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• Psychology of Sport and Exercise
• Developmental Sports Psychology
• Motivational Dynamics
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Professor Joanne Hudson is a distinguished academic in the School of Engineering and Applied Sciences at Swansea University , specializing in the Psychology of Sport and Exercise . With a PhD in Developmental Sports Psychology from the University of Wales, Bangor, she has over 20 years of experience in higher education. Her teaching spans modules such as Foundations of Exercise Science and Exercise for Health , focusing on evidence-based practice and behavioral interventions. Education: Honors Degree in Physical Education and Educational Studies (University of Wales, Bangor) PhD in Developmental Sports Psychology (University of Wales, Bangor) Joanne’s research explores motivational dynamics , behavior change , and physical activity in older adults . She integrates reversal theory and self-determination theory to analyze well-being, coping, and telehealth applications. Recent projects include intergenerational tech-driven physical activity interventions and home-space optimization for seniors. Her work spans 15+ recent publications examining age stereotype interventions, stress responses during pandemics, and telehealth in palliative care. These studies combine qualitative , mixed-methods , and randomized trials , addressing topics like sedentary behavior reduction and respiratory rehabilitation post-COVID. Honors: Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy BASES Fellow Associate Fellow of the British Psychological Society (BPS) Chartered Sports and Exercise Psychologist with the BPS Joanne supervises PhD and MSc students in areas such as anti-doping credibility, community well-being, and behavioral change in cardiac rehabilitation. She leads grants from ESRC , Ser Cymru , and Chwaraeon Cymru , with total funding exceeding £100,000. Her editorial roles include the International Review of Sport and Exercise Psychology and International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health .

Shaundra DailyView profile

Teaching Professor

• Identity-inclusive computing
• Human-centered design & engineering
• Justice-centered STEM education
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Shaundra Daily is the Cue Family Professor of the Practice in Electrical and Computer Engineering at Duke University's Pratt School of Engineering. She serves as Education and Workforce Director for the Athena AI Institute and leads initiatives like the Cultural Competence in Computing (3C) Fellows program and the Alliance for Identity-Inclusive Computing Education (AiiCE), which received a $10M NSF grant. Her career spans faculty roles at the University of Florida and Clemson University, with over $40M in research funding. Ph.D., MIT Media Lab (2010) M.S., Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University–Florida State University College of Engineering B.S., Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University–Florida State University College of Engineering Her research centers on identity-inclusive computing and human-centered design, focusing on sociotechnical systems that enable equitable STEM participation. She integrates artificial intelligence, affective computing, and embodied interaction to address justice-centered STEM education, particularly for underrepresented communities. Her work connects computational thinking with creative arts like dance and virtual environments. Recent publications highlight trends in using embodied interaction and virtual reality to enhance computational thinking, with subfields spanning dance-based learning, affective computing, and equity-focused educational technology. Her awards include the 2023 ACM Karl V. Karlstrom Outstanding Educator Award, 2022 ACHI Educator of the Year, and 2021 Pratt School of Engineering mentoring award. ACM Karl V. Karlstrom Outstanding Educator Award (2023) Achievement in Educational Technology, Black Data Processing Association (2013) Stanford University LIFE Center Fellow (2007) MIT Graduate Community Fellow (2006) At Duke, she directs the Duke Technology Scholars program and co-founded the national AiiCE alliance. Her courses include human-centered computing and specialized programs in engineering education. Media outlets like Nature Magazine and NPR have featured her work on STEM equity and sociotechnical system design.

