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Jennifer DunnView profile

Professor

• Sustainable Engineering
• Environmental Science
• Chemical Engineering
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Jennifer Dunn is a Professor of Chemical and Biological Engineering at Northwestern University, with a courtesy appointment in Mechanical Engineering. She serves as Director of the Center for Engineering Sustainability and Resilience and Associate Director of the Northwestern-Argonne Institute of Science and Engineering. Her research focuses on sustainability, energy systems, and environmental impacts of emerging technologies such as hydrogen, biofuels, and nutrient recovery. Dunn leads the Systems Analysis Research Group, applying techno-economic, life-cycle, and materials flow analyses to evaluate low-carbon technologies and circular economy strategies. Education includes a Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering from the University of Michigan, an M.S.E. in Sustainable Chemical Engineering Systems from the University of Michigan, and a B.S. in Chemical Engineering from Purdue University. Her research interests span sustainable mineral supply chains, water treatment innovations, and decarbonization pathways. Recent work emphasizes methane reduction strategies, critical mineral policy, and circular nitrogen economies. Dunn has contributed to National Academies committees and serves as an Associate Editor for the SAE International Journal of Sustainable Transportation. Labs/Teams: Dunn Lab, Center for Engineering Sustainability and Resilience, and the Northwestern-Argonne Institute of Science and Engineering.

David BrewsterView profile

Academic

• Indian Ocean security
• Indo-Pacific maritime security
• India's security and defense relationships
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Dr. David Brewster is a Senior Research Fellow at the National Security College, Australian National University, specializing in Indian Ocean and Indo-Pacific maritime security. He also holds a Distinguished Research Fellow position at the Australia India Institute, University of Melbourne. His work focuses on India’s strategic role in the Indo-Pacific, Sino-Indian naval dynamics, and regional security cooperation. Brewster frequently participates in international security dialogues and contributes to policy-oriented publications. He has authored influential books like *India’s Ocean* and edited volumes such as *India and China at Sea*, examining geopolitical competition in the Indian Ocean. His research integrates geopolitical analysis with maritime security challenges, emphasizing multilateral partnerships to address emerging threats. Qualifications include a PhD from ANU, LLM from Columbia University, and legal/economics degrees from the University of Sydney. Brewster’s expertise spans Indian Ocean security, Indo-Pacific strategy, and defense diplomacy. Key projects include analyzing Australia’s strategic engagement in the Indian Ocean and trilateral partnerships with India and France. He advocates for enhanced maritime surveillance, capacity-building in island states, and addressing geoenvironmental security challenges in the region. Recent publications explore Australia’s strategic posture, AUKUS cooperation with India, and China’s naval ambitions. Brewster’s work underscores the need for adaptive strategies in a multipolar Indo-Pacific, leveraging academic research to inform policy decisions on maritime security and geopolitical stability.

Cameron DayView profile

Lecturer

• Crime and Deviance
• Social Control
• Sexuality
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Cameron Day is a Teaching Fellow in the Department of Sociology at the University of Chicago. They hold a BA in Sociology & Public Policy from the University of Chicago and are a Doctoral Student (since 2018). Their research focuses on the emotional politics of social control mechanisms, particularly how sensationalized media coverage of child murders influences legislative responses like psychiatric civil commitment and Extreme Risk Protection Orders (ERPOs). Education: Bachelor of Arts in Sociology & Public Policy, University of Chicago Doctoral Candidacy in Sociology, University of Chicago (2018–present) Research Interests: Cameron examines intersections of emotion, media, and political institutions, particularly how moral panics and ideological narratives shape policies on crime and deviance. Their work engages with Birmingham School theories of cultural studies and critical sociology. Publications: Recent work includes a 2022 report on data-society interfaces and a 2019 study in the American Journal of Public Health analyzing spatial patterns of high-risk policing in Chicago. Advising & Grants: No formal grant data or advisee listings provided in the text. Their doctoral committee includes Kristen Schilt (chair), Julian Go, and Cayce Hughes. Professional Affiliations: Maintains a professional website and CV hosted via Google Sites.

