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• Statistical Reinforcement Learning
• Mobile Health (mHealth)
• Clinical Trials
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Susan A. Murphy is the Mallinckrodt Professor of Statistics and of Computer Science at Harvard University, with affiliations to the Kempner Institute. She leads the Statistical Reinforcement Learning Lab, focusing on developing algorithms to inform sequential decision-making in health, particularly for Just-in-Time Adaptive Interventions (JITAIs) and micro-randomized trials (MRTs). Her work is funded by NIH institutes, including NIDA, NHLBI, and NIBIB. Dr. Murphy has been awarded a MacArthur Fellowship (2013) and is a member of the National Academy of Medicine (2014) and the National Academy of Sciences (2016). Her research integrates statistical methods with computer science techniques to optimize mobile health interventions. She collaborates with d3Lab and mDOT on projects like HeartSteps and Sense2Stop, evaluating real-time treatment policies. Notable contributions include advancing MRT designs, sample size calculations, and reinforcement learning algorithms for personalized healthcare. Dr. Murphy advises a large team of postdocs, graduate students, and undergraduates, many of whom hold academic and industry roles globally. She emphasizes engagement in digital interventions, balancing personalization with ethical considerations. Her lab’s work spans algorithm development, clinical trial design, and causal inference, aiming to improve health outcomes through adaptive interventions.

• Child Abuse and Neglect
• Child Victimization and Epidemiology
• Human Trafficking
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Lisa M. Jones is a Research Associate Professor of Psychology at the University of New Hampshire , affiliated with the Crimes Against Children Research Center (CCRC) and Family Research Lab . With over 20 years of experience, she specializes in child victimization, abuse, trafficking, and digital safety. Education: Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology – University of Rhode Island (1999) M.A. in Clinical Psychology – University of Rhode Island B.A. in Psychology – University of Virginia Research Focus: Dr. Jones's research spans child abuse and neglect , commercial sexual exploitation of children (CSEC) , human trafficking , youth internet victimization , and digital citizenship education . She leads multiple large-scale studies funded by the CDC, NIJ, WHO, and private foundations, focusing on prevention, intervention, and policy development. Current Projects: She is Principal Investigator on: A 5-year CDC-funded RCT evaluating youth-focused trafficking prevention education in Minnesota. An NIJ-funded quasi-experimental evaluation of Love 146’s services for trafficking victims. An NIJ-funded study on improving national surveillance of child sexual abuse in youth-serving organizations. Private RCTs evaluating digital citizenship programs like Common Sense Education and Google Be Internet Awesome. Publications & Impact: With over 100 publications, her work has shaped national and international discourse on child protection, digital safety, and trauma-informed practices. She regularly presents at national and international conferences. Contact: Email: lisa.jones@unh.edu Address: Crimes Against Children Research Center, 10 West Edge Dr., Suite 106, Durham, NH 03824, USA

• PTSD
• Complementary and Integrative Health
• Anxiety Disorders
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Dr. Ariel Lang is a Professor In Residence in the Department of Psychiatry at the University of California San Diego (UCSD) and holds an Adjunct Professor position in the Department of Family Medicine and Public Health. She serves as Co-Director of the Experimental Psychopathology Track in the SDSU/UCSD Joint Doctoral Program in Clinical Psychology, and directs the VA San Diego Healthcare System (VASDHS) Center of Excellence for Stress and Mental Health (CESAMH). She co-leads the VASDHS Advanced Fellowship in Women's Health and specializes in evidence-based psychotherapeutic approaches for anxiety and trauma-related disorders in military populations. Education: Bachelor of Arts (BA), Psychology, Stanford University (1991) Master of Arts (MA), Clinical Psychology, UCLA (1994) Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Clinical Psychology, UCLA (1998) Master of Public Health (MPH), Public Health (Biometry), SDSU (2007) Research Interests: Dr. Lang's work centers on assessing and treating PTSD, anxiety disorders, and trauma-related conditions with a focus on complementary and integrative approaches. Her studies frequently intersect with military/veteran populations, women's health, and public health issues such as systemic racism and environmental exposures. She has pioneered interventions like Compassion Meditation , Adaptive Disclosure , and Mantram Repetition Program , often using randomized controlled trials (RCTs) to evaluate efficacy. Her research also addresses co-occurring disorders (e.g., PTSD and substance use), pregnancy/postpartum mental health, and intergenerational trauma effects. Publications Trends: Her recent articles emphasize trauma-focused treatments, integrative health modalities, and veteran-specific healthcare challenges. Over 50% of her recent work involves clinical trial methodologies, particularly RCTs evaluating novel interventions. She consistently explores interdisciplinary topics like the intersection of mindfulness and clinical psychology, and the impact of systemic stressors on mental health outcomes. Awards: In 2022, she was honored as the UCSD Dept of Psychiatry Faculty Champion of Diversity . Grants/Advising: She is Principal Investigator on NIH grants exploring compassion meditation and yoga interventions for veterans, and has led projects funded by the VA and DoD. Her role in the 2023 VA/DoD PTSD Clinical Practice Guideline underscores her influence in shaping national healthcare policies. Labs/Teams: Her work is anchored in the VASDHS CESAMH, a multidisciplinary research center focused on stress-related mental health conditions. She collaborates extensively with researchers in public health, neurology, and military medicine, evidenced by frequent co-authorships in these domains.

