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Kim IttonenView profile

Researcher

• Audit
• Corporate Governance
• Financial Reporting
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Kim Ittonen is a Researcher at the Department of Accounting, Hanken School of Economics in Helsinki, Finland. They hold a Doctorate in Business Administration (Econ. dr) from the University of Vaasa (2009). Their research focuses on audit practices, corporate governance, financial reporting quality, and organizational resilience in the auditing sector. Key areas of interest include audit firm adaptation to crises (e.g., COVID-19), remote auditing challenges, auditor skill development, and ethical implications of AI in accounting. Ittonen has authored/co-authored over 35 publications since 2009, with notable work on distracted auditors' impact on earnings quality (2024), audit firms' resilience during pandemics (2024), and the evolving role of accountants as consultants (2022). They actively engage in international academic collaborations, visiting institutions like Università Bocconi in 2025. Their work has been cited 546 times, reflecting significant scholarly impact. Professional activities include serving as a reviewer for journals like Accounting Forum and International Journal of Auditing , supervising doctoral dissertations, and participating in policy discussions on audit regulation and sustainability reporting (CSRD). Recent research highlights the transformative role of technology and remote work in auditing practices while emphasizing the need for auditor skill diversification in a rapidly changing market.

Wenshe LiuView profile

Professor

• Chemical Biology
• Drug Discovery
• Epigenetics
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Wenshe Liu is the Harry E. Bovay, Jr. Endowed Chair in Chemistry and Professor at Texas A&M University, affiliated with the Department of Biochemistry & Biophysics and the Institute of Biosciences & Technology. His research integrates chemical biology, organic chemistry, and molecular biology to develop novel therapeutics targeting cancer and viral pathogens like SARS-CoV-2. Key techniques include genetic code expansion (via pyrrolysyl-tRNA synthetase systems), phage display with noncanonical peptides, and epigenetic histone modification studies. Education: B.S. (Peking University, 2000), Ph.D. (UC Davis, 2005), Postdoc (Scripps Research Institute, 2007). Awards include the Presidential Impact Fellow, Gradipore Chair in Chemistry, and ACS Chemical Biology Most Prolific Author (2017). Research focuses on: (1) SARS-CoV-2 drug discovery targeting Spike protein, 3CLpro, and PLpro; (2) genetic code expansion for ncAA incorporation (over 80 ncAAs developed); (3) epigenetic histone modification studies using site-specific acylation/methylation; (4) phage-displayed cyclic peptide libraries for drug discovery. Current projects include PROTAC development for epigenetic regulators and chemo-genetic switches for CAR T-cell therapy safety. Publications highlight high-impact work in Nature , Journal of the American Chemical Society , and Nature Communications , with over 150 articles. The lab operates across Texas A&M campuses in College Station and Houston, emphasizing translational research in immunotherapy and antiviral strategies.

Dean R. TolanView profile

Professor

• Biochemistry
• Enzymology
• Molecular Genetics
• +3 more

Dean R. Tolan is a Professor of Biology and Director of Undergraduate Studies at Boston University. His research focuses on the biochemical and genetic mechanisms underlying sugar metabolism, particularly the glycolytic enzyme aldolase and its role in hereditary fructose intolerance (HFI). He leads a laboratory investigating aldolase structure-function relationships, moonlighting functions in cell motility, and the pathophysiology of HFI using mouse models. His work integrates structural biology (X-ray crystallography, electron microscopy), genetic analysis, and metabolomics. Key research themes include: (1) Structural basis of aldolase isoforms' catalytic differences; (2) Genetic defects causing HFI and their clinical manifestations; (3) Evolutionary adaptation of aldolase moonlighting roles. He teaches core biochemistry courses (BI108, BB421/422, MB722). Notable achievements include pioneering studies on aldolase B knockout mice mimicking human HFI, and discoveries linking fructose metabolism to metabolic syndrome, cancer, and neurodegenerative diseases. His lab collaborates internationally on projects funded by NIH and other agencies.

