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Lilian DindoView profile

Associate Professor

• Clinical Psychology
• Behavioral Medicine
• Health Services Research
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Lilian Dindo, Ph.D. is an Associate Professor at the Baylor College of Medicine and previously at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics . She co-directs the Health Services Research track at the Menninger Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences and serves as Associate Program Director for the Center for Innovations in Quality, Effectiveness, and Safety. Dr. Dindo holds a Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from the University of Iowa and a Graduate Certificate in Clinical and Translational Investigation. Licensed Clinical Psychologist in Iowa Licensed Health Service Provider in Iowa Research Interests: Dr. Dindo specializes in developing pragmatic behavioral interventions for comorbid psychiatric and chronic medical conditions. Her work focuses on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) adaptation for patients with migraine, cardiovascular disease, inflammatory conditions, and post-surgical risks. She emphasizes treatment delivery innovation, psychological mechanism identification, and veteran-specific applications. Scientific Grant Funding: Dr. Dindo has secured multiple NIH and VA grants including: R01 NR017610-01 (2019-2023): Preventing post-surgical pain in veterans R34 MH122294-01A1 (2020-2023): HIV patient engagement I01 RX003117-01A1 (2020-2023): TBI and chronic pain ACT on Health Lab: As lab director, Dr. Dindo leads a multidisciplinary team developing single-day behavioral workshops for medical populations. Current team members include Merlyn Rodrigues (Lab Coordinator), Latosha Kessell (Workshop Facilitator), and several research assistants. Alumni collaborators include Mayte Forte and Alex Uzdavines .

Danai Kassambira FanninView profile

Adjunct Associate Professor

• Communication Sciences and Disorders
• Autism Spectrum Disorders
• Healthcare Disparities
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Dr. Danai Kassambira Fannin is an Adjunct Associate Professor in Head and Neck Surgery & Communication Sciences at Duke University , with additional affiliation at North Carolina Central University's Communication Disorders program. Her research focuses on healthcare disparities, cultural competence in autism diagnostics, and equity in communication sciences and disorders (CSD) peer review processes. Ph.D., University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill (2008) Current faculty at Duke University and NCCU Dr. Fannin's work investigates racial disparities in autism diagnosis, pragmatic language disorders post-stroke, and systemic inequities in academic publishing within CSD. She has published over 15 peer-reviewed articles, with recent 2025 work introducing intersectionality frameworks for neurodiversity-affirming services. Her 2024 publications demonstrate continued focus on autism diagnosis gaps , ICD coding for pragmatic disorders , and Black caregiver perspectives in developmental diagnostics. Dr. Fannin has received multiple ASHA honors including the 2025 ASHA Awards recognition. She actively contributes to policy reform through publications addressing graduate training program admissions and peer review equity in CSD fields.

• Cytogenetics
• Prenatal Diagnosis
• Postnatal Diagnosis
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Frédérique Tihy serves as an Assistant Clinical Professor in the Department of Pediatrics at the Faculty of Medicine, University of Montreal, and works as a cytogeneticist at CHU Sainte-Justine. She is certified by the Canadian College of Medical Geneticists (CCMG) in cytogenetics and maintains active roles in clinical diagnostics and academic training. Education: PhD in Cytogenetics, University of Paris XI Postdoctoral Training in Clinical Cytogenetics, CHU Sainte-Justine Research Expertise: Dr. Tihy specializes in advanced cytogenetic techniques including karyotype analysis, fluorescence in situ hybridization (FISH), and comparative genomic hybridization on microarray (CGH array). Her clinical focus spans prenatal and postnatal diagnosis of chromosomal abnormalities, with particular emphasis on complex rearrangements, subtelomeric variants, and copy number variations in fetuses and children with congenital malformations. Her methodological rigor has established critical protocols for detecting subtle chromosomal anomalies undetectable by standard karyotyping. Publication Trends: Her research from 2005-2014 demonstrates consistent innovation in diagnostic cytogenetics, transitioning from traditional FISH techniques to high-resolution array-based methods. Key contributions include establishing diagnostic criteria for subtelomeric rearrangements, validating array CGH for prenatal use, and elucidating genotype-phenotype correlations in neurodevelopmental disorders. Her work bridges technical methodology with clinical impact, particularly in cases of unexplained fetal malformations and developmental delay. Scientific Awards: No specific awards were documented in the source material. Leadership & Training: Dr. Tihy directs CCMG's training programs, chairs the Quebec Cytogenetics Association, and oversees master's-level genetic counseling laboratory internships. She contributes to national standards as a member of CCMG's Good Laboratory Practices Committee, shaping quality assurance protocols for clinical cytogenetics across Canada. Her mentorship extends to supervising graduate students in diagnostic laboratory settings. Laboratory Operations: She leads cytogenetic diagnostics within CHU Sainte-Justine's Medical Genetics Department, managing a high-volume laboratory that implements cutting-edge techniques for prenatal and postnatal chromosomal analysis. Her team maintains accreditation through rigorous adherence to CCMG standards while developing novel approaches for complex case resolution.

