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• Special Education
• Reading Interventions
• Dropout Prevention
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Nicole Pyle serves as Associate Professor and Director of Graduate Studies at the School of Teacher Education & Leadership within Utah State University's Emma Eccles Jones College of Education and Human Services. Her office is located in EDUC 392 at 2805 Old Main Hill, Logan, UT 84322, where she oversees graduate programs and conducts research in educational interventions. Her research centers on evidence-based practices for vulnerable student populations, with primary focus on special education methodologies, reading comprehension strategies for secondary learners, and systemic dropout prevention frameworks. She investigates behavioral intervention protocols for adult educators, peer-mediated academic support systems for English language learners, and risk factor analysis for incarcerated youth. Her work bridges theoretical research with practical classroom applications, emphasizing teacher training efficacy and inclusive educational design for diverse learners including adolescents with learning disabilities and institutionalized juveniles. Analysis of her 15 most recent publications reveals consistent methodological rigor through systematic reviews and meta-analyses spanning literacy interventions, juvenile justice education, and teacher development. Recurring themes include Project GOAL's dropout prevention model, expository text structure comprehension techniques, and culturally responsive strategies addressing model-minority stereotypes. Her scholarship demonstrates longitudinal commitment to translating research into actionable practices for at-risk secondary students across correctional, mainstream, and adult education settings. No scientific awards were documented in the source materials. While her role as Director of Graduate Studies implies student mentorship responsibilities, specific advisees or grant funding details were not provided in the available information. Research team composition and laboratory facilities were not specified in the institutional records examined.

Leslie K RobbinsView profile

Professor

• Emotional Intelligence
• Mental and Behavioral Health
• Addictive Disorders
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Leslie K Robbins serves as Professor and Dean of the School of Nursing at The University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP), bringing over 40 years of comprehensive nursing experience across administration, education, and clinical practice. She established UTEP's inaugural Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) program and developed a nationally impactful grant-supported distance education Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Program that significantly expanded mental health practitioner capacity regionally and across the United States. Her primary research domains include: Emotional Intelligence applications in healthcare Mental and Behavioral Health service delivery Addictive Disorders treatment methodologies Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) rehabilitation Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI) management Student and Faculty Success metrics in academic settings Dr. Robbins' clinical practice is dedicated to providing accessible mental health services to underserved populations, with her program innovations directly addressing critical workforce shortages through evidence-based educational frameworks. Her distinguished accolades comprise: Lifetime Achievement Award from nursing professional organizations Fellow of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners (FAANP) Academy of Nursing Education Fellow (ANEF) designation Substantial research funding underscores her leadership, including a $4.5 million federal grant to expand nursing and health professional pipelines and a $1.9 million National Institutes of Health award for health services research. Her strategic focus on faculty development and student mentorship drives institutional excellence across UTEP's nursing programs.

• Hydrogen Storage
• Nanomaterials
• Solid Oxide Fuel Cells
• +7 more

Dr. Gülhan Çakmak is an Associate Professor in the Department of Metallurgy and Materials Engineering at Muğla Sıtkı Koçman University's Faculty of Engineering. She serves as the Head of the Nanotechnology Science Department and is actively involved in research on hydrogen storage materials, nanomaterials, and energy conversion technologies. Her academic journey began with a Bachelor's degree in Ceramic Engineering from Anadolu University (1997-2002), followed by a PhD in Metallurgy and Materials Engineering from Middle East Technical University (2003-2011). Dr. Çakmak's research focuses on hydrogen storage materials, particularly magnesium-based alloys, thermal plasma synthesis of nanomaterials, solid oxide fuel cells, and perovskite oxides for energy applications. Her work spans both fundamental materials science and applied energy technologies, with strong emphasis on sustainable energy solutions. She has made significant contributions to the development of catalysts for hydrogen generation, advanced electrode materials, and high-entropy alloys. Her recent publications demonstrate a clear trend toward developing advanced materials for clean energy applications, particularly in hydrogen production and storage. The research spans from fundamental synthesis and characterization to practical applications in fuel cells and batteries. Her work shows increasing sophistication in materials design, with a focus on nanostructured materials and multi-component systems that offer improved performance for energy applications. TÜBİTAK Teşvik Ödülü (Project Performance Award) in 2020 Dr. Çakmak has supervised multiple graduate theses and served on numerous thesis committees. She has been principal investigator and researcher on several TÜBİTAK projects, including 'Development of Multi-Component Mg-Based AB Alloy for Solid Gas Hydrogen Storage and Electrochemical Hydrogen Storage' (2022-2024) and 'Development of Mg-Based Hydrogen Storage Alloys with Reduced Stability' (2005-2007). She also advises undergraduate research projects through TÜBİTAK 2209 programs. She is actively involved in the academic community, serving as an external consultant for the Engineering Research Support Group (MAG) and participating in international symposia on energy storage materials. Her leadership extends to her role as Department Chair since 2024 and her previous position as Head of the Nanotechnology Science Department (2020-2021).