• Love Studies
• Gender Studies
• Interpersonal Communication
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Dr. Elizabeth Reid Boyd is a Senior Lecturer at the School of Arts and Humanities, Edith Cowan University. Her roles include academic teaching in social science and creative writing, co-founding the #Love@ECU Research Network, and authoring works in both academic and creative domains. She holds a PhD from Murdoch University and a BSc (Honours) from Open Universities Australia. Research Interests: Love Studies, Gender Studies, Interpersonal Communication, Violence Prevention, and Creativity. Her work bridges academic scholarship with creative expression, exploring topics like intimate civility, moral imagination, and the cultural significance of love in literature and society. Publications span interdisciplinary fields: from analyzing romance novels’ gender politics to examining family dynamics in migrant communities. Recent works include studies on Pakistani women’s gender roles in Australia (2025), love literacy in fantasy literature (2024), and the evolution of #MeToo-era romance narratives (2022). Awards include membership in the Oxford Round Table (UK) and recognition by Australia’s Future Directions Forum. She has supervised numerous PhD students on topics ranging from parental alienation to holistic health and masculinity constructions. Current supervisions focus on intimate partner violence and Wiccan ritual studies. Labs/Teams: Co-leads the #Love@ECU interdisciplinary research network exploring love’s cultural, ethical, and social dimensions across arts and sciences.

Philip ThaiView profile

Associate Professor

• Legal History
• Economic History
• Diplomatic History
• +3 more

Philip Thai is an Associate Professor of History and Asian Studies at Northeastern University and Director of the Global Asian Studies Program. He holds an affiliation as an Associate in Research at Harvard University's Fairbank Center for Chinese Studies. His interdisciplinary research focuses on Modern China and East Asia, emphasizing legal, economic, and diplomatic history. Dr. Thai earned his PhD in History from Stanford University (2013). His current book project explores Cold War-era underground economies across Greater China, while his earlier work includes China’s War on Smuggling: Law, Economic Life, and the Making of the Modern State (Columbia University Press, 2018). His research has been supported by major institutions including the ACLS, Harvard Radcliffe Institute, American Philosophical Society, and the Chiang Ching-kuo Foundation. Key awards include the Business History Conference’s Philip Scranton Best Article Prize (2023) and an ACLS Frederick Burkhardt Fellowship (2022–23). Thai’s work bridges historical analysis with contemporary relevance, addressing topics like global health governance and Sino-American relations. His teaching and research programs emphasize transnational and interdisciplinary approaches to Asian Studies.

Eugene KooninView profile

Adjunct Professor

• Microbiology
• Virology
• Bioinformatics
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Eugene Koonin is a Senior Investigator at the National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI), National Library of Medicine (NLM), NIH, and holds adjunct professorships at Georgia Institute of Technology, Boston University, and the University of Haifa. A leading figure in evolutionary biology and computational genomics, he has made foundational contributions to comparative genomics, virus evolution, and the analysis of horizontal gene transfer. Education: BS in Biochemistry, Moscow State University (1978) PhD in Molecular Biology, Moscow State University (1983) Research Interests: His work spans evolutionary genomics, virus-host coevolution, discovery of novel viruses through metagenomics, and the evolutionary regimes of human cancers. He pioneered the Clusters of Orthologous Genes (COG) system and investigates thermodynamic principles underlying evolution. Publications: His recent work includes groundbreaking studies on gut viromes, RNA virus diversity, anti-CRISPR protein discovery, and SARS-CoV-2 pathogenicity. These publications reflect his integrative approach to computational biology. Scientific Awards: NIH Distinguished Investigator (2019) Benjamin Franklin Prize for Open Access (2019) Doctor Honoris Causa, Wageningen University (2018) Georgy Gamow Prize (2018) Member, National Academy of Sciences (2016) Israel Pollak Lecture Award (2011) Leadership & Collaborations: He has chaired major conferences (e.g., Gordon Research Conference on Genomics) and served as Editor-in-Chief of Biology Direct and Associate Editor of Genome Biology and Evolution . His lab at NCBI includes researchers like Kira Makarova and Yuri Wolf.

Hans-Gustaf LjunggrenView profile

Professor

• Tumor immunity
• Infection immunity
• Innate immunity
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Hans-Gustaf Ljunggren is Professor and Senior Physician at the Department of Medicine, Huddinge, Karolinska Institutet (KI) in Sweden, where he has served since 2001. In parallel he founded and directs the Center for Infectious Medicine (CIM) . He is additionally a part-time visiting professor at Nova Southeastern University, USA (2017-2019), and an elected member of the Academia Europaea (2023). Education & Training: MD and PhD, Karolinska Institutet, 1982-1992 Post-doctoral fellowship, Center for Cancer Research, MIT, Boston, USA, 1992-1994 Research Focus His group investigates human immune responses in cancer and infectious diseases , with emphasis on natural-killer (NK) cell biology, innate and adaptive immunity, and immunotherapeutic applications. Major themes include: NK-cell reactivity against tumors and NK-cell–based cancer immunotherapy Immunity to flaviviruses (TBEV, JEV, YFV) and SARS-CoV-2 Vaccine immunogenicity in healthy and immunocompromised populations Genetic and functional studies of cytotoxic lymphocyte defects Scientific Awards & Honors Cancer Research Institute Post-Graduate Fellowship, New York (1990) J William Fulbright Foreign Scholarship Award (1992) Distinguished Professor Recognition, Karolinska Institutet (2010) Tobias Foundation Prize, Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences (2011) Medal for Zealous and Devoted Service to the Swedish Government (2020) Leadership & Service Prof. Ljunggren has held numerous leadership roles at KI, including member of the Nobel Assembly, Dean of Research (2013-2016), and currently Director of the NextGenNK Competence Center founded by Sweden’s Innovation Agency. He has served on editorial boards, national grant panels, and as scientific secretary of the Swedish Cancer Society.

