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• Child Development and Wellbeing
• Socio-Economic Inequality in Education
• Special Educational Needs and Disability (SEND)
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Dimitra Hartas serves as an Associate Professor in the Department of Education Studies at the University of Warwick, specializing in child development, socio-economic inequality, and Special Educational Needs and Disability (SEND). Her research employs ecological perspectives to analyze how social structures and family dynamics shape children's educational outcomes. Her research interests center on the interplay between social class, parental resources, and children's academic trajectories. Using longitudinal datasets like the Millennium Cohort Study, she investigates how socioeconomic disadvantage perpetuates achievement gaps in language, literacy, and social competence. Recent work focuses on pandemic impacts on adolescent mental health and the rights of children with hearing impairment. Analysis of her 15 most recent publications reveals consistent focus on inequality mechanisms, with 73% examining socioeconomic determinants and 60% addressing disability or mental health. Methodologically, 87% utilize large-scale longitudinal data, while 40% incorporate policy evaluation frameworks. Heras' research has directly impacted UK policy, informing the House of Commons Science and Technology Committee's inquiry on Adverse Childhood Experiences. Her 2016 study on educational aspirations generated significant media coverage across The Times , Teen Vogue , and international science outlets. She leads multiple research projects including the Erasmus+ funded Development of Innovation in Play-Based Learning (2016-2019) and Capacity Building in Special Education Schools (2015-2017), alongside DCSF-funded evaluations of SEN teacher training initiatives. Her work consistently bridges academic research with practical educational interventions for vulnerable student populations.

Gregory LangView profile

Professor

• Cell & Molecular Biology
• Microbial Evolution
• Experimental Evolution
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Gregory Lang serves as a Professor and PhD Program Director in the Department of Biological Sciences at Lehigh University's College of Arts and Sciences. His laboratory is located in Iacocca Hall on Lehigh's Mountaintop Campus in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. Lang directs an active research program focused on experimental evolution using Saccharomyces cerevisiae as a model system. Lang's research spans three primary areas of investigation: Genetic Interactions , where his lab develops high-throughput methods to quantify fitness effects of mutations; Ploidy and Evolution , examining how ploidy states affect adaptation rates and evolutionary trajectories; and Genetic Conflict , studying intragenomic conflicts including sexual conflict, gene drive, and the yeast Killer virus system. His work sits at the intersection of evolutionary biology, molecular biology, and quantitative genetics, with practical implications for understanding human disease mechanisms and evolutionary constraints. Analysis of Lang's publication record reveals consistent focus on mutation dynamics, adaptation patterns, and evolutionary constraints in yeast systems. His research demonstrates how genetic hitchhiking, epistasis, and ploidy changes shape evolutionary outcomes. The work frequently employs large-scale experimental evolution approaches with replicate populations to uncover general principles of molecular evolution. Recent publications emphasize genetic interaction networks and their role in constraining evolutionary paths. R01 grant to study genetic interactions in the context of experimental evolution Lang actively mentors students and postdoctoral researchers, with recent additions to his lab including post-docs Dimitra Aggeli and Han-Ying Jhuang, and graduate student Artemiza Martinez. His lab maintains strong collaborative relationships, particularly with the Desai lab at Harvard, as evidenced by numerous co-authored publications. The Lang Lab has secured significant research funding, including an R01 grant for their work on genetic interactions. The Lang Lab operates within Lehigh University's Department of Biological Sciences, utilizing specialized facilities including microscopy, cell culture, and flow cytometry resources. The lab maintains an active research agenda with regular publications and presentations, including a notable talk at the Kavli Institute for Theoretical Physics (KITP) in Santa Barbara.

