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Mary LawlorView profile

Professor

• Pediatric Occupational Therapy
• Maternal and Child Health
• Family-Centered Care
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Mary Lawlor is a Professor and Associate Chair of Research at the Keck School of Medicine of USC, with a joint appointment in the Department of Pediatrics. She holds a ScD in Therapeutic Studies from Boston University (1989), an EdM from Harvard (1975), and a BS in Occupational Therapy (1972). Her research focuses on pediatric occupational therapy, family-centered care, and ethnographic studies of healthcare experiences. Education: ScD (Therapeutic Studies), Boston University, 1989 EdM (Harvard Graduate School of Education), 1975 BS (Occupational Therapy), Boston University, 1972 Research interests include: Cultural influences on healthcare Interdisciplinary service delivery models Autism and neurodevelopmental disorders Her landmark Boundary Crossings project (15+ years, $5.5M in funding) explored family experiences of pediatric illness. Awards include the Eleanor Clarke Slagle Lectureship (2023), the highest honor in occupational therapy. Grants: Maternal and Child Health Bureau, U.S. Department of Education, AOTF. Labs/Teams: Help Group-USC Occupational Science Initiative, fostering social participation for individuals with autism.

Xiaoli ChuView profile

Professor

• Wireless Communications
• 5G and Future Mobile Networks
• Heterogeneous Networks
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Professor Xiaoli Chu holds the position of Professor in Wireless Communications at the School of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, University of Sheffield. She specializes in wireless communication systems, focusing on heterogeneous networks, unlicensed spectrum utilization, and 5G/6G radio access technologies. Her research includes books on heterogeneous cellular networks and femtocells, and she has received the IEEE Communications Society 2017 Young Author Best Paper Award. Education: BEng in Electronic and Information Engineering from Xi’an Jiao Tong University (2001) PhD in Electrical and Electronic Engineering from Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (2005) Research Interests: Her work emphasizes improving wireless systems' performance through algorithm design and modeling. Current foci include small cell networks, edge computing, and unlicensed spectrum applications. She leads research in 5G/6G technologies, such as cloud-edge collaboration and device-to-device (D2D) assisted networks. Publications & Awards: Professor Chu has authored/co-authored over 200 journal articles and books. Notable works include Heterogeneous Cellular Networks: Theory, Simulation and Deployment (2013) and contributions to IEEE journals. Her IEEE award highlights her impactful research in wireless communication. Professional Activities: She serves as Editor for IEEE Wireless Communications Letters and has organized workshops at IEEE ICC, GLOBECOM, and PIMRC. Her editorial roles and conference contributions underscore her leadership in the field. Labs & Projects: Active in the Communications Research Group, she leads initiatives like the DECADE project and studies indoor small-cell networks with 3D MIMO arrays, advancing practical applications of theoretical research.

Douglas VanderbiltView profile

Assistant Professor

• Developmental Pediatrics
• Neurodevelopmental Disabilities
• Autism Spectrum Disorder
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Douglas Vanderbilt, MD is an Assistant Professor of Pediatrics at the Keck School of Medicine of USC, with a joint appointment at the USC Chan Division of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy. He serves as Program Director for the California Leadership Education in Neurodevelopmental and Related Disabilities (CA-LEND). His work focuses on developmental-behavioral pediatrics, neurodevelopmental outcomes in high-risk infants, and clinical care for children with autism spectrum disorder and ADHD. Dr. Vanderbilt collaborates extensively with interprofessional teams to improve transition care for infants with medical complexity, particularly after NICU discharge. His research emphasizes early intervention access, telehealth implementation for developmental screening, and medication efficacy in preschool-age children with neurodevelopmental disorders. He has contributed to studies on racial/ethnic disparities in autism diagnosis, neurobehavioral correlates of adverse childhood experiences, and long-term outcomes of twin-twin transfusion syndrome. Key contributions include optimizing screening tools for ADHD and autism spectrum disorder, analyzing movement patterns in infants at developmental risk, and evaluating breastfeeding impacts on neurodevelopmental outcomes post-TTTS. Dr. Vanderbilt’s work bridges clinical practice and public health, addressing systemic barriers to equitable care for vulnerable populations. He has no listed scientific awards in the provided text but maintains an active research portfolio with over 70 peer-reviewed publications. Grants and lab affiliations are not detailed here, though his clinical activities involve CA-LEND leadership and pediatric care at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles.