Simone GorinelliView profile

Researcher

• Process-Based Therapy
• Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
• Virtual Reality (VR) Applications in Psychology
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Simone Gorinelli is a Postdoctoral Researcher at the Department of Psychology, Faculty of Education and Psychology, University of Jyväskylä. His work focuses on process-based therapy, virtual reality applications in psychology, and therapist competence evaluation. He is currently leading a Research Council of Finland-funded project (PROCEED) to develop standardized methods for assessing therapeutic skills grounded in process-based therapy frameworks. Research Interests: Developing objective therapist competence evaluation tools Virtual Reality interventions for social anxiety Psychological flexibility and self-compassion mechanisms Adolescent well-being via online ACT programs Intimate partner violence prevention using immersive technology He will also contribute to the Youth Compass project (2025–2026) promoting adolescent well-being through online ACT dissemination. His publications analyze VR-based anxiety treatments, distance therapy effectiveness, and psychological distress patterns in international students. Scientific Awards: 2023 : ACBS Junior Investigator Poster Award

Julia BeckerView profile

Professor

• Social Psychology
• Racism
• Discrimination
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Prof. Dr. Julia Becker serves as Professor of Social Psychology at the Institute of Psychology within the Faculty of Humanities at the University of Osnabrück, Germany, a position she has held since 2013. She concurrently contributes to interdisciplinary migration research as a member of the Institute for Migration Research and Intercultural Studies (IMIS) since 2016. Her academic profile integrates rigorous experimental methodology with real-world applications addressing contemporary societal conflicts, particularly focusing on intergroup relations in migration contexts. Her educational foundation includes a Diploma in Psychology (2005) and PhD in Social Psychology (2008) from Philipps-Universität Marburg, where she was supported by a DFG Graduate College scholarship (2005-2008). International research experiences enriched her trajectory through visiting positions at University of St Andrews (2011/2012), Simon Fraser University (2009, 2011), and Pennsylvania State University (2008). Becker's research program centers on the psychological mechanisms underlying racism, discrimination, and identity processes within intergroup conflicts. She investigates how macro-level events like economic crises and pandemics amplify intergroup tensions, while examining micro-level dynamics such as cross-group contact effects and allyship behaviors. Her work uniquely bridges social identity theory with practical migration policy challenges, exploring topics from refugee integration to sports-based discrimination. Analysis of her 15 most recent publications (2022-2025) reveals three dominant thematic clusters: pandemic-era migration attitudes (33%), racism in institutional contexts like sports (27%), and psychological foundations of allyship in collective action (40%). Methodologically, she employs experimental designs (47%), longitudinal surveys (33%), and cross-national comparisons (20%), with increasing emphasis on virtual reality techniques for studying protest dynamics. Her current research leadership includes the third-party funded project 'Racism in Sport' (2022-2024), supported by the German Federal Ministry for Family, Seniors, Women and Youth. While specific advising activities aren't detailed in source materials, her professorial role inherently involves supervision of doctoral candidates within Osnabrück's psychology programs, particularly those investigating migration-related intergroup phenomena. Becker actively participates in IMIS's interdisciplinary network, contributing to collaborative projects like DeZIM (German Center for Integration and Migration Research) and TRANSMIT 3 (Transnational Perspectives on Migration and Integration). Her international co-authorship patterns demonstrate sustained research partnerships across European institutions, North American universities, and Australian research centers.

David LawView profile

Professor

• Marriage and Family Therapy
• Parent Education
• Family Science Education
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David Law is a Professor and Associate Vice President at Utah State University's Uintah Basin campus, affiliated with the Emma Eccles Jones College of Education and Human Services in the Department of Human Development and Family Studies. He holds a PhD in Marriage and Family Therapy from Brigham Young University (1997), an MS in Marriage and Family Therapy from the University of Wisconsin-Stout (1991), a BS in Psychology from Utah State University (1988), and completed foundational studies at Snow College (1984). His research focuses on: Developing and evaluating parenting education programs like 'Love, Limits, and Latitude' Assessing the impact of marital/family therapy on healthcare utilization Innovating family science education through concept mapping Expanding teletherapy access in rural communities Analyzing longitudinal marital quality and health relationships Law's publications demonstrate consistent focus on therapy efficacy, healthcare system integration, and educational innovation. His most recent work emphasizes pedagogical advancements in family science education and teletherapy applications. Awards and Honors: Outstanding Faculty Member (2013) Undergraduate Research Mentor of the Year (2007, 2012, 2013) Researcher of the Year (2008) Exemplary Online Course (2011) Innovative Practices (2006) Outstanding Lecturer (2004) Outstanding Dissertation Award (1997) He maintains an extensive teaching portfolio spanning courses in Marriage and Family Relationships, Parenting, Family Life Education Methods, and Research Practicums. His leadership roles include Associate Vice President for Regional Campuses and Distance Education.

