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Peter MaurerView profile

Senior Lecturer

• Political Communication
• Media Studies
• Digital Media Analysis
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Peter Maurer is a Senior Lecturer in Media and Communication Research at Karlstad University's Department of Geography, Media and Communication. He holds a doctorate from Freie Universität Berlin (2011) and a master's in political science from Johannes Gutenberg-Universität Mainz. His research focuses on populist communication, political journalists' perceptions of media, automated frame analysis, and digital media dynamics. Maurer currently teaches in the Digital Media and Analysis (DMA) program, convening courses like Media Audiences in the Digital Age and Digital Methods . He leads the Journalistic Role Performance project (2021-2024) as Co-Principal Investigator and is Sweden's representative in the COST Action OPINION network. Notable grants include an Ander Foundation award (2025-2029) for studying disinformation detection via computational methods. His work bridges media studies with political science, emphasizing digital platforms' role in contemporary communication. Publications highlight crisis communication (e.g., pandemic reporting), transnational comparisons of media systems, and the intersection of populism with social media. His research often employs computational methods to analyze large-scale data, such as automated frame detection in journalists' tweets. Labs/Teams: NODE research group at Karlstad University, COST OPINION Tools working group Grants: SEK 7.5M Ander Foundation grant, Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences funding (2024)

• Health Services Research
• Health Economics
• Public Health
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Professor Steven McPhail is a leading academic in health systems innovation and health services research at Queensland University of Technology (QUT). He holds dual roles as Director of the Australian Centre for Health Services Innovation (AusHSI) and the Centre for Healthcare Transformation. His research focuses on improving healthcare delivery through evidence-based strategies, particularly for vulnerable populations. He has secured over $120 million in competitive research funding and published over 300 peer-reviewed articles. His work influences global health policy, cited by organizations like the WHO, World Bank, and OECD. Education: PhD (University of Queensland) and Bachelor of Physiotherapy (University of Queensland). Research interests include health economics, telemedicine, and diabetes-related complications. His recent studies explore opioid use in spinal cord injury, cost-effectiveness of medical interventions, and mobile health applications for chronic disease management. He supervises doctoral and master’s students in health services research and clinical epidemiology. Labs/Teams: Leads AusHSI and the Centre for Healthcare Transformation. Collaborates internationally on improving care quality and reducing healthcare costs. Current projects focus on virtual hospitals, clinical decision support systems, and global vaccination trends. His work emphasizes patient-centered care and health equity.

Kenza LamotView profile

Assistant Professor

• Journalism
• Media Ethics
• Digital Journalism
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Dr. Kenza Lamot is an Assistant Professor at the Department of Language and Communication, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam (Faculty of Humanities). She specializes in the intersection of data, technology, and journalism practices, particularly focusing on journalist-audience dynamics and the role of analytics in newsrooms. Her research examines how technological innovations shape journalism's evolution, including content promotion strategies, social media engagement metrics, and ethical implications of audience-driven reporting. Research Interests: Her work spans digital journalism, media ethics, audience engagement, and the impact of analytics on news decision-making. She explores topics like Facebook content strategies, paywall models, and political journalists' perceptions of public opinion. Recipient of the ICA Journalism Studies Division Outstanding Dissertation Award (2022) Received NWO-Talentprogramma Veni Grant (2024) and Regeling Journalistiek Onderzoek Grant (2024) Teaches courses on journalism practice, media ethics, and emerging technologies in journalism Grants & Awards: Lamot has been recognized for her research on journalism analytics, including studies on newsroom metrics and their influence on content creation. Her work bridges theoretical and applied perspectives, addressing contemporary challenges in digital media.

Tim WelshView profile

Professor

• Perception
• Cognition
• Cognitive Neuroscience
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Dr. Timothy Welsh is a full-time Professor in the Action & Attention Lab at the University of Toronto's Faculty of Kinesiology & Physical Education , where he also serves as Associate Dean, Research since 2023. With cross-appointments from the Faculty of Physical Education and Health, his work bridges cognitive neuroscience and motor behavior research. Academic Background Ph.D. in Human Biodynamics (McMaster University, 2002) M.Sc. in Human Biodynamics (McMaster University, 1999) B.P.H.E. in Physical and Health Education (University of Toronto, 1997) Dr. Welsh's research explores neural mechanisms of goal-directed actions across typical and neurodiverse populations. His lab investigates joint action dynamics , self-objectification effects on motor performance , and cross-reality sensorimotor adaptation , with significant focus on autism and developmental coordination disorder. Recent publications (2024-2025) reveal systematic differences in motor imagery between autistic and non-autistic adults , gender-specific learning patterns , and cross-modal sensory integration challenges in mixed reality environments . These studies demonstrate his lab's expertise in combining behavioral experimentation , EEG analysis , and computational tool development like TAT-HUM. Scientific Recognition Franklin Henry Young Scientist Award Early Distinguished Career Award (NASSP) Outstanding Graduate Supervision Award As principal investigator on 15 active grants (2015-2027), including projects on digital health platforms for concussion rehabilitation and AI-assisted VR learning modules , Welsh's work impacts both basic science and applied interventions. His lab trains students at all levels through KPE 362 (undergraduate) and KIN 5514 (graduate) courses.