• International Marketing
• International Business Strategy
• Digitalization and Firm Internationalization
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Xinming He is a full Professor of Marketing and Director of the Global Studies Centre at Durham University Business School. He holds dual PhDs from Xiamen University and King’s College London. His research focuses on international strategy, digitalization, export channels, and emerging markets. He advises Study UK HEI and the British Council, and serves on editorial boards of journals like Journal of Business Research and Asian Business & Management . He has examined PhD theses at institutions worldwide and previously worked in roles at Xiamen University, King’s College, and industry positions including Export Manager at China Xinxing Group. Education: BA, MA, PhD (Xiamen University) PhD (King’s College London) Research Interests: Digitalization’s impact on internationalization, export channels, FDI, innovation, and emerging markets. His work employs frameworks like institutional theory and transaction cost analysis. Awards: 2022 S Tamer Cavusgil Best Paper Award Multiple Emerald Literati Awards European Journal of Marketing Award (2013) Grants & Roles: AHRC grants, Charles Wilson Grant, and roles as UKRI FLF Peer Review member. Supervises 6 current PhD students and has examined over 20 theses globally. Labs/Teams: Leads the Global Studies Centre (GSC), fostering interdisciplinary research on international business challenges.

Abeer OmarView profile

Assistant Professor

• Women's Health
• Nursing Education
• Mental Health
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Dr. Abeer Omar is an Assistant Professor at Trent University's Trent/Fleming School of Nursing. She holds a PhD from Case Western Reserve University (USA) and a post-doctoral fellowship from the University of Windsor (Canada). Her research focuses on women's health, activity restriction, and the integration of technology in nursing care. She has received multiple awards for teaching excellence, including the Dean’s Award (2022) and the Trent Excellence in Teaching Award (2019–2020). Dr. Omar's educational background includes a Bachelor of Science in Nursing and Master's degree from Alexandria University (Egypt), followed by doctoral studies in the United States. She is passionate about advancing nursing education and improving mental health support for students. Her current projects include evaluating academic advising tools and studying Lyme disease in pregnancy. Her research spans maternal health, rehabilitation outcomes for older adults, and healthcare utilization patterns. Notable work includes analyzing non-urgent emergency department visits and the impact of dementia on post-fracture care. Dr. Omar is actively involved in mentoring students and accepts graduate and honours thesis students.

Jesper B. SørensenView profile

Professor

• Organizational Behavior
• Entrepreneurship
• Strategy
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Jesper B. Sørensen is the Robert A. and Elizabeth R. Jeffe Professor of Organizational Behavior at Stanford Graduate School of Business (GSB), with a courtesy appointment in Sociology at Stanford’s School of Humanities and Sciences. He holds a PhD in Sociology from Stanford (1996) and an AB from Harvard (1989). His research focuses on organizational dynamics, strategic change, entrepreneurship, and social inequality. Notably, he co-founded Sociological Science , an open-access journal, and leads initiatives like Stanford Seed, advancing economic development in emerging economies. Educations: PhD in Sociology, Stanford University, 1996 AB, Harvard College, 1989 His research interests include how organizational structures and cultures influence performance, innovation, and inequality, with emphasis on entrepreneurship as a mobility process. Recent work examines investor/consumer perceptions of innovative ventures. His articles span strategy, entrepreneurship, and inequality, often linking micro-level career dynamics to macro-level outcomes. For instance, studies on workplace peers and bureaucratic environments reveal their impact on entrepreneurial choices. Key Awards: ASQ Scholarly Contribution Award (2006) MIT Sloan Teacher of the Year (2006) Katherine and David deWilde Faculty Fellow (2015–present) As Faculty Director of Stanford Seed, he oversees programs empowering business leaders in Africa and India. He also co-directs the Global Development and Poverty Initiative, bridging research and practice to alleviate global poverty. Teaching includes strategic leadership and organizational behavior courses, emphasizing rigorous argumentation and strategy formulation.