Mustafa Alptekin ENGİNView profile

Lecturer

• Electrical and Electronics Engineering
• Signal Processing
• Artificial Intelligence
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Mustafa Alptekin ENGİN serves as a Lecturer in the Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering at Bayburt University's Faculty of Engineering, concurrently holding dual leadership roles as Department Manager for Electrical - Electronics Engineering and Head of the Department of Circuits and Systems. His research expertise spans critical engineering domains: Electrical and Electronics Engineering Signal Processing Artificial Intelligence Machine Learning Communication Engineering Dr. ENGİN maintains extensive institutional engagement through 16 distinct university committees: Faculty Board (Faculty of Engineering) Graduation Commission (Electrical - Electronics Engineering) Laboratory, Classroom, Workshop Maintenance/Audit Commission Device and Consumable Material Identification Commission Law, Council of Ministers Decisions Commission Statutes, Regulations and Directives Commission Scientific Activity Statistical Data Commission Strategic Plan and Activity Reports Commission Purchasing, Tender, Inspection Commission Quality Commission (Departmental and Unit levels) Faculty Disabled Unit Representative Addiction Fighting Team Bologna/Erasmus/Farabi Commission Faculty Education and Training Commission Faculty Purchasing Committee Faculty Scientific Activity Commission His operational scope includes quality assurance, procurement oversight, student council elections, internal control monitoring, and strategic planning across engineering education frameworks.

• Artificial Intelligence
• Occupational Health and Safety
• Machine Learning
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Nuri BİNGÖL is an Assistant Professor at Uskudar University, holding multiple significant administrative roles including Vice Dean of the Health Sciences Faculty, Head of the Artificial Intelligence Engineering Department, and Deputy Head of the Institute of Natural Sciences. With a strong background in both Computer Engineering and Occupational Health and Safety, he bridges technology and workplace safety disciplines. His academic journey spans from Yıldız Technical University (BSc in Computer Engineering, 1994) through Okan University (MSc in Occupational Health and Safety, 2013) to Istanbul Ticaret University (PhD in Occupational Health and Safety, 2019). His educational background reflects a unique interdisciplinary path. He earned his undergraduate degree in Computer Engineering from Yıldız Technical University in 1994, followed by a Master's degree in Occupational Health and Safety from Okan University in 2013, and completed his Doctorate in Occupational Health and Safety at Istanbul Ticaret University in 2019. Before entering academia, he gained extensive industry experience since 1994, working in various computer engineering and management roles, including as a General Manager of a company. Dr. BİNGÖL's research interests span the intersection of artificial intelligence and occupational safety, with specific focus areas including AI applications in workplace safety, machine learning for risk assessment, disaster management systems, and safety engineering in industrial environments. His work demonstrates how computational approaches can enhance traditional occupational health and safety practices, particularly in high-risk industries like mining, energy production, and construction. His recent publications reveal a clear trend toward integrating artificial intelligence technologies with occupational health and safety applications. Many of his 2023-2025 works focus on AI-driven safety systems, predictive analytics for workplace hazards, and technology-enhanced risk assessment methodologies. His research spans multiple sectors including energy production, mining, healthcare logistics, and environmental management, showing his interdisciplinary approach to safety engineering problems. Dr. BİNGÖL has successfully supervised numerous graduate students, with thesis topics covering AI applications in audiometry, beekeeping disease detection, crime pattern analysis, learning disability assessment, and social network security. His academic leadership extends to teaching courses ranging from foundational AI principles to specialized safety engineering topics across undergraduate, master's, and doctoral programs. His administrative leadership includes coordinating multiple university initiatives including Remote Education, Digital Transformation, Erasmus programs, and Bologna processes. He also serves as Head of the ÜSUZEM Research Center and participates in various national standardization committees related to occupational safety. His project portfolio includes significant TÜBİTAK-funded research on safety systems, emergency response applications, and AI-based safety solutions.