Marcel BroersmaView profile

Professor

• Journalism Studies
• Media Studies
• Communication Studies
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Marcel Broersma is a full Professor of Media and Journalism Studies at the University of Groningen's Faculty of Arts, leading the Journalism department and directing the Centre for Media and Journalism Studies. He specializes in journalism history, digital transformation of news media, and political communication. Broersma holds an MA in History and Journalism and a PhD from the University of Groningen (2002, cum laude). His research explores media innovation, the evolution of journalistic practices, and the role of social media in political discourse. Director of the Centre for Media and Journalism Studies Academic Director of the Dutch Research School for Media Studies (RMeS) Coordinator of the UNL Digital Society research program Chair of the Digital Literacy Coalition and the Board of Advisers for the CIT RUG His research interests include the transformation of journalism, digital literacy, and the historical and comparative analysis of media systems. Notable grants include a VIDI grant (NWO, 2007) and AHRC/NWO funding for studies on journalism’s evolving role. Broersma has authored/co-authored over 40 books and edited volumes, including Betrokken en gericht (2014) and Form and Style in Journalism (2007). Recent work focuses on marginalized citizens' digital inclusion, algorithmic systems, and Chinese social media’s political dynamics. He actively advises media institutions and government bodies, including the Dutch Frisian Media Fund and the Mediawijzer.net scientific board. His teaching includes master’s courses on journalism theory and history at the University of Groningen. Broersma supervises numerous PhD candidates and postdoctoral researchers, contributing to interdisciplinary projects on media innovation and public communication.

Chuan-Fu LinView profile

Associate Professor

• Energy Storage Systems
• Nanotechnology
• Materials Synthesis and Processing
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Chuan-Fu Lin is an Associate Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at The Catholic University of America (CUA), School of Engineering. His research focuses on energy storage systems , nanotechnology , and materials innovation for renewable energy and advanced manufacturing . He founded and directs the Energy Materials Innovations Laboratory (EMI-Lab) , which develops solid-state electrolytes , Li/Na metal anodes , and low-cost eco-friendly energy storage solutions through atomic layer deposition (ALD) and thin film engineering . 2024 : Secured $637k DOE grant to study interfacial kinetics of conversion materials 2023 : Published on fluorinated SEI layers for sodium batteries 2022 : Advanced LiPON protection strategies 2021 : Developed Al2O3-coated Mg anodes 2020 : NSF collaborative award with Prof. Rubloff and Qi His work spans solid-state batteries , aqueous battery systems , and conversion electrode materials , with a strong emphasis on preventing corrosion , enhancing cycling stability , and reducing overpotential . Key projects include polymer/ceramic hybrid electrolytes , in-operando characterization cells , and scalable current collector designs . Notable scientific awards include the 2024 Charles H. Kaman Award and NSF support for collaborative research.

• Aeolian geomorphology
• Wind erosion processes
• Dust emission dynamics
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Jeffrey A. Lee is a Professor in the Department of Geosciences at Texas Tech University, specializing in aeolian geomorphology and environmental processes. With academic appointments since 1988, his work focuses on wind-driven sediment transport and dune dynamics across multiple continents. Education: B.A. in Geography (1979), University of California, Los Angeles M.A. in Geography (1984), University of California, Los Angeles Ph.D. in Geography (1990), Arizona State University Research interests center on aeolian processes, particularly dust emission dynamics and wind erosion patterns. His work examines temporal trends in blowing dust across Texas and the American Southwest, while also investigating long-term shifts in wind climate patterns. Professor Lee teaches foundational physical geography courses including Global Environmental Science and advanced topics in arid land geomorphology. Recent publications demonstrate interdisciplinary focus across aeolian geomorphology, environmental monitoring, and climate science. Key themes include dust source characterization using satellite data, drought legacy effects on erosion, and historical analysis of environmental disasters like the Dust Bowl. Contact: jeff.lee@ttu.edu | 213 Holden Hall, Texas Tech University | (806) 834-8228