FOONG Sew BunView profile

Adjunct Associate Professor

• IT Architecture Patterns
• Service-Oriented Architecture (SOA)
• Software Engineering Methodologies
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Professor FOONG Sew Bun is an Adjunct Associate Professor at the Department of Information Systems and Analytics, School of Computing, National University of Singapore. He holds dual roles as Chief Technology Officer (CTO) for IBM Singapore and IBM ASEAN Software Group, and previously served as Managing Director at DBS Bank, Deputy Chief Executive at GovTech, and Global Head of Digital Transformation at Standard Chartered Bank. His career spans over three decades in IT leadership, technical architecture, and national-level advisory roles. Education: BSc and MSc in Computer Science from the University of Texas at Austin. Research interests focus on IT architecture patterns, service-orientation, software reuse, enterprise architecture, and fuzzy logic. He has authored/co-authored multiple IBM Redbooks and peer-reviewed publications in AI and software engineering. Awards include the 2016 IT Professional of the Year (SCS), IBM Distinguished Engineer distinction, and leadership accolades from IBM. He chairs the National Infocomm Competency Framework Steering Committee and has held key roles in Singapore's IT policy-making bodies. Teaching includes courses on digital transformation in finance (FT5002) and AI-driven business innovations (IS4261). His professional activities span technical councils, industry certifications, and academic collaborations.

David HutchinsonView profile

Professor

• Decarbonisation
• Sustainable Energy
• Cleantech Innovation
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Professor David Hutchinson is a faculty member at the University of Portsmouth within the Faculty of Technology, holding positions as the Founding Director of the Centre for Environmental and Renewable Energy Solutions (CERES) and Director of the International Cleantech Network and Greentech South. His research focuses on decarbonisation, sustainable energy, and cleantech innovation, intersecting with smart technologies, energy management, and policy-making to address global environmental challenges. He leads multidisciplinary teams and has managed over £15 million in externally funded projects, driving impactful research in sustainable energy technologies. His work extends beyond academia, supporting cleantech development through over £65 million in inward investment and creating over 790 jobs. Key research outputs include studies on PVT systems, flood risk visualization, and sustainable drainage systems. Hutchinson is actively involved in policy advocacy and has published extensively in journals like Nature Sustainability and Energies. He is open to media inquiries and supervises PhD students in Environmental Technologies, clean growth, and low-carbon economy transitions. Notable contributions include advancing solar energy feasibility frameworks, optimizing phase change material applications in photovoltaic systems, and exploring collaborative strategies in construction projects across emerging economies. His interdisciplinary approach bridges academia, industry, and policy to foster sustainable economic growth and environmental solutions.

Wantao YuView profile

Professor

• Digital Supply Chain Management
• Supply Chain Sustainability
• Lean, Agile, Resilient and Green (LARG) Supply Chain
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Wantao Yu is a Professor of Supply Chain Management at the Roehampton Business School, part of the University of Roehampton's Faculty of Business and Law. Previously, he held academic positions at the University of Kent, University of East Anglia, and Buckinghamshire New University. His expertise spans digital supply chain management, sustainability, and modern slavery prevention. He actively supervises PhD students in areas like agri-tech and LARG (Lean, Agile, Resilient, Green) supply chains. Research Interests: His work focuses on digital innovation in supply chains, sustainable practices, and ethical sourcing. Notable projects include STFC-funded initiatives in agri-food systems (UK, China, Kenya, Uganda) leveraging IoT and machine learning for sustainability and productivity. He emphasizes public-private partnerships with smallholder farmers and agribusinesses. Notable Achievements: Included in Stanford's World Top 2% Scientists (2020-2024) and recognized with multiple awards, including the Emerald/EFMD Doctoral Research Award (2010) and conference paper accolades (e.g., 2017, 2015). His pandemic-related research was featured in the WHO database. Teaching: Leads courses on Supply Chain Strategy & Processes and Digital Logistics. External roles include serving as an academic examiner at universities like Essex and Hertfordshire. Collaborations: Active in global research networks, with recent projects in Kenya, Uganda, and China. Key themes include data-driven supply chains, agri-tech, and resilience strategies for SMEs.