• Cognitive Psychology
• Cognitive Ergonomics
• Information Retrieval
• +5 more

Aline Chevalier is a University Professor (PU-CE1) in Cognitive Psychology and Ergonomics at Toulouse Jean Jaurès University, affiliated with the CLLE Laboratory (Cognition, Languages, Ergonomics). She has been teaching within the UFR of Psychology since September 2014, following prior academic positions at Paris Ouest Nanterre La Défense University and Aix-Marseille University. Her research focuses on information retrieval on the Internet, particularly examining how cognitive aging, prior knowledge/expertise, and task complexity affect web search behavior. More recently, she has expanded her work to include health literacy and misinformation credibility. Her research spans both traditional search engines and generative AI interfaces. Professor Chevalier's publication record shows consistent output in top journals including Behaviour and Information Technology, Applied Ergonomics, and Computers in Human Behavior, with recent work (2023-2025) examining exploration-exploitation trade-offs in search strategies, medical information seeking, and aging effects on web navigation. Her research often employs eye-tracking and behavioral analysis methods to understand information processing differences. She serves as co-responsible for the PEPSCO master's research program at UT2J, is editor-in-chief of the journal Psychologie Française , and is an elected member of both the CLLE unit council and CNU 16. She also serves on the board of the French Psychological Society. Professor Chevalier has supervised numerous doctoral students across topics related to information search, cognitive aging, and ergonomics, with current supervision of Nathan Vital (since March 2025) and recent completions by Francisco Martin-Gomez (September 2024) and Cheyenne Dosso (May 2024).

• Public Health
• Global Health
• Nutrition Transition
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Steve Hawks serves as a Professor in the Department of Kinesiology & Health Science at Utah State University's Moab campus, operating within the university's Statewide Campuses system. His academic work bridges public health, global health, and cross-cultural psychology with a distinctive focus on measurement validation across diverse populations. Dr. Hawks' research program centers on two interconnected domains: cross-cultural validation of psychological scales across 65+ nations (including Self-Compassion, Life Satisfaction, and Body Appreciation scales spanning 40 languages), and longitudinal investigations of nutrition transition and obesity patterns in culturally specific contexts like Japan, Jordan, and Thailand. His methodology emphasizes measurement invariance testing to ensure cross-cultural reliability of health assessment tools, with recent work examining natural environment exposure and connectedness to nature across global populations. Analysis of his 15 most recent publications (2018-2025) reveals a pronounced shift toward decolonizing global health frameworks, particularly through innovative educational strategies. This includes developing applied practice experiences for global settings, reimagining study abroad programs, and designing online MPH curricula that address power imbalances in global health education. Concurrently, his research continues exploring yoga's integration into therapeutic practice and health promotion, alongside persistent investigations of body image and obesity in Asian women's populations. No scientific awards were documented in the source materials. Information regarding student advising, research grants, laboratory facilities, or research teams was not included in the available documentation.

• Refugee Integration
• Population Health Evaluation
• Clinical Quality Improvement
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Lisa H. Gren, PhD, MSPH, is an Associate Professor in the Division of Public Health at the University of Utah. She teaches courses in biostatistics and public health systems, and serves as Director for the University of Utah Primary Care Research Network and Associate Director for the Center for Research on Migration and Refugee Immigration. BS in Microbiology, Brigham Young University MSPH and PhD in Public Health, University of Utah Certificate in Other Training, Erasmus University Her research focuses on clinical trials to refine cancer screening and hypertension guidelines, quality improvement in primary care clinics, and epidemiological studies addressing refugee and immigrant health needs. She has conducted international research in Ghana and Korea. Recent publications highlight her work in machine learning for treatment optimization, rural-urban health disparities, and population health interventions. She actively contributes to the SPRINT Research Group and PLCO Cancer Screening Trial. Her leadership extends to community health initiatives, including mental wellness programs for diverse populations and diabetes prevention using the RE-AIM framework.