• Gender-Based Violence Prevention
• Social Policy and Legislation
• Systems Change and Organizational Culture
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Lana Wells is an Associate Professor at the University of Calgary's Faculty of Social Work and holds the Brenda Strafford Chair in the Prevention of Domestic Violence. As Founder/Director of Shift: Primary Prevention Research Hub and Research Fellow at the School of Public Policy, she specializes in preventing gender-based violence through systems change, policy innovation, and community engagement. Key research areas: Gender equity, Indigenous sovereignty, AI ethics for social work, and male allyship in violence prevention Led over $11M in research funding and 22.5M+ in prevention initiatives 2023 Killam Professor Award recipient Recent publications focus on AI applications for violence prevention, gamification in male engagement, and rural/small-town violence reduction strategies. Her work spans interdisciplinary collaborations with public health agencies, Indigenous communities, and international organizations. Major projects: Alberta's Primary Prevention Playbook, Strong Women's Circle with Indigenous communities, ConnectED Parents virtual intervention Active in policy advisory roles for governments and NGOs Scientific awards include: 2023 Killam Annual Professor Award 2022 Queen Elizabeth II Platinum Jubilee Medal 2019 Alberta Inspiration Award 2015 & 2013 Carthy Foundation Leadership Awards 2012 School of Public Policy Fellowship As a graduate supervisor in Social Work and Public Policy, she develops prevention workforce capacity through Shifttolearn.com. Current initiatives include data-driven dashboards for real-time violence prevention and cultural transformation in male-dominated institutions.

Vishal AhujaView profile

Associate Professor

• Healthcare Operations
• Operations Management
• Service Operations
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Vishal Ahuja is an Associate Professor and Corrigan Research Professor at Southern Methodist University's Cox School of Business, with adjunct faculty status at University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center. He focuses on decision analytic tools for healthcare improvement through operations management. PhD, University of Chicago Booth School of Business MBA, University of Chicago Booth School of Business His research interests span healthcare operations, service optimization, and AI applications in clinical decision-making. He collaborates with the Department of Veterans Affairs, Parkland Hospital, and pediatric institutions to address care quality and delivery efficiency. Recent publications emphasize predictive modeling for chronic disease management, adaptive clinical trial design, and regulatory healthcare policy. Awards include the Dlin/Fischer Clinical Research Award (2021), INFORMS Pierskalla Award (2012), and 2025 AI75 recognition for Dallas-Fort Worth AI leadership. D CEO Excellence in Healthcare Award - Outstanding Healthcare Innovator (2023) NSF Game Changer Academies for Advancing Research Innovation (2022) C. Jackson Grayson Faculty Innovation Award (2022-23) At SMU, he teaches graduate courses in operations, supply chain, and service management, integrating corporate sector experience from chemical and consumer goods industries. His work has been cited by the FDA in safety labeling changes workshops.

Ninette PilegaardView profile

Professor

• Transportation Policy
• Road Charging Systems
• Bicycle Infrastructure
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Ninette Pilegaard is a Professor and serves as Deputy Head of Division and Head of Section for Transport Policy at the Department of Technology, Management and Economics, Technical University of Denmark (DTU). Her academic career spans multiple research domains with significant contributions to transportation policy and economics. Her research interests focus on transportation policy analysis with particular expertise in: Road charging systems and pricing mechanisms Bicycle infrastructure and safety analysis Commuting behavior and accessibility impacts Car ownership and usage patterns Relationship between transportation accessibility and labor market outcomes Dr. Pilegaard's scholarly work demonstrates a strong empirical approach combining transportation engineering with economic analysis. Her recent publications reveal a consistent focus on evidence-based policy evaluation, particularly in the Danish context. She frequently employs quasi-natural experimental methods to assess transportation policy impacts, with particular attention to road pricing, cycling infrastructure, and the economic implications of transportation systems. Her research has been supported by major funding bodies including Innovation Fund Denmark and Forskningsrådsfinansiering, and has resulted in publications in high-impact transportation journals such as Transportation Research Parts A and D, and Journal of Safety Research. As an academic supervisor, Dr. Pilegaard has served as Main Supervisor for PhD projects, including the 'Productivity and agglomeration' project. She has been actively involved in numerous research collaborations both within DTU and with external partners. Her laboratory work focuses on transportation data analysis, particularly utilizing Danish transportation datasets to examine policy impacts. She has developed expertise in analyzing hospital data for traffic safety research and has contributed to methodologies for assessing infrastructure effects on traffic accidents.