Janis YueView profile

Assistant Professor

• Abolitionist Praxis
• Pediatric Mental Health
• Disability Justice
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Janis Yue, OTD, OTR/L, is an Assistant Professor of Clinical Occupational Therapy at the Violence Intervention Program (VIP) within the University of Southern California's Division of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy. She completed her OTD (2021), MA in Occupational Therapy (2020), and BS in Neuroscience (2016) at USC. Her work centers on disability justice, abolitionist frameworks, and community-building in mental health care for structurally marginalized families. She coordinates fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD) programming at VIP while providing trauma-informed services. Her research explores interprofessional education, healthcare workforce diversity, and systemic violence impacts on youth mental health. Education: OTD in Occupational Therapy, USC, 2021 MA in Occupational Therapy, USC, 2020 BS in Neuroscience, USC, 2016 Research focuses on: Abolitionist praxis in healthcare Intersection of mental health and systemic violence Interprofessional team effectiveness Student-run clinic impacts Key awards include the Lisa Marie Bucher Award (2020) and Phi Beta Kappa distinction (2016). Her work appears in journals like Reflections: Narratives of Professional Helping and Spectre . She leads initiatives at VIP and collaborates on projects addressing healthcare equity through community-driven approaches.

John P ConleyView profile

Professor

• Cryptoeconomics
• Blockchain Technology
• Economics of Information and Communications Technology (ICT)
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John P. Conley is a Professor of Economics at Vanderbilt University and previously held a position at the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign. He specializes in cryptoeconomics, blockchain technology, and the economics of information and communications technology (ICT). His research bridges theoretical economics with applied work in decentralized systems, including contributions to consensus mechanisms, token economics, and blockchain-based identity solutions. Conley is co-founder and first president of the Association for Public Economic Theory (APET) and co-founder/editor of the Journal of Public Economic Theory (JPET). He currently serves as editor of the Economics Bulletin and Chief Economist for the Geeq Project, an infrastructure blockchain startup. His work spans public economic theory, game theory, and the economic implications of emerging technologies like AI and IoT. Education: PhD in Economics from the University of Rochester; BA from the University of Chicago. Key Roles: Professor (Vanderbilt), Chief Economist (Geeq Project), Editor (Economics Bulletin), Former Microsoft Research Fellow. Research interests emphasize cryptoeconomics, blockchain applications, and the intersection of technology with economic systems. His recent work addresses trustless AI markets, decentralized validation mechanisms (Proof of Honesty), and NFTs without smart contracts. Earlier contributions include studies on spectrum auctions, Tiebout economies, and fiscal policy dynamics. Conley’s interdisciplinary approach integrates theoretical rigor with practical blockchain infrastructure design. Geeq Project collaborations focus on secure, scalable blockchain solutions. His academic leadership includes co-founding APET and JPET, fostering open-access publishing through the Economics Bulletin. Grants and advisory roles reflect his commitment to advancing decentralized technologies’ societal impact.

Barry EvansView profile

Professor

• Satellite Communications
• 5G/6G Network Integration
• Telecommunication Systems
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Professor Barry Evans is a faculty member at the University of Surrey, affiliated with the School of Computer Science and Electronic Engineering and the Institute for Communication Systems. He holds a BSc (First Class Honors) and PhD from the University of Leeds. His career includes foundational work on telecommunication systems, including pioneering contributions to radio propagation research, satellite systems, and speech coding at the University of Essex (1968-1983). His research focuses on satellite communications integration with 5G/6G networks, edge computing, and hybrid terrestrial-satellite systems. His academic background spans over five decades, with notable achievements in developing dual-polarization satellite systems and SCPC syllabic companded FM, a satellite standard adopted by developing countries. His work emphasizes next-generation network architectures, spectrum sharing, and cognitive radio applications in satellite environments. Publications highlight advancements in 6G satellite communications, hybrid routing methods for mega-constellations, and QoE-aware video streaming over integrated networks. Key themes include network convergence, interference management, and energy-efficient systems. His contributions have shaped standards for high-throughput satellites (HTS) and their role in 5G infrastructure. Notable projects include the SaT5G initiative exploring 5G satellite integration, the CoRaSat project on cognitive radio for satellite systems, and studies on Ka/Q/V-band applications for Earth observation missions. His work bridges academic research with practical implementations, focusing on scalable solutions for global broadband access.

