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Karen FinneganView profile

Professor

• Global Health
• Public Health
• Health Systems Strengthening
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Karen Finnegan, Ph.D., is the Cummings Foundation Professor at Harvard Medical School’s Department of Global Health and Social Medicine. Her work focuses on strengthening health systems in low-resource settings, particularly in rural Madagascar and sub-Saharan Africa. She leads interdisciplinary research on community health worker programs, geographic barriers to healthcare access, pandemic response strategies, and health system resilience in the face of climate change. Her research integrates spatial analysis, epidemiological modeling, and health policy evaluation, with a focus on equitable healthcare delivery. Key projects include the Ifanadiana District Health System Strengthening Initiative in Madagascar, which examines how community-based interventions and geographic data can reduce healthcare disparities. She also contributed to global studies on universal health coverage through professionalized community health workforces and evaluated the impact of extreme weather events on health systems. Dr. Finnegan collaborates with institutions like the Paul Farmer Collaborative and the Global Health Delivery Partnership, emphasizing data-driven solutions to global health challenges. Her work spans infectious disease control (e.g., malaria, tuberculosis, and pandemic response), maternal-child health outcomes, and the socioeconomic determinants of healthcare access in marginalized populations. Her publications highlight methodological innovations in spatial epidemiology and health system evaluation, alongside policy recommendations for scaling effective interventions. Current research priorities include optimizing community health worker programs, mitigating geographic healthcare inequities, and advancing climate-resilient health systems in low-income regions.

Karen SmilowitzView profile

Professor

• Humanitarian Logistics
• Operations Research
• Transportation Systems
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Karen Smilowitz is the James N. and Margie M. Krebs Professor of Industrial Engineering and Management Sciences at Northwestern University's McCormick School of Engineering and Applied Science, and a Professor of Operations at the Kellogg School of Management. Her research focuses on optimizing logistics systems, including nonprofit operations, humanitarian logistics, and transportation networks, with a strong emphasis on equity and efficiency. She holds a Ph.D. from the University of California, Berkeley, and has advised numerous graduate students and post-doctoral researchers in these fields. Education: B.S.E. in Civil Engineering and Operations Research from Princeton University (1995) M.S. and Ph.D. in Civil and Environmental Engineering from UC Berkeley (1998, 2001) Research Interests: Nonprofit operations, transportation systems, humanitarian logistics, and equity in logistics design. She explores how operational flexibility enhances system efficiency while addressing challenges in complex networks. Grants & Awards: Notable contributions include work on vaccine distribution, disaster relief routing, and volunteer management. Her research often bridges academic rigor with real-world applications, such as optimizing school bus scheduling and improving healthcare access. Advising: Supervised over 20 graduate students and post-docs, many of whom have won awards for their work in humanitarian logistics and health systems. Lab & Collaborations: Leads interdisciplinary projects on school district design, illicit pharmaceutical tracking, and community healthcare networks. Collaborates with organizations like Lurie Children's Hospital and the Culverhouse College of Business.

Michael KippView profile

Assistant Professor

• Climate Change
• Atmospheric Science
• Geosciences
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Michael Kipp is an Assistant Professor in the Division of Earth and Climate Science at Duke University. He holds a Ph.D. from the University of Washington (2019) and focuses on geochemical and isotopic studies to unravel Earth's environmental and climatic history. His research integrates isotopes (e.g., uranium, iron, calcium) to explore processes such as marine anoxia, paleoenvironmental reconstruction, and biogeochemical cycles. Education: Ph.D., University of Washington, 2019 Research Interests: Climate Change, Atmospheric Science, and Geosciences. Kipp employs advanced isotopic techniques to study planetary materials, sedimentary deposits, and biological archives, with applications to understanding past climate events like the Toarcian Oceanic Anoxic Event and the Sturtian Snowball Earth. His work bridges geochemistry, paleontology, and environmental science. Grants & Awards: CAREER Award from the National Science Foundation (2024) American Chemical Society grant for diagenetic pathway studies (2024) Advising & Labs: Kipp oversees research in his lab, focusing on isotope geochemistry and environmental reconstruction. Collaborations with international teams and institutions highlight his work's interdisciplinary nature. His lab's findings have been featured in high-impact journals and media outlets, including recent coverage of Jurassic-era climate insights. Key Labs/Teams: His lab at Duke explores isotopic tracers in marine and terrestrial archives, with a focus on nutrient dynamics and redox processes. Active partnerships include collaborations on cycad symbiosis studies and shark tooth paleo-redox proxies.