• Child Development
• Self-Regulation
• Diversity Science
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Ying Zhang serves as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychology within Clarkson University's Lewis School of Health & Life Sciences, where her research examines developmental trajectories of cognitive, social, and emotional functioning from early childhood through emerging adulthood. Her work emphasizes contextual influences including cultural dynamics, socioeconomic conditions, and family relationships on self-regulation development. Her educational background includes: Ph.D. in Psychology from Syracuse University (2021) M.Ed. in Education from Jilin University (2012) B.Eng. in Engineering from University of Jinan (2008) Grounded in Diversity Science , Dr. Zhang investigates ecological influences on child self-regulation, particularly examining how intimate partner violence exposure, parental mental health, and socioeconomic disparities create pathways for risk and resilience. Her methodological approach integrates advanced statistical modeling with longitudinal designs, latent profile analyses, and machine learning techniques to analyze large secondary datasets, generating insights applicable to real-world interventions for vulnerable populations. Analysis of her 15 most recent publications (2023-2025) reveals three dominant research streams: (1) intricate mechanisms linking intimate partner violence to child self-regulation through parenting stress pathways, (2) socioeconomic and cultural influences on developmental outcomes using machine learning methodologies, and (3) diversity promotion in higher education contexts. Her work increasingly incorporates technology applications, including AI-based violence detection systems. Dr. Zhang actively involves undergraduate researchers in her projects, as evidenced by numerous student co-authorships, and teaches courses including Introduction to Psychology, Cultural Psychology, Diversity Science, and Prenatal/Child Development. Her office is located in Clarkson's Science Center (Box 5825) with open hours Mondays and Fridays 1-3:30pm.

Tracy HesterView profile

Lecturer

• Environmental Law
• Artificial Intelligence in Legal Practice
• Climate Change Policy
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Tracy Hester is a Lecturer at the University of Houston Law Center, focusing on the intersection of artificial intelligence and legal practice. Her work examines how AI tools reshape legal functions, such as predictive analytics for disaster response and environmental regulation. She collaborates with organizations like the Red Cross and environmental agencies to address legal challenges posed by machine learning systems. Hester’s research emphasizes climate law, corporate environmental liability, and international agreements, with a particular focus on the legal implications of climate engineering and sustainability policies. Her research interests include AI-driven legal decision-making, climate litigation strategies, and the ethical dimensions of environmental governance. Notably, she explores how lawyers and bar associations can combat climate change through advocacy and policy reform. Hester’s publications analyze transnational environmental liability, USMCA treaty provisions, and the role of consent decrees in enforcing environmental standards. Recent articles highlight her work on advised emissions ethics, corporate restructuring in climate crises, and the paradoxes of regulating negative emissions technologies. She has also contributed to debates on climate engineering governance and the legal frameworks for carbon capture. Hester’s interdisciplinary approach bridges environmental law, corporate responsibility, and emerging technologies to address global sustainability challenges. Tracy Hester holds no listed scientific awards but has been active in shaping legal responses to climate issues through scholarly contributions and institutional collaborations. Her expertise is further reflected in her engagement with international climate negotiations and domestic regulatory reforms.

Mina NajafiView profile

Researcher

• Sustainable Construction
• Building Information Modeling (BIM)
• Digital Twin Applications
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Dr. Mina Najafi is an academic researcher specializing in sustainable construction, digital transformation in built environments, and place attachment theory. Her work bridges engineering, urban planning, and social sciences. She actively supervises PhD students and contributes to interdisciplinary research initiatives. Research Focus: Sustainable Construction, BIM Technology, Digital Twins, Aging in Place Strategies, and Climate Resilience. Key Projects: Exploration of digital frontiers in construction, policy analysis for energy efficiency, and community-centric design for low-density regions. Her research interests span innovative construction practices, the integration of emerging technologies, and the socio-cultural dimensions of built environments. Recent work emphasizes leveraging digital tools for supply chain optimization and climate adaptation.

