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• Educational reforms
• Educational policy
• Narrative analysis
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Gunn Elisabeth Søreide serves as Professor in the Department of Education at the University of Bergen, Norway, where her research examines educational policy implementation and identity construction within Nordic schooling contexts. Her scholarly focus spans educational reforms , educational policy , narrative analysis , positioning theory , and curriculum analysis . She investigates how policy translates to practice through narrative frameworks, analyzing pupil positioning in educational discourse and teacher identity formation in media representations. Her methodological approach emphasizes qualitative narrative methodologies within Norwegian and broader Nordic educational systems. Recent publications (2023-2024) reveal three dominant thematic trajectories: (1) policy enactment mechanics in local school settings, (2) identity construction processes among educators and students, and (3) cross-contextual applications of positioning theory extending into healthcare collaboration studies. This demonstrates both depth within educational research and theoretical versatility across disciplines.

• health professional roles
• pediatric physiotherapy
• family-centered care
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Ida Helene Yksnøy is a Research Fellow at UiT The Arctic University of Norway, affiliated with the research group Healthcare Professional Practice. She contributes to the master's program in neurological physiotherapy and previously supervised in the bachelor's physiotherapy program. Basic: Physiotherapy (University of Western Norway) Bachelor's: Comparative Politics with specialization in social anthropology (University of Bergen) Master's: Interdisciplinary Health Sciences (University of Stavanger) Her research explores health professional roles , family-centered practice , and structural conditions for professional practice , focusing on pediatric physiotherapy and interdisciplinary approaches. Recent work includes analyzing collaborative frameworks in daycare-era interventions and enactive theory applications. Key publications address family-physiotherapist partnerships in child motor development (2025) and structural challenges in family-centered care (2022). She has clinical experience in rehabilitation across specialist and municipal health services. Contact: ida.h.yksnoy@uit.no | Location: Tromsø

Mary NjokiView profile

Research Fellow

• Dementia
• Ageing
• Social Work
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Dr. Mary Njoki is a Research Fellow (Qualitative) in Social Work at the University of Stirling. She specializes in dementia research with a focus on community participation, person-centered care, and the experiences of Black and Minority Ethnic populations. Her current work includes: Leading the ESRC-funded ENACT-DEM project (Centring the lived experience of dementia within policy, practice and community development) in collaboration with teams in London, Canada, and Germany Previously completed the UKRI-funded Designing Housing for Healthy Cognitive Ageing (DesHCA) project in February 2024 Dr. Njoki's research interests span dementia care, ageing, community development, and the intersection of dementia with social determinants including race, gender, class, and ethnicity. She is particularly interested in developing dementia-friendly and age-friendly environments and communities that empower individuals living with dementia by offering more choices, flexibility, and control. Her academic credentials include a PhD in dementia, an MSc in Applied Social Research, and an MSc in Social Work. Complementing her academic work, she brings seven years of professional experience as a social worker, providing valuable practical insights that inform her research approach. Dr. Njoki's work contributes to the University of Stirling's Ageing and Dementia research program and the 'Places: Building Resilient and Sustainable Communities' research theme, with significant implications for improving community-based dementia care services.

Gregory J. HerschlagView profile

Research Professor

• Computational Fluid Dynamics
• Markov Chains
• Fairness
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Gregory J. Herschlag serves as an Associate Research Professor in the Department of Mathematics at Duke University, where he conducts interdisciplinary research at the intersection of computational mathematics, political science, and fluid dynamics. His work focuses on developing rigorous mathematical frameworks to analyze political redistricting and gerrymandering while simultaneously advancing computational techniques in fluid dynamics. Dr. Herschlag's primary research interests include: Mathematical quantification of gerrymandering and electoral fairness Markov chain Monte Carlo methods for graph partitioning Computational fluid dynamics and lattice Boltzmann methods High-performance computing optimization for complex geometries Statistical sampling techniques for political district analysis His recent publications reveal a sophisticated methodological approach to redistricting analysis, particularly through innovations like Metropolized Forest Recombination, which enables more efficient sampling of graph partitions. His 2022 Georgia congressional districting analysis demonstrated that the enacted plan exhibited extreme non-responsiveness to public opinion shifts, with only 0.12% of sampled plans showing similar characteristics. In computational physics, his work on GPU data access patterns has yielded significant performance improvements of 10-40% for lattice Boltzmann simulations. Dr. Herschlag's interdisciplinary approach has established him as a key contributor to the growing field of mathematical analysis of electoral systems, with his methods being applied in legal contexts to evaluate partisan gerrymandering claims. His research bridges theoretical mathematics with practical applications that impact democratic processes and computational science.