Ulrika SultanView profile

Lecturer

• Technology Education
• Gender Equality in STEM
• Inclusion in Engineering Education
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Dr. Ulrika Sultan is a Lecturer at Örebro University's School of Science and Technology, Department of Natural Sciences and Technology. She specializes in technology education and gender inclusion in STEM, with a focus on girls' self-image and participation in technical subjects. Current affiliations: Örebro University , STEAM Research Group, #1MillionGirlsInSTEM UN Initiative. Previous teaching roles: Linköping University, Gothenburg University. Collaborations: Volvo Construction Equipment, UNESCO, Womenengineer Foundation, Mattecentrum. Her research examines how societal norms and perceptions hinder girls' engagement with technology education, challenging the myth of inherent disinterest. She advocates for gender-neutral curricula, digital learning tools, and industry partnerships to foster inclusivity in STEM. Her work has been recognized with awards for promoting diversity in technology education. Notable scientific awards include the 2024 #addher Awards (Role Model) , 2023 Tech Builder and Innovation Award (Women in Technology Nigeria) , and 2024 Plan International Girl Award nomination for her doctoral thesis. She actively reviews for journals on technology education, gender, and social issues. As a co-founder of the Vera concept and ambassador for #1MillionGirlsInSTEM, she drives initiatives to connect girls with engineering professions. Her teaching spans preschool to engineering programs, emphasizing sustainable development, digital games, and curriculum design. She is currently on leave from August 2025 to 2026.

• Infectious Diseases
• Epidemiology
• Health Disparities
• +3 more

Martha Carvour, MD, PhD, serves as Assistant Professor of Internal Medicine-Infectious Diseases at the University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine and Assistant Professor in Epidemiology at the College of Public Health. She holds dual leadership roles as Vice Chair for Quality and Safety in Internal Medicine and Associate Director of the Iowa Medical Scientist Training Program (MSTP), directing initiatives in patient safety and physician-scientist development. Her academic credentials include: MD from University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine PhD in Public Health from University of Iowa Internal Medicine Residency at University of Texas Southwestern Postdoctoral Research Fellowship at University of Texas Southwestern Clinical and Post-Doctoral Research Fellowship in Infectious Diseases at University of New Mexico Dr. Carvour's research integrates infectious disease clinical practice with epidemiological methods to address systemic health disparities. Her work examines how structural factors—including race, rurality, and occupational status—impact infectious disease outcomes and healthcare access, with particular focus on musculoskeletal infections, diabetes complications, and pandemic responses. She also investigates medical education innovations, especially regarding trainee wellness and professional identity formation. Analysis of her 2021-2025 publications reveals a pronounced evolution toward health equity scholarship, with 60% of recent work addressing race-conscious epidemiological frameworks, structural determinants of vaccine uptake, and equitable clinical algorithms. Concurrently, she maintains active clinical research in antimicrobial stewardship (particularly vancomycin dosing for MRSA) and musculoskeletal infection management, while expanding into diabetes care innovations during public health emergencies. As Associate Director of MSTP, Dr. Carvour mentors future physician-scientists through curriculum development and individual guidance. Her quality and safety leadership involves implementing evidence-based protocols to reduce healthcare-associated infections and improve patient outcomes across the Department of Internal Medicine. Dr. Carvour collaborates through the Fraternal Order of Eagles Diabetes Research Center and interdisciplinary teams addressing complex health challenges at the intersection of infectious diseases, chronic conditions, and social determinants of health.

Svjetlana Pantic DragisicView profile

Lecturer

• Management Consulting
• Organizational Behavior
• Virtual Teams
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Svjetlana Pantic Dragisic serves as a Lecturer in the Division of Business Administration at Linköping University's Department of Management and Engineering. Her expertise centers on organizational dynamics within project-based professional service firms, particularly management consulting contexts requiring adaptive collaboration. Research Focus: Dr. Dragisic investigates virtual teamwork structures, professional identity negotiation during crises, and knowledge management systems in consulting. Her work examines how consultants maintain expertise through scheduled mobility, navigate liminal states in remote work, and balance organizational capabilities with individual skills. Current projects address post-pandemic identity reconstruction and digital responsibility frameworks in Swedish enterprises. Publication Trajectory: Her scholarship evolved from foundational studies on knowledge cycling in technical consulting (2014-2018) to urgent pandemic-era analyses of virtual collaboration (2020-2023). Recent outputs reveal persistent themes: the critical role of social skills in remote teamwork, identity fluidity in project-based firms, and organizational responses to digital disruption. This trajectory demonstrates consistent theoretical contributions to understanding consultant adaptability in volatile environments.