Anna CookView profile

Academic

• Developmental Psychology
• Neurodiversity
• Autism Spectrum Disorder
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Dr. Anna Cook is a Senior Research Fellow and Surrey Future Fellow in the School of Psychology at the University of Surrey, specializing in neurodiversity and improving educational access for autistic children and young people. She holds a PhD (2019), MSc, MA, and BSc (Hons). Her research focuses on inclusive pedagogy, teacher training, and interventions to support neurodivergent students, including evaluations of specialist resource centers and school inclusion models. Current projects include examining early career teachers' conceptualizations of neurodiversity (ESRC-funded) and assessing the National Autistic Society’s Cullum Centres. She lectures on undergraduate courses such as Psychology and Education, and supervises postgraduate students. Education: PhD in Developmental Psychology (2019), MSc, MA, BSc (Hons). Previous roles include Senior Research Fellow at UCL Institute of Education and Teaching Fellow at the University of Surrey. Research interests emphasize co-produced, inclusive approaches to neurodiversity education. Recent work critiques traditional 'normal child' paradigms in teaching and explores how teacher perspectives impact classroom inclusivity. She prioritizes participatory methods to ensure authentic stakeholder involvement. Major projects include a £1.2M ESRC grant (2024-2027) examining neurodiversity conceptualization among new teachers and a 2021-2024 evaluation of autism resource centers. Her publications analyze autistic university students' social experiences, teacher efficacy in supporting neurodivergent pupils, and gender differences in autistic adolescents' wellbeing. Awards: None explicitly listed. Grants: ESRC New Investigator Grant, Cullum Family Trust/NAS funding, Autism Education Trust support.

Troy MariageView profile

Associate Professor

• Special Education
• Literacy Instruction
• Autism Spectrum Disorders
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Troy Mariage is an Associate Professor in the Department of Counseling, Educational Psychology, and Special Education at Michigan State University. He holds a PhD from the same university and is affiliated with the College of Education. His research focuses on literacy instruction for students with mild disabilities, early reading and writing strategies, cognitive development for self-regulated learning, and creating schools as learning organizations. He currently explores how teachers can provide concurrent academic and social support for students with significant learning and behavioral challenges. Dr. Mariage’s work emphasizes scaffolding instructional methods, such as close reading and dialogic learning, while leveraging technology to enhance accessibility for learners with special needs. His studies often intersect special education, autism spectrum disorders, and inclusive pedagogy. Recent projects address mathematics interventions for ASD students and dyslexia-inclusive design. Articles span topics like teacher preparation, computer-assisted learning for autism, and sociocultural frameworks in education. While no formal awards or grants are explicitly listed, his contributions to special education research and teacher training reflect a commitment to equity and evidence-based practices. He is based in 339 Erickson Hall and can be reached at mariaget@msu.edu.

Kristin RispoliView profile

Associate Professor

• Developmental Disabilities
• Autism Spectrum Disorder
• Mental Health Promotion
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Kristin Rispoli is an Associate Professor in the Department of Counseling, Educational Psychology & Special Education at Michigan State University , and Director of the School Psychology program. She holds a Ph.D. from Duquesne University and specializes in mental health promotion for children with developmental disabilities, particularly autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Her research emphasizes caregiver engagement in interventions and the implementation of evidence-based practices in schools and early childhood settings. Her work focuses on developing parent-mediated interventions for emotion regulation in young children with ASD, as well as improving developmental screening practices among early childhood educators. Rispoli collaborates closely with practicing psychologists and service providers to bridge research and real-world application. She has expertise in family-school partnerships and addressing disparities in access to support for at-risk populations. Recent studies include investigations into caregiver-teacher alliances, postsecondary transition planning for autistic youth, and the impact of the pandemic on family well-being. Her publications span topics such as assessment practices for co-occurring anxiety in ASD, program implementation fidelity, and equity in early education. Rispoli’s lab focuses on translating research into actionable strategies for educators and families. She teaches courses related to school psychology and child development, contributing to both academic and applied knowledge in the field.