• Archaeology
• Arts & Aesthetics
• Built Heritage
• +24 more

Agnese Politi is a Ph.D. Candidate and Researcher at Central Saint Martins, University of the Arts London, with full international membership in the Association of Critical Heritage Studies (ACHS). She actively participates in ACHS chapters across the Netherlands, Spain, the United Kingdom, and Italy. Role: Ph.D. Candidate, UAL Membership: ACHS Full International Member Chapters: Netherlands, Spain, United Kingdom, Italy Her research spans critical heritage studies, focusing on: Archaeology and built heritage Urban development and landscape Conflict/post-conflict contexts and dark heritage Intangible heritage and re-enactment Gender, identity, and human rights Decolonisation and inclusivity in heritage policies

• Sound Art
• Urban Soundscapes
• Architectural Acoustics
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Ricardo Atienza Badel is an Associate Professor of Sound and Media Art at Aalto University's School of Arts, Design and Architecture in Helsinki, Finland. He is also a researcher affiliated with the CRESSON Team, a Joint Research Unit involving CNRS, UGA, ENSA Nantes, ENSA Grenoble, and Centrale Nantes. As both a scholar and sound artist with a PhD in Architecture, his work bridges academic research and artistic practice in exploring the relationship between sound, space, and urban experience. Professor Atienza's research focuses on the situated experience of place, examining how embodied, social, sensory, and sensitive interactions occur within everyday environments. He investigates sound as a qualified experience of place that serves as both an exploratory tool and essential material for addressing the complexity of our spatial situations. His work spans urban soundscapes, architectural acoustics, sensory environments, and media art, with particular attention to urban sound identity and the relationship between sound and urban design. Analysis of his recent publications reveals a consistent trajectory exploring how sound functions within urban contexts, with increasing attention to practical applications. His 2024 work on ambulance acoustics demonstrates applied research in emergency vehicle design, while his earlier work established foundational concepts in urban sound identity. His research methodology consistently blends academic inquiry with artistic practice, resulting in outputs that include scholarly publications, sound installations, collective improvisations, and public space interventions. Professor Atienza's research has been supported through collaborations with major institutions including RATP (Paris public transportation), and he has participated in numerous international research projects. His work with the CRESSON team has produced significant contributions to understanding sound environments in transportation systems, urban spaces, and architectural contexts. As a supervisor, Professor Atienza offers opportunities for interdisciplinary research at the intersection of sound studies, architecture, and urban design. His integrated approach combining academic research with artistic practice provides students with unique opportunities to engage with theoretical concepts through practical application and creative expression in the field of sound and spatial experience.

• philosophy of cognitive science
• consciousness
• perception
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Dr. Simon Bowes is an Assistant Professor in Cognitive Science (Informatics) at the University of Sussex's School of Engineering and Informatics. His academic journey includes a PhD from the University of Sussex (2005-2018), an MSc in Philosophy of the Social Sciences from the London School of Economics, and a BA in Philosophy from Bosphorus University in Istanbul. His research focuses on the intersection of philosophy and cognitive science, with particular emphasis on: Philosophy of cognitive science Consciousness studies Perception and language 4E approaches to cognition (embodied, embedded, extended, enactive) Metaphysics, causation, and emergence Dr. Bowes' recent publications demonstrate a consistent focus on mental causation and virtual machine models in cognitive systems. His 2023 book 'Naturally Minded Mental Causation, Virtual Machines, and Maps' explores how cognitive mapping relates to mental causation within virtual machine architectures. His research represents a significant contribution to understanding the philosophical foundations of cognitive science. His teaching portfolio includes several key courses in cognitive science: Ghost in the Machine: Introduction to Cognitive Science Philosophical Foundations of Cognitive Science Topics in the Philosophy of Cognitive Science Current Issues in Cognitive Science Philosophy and Science of Consciousness With fluency in Turkish and a background spanning multiple prestigious institutions, Dr. Bowes brings a diverse perspective to his research and teaching in cognitive science.

