 respectively. His academic career spans over two decades at this institution with significant administrative leadership. His educational foundation includes studies at: University of South Florida University of Kentucky Western Kentucky University Dr. Quisenberry specializes in criminological research examining deviant behaviors through theoretical frameworks like Gottfredson & Hirschi's General Theory of Crime. His work critically analyzes traffic safety issues, particularly distracted driving patterns and the psychological mechanisms behind law non-compliance. Key research themes include self-control theory applications, risk assessment in driving behavior, and the efficacy of legal deterrents for traffic violations. His publication record demonstrates consistent focus on real-world criminological applications, with recent work analyzing the disconnect between legal awareness and behavioral compliance in distracted driving contexts. This research challenges conventional deterrence models by emphasizing psychological factors over legislative solutions. His scholarly contributions have been recognized through prestigious awards: United Methodist Teaching Award (2013) William Norman Grandy Outstanding Teaching Award (2010) Martin Luther King Humanitarian Award (2009) Sociology Departmental Teaching Award (2001) While his administrative leadership as Division Chair indicates significant institutional responsibilities, the available documentation does not specify graduate student mentorship activities or externally funded research grants. No laboratory affiliations or collaborative research teams are mentioned in the provided materials.