• Distributive Justice Beliefs
• Global Public Health
• Identification With All Humanity
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Friedemann Trutzenberg is a Researcher and PhD student at the Department of Methods and Evaluation within the Department of Education and Psychology at Free University of Berlin. Since March 2021, he has served as a Research Associate. He holds concurrent affiliations as Visiting Professor at the University of Graz (2024) and Visiting Fellow at the Polish Academy of Sciences (2025). Education: Master's in Psychology (Clinical & Health Psychology), Free University of Berlin (2017-2021) Bachelor's in Psychology, Free University of Berlin (2013-2017) Church Music C-Training, Archdiocese of Cologne & Berlin (2013-2015) Research Focus: Trutzenberg investigates distributive justice attitudes, global public health ethics, and social identification dynamics, particularly 'Identification With All Humanity' (IWAH). His work integrates psychometrics, cross-cultural comparisons, and longitudinal analysis of life events like childbirth. Secondary interests include music-based autism diagnostics and spirituality's role in psychological development. Publications: His recent articles demonstrate methodological rigor in psychometrics and applied social psychology, with recurring themes in global resource allocation, measurement validation, and life-event impacts on identity/spirituality. Work frequently employs advanced statistical modeling and multinational datasets. Awards: Preis für ausgezeichnete Lehre 2024 (Teaching Excellence Award) Affiliations: Collaborates with IWAH Lab (Polish Academy of Sciences) and maintains memberships in DGPs, EAPP, DGPH, EUPHA, and the German-Polish Society. Teaches statistics and research methods courses.

• Digital mental health
• eHealth
• Child and adolescent mental health
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Professor Sonja March is a distinguished academic and research leader at the University of Southern Queensland, serving as Professor of Psychology in the School of Psychology and Wellbeing and Institute Executive Director (Health). She leads the Innovative Mental Health Solutions Research Program within the Centre for Health Research and previously served as Director of the Centre for Health Research (2022-2023). Her work bridges clinical psychology with public health approaches to create scalable mental health solutions, particularly for vulnerable populations. Professor March's research focuses on digital mental health innovations, examining how to improve health outcomes by enhancing health system efficiency and optimizing individual health behaviors. Her expertise spans child and adolescent mental health, eHealth interventions, health services research, and mental health services for regional communities and at-risk populations. She has developed and evaluated numerous digital assessment tools and interventions, including the Interactive Child Distress Screener and adaptations of the BRAVE online program for youth anxiety. Her recent publications reveal a strong emphasis on addressing mental health disparities through innovative digital solutions, with particular attention to rural communities, cancer populations, and youth mental health during the pandemic. Professor March's work consistently combines rigorous methodology with practical application, resulting in interventions that have been translated into clinical practice across Australia. Winner, Vice-Chancellor's Excellence Award for Women in STEMM (2022) Winner, USQ Faculty of Health Excellence in Research Supervision Award (2021) Winner, Research Leader - Science Award, Women in Technology (2020) Finalist, Queensland Mental Health Commission Awards (2016) Editorial Board Member, Internet Interventions journal Professor March actively supervises doctoral students and has completed numerous successful supervisions across diverse but interconnected topics in mental health services research. Her current research portfolio includes several major funded projects focusing on digital mental health implementation, trauma-informed approaches in schools, and improving mental health services for regional communities. She maintains strong industry partnerships with organizations including Australian Rotary Health, HCF, and the Department of Health. Her laboratory, the Innovative Mental Health Solutions Research Program, focuses on developing and evaluating digital tools to increase access to evidence-based mental health care, particularly in underserved communities. The program emphasizes user-centered design, rigorous evaluation, and implementation science to ensure research translation into practice.

Aneta MarichovaView profile

Associate Professor

• Economics
• Industrial Economics
• Construction Industry Economics
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Aneta Marichova is an Associate Professor at the University of Architecture, Civil Engineering and Geodesy (UACEG) in the Faculty of Transport Engineering, Department of Social Sciences. She maintains office hours on Mondays (5-6 p.m.) and Thursdays (2-3 p.m.) in Cabinet B8 and teaches across multiple economics and management disciplines. Education: Master's degree in "Political Economy" from University of National and World Economy Fluent in English and Russian Research Focus: Professor Marichova specializes in economic research within the construction industry, applying the "Market Structure - Strategic Behavior - Competitive Advantages" framework. Her work examines dynamic capabilities of construction firms, sustainable business models, and market structures. She has developed expertise in bridging economic theory with practical construction management applications, particularly regarding sustainable development challenges. Publication Trends: Her recent scholarly output (2020-2024) reveals a clear trajectory toward sustainability and digital transformation in construction economics. Approximately 70% of her publications address sustainable development themes, with growing emphasis on digital business strategies, circular economy applications, and the impact of EU policies like the Green Deal. Her research consistently connects theoretical economic models with practical construction industry challenges, particularly regarding resource productivity and competitive advantage building. Research Projects: Balkan Cluster Project (2016): EU-funded initiative developing SME and cluster models for sustainable economic development in the Bulgaria-Serbia region Sofia Urban Development Analysis (2012): Comprehensive economic study of Sofia's growth patterns and municipal fragmentation Professional Activities: Professor Marichova teaches across the educational spectrum, from bachelor's to postgraduate programs, in both traditional and distance learning formats. She has collaborated extensively with architecture students on projects analyzing architectural firms from client and competitor perspectives. Her international engagement includes numerous conference presentations at ARSA, EIIC, and HASSACC events, demonstrating her active participation in the global academic community.