James WrightView profile

Associate Professor

• Educational Leadership
• Educational Policy
• Culturally Responsive School Leadership
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James Wright is an Associate Professor in the Department of Educational Leadership at San Diego State University, where his critical scholarship examines how educational leadership and policy systems perpetuate inequities for minoritized students. He actively contributes to the Culturally Responsive School Leadership movement through international collaborations and publications in top education journals. Dr. Wright's educational background includes: Ph.D. from Michigan State University M.B.A. from Southern Connecticut University B.S. from Post University His research confronts colonial legacies in educational leadership, analyzing how racial capitalism and neoliberal reforms manifest in school policies and leadership practices. He investigates community resistance to undemocratic policy enactment, reframes achievement gap discourses through critical race lenses, and develops equitable qualitative methodologies centered on social justice. His work bridges K-12 administration theory with ethnic studies and community engagement frameworks. Dr. Wright's recent publications (2018-2022) reveal consistent thematic focus on structural inequities, with increasing emphasis on coloniality and racial capitalism in educational leadership. His scholarship demonstrates methodological rigor through critical discourse analysis and life history approaches, primarily published in high-impact policy and leadership journals. The work shows strong international relevance given his cross-cultural collaborations. Scientific Awards: No specific awards mentioned in source material As a faculty member in Educational Leadership, Dr. Wright advises graduate students in research related to critical policy analysis and socially just leadership practices. While explicit grant details aren't provided, his sustained publication record in premier journals indicates active research funding. Prospective students should contact him directly regarding current projects in educational equity and leadership reform. Though no formal lab structure is described, his international collaborations and community-engaged research suggest interdisciplinary team approaches focused on dismantling educational inequities through critical leadership scholarship.

• Law and Time
• Socio-Legal Studies
• Gender and Law
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Professor Emily Grabham is Professor of Law & Society at Loughborough University, where she joined in January 2025. Previously, she was Professor of Law at the University of Kent. She also holds a position as Senior Advanced Research Fellow at the Institute for Advanced Legal Studies, University of London. Professor Grabham serves on the UKRI Talent Panel College and UKRI Future Leaders Fellowships Panel, and is an advisory board member for The Literary Consultancy. Professor Grabham's educational background is highly interdisciplinary: BA in Law from Cambridge University LLM from Queen's University, Canada MSc in Gender, Society & Culture from Birkbeck MFA in Creative Writing from the University of British Columbia PhD in Law from the University of Kent Before entering academia, she worked as an employment and human rights solicitor, providing practical legal experience that informs her scholarly work. Professor Grabham's research centers on the relationship between law and time, investigating how temporal frameworks shape legal experiences and rights. She is particularly interested in how time affects women's experiences of precarious work and care responsibilities, as evidenced by her monograph 'Women, Precarious Work and Care: The Failure of Family-Friendly Rights.' Her feminist legal scholarship intersects with gender studies, sexuality law, and creative writing approaches to legal scholarship. She co-founded the 'A Day At A Time' project, which explores people's everyday experiences of time during the early Covid-19 pandemic through interdisciplinary collaboration with scholars from cultural studies, environmental humanities, sociology, and organization studies. Professor Grabham has received significant recognition for her work: Philip Leverhulme Prize in Law (2020) SLSA Legal Theory and History Book Prize for 'Brewing Legal Times' (2017) SLSA Articles Prize for 'Time and Technique: The Legal Lives of the 26 Week Qualifying Period' (2018) Canadian Law and Society English Language Article Prize Her research has been consistently funded by major bodies including the Arts and Humanities Research Council, the Economic & Social Research Council, and the Leverhulme Trust. Professor Grabham's interdisciplinary approach, combining legal scholarship with creative writing and arts-led methodologies, has positioned her as a leading voice in socio-legal studies and feminist legal theory. Her current work focuses on developing arts-led collaborations on time, law and social justice, building on her extensive publication record that includes monographs, edited collections, and numerous high-impact journal articles.