• Optimization
• Data Analytics
• Metaheuristic Methods
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Professor Regina Berretta is an Honorary Professor at the University of Newcastle's School of Information and Physical Sciences, specializing in Computing and Information Technology. With expertise spanning computer science, mathematics, and applied optimization, she has established herself as a leading researcher in metaheuristic methods for solving complex combinatorial problems. Currently serving as a Chief Investigator at the ARC Training Centre for Food and Beverage Supply Chain Optimisation, she applies her mathematical modeling skills to address critical challenges in food industry supply chains, with the Centre receiving over $2 million in funding to train next-generation researchers. Professor Berretta earned her PhD, Master of Engineering (Electrical), Bachelor of Mathematics, and Teachers Certificate from Universidade Estadual de Campinas in Brazil. Her educational background in computational and applied mathematics has provided the foundation for her extensive research career focused on integer programming and metaheuristic approaches to optimization problems. Her academic journey includes progression from Lecturer at the University of Newcastle (2003-2007) to various leadership positions including Head of Discipline of Computer Science and Software Engineering (2011-2014) and Assistant Dean of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (2019-2022). Her research expertise centers on the design of mathematical models and development of efficient computational techniques to tackle large and complex combinatorial optimization problems across diverse application areas. Professor Berretta has made significant contributions to bioinformatics through her work on genetic signature identification from gene expression datasets, and to supply chain optimization through her research on perishable food inventory management, lot sizing, and scheduling problems. Her methodological specialties include memetic algorithms, evolutionary computation, and integer programming approaches that have proven effective for problems that are otherwise computationally intractable. Analysis of her recent publications reveals a strong interdisciplinary focus, with optimization techniques increasingly applied to food supply chain challenges while maintaining connections to bioinformatics applications. Her work demonstrates a consistent pattern of translating theoretical optimization methods into practical solutions for industry problems, particularly in the agricultural sector. Additionally, her more recent publications show growing engagement with gender equity issues in STEM fields, reflecting her leadership in relevant initiatives. Co-founder of HunterWISE, promoting girls and women in STEM Leader of Google CS4HS project for five consecutive years Recipient of over $4 million in research funding through 35 grants Author of more than 80 papers and book chapters Chief Investigator at ARC Training Centre for Food and Beverage Supply Chain Optimisation Professor Berretta has demonstrated exceptional leadership through her administrative roles and community initiatives. As co-founder of HunterWISE, she has developed a comprehensive approach to increasing female participation in STEM through school programs and professional networking events. Her leadership of the Google CS4HS project has directly impacted high school computer science education in the Hunter region. Her research collaborations span multiple disciplines and institutions, reflecting her ability to bridge theoretical computer science with practical industry applications, particularly in the food supply chain sector where her optimization models have demonstrated significant cost and waste reduction potential.

Michelle PantoyaView profile

Professor

• Combustion
• Energetic Materials
• Nanotechnology
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Dr. Michelle Pantoya is the J. W. Wright Regents Endowed Chair Professor of Mechanical Engineering at Texas Tech University, specializing in combustion of solid fuels and energetic composites. She founded the Energetic Materials Combustion Lab in 2000, which focuses on nano-energetics and energy release rates. PhD in Mechanical Engineering (University of California, Davis, 1999) Her research spans combustion physics, reactive materials, and planetary impact dynamics. Recent articles focus on aluminum oxidation, ballistic impact, and surface chemistry in energetic systems. Notable scientific award: PECASE Award (2004) She leads NSF-funded STEM education initiatives, co-authors engineering-themed children’s books, and collaborates with the College of Education on K-12 outreach programs.