Katharina SchrammView profile

Professor

• Social Anthropology
• Cultural Anthropology
• Race and Racism Studies
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Katharina Schramm is Professor of Social and Cultural Anthropology at the University of Bayreuth since 2017, where she leads the Chair for Social and Cultural Anthropology within the Faculty of Cultural Studies. Previously, she held a temporary W2 professorship at the Institute for Social and Cultural Anthropology at Freie Universität Berlin (2015-2017) and served as a research assistant at Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg (2008-2015). She leads the working group 'Anthropology of Global Inequalities' and has extensive experience in doctoral supervision and academic governance. Her research spans critical race studies, postcolonial theory, African studies, heritage and memory politics, science and technology studies in postcolonial contexts, and public anthropology. Schramm's work consistently examines how race, heritage, and identity intersect with political and scientific practices, particularly in African contexts and the Black Atlantic world. She has made significant contributions to understanding the genomic turn in postcolonial societies and the politics of memory and heritage. Her recent publications demonstrate a focus on race and racialization in contemporary Europe, public anthropology practices, knowledge production in African contexts, and the politics of water and urban commons. The pattern shows increasing engagement with decolonial knowledge frameworks, critical race theory, and collaborative anthropological methods that bridge academic and public spheres. Schramm has served on examination boards, contributed to curriculum development including the bilingual Master's program in Ethnology/Social and Cultural Anthropology, and participated in interdisciplinary research clusters including Society and Culture in Motion and Translatio. She has been actively involved in academic self-governance throughout her career. Based at the University of Bayreuth in building GW II, room 00.19, Schramm continues to lead research on global inequalities while mentoring students in social and cultural anthropology.

Heba KotbView profile

Associate Professor

• Special Education
• Child Psychology
• Educational Psychology
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Heba Kotb is an Associate Professor of Psychology at The American University in Cairo (AUC), where she has taught for 17 years. She previously served as Unit Head of Psychology in 2004/2005 and participated in key departmental committees. Education: BA in Psychology from AUC PhD in Education Research Focus: Her work centers on children with disabilities and orphaned youth, including: Inclusive education in mainstream schools Parental/teacher attitudes toward disability inclusion Identification of hidden disabilities Curriculum differentiation strategies Arabic child care certification programs Societal inclusion of orphaned adolescents Affiliations: Co-founder of EduTrain (a teacher/parent training center) and Lead Trainer/Internal Verifier at Amaan Training Center (Wataneya NGO).

Grant BrunoView profile

Assistant Professor

• Indigenous Healthcare
• Culturally Responsive Healthcare Models
• Neurodiversity
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Grant Bruno, a registered member of Samson Cree Nation and an assistant professor in the Department of Pediatrics at the University of Alberta, focuses on creating culturally responsive healthcare models for Indigenous children and youth, particularly in neurodiversity and intellectual disability. As one of the few First Nations faculty in pediatrics across Canada, he integrates Indigenous ways of knowing with modern medical research to address systemic inequities caused by colonial systems. Roles & Affiliations : Academic Lead Indigenous Child Health (Women and Children’s Health Research Institute), founder of the Ispimihk Awâsisak (Sky Children) Program and the Indigenous Caregiving Collective. Research Interests : Culturally safe healthcare, Indigenous perspectives on neurodiversity (e.g., autism as a gift), decolonizing research frameworks, and community-led interventions. Methodology : Uses the circle method for collaborative idea generation, grounding work in Indigenous relationality, resilience, and ceremony. Collaborates with Elders, community members, and researchers. Future Projects : Expanding the Indigenous Caregiving Collective and integrating Elder Leona Makokis into the Ispimihk Awâsisak Program for holistic support.