Eileen KleinView profile

Associate Professor

• Community Mental Health
• LGBTQ Mental Health Treatment
• Social Work Policy Advocacy
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Eileen Klein is an Associate Professor of Social Work and Convener of the BSW Program at Ramapo College of New Jersey's School of Social Science and Human Services. Her work focuses on LGBTQ mental health treatment , community support systems , and policy reform for marginalized populations. Klein has presented extensively at international conferences on topics like cultural competency in social work education and LGBTQ health disparities . Ph.D., M.S., and M.S.W. from New York University and SUNY Buffalo Key research areas: LGBTQ Mental Health, Community Health Disparities, Forensic Social Work Published 15+ works (2013-2021) on topics ranging from polypharmacy to support programs for LGBTQ clients Active in professional development: Delivered presentations at conferences across the U.S. and Italy on topics including integrated treatment and supervision of student interns

Nina PavcnikView profile

Professor

• International Trade
• Trade Policy
• Trade and Development
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Nina Pavcnik is the Interim Dean of Arts and Sciences and the Niehaus Family Professor in International Studies at Dartmouth College, where she has served as a Professor of Economics since 2009. She holds a B.A. from Yale University and a Ph.D. in Economics from Princeton University. Her research focuses on the intersection of international trade, development, and industrial organization, examining how globalization impacts workers, households, and firms in developing economies. Education: B.A. in Economics, Yale University (1994); Ph.D. in Economics, Princeton University (1999). Her research interests include international trade policy, trade and development, child labor, and the structural transformation of economies. Pavcnik’s work analyzes the effects of trade liberalization on inequality, labor markets, and firm dynamics in low-income countries. She has contributed to understanding how globalization reshapes economic landscapes and influences poverty reduction strategies. Her awards include the Phi Beta Kappa Visiting Scholar (2022–2023), the Best Coeditor Prize from the Journal of International Economics (2018 and 2019), and the Dean of Faculty Award for Outstanding Mentoring and Advising at Dartmouth (2017). She has also held editorial roles at leading journals like the Journal of Economic Perspectives and the World Bank Economic Review. Pavcnik has advised numerous students and mentees, including undergraduates and junior researchers in economics. Her grants and fellowships include funding from the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council, the Economic Research Institute for ASEAN and East Asia, and the World Bank. She actively contributes to policy discussions on trade, development, and globalization through her advisory roles at institutions like the IMF and the Inter-American Development Bank. Her research has been disseminated through prestigious journals and books, with a focus on topics such as informal employment, firm dynamics, and the distributional effects of trade policies. Pavcnik’s work emphasizes the need for evidence-based policies to address the challenges and opportunities posed by globalization.

Matthew PalmView profile

Assistant Professor

• Transportation Planning
• Urban Mobility Equity
• Shift Work Commuting
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Matthew Palm is an Assistant Professor in the Department of City and Regional Planning at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, holding the Cities Pardue Fellowship. His research focuses on transportation equity, shift work commuting challenges, and mobility barriers affecting essential workers in 24-hour economies. He examines how transportation systems impact social participation, healthcare access, and economic opportunities while advocating for equitable planning solutions. Recent work explores post-pandemic transit trends, ride-sharing equity, and the intersection of transportation policy with marginalized communities. Palm collaborates with community organizations to co-create evidence-based solutions for mobility challenges. He currently holds a $1.09 billion grant reflecting North Carolina’s renewed interest in rail infrastructure. His research agenda includes three core areas: 1) analyzing how shift workers’ nighttime commuting affects social exclusion and family care logistics, 2) studying transportation affordability’s role in economic participation, and 3) evaluating transportation infrastructure’s dual potential to improve lives while mitigating negative externalities like pollution. He emphasizes participatory approaches to planning and has published extensively on pandemic-era transit usage shifts, accessibility metrics, and housing-transit linkages.