• Diabetes
• Endocrinology
• Health Policy
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Professor Amanda Adler holds dual roles as Professor of Diabetic Medicine and Health Policy at the University of Oxford and Director of the Diabetes Trials Unit (DTU). She concurrently serves as Honorary Consultant Physician, Commissioner on the Commission on Human Medicines (CHM), and Vice-Chair of NICE's Technology Appraisal Committee. Her work bridges clinical research, policy evaluation, and global health initiatives. Education: Trained in economics, medicine, and epidemiology in the US, followed by specialized studies in pharmacovigilance and pharmacoepidemiology in the UK. Professional roles include 12 years as Chair of NICE's Technology Appraisal Committee and leadership in global health organizations like the WHO Technical Advisory Group for Diabetes. Research focuses on diabetes interventions, health policy development, and clinical trial methodologies. The DTU collaborates internationally on studies funded by industry, NIHR, and charities. Recent publications emphasize biomarker discovery, frailty in diabetes trials, and medication safety. Awards: Recognized with the Distinguished Contribution to NICE Award (2024) for her 20-year impact on NICE guidelines. Professional affiliations include Fellowships at the Royal College of Physicians and Royal Statistical Society. Advising/grants: Supervises graduate students and chairs multiple national/international committees including CHM's Cardiovascular, Diabetes, Renal, Respiratory and Allergy Expert Advisory Group. Leads projects on universal health coverage priorities for institutions like the World Bank and OECD.

• Social Computing
• Computational Social Science
• Human-Computer Interaction
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Koustuv Saha is an Assistant Professor of Computer Science at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (UIUC), affiliated with the Siebel School of Computing and Data Science. He holds a B.Tech (Hons.) from the Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur (2012) and a Ph.D. in Computer Science from Georgia Institute of Technology (2021). His research focuses on Social Computing, Computational Social Science, and FATE (Fairness, Accountability, Transparency, and Ethics in AI), with a strong emphasis on human-centered machine learning and wellbeing analysis using digital data. Before joining UIUC, he was a Senior Researcher at Microsoft Research Montreal’s FATE group and conducted internships at Snap Research, Microsoft Research, and the Max Planck Institute. His work bridges computer science with psychology and sociology, addressing societal challenges like mental health, workplace wellbeing, and algorithmic ethics. Notable achievements include the 2021 Outstanding Doctoral Dissertation Award from Georgia Tech and media coverage in outlets like the New York Times and CBC Radio. His research interests span computational social science, causal inference, and ethical AI deployment. Recent projects explore content moderation using small language models, the impact of AI chatbots on mental health, and workplace wellbeing technologies. He leads UIUC’s OnCARE lab, advancing interdisciplinary studies on AI reflections and societal impacts. Education: B.Tech (IIT Kharagpur, 2012), Ph.D. (Georgia Tech, 2021) Awards: Outstanding Dissertation Award, Foley Scholarship, Snap Fellowship, ICWSM Study Design Award Key Themes: Social media analysis, wellbeing sensing, algorithmic fairness, and human-AI collaboration His publications address topics like pandemic mental health, AI ethics, and workplace monitoring. Collaborations with organizations like Fred Hutch Cancer Research and Microsoft highlight his industry-academic synergy. Future work includes recruiting PhD students for Fall 2025 and advancing multi-sectoral mental health innovation frameworks.

• Political Behavior
• Campaigns and Elections
• Political Geography
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James Gimpel serves as a Professor at the Department of Government and Politics, University of Maryland, where his research focuses on political behavior, elections, and geographic influences on politics. He holds a PhD from the University of Chicago. His research explores: Political Behavior : Voter mobilization, donor psychology, and ideological polarization. Campaigns & Elections : Grassroots strategies, digital outreach, and funding dynamics. Political Geography : Urban-rural divides, migration effects, and redistricting impacts. Redistricting : Legal challenges and spatial equity in representation. Recent publications (2020–2025) analyze electoral trends through geographic and behavioral lenses. Key themes include campaign personalization via social media, the role of small donors in Texas elections, migration-driven political realignment, and the litigation landscape of redistricting. Articles employ survey data, spatial modeling, and case studies to dissect voter decision-making in evolving contexts like post-Dobbs policy shifts.