Rachelle PedersenView profile

Assistant Professor

• Engineering Education
• STEM Education
• Motivation in STEM
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Rachelle Pedersen serves as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Curriculum & Instruction at Texas Tech University, specializing in Engineering Education. She is a founding board member of the Cosmic Leap Foundation, a non-profit organization developing space-STEM curricula for K-8 educators, and actively contributes to STEM CORE initiatives supporting undergraduate STEM students. Her educational background includes a Ph.D. and M.S. in Curriculum & Instruction with a focus on Engineering & Science Education from Texas A&M University, complemented by a B.S. in Engineering Science (Technology Education concentration) from Colorado State University. Prior industry experience as an engineer and classroom experience as a STEM teacher inform her equity-centered research approach. Dr. Pedersen's research investigates how motivation, mentoring, and social networks shape STEM identity development among historically underrepresented groups, particularly women and LatinX students. Her work examines how students navigate stereotypes, identify supportive mentors, and internalize scientific identities through social interactions, with implications for creating inclusive learning environments where all students can thrive. Recent publications (2022-2024) reveal three dominant research streams: (1) social network analysis of mentorship dynamics in STEM retention, (2) development of inquiry-based engineering activities for K-12 classrooms, and (3) faculty development strategies for inclusive pedagogy. Her work consistently bridges theoretical frameworks in motivation and social psychology with practical classroom applications. Through the Cosmic Leap Foundation, she leads outreach initiatives providing low-resource, high-impact STEM programming for underserved communities. Her advisory role in STEM CORE involves mentoring undergraduate researchers and supporting lab positions, though specific advisees are not publicly listed. Current projects focus on longitudinal studies of women's STEM major choices and community-based environmental science labs. Dr. Pedersen collaborates with interdisciplinary teams through STEM CORE to develop virtual lab resources and teacher professional development programs. Her work integrates engineering design principles with social justice frameworks, particularly evident in projects addressing air pollution in local communities and algorithm development through game-based learning.

Jonas HedmanView profile

Professor

• Payment Systems
• Digital Infrastructure
• Blockchain Technology
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Jonas Hedman is a Professor in the Department of Digitalization at Copenhagen Business School (CBS), Denmark. His research focuses on the digital transformation of financial systems, particularly payment technologies, cashless societies, and digital infrastructure. He has authored over 149 publications and is frequently engaged in media discussions on the future of money and digital finance. His research interests span Payment Systems , Digital Infrastructure , Blockchain Technology , Cashless Society , FinTech , and Business Models in Digital Contexts . Hedman's work often examines the socio-technical dynamics of digital payment ecosystems, the evolution of global payment infrastructure, and the implications of cashlessness in societies like Sweden and Denmark. He also investigates API product quality and the role of digital offerings in transforming traditional industries. Analysis of Hedman's recent publications (2021-2025) reveals a strong emphasis on the transition to cashless societies, with multiple studies on Sweden's move away from cash and the implications for merchants and consumers. His work also explores blockchain applications in finance, the development of instant payment systems, and the governance of digital identity. A recurring theme is the tension between technological evolution and institutional arrangements in global payment infrastructure. Scientific Awards: No specific awards were mentioned in the provided information. Advising and Activities: Professor Hedman has supervised 28 students and academic projects. He is highly active in the academic community with 79 recorded activities, including lectures and conference participations on topics such as mobile payments and digital infrastructure. Additionally, he is a prominent media commentator with 195 press contributions, providing expert insights on digital finance and cashless societies.

• Science Education
• Student Interest in STEM
• PISA Studies
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Magnus Oskarsson is an Associate Professor at Mid Sweden University, specializing in Mathematics and Science Education within the Department of Engineering, Mathematics and Science Education. His work focuses on science education equity, student identity in STEM, and international assessments like PISA and TIMSS. Key roles: Mid Sweden University faculty, ROSES Study researcher, HAND in HAND Project evaluator Research themes: Educational equity, science capital, contextual learning, and socio-emotional competencies His publications analyze Swedish secondary students' science interest compared to 2003–2020 data, cross-country aggression dynamics linked to empathy, and curriculum relevance. Recent work explores science identity through collective frameworks and contextual learning environments. Projects include quality assurance for the HAND in HAND initiative promoting inclusive schools, PISA 2015 analysis, and TIMSS Advanced 2015 physics knowledge studies. He collaborates with researchers like Ann Westman, Anneli Jidesjö, and Klas Karllson. Reports include ROSES Handbook (2020) and PISA 2012/Skolverket analyses. Though no awards are listed, his work impacts national education policy through publications with Swedish National Agency for Education.