Moses A. BoudouridesView profile

Associate Professor

• Mathematics
• Nonlinear Dynamics
• Chaos Theory
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Moses A. Boudourides is an Associate Professor at the Department of Mathematics , University of Patras , Greece. Holding a Ph.D. from Johns Hopkins University and an Engineering Diploma from NTUA, his work bridges applied mathematics and social informatics . Research Interests : Nonlinear dynamics, chaos theory, societal implications of technology, internet studies, science policy, network analysis, and digital communication. Teaching : Courses in mathematics and its intersections with technological systems. Projects : Contributions to European research initiatives like SOEIS, STAGE, and COMMORG. Recent Publications span mathematical modeling of fluid dynamics, social network analysis of email systems, and policy critiques of ICTs, reflecting his interdisciplinary focus. Articles often examine network self-organization, digital media impacts, and nonlinear system behaviors. Contact : mboudour@upatras.gr , Department of Mathematics, University of Patras, Greece.

Sylwia Gwiazdowska-StańczakView profile

Assistant Professor

• School Psychology
• Family Dynamics
• Gifted Education
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Dr. Sylwia Gwiazdowska-Stańczak is an Assistant Professor at the Department of Educational Psychology and Family, Institute of Psychology, Faculty of Social Sciences, John Paul II Catholic University of Lublin. Her work bridges school psychology, occupational health, and family dynamics, focusing on educational engagement, psychotechnical assessments, and stress management. Specializes in gifted education and family-school collaboration Expert in driver psychological evaluations and technostress research Conducted studies on adolescent family perceptions and overqualification in employment Research Trends: Recent publications analyze mindfulness in occupational settings, family influences on academic performance, and technology-induced stress. She emphasizes practical psychological applications in education and workplace environments. Scientific Contributions: 2024: Developed a model for gifted student development 2023: Explored mindfulness mediation in driver stress 2022: Authored school climate guides and driver assessment frameworks 2021: Investigated technostress and parental attitude correlations 2019: Studied family impacts on career overqualification decisions 2018: Examined family dynamics of gifted students Projects: Managed a family perception study for gifted students (2011) and contributed to international psychological assistance programs. Active in science popularization, including participation in the Lublin Science Festival.

Audra Diers-LawsonView profile

Professor

• Risk Communication
• Crisis Management
• Community Engagement
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Audra Diers-Lawson is a Professor of Risk and Crisis Communication at Kristiania University of Applied Sciences, leading the WHO-Europe Collaboration Center for Risk Communication, Community Engagement, and Infodemic Management. She holds a PhD from the University of Texas-Austin (2006) and has over 35 publications, including monographs and edited volumes. Her research bridges academic theory with practitioner needs, focusing on risk communication, global crisis leadership, and organizational stakeholder relations. She collaborates with international bodies like the EU and WHO to shape policy and practice in public health emergencies. Her work emphasizes interdisciplinary collaboration, methodological diversity, and cross-cultural crisis preparedness. Recent projects include analyzing AI-driven activism (e.g., Scottish independence debates) and evaluating pandemic communication strategies across nations. She actively advises governments and NGOs on crisis response frameworks and has contributed to initiatives in the Balkans, Central Asia, and New Zealand. Dr. Diers-Lawson is a global leader in her field, serving as editor/reviewer for academic journals and holding leadership roles with ECREA and ICRCA. Her current focus includes pragmatic optimism models for crisis leadership and the role of employee voice in organizational safety.

Tina Hernandez-BoussardView profile

Professor

• Biomedical Informatics
• Health Services Research
• Epidemiology
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Tina Hernandez-Boussard is an Associate Dean of Research and a Professor at Stanford University, holding appointments in Medicine (Biomedical Informatics), Biomedical Data Science, Surgery, and Epidemiology & Population Health (courtesy). Her research focuses on leveraging AI and big data to improve healthcare equity, mitigate algorithmic bias, and enhance clinical decision-making. She leads projects like optimizing postoperative pain management and prostate cancer care using EHRs. Dr. Hernandez-Boussard has received awards such as the American College of Medical Informatics Fellowship and Stanford's Innovation Award in Population Science. She advises on national healthcare committees and teaches courses on deploying fair AI in healthcare. Education: PhD in Computational Biology (1999), MPH in Epidemiology (1993), and dual BS in Psychology & Biology (1991). Key Projects: Includes AHRQ-funded work on postoperative pain metrics and NCI-funded prostate cancer quality metrics. Research Interests: AI ethics, EHR analysis, healthcare equity, and precision medicine. Awards: Fellow of the American College of Medical Informatics (2020), Stanford Innovation Awards (2011-2012). Labs/Teams: Boussard Lab focuses on responsible AI in healthcare and EHR-driven research.