• Health Psychology
• Assistive Technology
• Housing and Health
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Lucy Fishleigh is a Researcher at the University of South Wales within the Faculty of Life Sciences and Education and the Applied Psychology Research and Innovation Group. Her work bridges psychology, health sciences, and technology implementation in real-world social contexts, with emphasis on vulnerable populations in Wales. Her PhD research (2023) investigated wheelchair technology acceptance, establishing her foundation in assistive technology and user-centered design. Current work expands into social housing interventions, pandemic recovery, and health-housing nexus studies through mixed-methods approaches. Recent publications reveal a cohesive trajectory examining how psychological factors mediate technology adoption in constrained environments. Her 2025 output cluster demonstrates methodological diversity across systematic reviews, community co-production projects, and elderly care interventions, consistently linking housing conditions to mental and physical health outcomes while prioritizing marginalized voices. Award recognition includes a 2024 shortlisting for the USW Engagement and Impact Award, highlighting her collaborative work translating research into housing policy. Her fingerprint shows dominant themes in wheelchair accessibility (71%), psychological power dynamics (32%), and pandemic impacts (36%), reflecting urgent contemporary health challenges. Active grant involvement includes the 2024-2025 project "Understanding technology acceptance in social housing" as co-investigator. She drives knowledge exchange through events like "Working Together for Better Housing and Health" (June 2025) and international collaborations such as the Oslo Metropolitan University visit (March 2025), while media coverage showcases her team's national housing health initiatives. As a core member of the Applied Psychology Research and Innovation Group, she contributes to Wales-focused research networks addressing agricultural psychology (68% fingerprint match) and cooperative research policy (27%), maintaining strong ties with UK housing authorities and health services.

• Food Security
• Nutritional Disparity
• Financial Exclusion
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Yunhee Chang is a Professor of Nutrition and Hospitality Management at the University of Mississippi's School of Applied Sciences. She also serves as the coordinator for the Interdisciplinary Graduate Minor in Applied Statistics. Dr. Chang holds a Ph.D. in Agricultural Economics from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, an MHE in Consumer and Child Studies, and a BHE in Family Resource Management from Seoul National University. Her research focuses on food access, nutritional disparity, and the health impacts of financial exclusion. She teaches courses in applied economics, nutrition policy, and advanced statistical methods. Her work bridges public health, economics, and policy, addressing topics like food security, household financial stress, and the intersection of health and socioeconomic factors. Dr. Chang has published extensively on food insecurity, the role of alternative financial services, and the implications of immune checkpoint inhibitors in oncology. Her articles frequently analyze policies and interventions to improve health equity. She has also contributed to studies on school nutrition infrastructure and the economic burden of medical treatments. While no scientific awards are explicitly listed, her contributions to interdisciplinary research are notable. Her advising and grant activities are not detailed here, but her role in coordinating the Applied Statistics program underscores her leadership in methodological training. Dr. Chang's work often highlights systemic challenges in food systems and financial inclusion, with a focus on marginalized populations.

• Photojournalism
• Multimedia
• Sports Media
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Brad Loper is a Lecturer in the Communication Department at The University of Texas at Arlington, holding the role of Specialist since 2014. He earned a BA in Communication (Photojournalism) with a minor in Criminal Justice from UTA in 1993. His professional career spans over 20 years as a photojournalist at The Dallas Morning News, where he contributed to award-winning coverage of major events like Hurricanes Katrina and Rita, the Space Shuttle Columbia tragedy, and NBA Finals. Loper’s expertise includes photojournalism, multimedia, and sports media, reflected in his teaching of courses like Photojournalism I & II and Writing for Mass Media. Education: Bachelor of Arts in Communication (Photojournalism), The University of Texas at Arlington, 1993 Research & Awards: Recipient of the 2006 Pulitzer Prize for Breaking News Photography Edward R. Murrow Awards (2009, 2011) Multiple Newspaper Picture Editor of the Year titles (NPPA, 2008–2010) Teaching & Service: Teaches Photojournalism, Sports Reporting, and Media Writing courses Facilitates departmental events and serves as faculty mentor for The Shorthorn Professional affiliations include the Association of Texas Photography Instructors (ATPI) and Texas Community College Journalism Association (TCCJA) Labs/Teams: Actively involved in curating and mentoring student media projects through departmental initiatives.

• Crisis Communication
• Inoculation Theory
• Resistance to Persuasion
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Dr. Shelley L Wigley is an Associate Professor in the Department of Communication at the University of Texas at Arlington (UTA), part of the College of Liberal Arts. She specializes in crisis communication, inoculation theory, and public relations strategy. Her work bridges academic research and professional practice, with over a decade of experience in media relations and crisis preparedness. Education: She holds a PhD in Mass Communication from the University of Oklahoma (2007), an MS in Mass Communication from Oklahoma State University (1999), and a BS in Broadcast Journalism from the same institution (1991). She also holds certifications in Effective Instruction (ACUE) and Microcredential Innovator (UT System). Research focuses on resistance mechanisms in communication, including inoculation theory applications in crisis management and social media strategies. Notable projects include studying negative user-generated content in crises and evaluating corporate social responsibility campaigns. Her work has been published in journals like Public Relations Review and Corporate Communications: An International Journal . Awards: Recognized for teaching excellence (e.g., 2020 Outstanding Teaching Award) and research grants (e.g., $100k Knight Foundation grant for disinformation studies). She has also received honors like the Phi Kappa Phi membership and Gertrude Golladay Memorial Award. Teaching: She teaches graduate courses in persuasion and crisis communication and undergraduate courses like Public Relations Campaigns. Her interactive style emphasizes hands-on learning and strategic social media practices. Service: Serves on multiple committees at UTA, including the PR Faculty Search Committee and the College of Liberal Arts Research Committee. Engages in community outreach via public speaking and mentoring initiatives like the Maverick Advantage program. Advising: Supervised over 30 students in thesis, internship, and practicum roles, focusing on public relations, crisis management, and nonprofit communication.