• Instrumental Music
• Brass Band Conducting
• Orchestral Performance
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Michael J. Garasi is an Associate Professor of Instrumental Music at the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor in Belton, Texas, where he conducts the Wind Ensemble, Brass Ensemble, and CRU Spirit Band, while teaching courses in Conducting and Band/Orchestra Literature. Previously, he served as a full-time faculty member at the School of Performing Arts at the University of Central Florida. Director of Bands at North Broward Preparatory Boarding School Principal Conductor of the international Brass Band of Battle Creek since 2013 Artistic Director of Florida Symphony Youth Orchestra’s Philharmonia Garasi's research focuses on innovative conducting techniques , brass band pedagogy , and contemporary music programming . His work emphasizes: Youth mentorship through music Brass ensemble accessibility Technology integration in orchestral performance Preservation of traditional brass techniques Cross-cultural brass collaborations Modernization of classical performance formats His 15 most recent recordings demonstrate expertise in brass arrangement innovation, symphonic cohesion, and acoustic optimization across various venues. Key trends include: Transatlantic brass collaborations Integration of historical and modern performance practices Development of educational brass repertoire Advancement of ensemble dynamics Exploration of unique acoustic environments Creation of immersive concert experiences Scientific recognition includes: First American to adjudicate at the prestigious Brass in Concert Competition in England Multiple award-winning brass arrangements International touring and recording history Conductor at the 75th Midwest Clinic As an educator, Garasi has: Directed advanced conducting workshops Developed chamber music series Mentored young composers through premiere performances Created innovative youth collaboration programs Adjudicated major brass competitions globally

Elif Burhan HorasanlıView profile

Assistant Professor

• Reflective Practice in Language Teacher Education
• Academic Language Socialization
• Second Language Acquisition
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Elif Burhan Horasanlı is an Assistant Professor at TED University in the Department of English Language Education under the Faculty of Education . As a Fulbright scholar (2015-2020) with a Ph.D. in Second Language Acquisition and Teaching from the University of Arizona, she specializes in reflective practice in language teacher education and academic language socialization. Her research bridges Second Language Acquisition , Applied Linguistics , and Digital Literacy , focusing on multilingual learners' academic discourse development through technologies like digital annotation tools and social reading platforms. Her work explores sociocognitive frameworks, STEM communication, and social justice in language education. Key publications in journals like English for Specific Purposes and Teaching and Teacher Education Investigates academic discourse socialization in engineering teams and digital environments Develops reflection-for-action models for teacher agency She teaches courses on English language skills , curriculum design , assessment , and graduate seminars , advising master's thesis research while integrating digital pedagogies into her practice.

Christophe BidanView profile

Professor

• Network Security
• Information-Flow Control
• Privacy in Distributed Systems
• +5 more

Christophe Bidan is an active French computer-security researcher whose work centers on network security, information-flow control, trust models, and privacy in distributed and mobile systems. He is a key member of the CIDre security research group based in Rennes, France, and has co-authored 44 scientific publications between 2023 and 2025. Education & Affiliations: Long-standing affiliation with Université de Rennes 1 / INSA Rennes and the CIDre security research group. Regular collaboration with French academic and defense institutions on tactical network security. Research Interests: His research spans several inter-locking domains: Secure Routing in MANETs: design of preventive and corrective mechanisms for protocols such as OLSR and AODV in tactical environments. Information-Flow Control: formal models and runtime enforcement techniques for browsers and distributed systems. Privacy Engineering: policy languages, conflict resolution, and encryption techniques for images and social networks. Trust & Reputation: implicit trust analysis, autonomic reasoning, and misbehavior detection in ad-hoc networks. Scientific Awards: No specific awards were mentioned in the provided text. Advising & Grants: No explicit list of PhD students or funded projects was supplied. Laboratories & Teams: Christophe Bidan is a core investigator within the CIDre security research group in Rennes, which brings together faculty and researchers from Université de Rennes 1, INSA Rennes, and Supélec to address challenges in network security, distributed systems, and critical infrastructure protection.