Steven JonesView profile

Professor

• Bipolar Disorder
• Clinical Psychology
• Psychological Treatments
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Professor Steven Jones is a Professor of Clinical Psychology and Co-Director of the Spectrum Centre for Mental Health Research at Lancaster University's Faculty of Health and Medicine. He holds leadership roles including Chair of the Divisional Research Committee and membership in the Faculty Research Committee. His research focuses on bipolar disorder and related conditions, emphasizing psychological treatments, personal recovery, and service user involvement. Key projects include the development of interventions like recovery-focused CBT and the Relatives Education And Coping Toolkit (REACT), funded by organizations such as NIHR and Canadian Institute for Health Research. Professor Jones has contributed to NHS initiatives, including co-leading a bipolar disorder treatment demonstration site under the Improving Access to Psychological Therapies program. He is also part of the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) Guideline Development Group for bipolar disorder. His work spans clinical trials, qualitative research, and collaborations with international institutions. Recent research includes studies on hypersexuality in bipolar disorder via social media analysis, caregiver support for psychosis/bipolar relatives, and suicide prevention interventions. He teaches across PhD and MSc programs in mental health and clinical psychology. Grants and collaborations highlight his commitment to improving mental health outcomes through multidisciplinary approaches and technology integration.

• Partial Differential Equations
• Fluid Mechanics
• Signal Processing
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Xinwei Yu is a Professor of Mathematical and Statistical Sciences at the University of Alberta, Canada. He serves as Director of the Applied Mathematics Institute (AMI). His research focuses on Partial Differential Equations, Fluid Mechanics, Signal Processing, and Wireless Communication. He holds a Ph.D. from Caltech (2005) and has held academic positions at UCLA and the University of Alberta since 2005. Education includes a B.S. and M.S. from Peking University (1993-2000) and a Ph.D. in Applied and Computational Mathematics from Caltech. He has been recognized with awards such as the Richard C. DiPrima Prize (SIAM, 2006) and the W. P. Carey Prize (Caltech, 2005). Research interests emphasize Navier-Stokes equations, turbulence, and mathematical epidemiology. Recent work includes studies on massive MIMO systems, regularity criteria for PDEs, and reduced-order models for industrial processes. He coordinates the PIMS-AMI seminar series and has mentored numerous graduate students and postdocs. Publications span over 80 peer-reviewed articles in journals like Journal of Fluid Mechanics , Nonlinearity , and IEEE Transactions on Communications . Teaching includes courses on PDEs, analysis, and mathematical methods at both undergraduate and graduate levels.

• Cloud Computing
• Cybersecurity
• Internet of Things (IoT)
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Gokop Goteng is a Senior Lecturer at Queen Mary University of London's School of Electronic Engineering and Computer Science, specializing in cloud computing, IoT security, and middleware systems. He holds a PhD in Grid Computing from Cranfield University (2009) and has held postdoctoral roles at Qatar Computing Research Institute (2012-2014) and King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (2012-2014). Currently, he leads the BUPT joint program's Cloud Computing and Middleware modules, focusing on industry-relevant skills in distributed systems and software engineering. His research integrates cloud technologies, cybersecurity, and AI to address challenges in smart cities, energy systems, and digital healthcare. Notable projects include malware detection in IoT devices and optimizing cloud service latency via deep learning. He is an Oracle Certified Professional (OCP), Java Certified Programmer (JCP), and active member of the British Computer Society (BCS) and IEEE. Teaching responsibilities include Cloud Computing (BUPT joint programme) Middleware for IoT Software Engineering , emphasizing hands-on programming with APIs, secure middleware design, and team-based software development. His work emphasizes industry collaboration, as seen in AWS Academy partnerships to enhance student employability. He maintains a research website at gotengphdstudents for doctoral supervision and project updates.