• Environmental Engineering
• Waste Management
• Wastewater Treatment
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Dr. Pascale Champagne is a Professor in the Department of Civil Engineering at Queen’s University with a cross-appointment to the Department of Chemical Engineering. She serves as Director of the Beaty Water Research Centre (on leave) and holds roles such as Scientific Director at the Institut National de la Recherche Scientifique (INRS). Her research focuses on sustainable bioresource management, integrating environmental engineering, chemical engineering, and green chemistry to develop novel waste management strategies and water treatment solutions. Key areas include wastewater treatment, bioenergy production, and the application of microalgae in environmental remediation. Dr. Champagne holds a PhD (2001) and M.A.Sc (1996) in Environmental Engineering from Carleton University, and a B.Sc.Eng (1993) in Water Resources Engineering from the University of Guelph. She has been recognized with prestigious awards, including the NSERC Brockhouse Canada Prize for Interdisciplinary Research (2021) and the Canada Research Chair in Bioresources Engineering (Tier II, 2012). Her research explores innovative technologies for nutrient recovery from wastewater, CO2-responsive polymers for forward osmosis, and the use of cyanobacteria for mine tailings stabilization. Collaborative projects span biofuel development, biorefinery sustainability, and interdisciplinary partnerships with researchers in biology, chemistry, and engineering. Dr. Champagne’s work emphasizes systems approaches to sustainability, addressing challenges in water resource management, circular economy principles, and the mitigation of environmental contaminants such as pharmaceuticals and heavy metals. She actively contributes to policy through roles at Queen’s Institute for Energy and Environmental Policy and has published extensively on topics ranging from algal bioremediation to polymer-modified nanomaterials.

Amany FaragView profile

Associate Professor

• Patient Safety
• Medication Safety
• Nurse Fatigue
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Amany Farag is a tenured Associate Professor at the University of Iowa College of Nursing and Co-Director of the VA Quality Scholars Program (Iowa City site). Her work bridges nursing science, human factors engineering, and data science to address critical patient safety challenges, with a specific focus on medication administration practices across healthcare settings. Education: Postdoctoral Scholar, Case Western Reserve University, Frances Payne Bolton School of Nursing PhD, Case Western Reserve University, Frances Payne Bolton School of Nursing MSN, University of Alexandria, Alexandria Egypt BSN, University of Alexandria, Alexandria Egypt Dr. Farag's research centers on reactive and proactive approaches to patient safety , with dual emphasis on medication error reporting systems and nurse fatigue prevention. Her work integrates human factors engineering and machine learning to develop novel interventions. Key themes include understanding how social and system factors influence nurses' error reporting behaviors, examining fatigue as a precursor to errors, and developing self-management strategies for nurse wellness. Recent projects explore intershift recovery, sleep hygiene using consumer technology, and the impact of shift work on cognitive performance. Publication trends reveal a strong focus on interdisciplinary safety science , with consistent output in nursing, human factors, and healthcare quality journals. Her work increasingly incorporates AI methodologies while maintaining clinical relevance to frontline nursing practice. Scientific Recognition: Mary Hanna Memorial Journalism Award (Journal of Peri-Anesthesia Nursing, 2016) Author of the Year (Journal of Emergency Medicine, 2018) Junior Investigator Award (Midwest Nursing Research Society, 2018) Rogers Endowed Lectureship Award (Mississippi Medical Center, 2018) Dr. Farag secures significant funding from national agencies including the National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN), NIOSH-funded Healthier Workforce Center of the Midwest, CDC-funded Injury Prevention Research Center, and University of Iowa Institute for Clinical and Translational Science. Her collaborative approach spans nursing, data science, ergonomics, and public health teams. As Co-Director of the VA Quality Scholars Program, she mentors future healthcare quality leaders while advancing her research on medication safety systems and nurse fatigue mitigation strategies through interdisciplinary partnerships.

• AI
• Digitalisation
• Higher education
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Jimmy Jaldemark is a Professor at the Department of Education, Mid Sweden University, Sundsvall, Sweden. He serves as Research Leader of HEEL (Higher Education and E-Learning) and Head of Subject for the Discipline of Education. His roles include membership in the Faculty Board of Humanities and representation in the university-wide Education Council. He co-founded GRADE, a national graduate school in digital education, and leads the EARLI Centre for Excellence in AI in Learning and Instruction (AILI). His research focuses on AI, digitalization, lifelong learning, and networked learning. He co-edited *Networked Professional Learning* (2019) and guest-edited special issues in the *British Journal of Educational Technology*. He is an editor for that journal and serves on editorial boards for *Educational Research Review*, *Postdigital Science and Education*, and others. He supervises doctoral students and teaches in Behavioral Science and Education programs. Current projects include HEaD (Higher Education and Digitization) and BLAD (Need-based Learning through Adapted Participation). He collaborates internationally, notably in the AILI network exploring AI's educational impacts. His work spans educational development, organizational learning, and policy frameworks for lifelong learning in the digital era.