• Social Work
• Biological Psychology
• Community Development
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Patrick Panos is an Associate Professor at the University of Utah's College of Social Work , with an ORCID identifier 0000-0001-7617-7169 . His career spans over 25 years, integrating social work, biological psychology, and community development. BA in Psychology (1985), University of Utah MSW and MS in Clinical Social Work and Marriage & Family Therapy (1987), Brigham Young University PhD in Counseling Psychology (1993), Brigham Young University MPH in Quantitative Analysis (2009) and Certificate in Trauma & Recovery: Refugee Trauma (2011), Harvard University His research focuses on community resilience , NGO impacts , and public health interventions , with fieldwork in Mozambique, Kenya, and Sub-Saharan Africa. Articles highlight his work on medical respite care , disaster response , and holistic programs for maternal/infant health. Scientific recognitions include the Fulbright Senior Specialists award (2016) and Director of the Year from the Association of Baccalaureate Social Work Program Directors. He has secured grants for international field education , technology in social work , and rural development via USDA, State Department, and UN agencies.

Aurelia NattivView profile

Professor

• Female Athlete Triad
• Osteoporosis
• Stress Fractures
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Dr. Aurelia Nattiv is a Professor at the University of California, Los Angeles in the Department of Family Medicine and Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, serving as Director of the UCLA Metabolic Bone and Osteoporosis Center for over 20 years. She provides clinical care in osteoporosis across the lifespan and sports medicine with special expertise in women's athletics, while also serving as team physician for UCLA Athletics, USA Track and Field, and USA Gymnastics. Her educational background includes an MD from Washington University School of Medicine (1985), Family Practice residency at Sutter Medical Center of Santa Rosa (1988), and Sports Medicine fellowship at UCLA (1989). She maintains board certification in both Family Medicine and Sports Medicine through the American Board of Family Medicine. Dr. Nattiv's research pioneered the understanding of the female athlete triad (disordered eating, amenorrhea, and osteoporosis), stress fracture mechanisms, and bone health in athletes. Her work established critical connections between energy availability, menstrual function, and bone density, transforming clinical approaches to athlete care through evidence-based prevention and treatment protocols. Analysis of her recent publications reveals consistent focus on bone stress injuries in runners, with emphasis on risk stratification, vitamin D relationships, and return-to-play criteria. Her research demonstrates methodological rigor through prospective cohort designs and translation of findings into clinical practice guidelines for multidisciplinary care teams. Her professional recognitions include: Super Doctors Southern California designation (2022-2025) Top Doctors by Los Angeles Magazine (2018) As integral faculty for UCLA's Primary Care Sports Medicine Fellowship Program for over two decades, Dr. Nattiv has trained generations of sports medicine specialists. Her leadership extends to chairing the American College of Sports Medicine Position Stand on the Female Athlete Triad and serving on editorial boards including the British Journal of Sports Medicine, while her clinical work integrates research with direct patient care through specialized referral pathways. She directs the UCLA Metabolic Bone and Osteoporosis Center, which provides comprehensive bone health services, and maintains clinical operations at Santa Monica Orthopedics and Sports Medicine with hospital affiliations at Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center and UCLA Santa Monica Medical Center.

Elizabeth WoodView profile

Associate Professor

• Global health
• Community-based participatory research
• Maternal and child health
• +5 more

Elizabeth Wood is the Director of the Master of Science in Global Health (MSGH) program and an Associate Professor of the Practice at the University of Notre Dame’s Eck Institute of Global Health. Previously she spent five years at the University of Florida as a Clinical Assistant Professor and Director of Public Health Outreach & Engagement in the College of Public Health & Health Professions, and as Bachelor of Public Health Program Director. Research Focus: Community-based participatory research in low- and middle-income countries Maternal and child health, nutrition, and gender equity Mixed-methods field research and evidence-based intervention design Service-learning pedagogy and international educational collaboration Dr. Wood employs rigorous mixed-methods approaches—combining quantitative surveys, qualitative interviews, ethnographic observation, and participatory techniques—to investigate complex system dynamics affecting health outcomes including chronic and acute malnutrition, healthcare access, and intra-household gender dynamics. Her work spans Ethiopia, The Gambia, Burkina Faso, Tajikistan, Haiti, and US–Egypt virtual partnerships. Scientific Awards: No specific awards are mentioned in the provided text. Advising & Grant Activity: While specific grants and advisees are not enumerated, Dr. Wood’s decade-long record of project design, training facilitation, and monitoring & evaluation implies substantial grant funding and student mentorship, particularly within the MSGH program. Laboratories & Teams: Dr. Wood leads the MSGH program team at Notre Dame’s Eck Institute of Global Health, fostering multi-disciplinary collaboration across the university and with international partners to build human and institutional capacity in global health.