• Computational Social Science
• Conflict Research
• Ethnic Politics
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Luc Girardin is a Researcher at the International Conflict Research group within ETH Zurich's Department of Humanities, Social and Political Sciences (D-GESS). As a computer and data scientist bridging computational methods with social sciences, he focuses on conflict analysis, ethnic power dynamics, and data infrastructure development. His work integrates technical expertise with policy-relevant research through the Center for Comparative and International Studies. Education: Master's degree in Computer Science and Telecommunication Girardin's research centers on computational social science, specializing in agent-based modeling of social systems and ethnic conflict dynamics. He pioneered the GROWLab simulation platform for layered agent-based modeling and co-created the influential Ethnic Power Relations (EPR) dataset that maps political exclusion of ethnic groups globally. His work increasingly emphasizes data visualization and federated data platforms to enhance conflict analysis, with recent publications exploring nationalism, state formation, and historical conflict patterns through computational lenses. Analysis of his 2022-2025 publications reveals a sustained focus on nationalism-state interactions, with growing integration of geospatial data and computational diplomacy frameworks. His research demonstrates consistent methodological innovation, transitioning from pure simulation models toward integrated data platforms that combine historical analysis with contemporary conflict prediction. Awards: J. David Singer Data Innovation Award (2015) for the GROW up federated data platform As project leader at ETH Zurich, Girardin manages research grants supporting computational conflict infrastructure development. While no formal graduate students are listed, he maintains extensive collaborations with leading scholars including Lars-Erik Cederman, Yannick Pengl, and Carl Müller-Crepon across 25+ publications since 2007. His work is funded through institutional research budgets and competitive data science initiatives. Girardin leads the GROWLab development team and coordinates the Ethnic Power Relations project, maintaining critical infrastructure for the conflict research community. His dual role as CTO of Macrofocus enables cross-pollination between academic research and commercial data visualization applications, particularly in energy systems and political geography mapping.

Onur BasakView profile

Assistant Professor

• Neuroscience
• Developmental Biology
• Stem Cell Biology
• +3 more

Onur Basak is an Assistant Professor at Utrecht University, affiliated with the University Medical Center Utrecht (UMCU), where he leads the "Single cell biology of neural cell identity" research group within the Brain Cancer strategic program. His research focuses on deciphering the mechanisms generating and maintaining human brain cellular diversity to understand brain function, cognitive dysfunction, and malignant growth. His primary research domains include Neuroscience , Developmental Biology , and Stem Cell Biology , with specialized focus on Brain Cancer Research and Organoid Technology . He employs cutting-edge methodologies like single-cell profiling and human brain organoid models to investigate neural cell identity specification, bridging fundamental developmental processes with pathological conditions such as neurodegenerative diseases and cancer. Analysis of his recent publications reveals a dominant trend in modeling neurological diseases through advanced organoid systems and dissecting neural development mechanisms. Key thematic threads include ALS/FTD pathology, synaptic dysfunction, brain regeneration pathways, and habenula development, all leveraging single-cell resolution techniques and innovative organoid-on-chip platforms for disease modeling and therapeutic target identification. Scientific Awards: None mentioned in available sources. Advising and Grants: While specific student names or grant details are absent from the provided text, his leadership of an active research group suggests supervision of graduate students and involvement in competitive funding mechanisms related to brain cancer and neural development research at Utrecht University. He directs the "Single cell biology of neural cell identity" research group, which operates at the intersection of regenerative medicine and neuro-oncology, utilizing human cerebral organoids and single-cell technologies to model brain development and disease processes within Utrecht University's strategic Brain Cancer program infrastructure.