Katherine Rose AdamsView profile

Associate Professor

• boundary spanning
• higher education leadership
• minority-serving institutions
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Katherine Rose Adams serves as an Associate Professor in the College of Education at the University of North Georgia (UNG), where she joined in August 2018 and assumed coordination of the Higher Education Leadership and Practice (HELP) Ed.D. program in 2019. Starting Fall 2025, she will expand her role as Assistant Director of the UNG Center for Teaching, Learning, and Leadership while maintaining her academic position. Her educational foundation includes: Ph.D. in Adult Education from The University of Georgia (2013) Graduate Certificate in Interdisciplinary Qualitative Studies (2013) M.Ed. in Human Resource/Occupational Development (2007) B.S. in Psychology (2005) Dr. Adams' research centers on boundary spanning within university-community partnerships, higher education leadership, minority-serving institutions, and hidden student populations including those experiencing foster care or homelessness. Her work critically examines higher education affordability, open educational resources, and equity considerations across rural contexts and institutional types, with particular attention to Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) and student mental health. Analysis of her 15 most recent publications reveals consistent thematic threads: boundary spanning behaviors in research-practice partnerships (2013-2017), evolving frameworks for community engagement through systems theory (2014-2021), and contemporary equity-focused investigations into rurality, race, and leadership (2023). Her scholarship spans qualitative, historical, and organizational perspectives while maintaining practical applications for graduate education and institutional development. As HELP program coordinator, Dr. Adams developed a grant writing academy, peer mentoring program for adult learners, and dissertation support workshops. She chairs doctoral committees and teaches core courses including Dissertation Development, Qualitative Research Methods, and specialized seminars on organizational theory, ethics, and finance in higher education. Her leadership extends to program design through the HELP Ed.D. curriculum and upcoming collaboration with UNG's Center for Teaching, Learning, and Leadership, reflecting her commitment to developing educational leaders through experiential, community-engaged pedagogy.

José Soares NevesView profile

Associate Professor

• Cultural Sociology
• Sociology of Culture
• Cultural Policies
• +12 more

José Soares Neves is an Associate Professor in the Department of History at ISCTE – University Institute of Lisbon and a key figure at CIES-Iscte, where he serves as Deputy Director and Co-coordinator of the Communication and Culture Research Group. He is also the Director of the Portuguese Observatory on Cultural Activities (OPAC), a role he has held since its founding in 2018. His academic affiliations span teaching and research in cultural sociology, public cultural policies, and museum studies. PhD in Sociology of Communication, Culture, and Education (ISCTE, 2012) Master’s in Communication, Culture, and Information Technologies (ISCTE, 1999) Bachelor’s in Sociology (FCSH-UNL, 1993) His research centers on cultural policies, audience studies, museum accessibility, reading practices, and cultural statistics. He has led major national studies on cultural participation and heritage access. His work bridges academic research and public policy, particularly through OPAC and CIES-Iscte. His recent publications (2020–2025) reflect a strong focus on post-pandemic cultural recovery, digital transformation in museums, reading behavior among youth, and the statistical monitoring of cultural activities. These works demonstrate consistent engagement with public cultural institutions and policy evaluation. He has received no explicitly listed scientific awards in the provided text, but his leadership in national observatories and research groups indicates significant professional recognition. José Soares Neves advises a large number of graduate students—over 10 at the doctoral level and more than 100 at the Master’s level—on topics including cultural management, audience engagement, digital culture, and heritage policy. He has also been involved in research projects related to cultural funding, media, and the book industry. He leads research initiatives within CIES-Iscte’s Communication and Culture group and directs OPAC, positioning him at the intersection of academic research and national cultural policy development. His work supports evidence-based policymaking in the Portuguese cultural sector.