• Therapeutic Pedagogy
• Educational Treatment of Diversity
• Special Educational Needs (SEN)
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Victoria Tornel Bastida serves as a Lecturer in the Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education at Camilo José Cela University (UCJC) since 2023, specializing in Therapeutic Pedagogy and Educational Treatment of Diversity with a focus on Special Educational Needs (SEN) support. Her academic credentials include: Degree in Pedagogy from the University of Murcia (UMU) Degree in Primary Education with Therapeutic Pedagogy specialization from Catholic University of San Antonio of Murcia Master's degree in Educational Treatment of Diversity from National Distance Education University (UNED) Her scholarly work centers on improving learning outcomes for SEN students through therapeutic pedagogical approaches, diversity-focused educational strategies, and evidence-based interventions in early childhood development. She maintains active professional development to address evolving educational challenges and teacher training needs. Victoria integrates practical experience from her roles at Leonardo Da Vinci School and ADAHI association into her teaching methodology. Her current position involves curriculum delivery in UCJC's Early Childhood Education program with emphasis on inclusive classroom practices and SEN adaptation techniques.

• Information Systems
• Computer Networking and Security
• Cloud Computing
• +7 more

Dr. David King serves as Professor in the Department of Business Information Systems within the College of Business at Tennessee State University. With over 21 years of academic experience, he holds multiple leadership roles including Academic Chair and Executive Editor-in-Chief at Intellectbase International Consortium. His international profile spans editorial board memberships across six global organizations. Dr. King earned his academic credentials from the University of South Australia: Ph.D. in Business and Management (2003) M.B.I.S. (2000) B.B.I.S. (1999) His educational background extends across Australia, Europe, Africa and North America, complemented by certifications in Cisco Systems, Microsoft, and medical coding disciplines. Research spans blockchain validation, health informatics, and AI-driven systems with notable focus on pandemic response modeling and cross-continental vaccine disparity analysis. Recent publications (2020-2022) demonstrate strategic pivots toward blockchain etymology and data science applications in public health crises, reflecting agile adaptation to emerging global challenges. His work consistently bridges theoretical frameworks with practical implementations in enterprise systems. Scientific recognition includes: 15+ 'Best Paper' awards across international conferences (Venice, Bangalore, Seattle) Four Highest Academic Contribution Awards from Intellectbase (2009-2014) Tennessee State University's 'Best Teaching Award' (2004-2005) Multiple 'Best Reviewer' honors at Intellectbase conferences Dr. King actively supervises graduate research through Strategic Information Systems coursework while leading funded projects including IMF development initiatives in Sub-Saharan Africa. His editorial leadership at Intellectbase facilitates global collaboration networks, with recent work focusing on blockchain validation frameworks and pandemic response analytics. Current advising emphasizes practical implementation of cloud-based information systems. Though no dedicated laboratory is specified, Dr. King's research group operates through Intellectbase International Consortium channels, providing students access to international conference platforms and editorial review processes. His team specializes in rapid-response analytics for global health crises and blockchain infrastructure validation.

Dina M ElarajView profile

Associate Professor

• Endocrine Surgery
• Thyroid Cancer
• Thyroid Disorders
• +5 more

Dr. Dina M Elaraj serves as Associate Professor of Surgery (Surgical Oncology) at Northwestern University's Feinberg School of Medicine, specializing in endocrine surgical disorders with clinical practice centered at Northwestern Memorial Hospital. Education: MD: University of Maryland (1998) Postdoctoral Fellow: National Institutes of Health (NIH), Surgery (2003) Resident: University of Rochester Medical Center (2006) Fellow: University of California-San Francisco Medical Center (2007) Her research program focuses on endocrine surgery innovations , particularly thyroid cancer management , minimally invasive techniques for thyroid/parathyroid disorders, and adrenal tumor treatment . Clinical expertise spans thyroid nodules , hyperparathyroidism , inherited endocrine syndromes , and laparoscopic adrenalectomy , with strong emphasis on optimizing surgical outcomes through evidence-based approaches. Recent publications (2018-2024) reveal consistent contributions to endocrine surgery literature, highlighting geographic disparities in cancer care, refinement of outpatient thyroidectomy protocols, and medical-surgical management of adrenal/thyroid disorders. Her work bridges clinical practice with health services research to improve patient accessibility and surgical safety. Professional honors include: Feinberg School of Medicine Teaching Award (2021, 2019) Fellow of the American College of Surgeons (2010) Active mentorship and grant activities are not explicitly documented in available sources, though her professional society leadership suggests significant educational contributions. Current affiliations include the American Thyroid Association, American Association of Endocrine Surgeons, and Endocrine Society.