Matthew BidwellView profile

Professor

• careers
• contingent work
• firm boundaries
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Matthew Bidwell is a Professor of Management at the Wharton School of Business, University of Pennsylvania . His research focuses on evolving employment relationships, career dynamics, and human resource management in modern labor markets. He serves as faculty co-director of the Wharton People Analytics Initiative and faculty director of the Wharton CHRO Program. Ph.D., MIT Sloan School S.M., Political Science, MIT M. Chem, Oxford Bidwell's research examines international career mobility , managerial contracting , and organizational labor market strategies . His work reveals complex relationships between global mobility and compensation, and analyzes how institutions like search firms shape career trajectories. Recent publications show trends in cross-border employment , executive career progression , and status-driven wage dynamics . His studies utilize longitudinal datasets and organizational personnel records to uncover patterns in managerial mobility. Scientific Recognition Wharton Teaching Excellence Award (2020) ASQ Scholarly Contribution Award (2017) John T. Dunlop Outstanding Scholar Award (2014) Sloan Foundation Industry Studies Fellowship (2010-2012) Bidwell has served as Senior Editor at Organization Science and contributes regularly to business media outlets. His teaching emphasizes evidence-based people management through the People Analytics course at Wharton.

Stephanie CrearyView profile

Assistant Professor

• Organizational Behavior
• Diversity and Inclusion
• Workplace Relationships
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Stephanie Creary is an Assistant Professor of Management at The Wharton School , University of Pennsylvania. She serves as the Faculty Director of the Relationships Across Differences (RADs) Roundtable , a collaborative initiative with Harvard Business School, INSEAD, and NYU Stern. Research Focus: Identity, diversity and inclusion, emotional dynamics, and leadership in diverse organizations. Teaching: Offers courses on leading across cultural and relational differences (MGMT2240, MGMT6240) and advanced organizational effectiveness (MGMT8920). Key Contributions: Conceptualizes DEI work through emotional ambivalence transformation and workplace allyship frameworks (LEAP). Her work appears in top journals like Academy of Management Review , Organization Science , and Harvard Business Review . Scientific Awards: Thinkers50 Radar Class of 2023 NACD Directorship 100 Award Dorothy Harlow/McGraw Hill Best Paper Award (2023) Phillips and Nadkarni Outstanding Paper Award (2022) Multiple Best Reviewer Awards Additional Roles: Visiting Faculty Fellow at Harvard Business School (2022-2024) Host of Knowledge at Wharton Leading Diversity at Work Podcast (4 years)

Anandadeep MandalView profile

Associate Professor

• Digital Finance
• Financial Technology
• Artificial Intelligence in Finance
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Dr Anandadeep Mandal is an Associate Professor in Finance and the Scotcoin Distinguished Chair of Digital Finance at the University of Birmingham , within the Birmingham Business School and the Department of Finance . He is the founding director of the MSc Financial Technology programme and the Programme Director for the MBA (Distance Learning), demonstrating significant leadership in academic program development. Education: PhD in Probability Distribution Fitting, Cranfield University (2016) MRes in Management Science, Cranfield University (2012) MSc in Finance and Investments, Durham University (2008) Bachelor’s in Electronics Engineering Research Interests: Dr Mandal’s interdisciplinary research lies at the intersection of mathematical modelling, artificial intelligence, finance, and digital innovation . His work focuses on AI-enabled investment strategies , blockchain for financial transparency , ESG performance measurement , and the development of the Sustainable Efficiency Index (SEI) . He also pioneers AI applications in digital education , including a patent-pending platform for automated grading of multi-modal student submissions using ensemble AI methods. Publication Trends: His recent scholarly output spans high-impact journals and conferences, reflecting a strong focus on digital finance , climate and social media analytics , cryptocurrency regulation , and AI in financial forecasting . His work combines advanced data science techniques with real-world policy and financial applications, particularly in sustainability and public health. Scientific Awards: No specific awards are mentioned in the provided text. Advising and Grants: Dr Mandal has secured over £2 million in research funding from sources including UKRI, UoB QR Funding, and industry partners. While specific students are not listed, his role as programme director and research leader suggests active mentorship. His research has direct policy impact through collaborations with the NHS Trusts , NIHR , and the UK Government . Labs, Teams, and Impact: Dr Mandal leads a research agenda that bridges academia and public policy. His work extends beyond the university through public engagement at science festivals, outreach for young learners, and expert contributions to UK Parliamentary consultations on AI, sustainability, and financial innovation. He is a key figure in advancing digital finance education and research at the University of Birmingham.