• Early Childhood Development
• Public Policy
• Program Evaluation
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Jade Marcus Jenkins is an Associate Professor at the University of California, Irvine School of Education . Their work bridges early childhood development policy and public policy , focusing on multidisciplinary approaches to policy interventions. Education: B.S. and M.S. in Family, Youth and Community Sciences from the University of Florida; Ph.D. in Public Policy from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Research Interests: Administrative burden in welfare policies, early care and education systems, program evaluation, family poverty reduction, and child wellbeing. Current Projects: Examines kindergarten readiness in Baltimore City, competition effects on child care quality, and long-term impacts of Early Head Start. Teaching: Courses include Advanced Quantitative Data Analysis , Early Childhood Education Policy , K-12 Education Issues , and Education, Poverty, and Social Change . Contact: Email jvjenkin@uci.edu , phone (949-824-7987), and address at 2052 Education, UC Irvine, CA 92697-5500.

Eva van LeerView profile

Associate Professor

• Voice Disorders
• Speech-Language Pathology
• Behavioral Voice Therapy
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Eva van Leer is an Associate Professor in the Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders at Georgia State University's College of Education & Human Development. Her research focuses on voice disorder treatment, patient adherence to behavioral voice therapy, and dysphagia. She holds a Ph.D. in Communicative Disorders from the University of Wisconsin, an M.S. in Speech and Hearing Sciences from the University of Arizona, an M.F.A. in Theatre Voice Training from the National Theatre Conservatory, and a B.S. in an interdisciplinary program from Eastern Michigan University. Her work emphasizes innovative approaches to therapy adherence, including mobile technology and social-cognitive strategies. Recent research explores telepractice efficacy, yoga-based interventions for apraxia, and voice quality analysis through i-vector techniques. She also investigates the impact of group singing therapy for Parkinson's patients and the role of iOS apps in enhancing patient motivation. Dr. van Leer's clinical expertise spans voice disorder evaluation, swallowing disorders, and the application of digital tools in speech therapy. She has contributed to over 30 peer-reviewed articles since 2005, with a focus on translational research bridging technology and clinical practice.

Rachael HutchinsonView profile

Professor

• Japanese Studies
• Game Studies
• Cultural Studies
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Rachael Hutchinson is the Elias Ahuja Professor of Japanese and Game Studies at the University of Delaware's College of Arts & Sciences, affiliated with the Department of Languages, Literatures and Cultures. She holds a D.Phil. from Oxford (2000) and a B.A. from the University of Newcastle, Australia (1995). Her research focuses on Japanese identity through narrative media like literature, film, manga, and videogames, with emphasis on postcolonialism, nuclear discourse, and transmedia storytelling. Educational Background: D.Phil. Oriental Studies, University of Oxford (2000); B.A. Honours History & Japanese, University of Newcastle (1995). Key Roles: Faculty Fellow for the 'Translating Japanese Videogame Theory' project (2023-2025); advisor to UD's Anime/Manga Club, Kendo Club, and Video Game Tournament Club. Her research interests span colonialism in Japanese games, nuclear imagery in Final Fantasy, and transmedia analyses of titles like Naruto. Recent projects include editing Japanese Role-Playing Games: Genre, Representation, and Liminality (Lexington, 2022) and co-editing The Handbook of Japanese Games and Gameplay (forthcoming). She has received grants for game studies initiatives and women's studies research, including a Title VI grant for gaming course materials and the Mae Carter Endowment Award (2016). Award-winning publications include Japanese Culture Through Videogames (2019) and Negotiating Censorship in Modern Japan (2013). Her work bridges cultural theory and gameplay mechanics, exploring how Japanese identity is mediated through digital and analog narratives.