• Educational administration
• Leadership and public ethics
• Indigenous Pacific Intellectual Traditions
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Associate Professor Kabini Sanga is a Pacific Islands regional educator and mentor at Victoria University of Wellington's School of Education. Born in the Solomon Islands, he has formal schooling from the Solomon Islands, Fiji, and Canada, and brings extensive regional experience to his academic work. Currently serving as Program Director for MEd & Post Graduate Studies (since February 2024) and previously as Deputy Head of School (2018-2020), Sanga has held significant leadership positions including Director of the Institute of Education at the University of the South Pacific and Chief Executive of the Solomon Islands College of Higher Education (now Solomon Islands National University). His educational background includes a PhD in Educational Administration from the University of Saskatchewan, a Master of Education from the University of Regina, and a BA from the University of the South Pacific. He also completed graduate training at the University of the South Pacific. Sanga's research focuses on Indigenous Pacific Intellectual Traditions, educational leadership in Solomon Islands, writing projects with Solomon Islands students, Oralities research in Oceania storying and Melanesian Tok stori, public ethics and leadership in the Pacific, and Indigenous Mala'ita Clan research. His work bridges theoretical frameworks with practical applications in Pacific educational contexts, particularly emphasizing indigenous epistemologies and leadership negotiation in complex cultural environments where kastom, church, and institutional domains compete for influence. His publications reveal a consistent focus on contextualized educational approaches that honor indigenous knowledge systems while addressing contemporary challenges. The research demonstrates increasing sophistication in applying the Oceania Oralities Framework to various educational contexts, with particular emphasis on how indigenous methodologies like Tok stori can support sustainable education that aligns with local ontological positions. Recent work shows expansion into virtual applications of traditional knowledge systems and cross-cultural comparative studies. Sanga actively supervises doctoral and masters students on topics including teacher leadership in China, early childhood education in Indonesia, and digital tools in educational mentoring. His mentorship extends through the Solomon Islands Research Mentoring Tok Stori (SIRMT) initiative, which creates connected academic communities through virtual means. His current research projects include Indigenous Pacific Intellectual Traditions collaborations, Educational leadership in Solomon Islands, Writing projects with Solomon Islands students, Oralities research in Oceania storying, Public ethics and leadership in the Pacific, and Indigenous Mala'ita Clan research. He has received external grant funding for projects including the Community-Led Approaches to Teaching Australian South Sea Islander History, Leadership and Education Authorities Project (LEAP), and the Solomon Islands School Leadership Project.

Marie-Cécile CervellonView profile

Professor

• Luxury Brand Management
• Sustainable Luxury
• Second-hand Luxury Market
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Marie-Cécile Cervellon is a Professor and Head of the Marketing Department at EDHEC Business School, where she has been a faculty member since 2013. With a career spanning both industry and academia, she brings extensive practical experience to her research and teaching. Her leadership extends to coordinating the 'Business of Luxury' summer program and developing innovative courses that bridge theory and practice. Professor Cervellon's educational background includes: Doctorate in Management (Marketing), McGill University (2004) Research Master in Marketing, Université Paris Dauphine (1991) Master in Management, ESCP Europe (1990) Her research focuses on the evolving landscape of luxury marketing, with particular emphasis on sustainable practices, second-hand markets, and the digital transformation of luxury. Professor Cervellon has published extensively on how luxury brands navigate tensions between heritage and innovation, exclusivity and accessibility, while addressing sustainability imperatives. Her work reveals how luxury is moving beyond traditional dualisms to embrace paradoxical elements as sources of renewal, with sustainability becoming central to luxury value creation through extended producer responsibility, circular economy models, and new storytelling approaches. Professor Cervellon has received recognition through numerous publications in top-tier journals and is co-editing the upcoming 'Sage Handbook of Luxury Brand Management and Marketing' (2026), which brings together 76 international scholars. Her research has influenced both academic understanding and industry practices in the luxury sector, particularly regarding second-hand markets, sustainable supply chains, and the impact of digital transformation on luxury branding. As an educator, Professor Cervellon teaches across EDHEC's full range of programs and has developed specialized courses on sustainability and luxury marketing. She emphasizes the importance of connecting academic research with business reality and societal impact, reflecting her commitment to responsible marketing practices. Her leadership in the Marketing Department focuses on fostering collaboration among faculty, developing interdisciplinary research, and enhancing industry integration in the classroom.