• Development Economics
• Health Economics
• Political Economy
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Dr. Alberto Ciancio is a Lecturer in Applied Economics at the Adam Smith Business School, University of Glasgow. He holds a PhD in Economics from the University of Pennsylvania (2017). His research focuses on development economics, health economics, political economy, and behavioral economics with a regional emphasis on Sub-Saharan Africa, particularly Malawi. He has conducted extensive fieldwork there, including evaluating health interventions via randomized control trials. Research Interests: Development economics, health economics, political economy, behavioral economics, Sub-Saharan Africa studies, public health policy. Grants: 2021-2022: Co-PI, 'Diverse Global Communities and Local Resource Allocation' ($50,000) 2020-2022: Investigator, 'Leveraging Social Networks for Healthy Aging in Low-Income Contexts' (NIH R03 AG069817, $160,584) 2018: Co-PI, 'Social Networks, NCDs and Aging' (PARC Pilot Grant, $19,643) Advising: Current supervisees include Joseph Ugbede Ejima (agricultural cooperatives), Abdisalam Mohamed (Somalia remittances/inequality), and Nuzhat Sharmeen (gender attitudes in labor markets). Recent work emphasizes health interventions in resource-poor settings, pandemic responses, and structural determinants of health behaviors. His Malawi-based studies highlight community leadership roles in public health during crises.

Kristen DukeView profile

Assistant Professor

• Judgment and decision making
• Consumer behavior
• Choice architecture
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Kristen Duke is an Assistant Professor of Marketing at the Joseph L. Rotman School of Management , University of Toronto, and a Research Fellow at Rotman's BEAR Center since 2019. PhD in Marketing, UC San Diego B.A. in Economics and Psychology, The College of New Jersey Her research focuses on decision-making environments that impact: Financial well-being (saving, spending, risk-taking) Health outcomes (mental & physical) Cognitive performance (technology interaction) Collective behaviors (sustainability & politics) Recent publications examine quantity-integrated selling formats ( Marketing Science ), experiential-material happiness ( J. Consumer Psychology ), and mental healthcare access ( Nature Medicine ). Her work shows: Integrated purchase/quantity decisions boost sales by 12% Material and experiential consumption can coexist for maximum happiness Procedural fluency creates overconfidence in performance Temporal decision-action gaps reduce guilt and self-regulation Smartphone proximity decreases cognitive capacity by 10-15% Incentive framing shapes social norm perception Major awards include: 2025 Poets & Quants 40 Under 40 2023 MSI Young Scholar 2022 Petro-Can Young Innovator 2021 AMA-EBSCO-RRBM Responsible Research Award 2019 JCR Ferber Award 2020-2023 4x Rotman Teaching Award 2020 Financial Times #1 Business School Social Impact Paper She advises: PhD candidates: Lorenzo Cecutti, Dana Turetski, Stephanie Schwartz CREATE research lab as co-advisor Laidlaw Scholars Program Current grants explore: Choice architecture for democratic reform Feedback solicitation mechanisms Long-term behavioral nudges

Sean HansenView profile

Professor

• Software Design and Development
• Health IT
• IT Strategy
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Sean Hansen is a Professor of Management Information Systems (MIS) and Department Chair of MIS, Marketing, & Analytics at Rochester Institute of Technology's (RIT) Saunders College of Business. He holds a PhD from Case Western Reserve University and a BA from Harvard University. Education: BA, Harvard University; PhD, Case Western Reserve University Affiliation: Saunders College of Business, RIT His research spans health IT, software design, and the application of cognitive theory to information systems. He has published extensively in journals like MIS Quarterly, Information Systems Research, and Communications of the ACM, focusing on topics such as ethical implications of algorithmic systems, wearable technology, and sociotechnical design in healthcare. Recent work highlights the role of participatory design in healthcare and the ethical challenges of AI-driven decision-making. He was named an inaugural Endowed Professor at RIT in 2024 and has presented research at conferences including ICIS, HICSS, and AMCIS. Scientific Award: Inaugural Endowed Professor, RIT's Saunders College of Business (2024) Research Trends: Health IT, ethical AI, collaborative software development, wearable tech, and EHR systems Sean's teaching includes courses on systems design, business analytics, and qualitative research methods, emphasizing practical application in complex organizational contexts.