• Youth Policy
• Community Development
• Public Administration
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Professor Howard Williamson Stansilav Vladimirov participated in the 2022 National Youth Meeting held in Pernik, Bulgaria, from June 16–17, 2022. He engaged in discussions with Stansilav Vladimirov, Mayor of Pernik Municipality, focusing on youth work and policy. His involvement highlights expertise in youth-related policy and community engagement. Media coverage from Bulgarian News Agency and Pernik News detailed his contributions to the event, emphasizing collaboration between academic and municipal stakeholders.

• Social Media
• New Media
• Digital Marketing
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Brad Conaway is an Instructional Assistant Professor of Social Media and Data Analytics at the School of Journalism and New Media, The University of Mississippi. He holds two bachelor’s degrees from the University of North Texas (Radio/TV/Film and English Literature, 1998) and an M.S. in Integrated Marketing Communication from Ole Miss (2020). His career spans over 15 years in television content production, transitioning to academia with a focus on emerging digital communication strategies. Conaway’s expertise includes social media strategy, digital marketing, and new media trends. He pioneered a 'Digital First' approach at Raycom, earning recognition for engagement analytics. His professional highlights include Emmy and TAPB award nominations for news broadcasting excellence. He has managed high-profile coverage of events like the Space Shuttle Columbia disaster and Super Bowl 45 disruptions in Dallas. No academic articles are listed in the provided text. His professional accolades reflect industry leadership rather than traditional academic publications.

Greg DuquetteView profile

Teaching Professor

• Sport Management
• Sport Organizations
• Virtual Reality in Sport
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Greg Duquette is a Teaching Professor in Sport Management at University of New Brunswick's Faculty of Kinesiology. His research examines sport organizations' community roles, virtual reality applications in sport, and youth sport ethnography. He previously served as Assistant Dean of Undergraduate Studies and developed experiential learning programs. Professor Duquette teaches courses including Sport Management, Recreation Programs, and Financial Management. He has supervised multiple Master's students researching topics from social media in sport marketing to Paralympic media coverage. His publications analyze sport franchises' urban impacts and tourism development.

Shawn McGrathView profile

Research Fellow

• Livestock Production
• Farming Systems
• Sensor Technology
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Dr. Shawn McGrath is a Senior Research Fellow at Charles Sturt University's Gulbali Research Institute within the Faculty of Agricultural, Environmental and Veterinary Sciences. He holds a PhD from Charles Sturt University and a Bachelor of Science in Agriculture (Honours 1) from the University of Sydney. His research focuses on livestock production systems, dual-purpose crops, sensor technology applications in agriculture, and animal nutrition optimization. Research interests center on sustainable farming practices, including livestock-crop integration, feed efficiency measurement technologies, and precision agriculture. His work has led to innovations in lamb feedlotting systems and dual-purpose crop utilization. McGrath received the 2016 Outstanding Media Coverage and Research Promotion Award and has secured multiple research grants including investigations into interdependent cropping-livestock systems and cattle data utilization. He mentors PhD, Masters, and Honours students while collaborating with industry partners like Meat & Livestock Australia, NSW DPI, and CSIRO.

Gautam GoswamiView profile

Professor

• Financial markets
• Equity options
• Housing economics
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Gautam Goswami is a Professor in the Finance and Business Economics department at Fordham University's Gabelli School of Business. He has been with Fordham since 1995 and maintains an office at 45 Columbus Avenue, New York. His research spans financial markets, equity options, housing economics, experimental finance, and security design, with numerous publications on market behavior during crises and innovative financial instruments. Goswami's publications exhibit consistent focus on market anomalies during stress events, alternative financial structures, and experimental approaches to economic behavior. His work analyzes market resilience during events like the 2008 financial crisis and 2010 Flash Crash, while also examining innovative financial instruments like SPACs.