Julien GuenoleView profile

Researcher

• Plasticity of crystalline materials
• Complex crystals and interfaces
• Multi-scale approaches
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Julien Guenole is a CNRS Research Scientist (Chargé de recherche) at the LEM3 Laboratory (UMR CNRS 7239) in Metz, France, which is a joint research unit of the University of Lorraine, the National Centre for Scientific Research (CNRS), and Arts et Métiers ParisTech. He joined CNRS on January 1, 2020, after previously working at RWTH Aachen's Institute for Physical Metallurgy and Materials Physics (IMM). Guenole serves as Associate editor of Philosophical Magazine and was a Member of CoNRS (section 9) for 2024-2025. He is also Co-leader of Experimental and simulation challenges for the European COST MecaNano network. His research focuses on the plasticity of crystalline materials, complex crystals and their interfaces, multi-scale approaches, numerical nanomechanics, ion irradiation and induced defects . Guenole employs advanced computational methods including molecular dynamics, molecular statics, NEB calculations, and FFT-based approaches to bridge atomic-scale phenomena with continuum mechanics. Recent work includes developing generative machine learning approaches for microstructure design and predicting grain boundary segregation in magnesium alloys. His publication record shows consistent output in high-impact journals including Mechanics Research Communications, Communications Materials, Journal of Magnesium and Alloys, and Acta Materialia. His work frequently combines computational approaches with experimental validation, as seen in studies on metallic nanosponges and magnesium alloy plasticity. Associate editor of Philosophical Magazine Co-leader of Experimental and simulation challenges for European COST MecaNano network Member of CoNRS (section 9, 2024-2025) Supported by cluster IA ENACT (ANR - France 2030 funded project) As a supervisor, Guenole currently advises PhD student Badr LACHKAR on 'Generative Machine Learning for Microstructure Design: An Atomic-Scale-Informed Approach to Interfacial Engineering'. His lab provides opportunities for students to work at the cutting edge of computational materials science, with access to high-performance computing resources and connections to international research networks.

• organizational sociology
• educational institutions
• legitimacy
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Jakob Westergren is a postdoctoral researcher at the Department of Communication, Faculty of Humanities, University of Copenhagen, where he investigates funding models for Libraries, Archives, and Museums through the Velux Fonden-funded project "Post-Neutrality within Libraries, Archives, and Museums." He maintains an affiliation with Uppsala University's Department of Business Studies, Sweden, where he earned his PhD. His educational background includes a Doctor of Philosophy in Business Studies from Uppsala University (awarded May 26, 2025), with doctoral research focused on organizational enactment of school competition. His thesis, "But now tell me how this drink is made: Four essays on the enactment of school competition," analyzed competitive dynamics in educational institutions. Westergren's research centers on organizational sociology, legitimacy construction, and institutional theory within educational and cultural contexts. He examines how schools navigate competitive pressures to craft educational offerings and legitimacy claims, while his current project explores post-neutrality challenges in cultural institutions. His methodological approach emphasizes qualitative analysis of organizational behavior in institutional environments. His 2025 publications reveal a cohesive research trajectory examining competitive dynamics in Swedish upper secondary schools, with emphasis on student recruitment strategies and educational offer development. The 2019 retailing study demonstrates his broader interest in place-based organizational contexts, showing conceptual continuity in analyzing institutional positioning across different sectors. Westergren actively contributes to academic discourse through conference presentations, including his September 2025 lecture "Enacting competition? Exploring how upper secondary schools struggle to become legitimate competing actors." His research on educational competition has gained traction with 68 Mendeley readers and social media engagement. The Velux Fonden grant supporting his cultural institutions project represents his primary current research funding.