Tara GarnettView profile

Research Fellow

• Food Systems
• Climate Change
• Sustainability
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Tara Garnett serves as Director of TABLE, a global knowledge platform for food systems analysis hosted by the Environmental Change Institute within the School of Geography and the Environment at the University of Oxford. TABLE operates as a collaboration between the University of Oxford, Wageningen University & Research, and the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences, facilitating evidence-based dialogue on sustainable food futures. Her research interrogates the complex intersections between food systems, climate change, public health, and sustainability, with particular focus on livestock as a critical nexus point. Garnett investigates how scientific knowledge is translated across policy, civil society, and industry contexts, emphasizing the diverse values stakeholders bring to food system challenges. Her work consistently advocates for systems-thinking approaches that recognize the interconnected nature of food-related problems. As a fellow of the Oxford Martin School and co-investigator on the Wellcome Trust-funded Livestock, Environment and People (LEAP) project, she contributes to high-impact research at the food-environment-health interface. Her publication portfolio reveals evolving research trajectories from early climate-food connections toward contemporary explorations of alternative proteins, regenerative agriculture, and the political economy of food system transformation. Recognition Oxford Martin School Fellowship Garnett's leadership through TABLE exemplifies her commitment to creating spaces for inclusive, evidence-informed dialogue about building food systems that are sustainable, resilient, and just. Her work consistently bridges academic research and practical application, emphasizing that context-specific solutions and multi-stakeholder engagement are essential for meaningful food system transformation.

Beat HintermannView profile

Professor

• Public Sector Economics
• Climate Policy
• Transportation Economics
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Prof. Dr. Beat Hintermann is a Professor of Public Finance at the University of Basel's Faculty of Business and Economics (WWZ). His research focuses on public sector economics with particular emphasis on climate policy and mobility behavior. Hintermann leads empirical research using GPS tracking data to study transportation choices and the effectiveness of pricing mechanisms to encourage sustainable mobility options. His research interests span several interconnected areas: public sector economics, climate policy design, transportation economics, and environmental economics. He investigates how pricing mechanisms can influence individual behavior to reduce environmental externalities, with special attention to sustainable mobility solutions like e-biking. His work often combines economic theory with rich empirical analysis of real-world data, particularly examining the intersection of environmental policy and individual decision-making. Hintermann's recent publications reveal a strong focus on empirical mobility studies, particularly through the MOBIS dataset that tracks mobility behavior in Switzerland. His research shows how transport pricing can effectively promote e-biking and reduce negative externalities. He has also conducted significant work on carbon pricing mechanisms, emissions trading systems, and the impacts of climate policies on economic behavior. His work during the pandemic period examining mobility changes provides valuable insights into how external shocks affect transportation choices. Hintermann's research methodology is characterized by rigorous empirical analysis, often employing field experiments and large-scale GPS tracking data to measure behavioral responses to policy interventions. His work on Pigovian transport pricing represents an important contribution to understanding how economic instruments can be designed to address environmental externalities in the transportation sector. As part of the University of Basel's Faculty of Business and Economics, Hintermann contributes to research centers focused on sustainable development and environmental economics. His work bridges academic research with practical policy applications, providing evidence-based insights for policymakers designing effective environmental and transportation policies.

David AlldredView profile

Professor

• Medicines Optimisation
• Patient Safety
• Deprescribing
• +5 more

Professor David Alldred is a Professor of Medicines Use and Safety at the University of Leeds' School of Healthcare, within the Faculty of Medicine and Health. His expertise spans medicines optimisation, patient safety, deprescribing, and care home medication management. He leads key research initiatives such as the NIHR Yorkshire and Humber Patient Safety Research Collaboration's 'Decluttering Safely for Safety' theme and co-leads the School of Healthcare's Quality and Safety research theme. Education: PhD (clinical research on care home medication review), MSc in Clinical Pharmacy, PGCert in Learning and Teaching, and BPharm (Hons). Professional memberships include Fellowships of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society and the Higher Education Academy. Research focuses on improving medication use for older adults in care homes and underserved populations, employing systematic reviews, qualitative studies, and RCTs. Notable projects include the CHUMS study (Department of Health-funded medication error analysis in care homes) and leadership roles in NIHR Programme Grants like CHIPPS and CHARMER. He collaborates with NHS England to implement medicines optimisation programs and co-designed multilingual medication review resources to reduce health inequalities. Awards include the Pharmacy Practice UK Research Award (2015) and NIHR Senior Investigator status (2025). His work emphasizes translating evidence into clinical practice, with over 150 publications and supervising NIHR-funded doctoral students in critical care, diabetes, cystic fibrosis, and geriatrics. Led the Care Homes' Use of Medicines Study (CHUMS), contributed to NICE guidelines for care home medicines management, and developed interventions like the Medicines at Transitions Intervention (MaTI) for heart failure patients. His research themes address polypharmacy reduction, medication safety across care transitions, and pharmacist-led deprescribing strategies.