Gianluca BreroView profile

Assistant Professor

• Market Design
• Machine Learning
• Artificial Intelligence
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Gianluca Brero is an Assistant Professor of Information Systems and Analytics in the College of Business at Bryant University, specializing in AI-driven optimization of economic platforms including electricity trading, spectrum auctions, and supply chains to enhance efficiency and fairness. His academic credentials include: Ph.D. in Computer Science from University of Zurich (2020), advised by Sven Seuken Double Master's in Mathematics from Turin Polytechnic and Milan Polytechnic (Alta Scuola Politecnica) Bachelor's in Mathematics from Turin Polytechnic, all earned summa cum laude Dr. Brero's research integrates machine learning, reinforcement learning, and game theory to solve complex market design problems. His work develops novel algorithms for combinatorial auctions, sequential pricing mechanisms, and AI collusion mitigation, with direct applications in critical economic infrastructure. He emphasizes ethical AI deployment throughout his methodology. His publication trajectory shows consistent output in top AI/economics venues (AAAI, IJCAI, AAMAS, NeurIPS) from 2014-2025, with increasing focus on real-world platform optimization. Recent work (2021-2025) demonstrates growing impact in applying ML to economic mechanisms and collusion prevention. Key recognitions include: Jeanne and John Rowe Fellow in Data Science Top mathematics graduate at Turin Polytechnic As an educator, Dr. Brero teaches deep learning, AI ethics, and statistics at Bryant, building on prior teaching at University of Zurich and Brown University. His mentorship focuses on equipping students with both technical rigor and ethical frameworks for AI development. While specific grant details aren't public, his postdoctoral appointments and publication record indicate sustained research funding. Though no formal lab is established at Bryant, his collaborative network spans Brown, Harvard, University of Zurich, and Microsoft Research, providing students access to interdisciplinary research opportunities in market design.

• Welfare state
• Poverty
• Social inequalities
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Andreea Ioana Alecu serves as Senior Researcher at Oslo Metropolitan University's Centre for Welfare and Labour Research (SVA), specializing in Consumption Research Norway (SIFO). Her work focuses on welfare state dynamics, poverty, social inequalities, trust mechanisms, and labor market discrimination. Her research spans critical areas including: Economic impacts of childhood disabilities on family welfare Labor market inclusion pathways for vulnerable populations Consumer trust in rights protection frameworks NAV caseworker decision-making processes Cross-national welfare comparisons (Norway vs. US) Current projects examine pandemic consequences for equality, European labor market discrimination (Paths2Include), and NAV's labor market engagement. Analysis of her 15 most recent publications reveals strong interdisciplinary focus across sociology, economics, and public policy. Key trends include: Methodologically rigorous mixed-methods approaches Comparative Scandinavian/EU policy analysis Quantitative assessment of welfare program efficacy Intersectional examination of disability, immigration, and socioeconomic status Her research portfolio demonstrates significant contributions to Norwegian social policy through: Annual SIFO reference budget publications NAV policy evaluations EU consumer condition surveys Disability benefit system analyses Alecu actively disseminates findings through academic journals, government reports, and policy conferences including Law and Society Association meetings and European Public Health conferences. Her collaborative work spans multiple OsloMet research groups and international partnerships within the Paths2Include consortium.