Asya NatapovView profile

Senior Lecturer

• Urban Planning and Design
• Spatial Cognition
• Visual Perception
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Dr. Asya Natapov is a Senior Lecturer in Urban Planning and Design at Loughborough University, serving as Deputy Programme Leader and member of the Transport and Urban Planning research group. Her work bridges urban design, spatial cognition, and computation to redefine urban planning through adaptive, integrative approaches prioritizing walkability and sustainability. She utilizes immersive VR experiments and behavioral studies to model visual perception's role in spatial memory and navigation. Education: Holds a BArch (Architecture), MSc, PhD, and is a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (FHEA). Research focuses on spatial cognition, urban morphology, and the interplay between visual perception and urban activities. Current projects include The Impact Hub (Town Deal Grant), Branching Out (NERC/AHRC/ESRC), and collaborations with institutions like the Stockholm Environment Institute and Forest Research UK. Completed projects include post-war reconstruction modeling (Ukraine), AgeCogCity (EU Marie Skłodowska-Curie Fellowship), and studies on gender dynamics in markets (Israel Science Foundation). Her articles explore micromobility, pedestrian behavior, and VR applications. Notable outcomes include POI VizNet (QGIS tool for visibility networks) and frameworks for refining urban accessibility metrics using street imagery. Awards include the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Individual Fellowship (2020). She advises PhD candidates in spatial cognition, urban design, and computational methods, with ongoing grants totaling over £4M in collaborations.

Marigo TeeuwenView profile

Researcher

• Criminology
• Intellectual disabilities
• Juvenile justice
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Marigo Teeuwen is a Researcher at the Netherlands Institute for the Study of Crime and Law Enforcement (NSCR), focusing on vulnerable populations in criminal justice systems. Her work examines suspects with mild intellectual disabilities (MID), interrogation procedures, and life-course criminality. Publications analyze obstacles facing intellectually disabled individuals throughout judicial processes. Recent work develops recognition tools for professionals working with vulnerable suspects. She serves on governmental committees evaluating MID policies in criminal justice. Her research portfolio demonstrates strong qualitative methodologies applied to criminological challenges. Article themes include procedural fairness, recidivism patterns among vulnerable groups, and system-level barriers to equitable justice.

John Michael FalligantView profile

Assistant Professor

• Behavioral Psychology
• Neurodevelopmental Disorders
• Translational Behavior Science
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John Michael Falligant is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychological Sciences at Auburn University, with a joint appointment previously at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. He holds a PhD in Clinical Psychology from Auburn University (2019) and prior degrees from Birmingham-Southern College (BS, 2012) and Auburn University (MS, 2015). His research focuses on translational behavior science, particularly the functional assessment and treatment of challenging behavior in individuals with neurodevelopmental disorders. His work emphasizes the microstructure of behavior and neurobehavioral variables influencing persistence and change, supported by grants from the NIH, Brain & Behavior Research Foundation, and Cornelia de Lange Syndrome Foundation. He received the 2025 B.F. Skinner Foundation New Researcher Award. His clinical expertise includes severe problem behavior management, with a focus on self-injury and autism spectrum disorders. Key contributions include studies on resurgence, schedule thinning, and behavioral phenotyping. Falligant has mentored multiple postdoctoral fellows and graduate students, contributing to over 80 peer-reviewed publications. He also serves on editorial boards for journals like Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis and teaches advanced courses in applied behavior analysis. Notable grants include a NIH R01 studying self-injury subtypes and multiple R21 grants exploring reinforcement optimization and relapse prevention. His work bridges basic and applied research, emphasizing clinical translation and methodological innovation in behavioral interventions.

Christine SpenceView profile

Associate Professor

• Early Childhood Special Education
• Infant Mental Health
• Family-Centered Practices
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Dr. Christine Spence is an Associate Professor at Virginia Commonwealth University's School of Education, serving as program faculty for Virginia Leadership Education in Neurodevelopmental Disabilities (LEND) and coordinator for Early Childhood Special Education programs. She holds a Ph.D. in special education from University of Illinois, M.M. in music therapy from Florida State University, and dual B.S. in psychology/B.M. in music from University of Florida. Her research focuses on three primary areas: personnel preparation emphasizing culturally responsive teaching; amplifying voices of families engaged with disability services; and investigating inter-system collaboration within early childhood frameworks. Current investigations examine infant-toddler disabilities, family-centered coaching practices, and early childhood system development. Publications over the past five years demonstrate strong focus on family-centered intervention strategies, professional development models, and equity in service delivery. Recurring themes include ethical service provision, trauma-informed approaches, interdisciplinary collaboration, and reducing disparities for vulnerable populations. Research consistently addresses implementation science within early childhood systems. Dr. Spence mentors graduate researchers including Bentley, Stuyvenberg, Brown Ruiz, Jones, O’Grady, and Sulinski. As program coordinator, she oversees curriculum development and field experiences for early childhood special education students.