• Sensory Marketing
• Sustainable Food Consumption
• Prosocial Behavior
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Dr. Sumit Malik is a Lecturer (Assistant Professor) of Marketing at the University of Liverpool Management School (ULMS), joining in February 2024. Previously, he taught at Monash University (Malaysia) and served as an adjunct faculty in Spain and South Korea. He holds a PhD in Marketing (Cum Laude) from IE Business School, an International MBA from RSM Erasmus University, and a Master of Business Economics from the University of Delhi. His research focuses on three core areas: sensory marketing, sustainable food consumption, and prosocial behavior. Key projects include studying unconscious effects of sensory cues (e.g., visual/haptic stimuli), consumer intuitions in food choices, and triggers for donation intentions. His work bridges academic insights with societal impact, informed by 14 years of industry experience in research analytics and market research leadership. Teaching roles include module coordination for MKIB365 Digital Marketing and teaching responsibilities in ULMS894 Consumer Insight Research and MKIB363 Marketing Strategy . Professional activities include peer reviewing for the Journal of Advertising . Publications span topics like minimalism’s impact on food choices, nonprofit donation strategies, and gender stereotypes in advertising. His research integrates evolutionary psychology, spatial perception, and behavioral economics to address contemporary consumer challenges.

Stephen MullensView profile

Assistant Professor

• Earth System Science
• Meteorology
• Atmospheric Dynamics
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Stephen Mullens is an Assistant Instructional Professor of Meteorology at the University of Florida, serving as the Undergraduate Coordinator for the Meteorology Bachelor Program. He holds a B.S. (2008) and M.S. (2010) in Meteorology from the University of Oklahoma. His research focuses on Earth System Science and geospatial applications in meteorology, with emphasis on climate patterns and science communication. Key roles include advising the American Meteorological Society Gator Chapter (2021-present) and leading the Meteorology Program Development Committee (2017-2024). He has received prestigious awards including the 2024 Faculty Award from CLAS Student Council and Advisor of the Year. Teaching responsibilities include courses like MET 1010 (Weather & Climate), MET 3503 (Weather Forecasting), and MET 3753 (Python for Weather Analysis). His presentations emphasize practical applications of meteorology, such as Atlantic hurricane prediction and improving public weather communication. Media engagements include high-profile outlets like Vox (April 2025), The Verge (Dec 2024), and AP Fact Check (July 2023), addressing topics from AI weather models to geophysical phenomena like meteotsunamis.

• AI Ethics
• Cognitive Science
• Machine Learning
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Dr. Michal Klincewicz is an Assistant Professor at Tilburg University's Department of Cognitive Science and Artificial Intelligence, affiliated with the Tilburg School of Humanities and Digital Sciences. He also holds a part-time position as an Assistant Professor at Jagiellonian University. His research focuses on AI ethics, cognitive science, and the intersection of video games with well-being and decision-making. Klincewicz completed his PhD in Philosophy at the CUNY Graduate Center and conducted postdoctoral research at the Berlin School of Mind and Brain. His work addresses ethical challenges in AI applications, including mental healthcare chatbots, generative AI's societal impacts, and consciousness theories. He leads projects like 'Moral Video Games Collaboration' and 'Understanding the associations between online video games and well-being.' Klincewicz is also involved in serious games development, such as 'The Sustainable Port,' to study real-world decision-making dynamics. Key collaborations include MindLabs and the Port of Rotterdam Authority. His research spans over 47 publications, with recent focus on AI ethics, cognitive neuroscience, and video game expertise analysis using eye-tracking and machine learning. He actively participates in conferences and networks like the Netherlands Research School for Information and Knowledge Systems (SIKS).

Guillaume CabanacView profile

Professor

• Scientometrics
• Research Integrity
• Information Retrieval
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Guillaume Cabanac is a Full Professor of Computer Science at Université de Toulouse, affiliated with IRIT UMR 5505 CNRS (IRIS team) and the Institut Universitaire de France. His work spans Scientometrics , Research Integrity , and Information Retrieval , with a focus on detecting scientific misconduct through computational methods. Key projects: Problematic Paper Screener , Decontamination of Scientific Literature Chair Service: Editorial Board Member at JASIST (2017–present) and Scientometrics (2013–present); Program Chair for multiple BIR workshops at ECIR Awards: Nature's 10 Scientist (2021), Young Researcher Prize at INFORSID'08 His research combines meta-studies of scientific literature , Crowdsourced fact-checking , and analysis of academic networks , addressing challenges in publication ethics and digital library systems.