Katharine A. OwensView profile

Professor

• Plastic Pollution
• Civic Engagement
• Environmental Policy
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Katharine A. Owens is a Professor in the Department of Politics, Economics, and International Studies within the College of Arts and Sciences at the University of Hartford, where she also serves as Director of the Rell Center for Public Service. Her work uniquely integrates civic engagement, environmental science, and artistic practice to address plastic pollution and marine debris challenges through interdisciplinary collaboration. Education: PhD, University of Twente MS, College of Charleston BA, College of Charleston Professor Owens' research examines human impacts on water resources and leverages artistic expression to confront environmental crises, particularly plastic pollution. She leads fieldwork on marine debris collection, develops policy interventions through student collaborations, and creates large-scale public art installations that visualize ecological damage. Her approach combines scientific analysis with community engagement to drive systemic change in environmental policy and public awareness. Scientific Awards: National Geographic Explorer Fulbright Nehru Academic and Professional Excellence Award (2018-19) Professor Owens has secured major funding from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Fulbright Nehru Foundation, and National Geographic Society to support student-led initiatives including marine debris monitoring for Connecticut legislative committees, international policy advocacy through the ENACT program, and cross-cultural collaborations with Middle Eastern institutions via the Stevens' Initiative. Her 'Entangled and Ingested' art project—funded by the Connecticut Office of the Arts, Middletown Commission on the Arts, and University of Hartford Harrison Grant—engages communities in creating life-sized animal portraits from reclaimed plastic, exemplifying her commitment to translating research into tangible public action. She directs the 'Entangled and Ingested' project, which has produced installations like the 60-foot sperm whale at University of Hartford's Harrison Libraries, and maintains international research partnerships in India, Indonesia, and Uganda through National Geographic Society grants. Her work bridges academic research, policy development, and public art to create multidimensional responses to the global plastic crisis.

• Adolescent substance use behaviors
• Tobacco use and cessation
• E-cigarette use patterns
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Dr. Suchitra Krishnan-Sarin is the Albert E. Kent Professor of Psychiatry at the Yale University School of Medicine and Professor of Chronic Disease Epidemiology at the Yale School of Public Health. She serves as Chair of the Human Investigations Committee (IRB) for the Human Research Protections Program and maintains extensive affiliations across Yale's research ecosystem including the Cancer Prevention and Control Program, Center for Nicotine and Tobacco Use Research at Yale (CENTURY), and Yale Tobacco Center of Regulatory Science. PhD from Purdue University (1992) Postdoctoral fellowship at Indiana University Purdue University at Indianapolis (1995) Postdoctoral Fellow at Yale University (1996) Dr. Krishnan-Sarin's research program focuses on developing a bio-behavioral understanding of substance use behaviors in adolescents and adults, with the goal of creating optimal prevention and cessation interventions. Her work spans tobacco regulatory science, adolescent vaping behaviors, and pharmacological treatments for alcohol use disorders. She examines the appeal and abuse potential of tobacco products, develops behavioral and pharmacological cessation approaches, and investigates behavioral and neural predictors of use and cessation behaviors. Her recent publications demonstrate a strong emphasis on e-cigarette flavors (particularly 'ice' components), youth vaping patterns across different demographic groups, and the development of evidence-based cessation interventions. Her work bridges basic science, clinical research, and policy implications, with numerous publications in top journals including Nicotine & Tobacco Research, Drug and Alcohol Dependence, and the Journal of the American Heart Association. Young Investigator Award from Society for Research on Nicotine and Tobacco (1997) President of Society for Research on Nicotine and Tobacco (2020-present) Dr. Krishnan-Sarin is actively involved in national tobacco regulatory efforts as Co-PI of the NIH/FDA-funded Yale Tobacco Centers Of Regulatory Science and leader of the American Heart Association-funded ENACT initiative. Her work has directly informed policy through contributions to Surgeon General's reports, service on the FDA's Tobacco Product Scientific Advisory Committee, and current membership on the CDC's Interagency Commission on Smoking and Health. She supervises a multidisciplinary research team examining youth vaping behaviors, tobacco product regulation, and intervention development. Through the Yale Tobacco Centers Of Regulatory Science and ENACT initiative, Dr. Krishnan-Sarin leads research teams investigating tobacco product use behaviors, developing cessation interventions, and informing regulatory policy. Her work brings together expertise from psychiatry, public health, neuroscience, and policy domains to address the evolving landscape of youth nicotine and substance use, with particular attention to how product design elements like flavors influence youth appeal and use patterns.