Konstantinos PapamichaelView profile

Professor

• Lighting Technology
• Daylighting Systems
• Energy Efficiency
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Konstantinos Papamichael is Professor of Design at the University of California, Davis, and Co-Director of the California Lighting Technology Center (CLTC). At CLTC, he leads initiatives to advance energy-efficient lighting and daylighting technologies through research partnerships with utilities, manufacturers, government agencies, and design professionals. His research focuses on lighting technology innovation with emphasis on adaptive systems, daylight harvesting, spectral optimization, and human-centered design. Recent projects address dynamic lighting controls, neural network modeling for daylight prediction, and application-specific spectral power distributions. Analysis of his recent publications reveals strong emphasis on energy-efficient lighting solutions, human factors in lighting design, and technological innovation in daylight harvesting. His work consistently bridges theoretical research with practical applications in sustainable building design. Papamichael directs the CLTC facility at 633 Pena Drive in Davis, where he oversees technology demonstrations and educational outreach programs that accelerate adoption of advanced lighting solutions across residential, commercial, and institutional sectors.

• Cosmology
• Galaxy Formation
• Dark Matter
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Alexander S. Szalay is the Bloomberg Distinguished Professor at Johns Hopkins University (JHU), holding joint appointments in the Department of Physics & Astronomy (Krieger School of Arts & Sciences) and the Department of Computer Science (Whiting School of Engineering). He directs the Institute for Data Intensive Science (IDIES). His research spans cosmology, galaxy formation, and data-intensive computing, with notable contributions to the Sloan Digital Sky Survey (SDSS) and the development of large-scale scientific data architectures like SciServer. Education: PhD in Physics from Eötvös Loránd University, Budapest Affiliations: Director of IDIES, member of the Hungarian Academy of Sciences, Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences His work focuses on cosmological structure formation, dark matter, neutrino mass, and leveraging massive datasets for astrophysical insights. He pioneered methods for analyzing galaxy distribution, redshift-space distortions, and spatial statistics. Szalay is also a leader in data science, advancing scalable architectures for handling terabyte-scale astronomical archives and promoting open science initiatives like the Virtual Observatory. Key contributions include: Co-developing the HTM spatial indexing system for sky surveys Founding the SDSS collaboration, revolutionizing galaxy mapping Creating SciServer, a cloud-based platform for computational astronomy His awards reflect his dual impact in astrophysics and computing: the Alexander von Humboldt Prize (2004), Microsoft Jim Gray Award (2007), and honorary doctorate from Eötvös University (2008). Ongoing projects include AI-driven astronomy and interdisciplinary applications of big data in cancer immunotherapy (AstroPath).

Nell MaltmanView profile

Assistant Professor

• Autism Spectrum Disorder
• Fragile X Syndrome
• Neurodevelopmental Disorders
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Nell Maltman, PhD, is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences at the University of Arizona. She directs the Lifespan Language Lab, focusing on interactions between language, cognition, and genetics in individuals/families affected by autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and fragile X-associated conditions. Her research integrates clinical, genetic, and behavioral approaches to understand developmental and neurogenetic factors influencing communication disorders. Dr. Maltman earned her PhD from Northwestern University and completed a postdoctoral fellowship at the Waisman Center, University of Wisconsin-Madison. She teaches courses including Communication Disorders I , Counseling for Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences , and Neurodiversity Workshops . Key research themes include pragmatic language development, genetic influences on cognitive functioning (particularly FMR1 gene variants), and the role of stress biomarkers in neurodevelopmental disorders. She has published extensively on maternal communication patterns, AAC practices in early intervention, and longitudinal trajectories of language abilities in neurodiverse populations. Her work frequently addresses understudied areas such as socioeconomic disparities in ASD verbal status and the phenotypic profile of FMR1 premutation carriers. Current studies investigate stress-cognition interactions in mothers of children with fragile X syndrome and the neurocognitive correlates of verbal inhibition in aging female premutation carriers. Labs/Teams: Director of the Lifespan Language Lab, collaborating with interdisciplinary teams across speech-language pathology, genetics, and child development. Active in community-based research partnerships with local special education organizations.