Psyche LouiView profile

Associate Professor

• Music Perception and Cognition
• Auditory Cognitive Neuroscience
• Creativity and Creative Practice
• +3 more

Psyche Loui is an Associate Professor of Creativity and Creative Practice in the Department of Music at Northeastern University, leading the Music, Imaging, and Neural Dynamics (MIND) Lab. She holds a PhD in Psychology from UC Berkeley and dual bachelor’s degrees in Psychology and Music from Duke University. Her research focuses on the neuroscience of music perception, including how music influences attention, emotion, and neurological conditions like ADHD. Her work has been supported by major grants from the NSF and NIH, and she has received awards such as the Templeton Positive Neuroscience Award and a NSF CAREER Award. Education : PhD in Psychology (Cognition, Brain, and Behavior), University of California, Berkeley Bachelor’s in Psychology and Music, Duke University Research & Grants : Loui’s research explores how neural mechanisms underpin music perception and cognition, with recent studies investigating the efficacy of algorithmically generated music for improving focus in ADHD. Her grants include NIH funding for projects like ‘Gamma-Music-Based Intervention for Alzheimer’s’ ($2.7M) and NSF support for ‘Reward Prediction in Creative Perception.’ Awards : National Science Foundation CAREER Award (2020) Templeton Positive Neuroscience Award (2010) Multiple Grammy Awards (text reference) Labs & Teams : Loui directs the MIND Lab, which uses neuroimaging and electrophysiology to study music-brain interactions. Collaborations include work with Brain.fm on attention-focused music interventions and global studies on cross-cultural music patterns. Teaching : Courses include Music Cognition , Acoustics and Psychoacoustics , and Creative Cognition , bridging theory with practical applications in neuroscience and education.

• Medieval History
• Papal History
• Political Rhetoric
• +4 more

Iben Fonnesberg-Schmidt serves as Professor in the Department of Politics and Society at Aalborg University's Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities, where she concurrently holds the position of Vice Head of Research at the Institute for Politics and Society since 2021 and previously directed the PhD program (2019-2021). Her research centers on Medieval History with specialized focus on papal authority, political rhetoric, and emotional discourse during the Middle Ages. She investigates communication networks across medieval Scandinavia and the Baltic region, examining how papal mandates were received and interpreted in local contexts. Her work integrates gender studies with institutional analysis to reveal complex power dynamics within Christendom. Recent publications demonstrate consistent thematic evolution toward analyzing emotional rhetoric in papal correspondence, particularly during Innocent III's reign (1198-1216), while expanding into comparative studies of medieval networks. The 2023-2025 output shows increased interdisciplinary engagement with cultural policy debates alongside core medieval scholarship. Fonnesberg-Schmidt supervises PhD candidates and leads major research initiatives including the Horizon Europe-funded PapalEmotions project (2019-2021) and the ongoing 'The papacy in the Middle Ages: Anger and Political Rhetoric' (2024-). Her international collaborations include a Visiting Fellowship at UC Berkeley and coordination of the 'Fama in Medieval Denmark' research network.

Ruth MaloneView profile

Professor

• Tobacco Control
• Public Health Policy
• Corporate Social Responsibility
• +3 more

Ruth Malone is a Professor at the University of California San Francisco (UCSF) School of Nursing, renowned for her groundbreaking research on tobacco industry strategies and public health policy. As Principal Investigator on over 20 NIH-funded projects since 2001, she leads tobacco control research focusing on endgame strategies to eliminate cigarette sales, health disparities, and corporate accountability. She served as Editor-in-Chief of Tobacco Control , the field's leading journal, and has significantly influenced global advocacy through her publications and speeches. Education: A.S. in Nursing (Southern Oregon College), B.S.N. and M.S. in Community Health/Cross-Cultural Nursing, Ph.D. in Nursing (UCSF), Postdoctoral Fellow in Health Policy/Health Services Research (UCSF Institute for Health Policy Studies). Her research explores tobacco control policy implementation, corporate social responsibility, and intersections between public health and social action. She has pioneered endgame frameworks for tobacco eradication and examined industry targeting of marginalized groups. Key awards include the Sybil Jacobs Award for use of tobacco industry documents, Fulbright Distinguished Scholar Award, multiple teaching and mentoring accolades, and the Lifetime Achievement Award from the American Public Health Association. Her recent work advocates for phasing out cigarette sales, advancing people-first language in health communication, and addressing equity in tobacco policy. Scientific Awards: Sybil Jacobs Award (2006) Fulbright Distinguished Scholar (2007-08) Excellence in Teaching Award (2011) Harold Luft Mentoring Award (2012) Humprey Oei Distinguished Lecture (2013) Helen Nahm Research Award (2014) Nursing Alumni/Mary Harms Chair (2014) Lifetime Achievement Award (2019) Jane Norbeck Distinguished Alumna (2020) Mentor of the Year (2020) Malone's grants include NIH funding for projects on retail policy innovation, US military tobacco control, business initiatives, and policy implementation barriers. She has mentored numerous doctoral students and contributed to global tobacco control discourse through her editorship and keynote presentations.