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• Psychotherapy Process and Outcome
• Emotion in Therapy
• Humanistic/Experiential/Existential Approaches
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William Whelton is a Professor in the Department of Educational Psychology at the Faculty of Education, University of Alberta. He specializes in counseling psychology, focusing on psychotherapy process/outcome, emotion's role in therapy, and the historical development of psychological disciplines. His work integrates humanistic/experiential/existential approaches with contemporary therapeutic practices. He teaches courses like History and Systems of Psychology and supervises doctoral internships through the Canadian Psychological Association-accredited program. Research interests include self-criticism's impact on depression vulnerability, therapeutic alliance dynamics, and the philosophical evolution of psychology. No scientific awards were explicitly mentioned in the provided texts. His advising focuses on training doctoral counseling students through rigorous 1,600-hour internships. He has contributed to understanding burnout in child/youth care workers and the application of terror management theory in psychotherapy integration. Recent publications (2005–2016) explore emotion-focused therapy, depression mechanisms, and the interplay between personality traits and therapeutic processes.

• Computer Networks
• Evolutionary Algorithms
• Fractal Patterns
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Habiba Akter is a Lecturer in Networks and Digital Systems at Queen Mary University of London (QMUL), affiliated with the School of Electronic Engineering and Computer Science . She holds an MEng in Electronic Engineering and Computing (2016) and a PhD in Electronic Engineering (2021), both from QMUL. Her education prior to university was completed in Bangladesh. Her research focuses on Computer Networks , Evolutionary Algorithms , Fractal Patterns , and AI-Based Face Detection . She explores applications such as optimizing network routing, generating fractal patterns using genetic algorithms, and analyzing network tunneling protocols for enhanced security and efficiency. In teaching, she instructs undergraduate courses including Internet Protocols and Wireless Networks , integrating practical network design principles with theoretical foundations. No scientific awards or funded grants are explicitly listed. Her work includes collaborations on network topology analysis (e.g., the Fortaleza case study) and multi-constrained path optimization in tunnelled networks. No lab affiliations or team collaborations are mentioned in the provided information.

Malinda CarpenterView profile

Professor

• Developmental Psychology
• Social Cognition
• Prosocial Behavior
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Prof. Malinda Carpenter is a Professor in Developmental Psychology at the University of St Andrews, School of Psychology and Neuroscience. Her research focuses on infants' and young children’s social cognition, including joint attention, prosocial behavior, intergroup reactions, and comparative cognition between humans and apes. She holds editorial roles at Cognition and Child Development Perspectives . Research Interests: Her work examines mechanisms underlying social learning, communicative gestures, and the emergence of shared understanding in early childhood. Key topics include how infants interpret others' mental states, form social bonds, and navigate group dynamics. She also investigates parallels and differences in social cognition between humans and great apes. Awards: Fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh (2021), Fellow of the Association for Psychological Science (2012) Supervision: Currently advising PhD candidates Jinzhi Feng and Christina Ruiz-Mendoza Lab Affiliations: Centre for Research into Equality, Diversity & Inclusion; Institute of Behavioural and Neural Sciences Public Engagement: Her team addresses methodological challenges in child research and emphasizes ethical participant recruitment. Recent work explores how time constraints and social contexts influence prosocial behavior in young children.

John NachbarView profile

Professor

• Economic Theory
• Game Theory
• General Equilibrium Theory
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John Nachbar is a Professor of Economics and Director of Undergraduate Studies in Economics at Washington University in St. Louis. He holds a PhD from Harvard University and has been affiliated with the university since 1990, following a two-year tenure at RAND Corporation. His research focuses on microeconomic theory, game theory, and general equilibrium theory. Education: PhD in Economics, Harvard University. Research interests emphasize foundational aspects of economic decision-making, including strategic interactions in repeated games, equilibrium analysis, and evolutionary dynamics in game-theoretic contexts. His work has been published in leading journals like Econometrica and International Journal of Game Theory . Award highlights include Fellowships from the Econometric Society (2009-present) and the Society for the Advancement of Economic Theory (2011-present), alongside the Outstanding Faculty Mentor Award (2007-2008). He serves on the Master Program Management Committee and is actively involved in undergraduate economics education. His advising and mentorship have been formally recognized, reflecting his dedication to student development. No specific grants or lab affiliations are explicitly stated, though his research contributions align with theoretical economics frameworks.

Jennifer GangerView profile

Professor

• Language Acquisition
• Developmental Psychology
• Linguistics
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Jennifer Ganger, PhD, is a Teaching Full Professor at the University of Pittsburgh. She holds a PhD from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Her research focuses on language acquisition, developmental psychology, and the interplay between genetics and language development. Key areas include twin studies of passive voice acquisition, vocabulary development milestones, and grammatical principles in Russian unaccusatives. Her work bridges linguistics, cognitive science, and evolutionary biology, exploring innate linguistic structures and evolutionary influences. Notable publications include studies on genetic factors in language (2005), vocabulary spurt theories (2004), and cross-linguistic syntactic development (2001). Contact: 3405 Sennott Square, jganger@pitt.edu.

Harvey BallardView profile

Professor

• Plant Systematics
• Phylogenetics
• Molecular Ecology
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Harvey Ballard is a Professor in the Department of Environmental and Plant Biology at Ohio University's College of Arts and Sciences. He serves as the Internships Coordinator, Herbarium Director, and Curator of Vascular Plants at the Floyd Bartley Herbarium. His work bridges molecular biology, taxonomy, and conservation, with strong institutional ties to national botanical networks and research centers. Research Interests: Dr. Ballard’s research focuses on plant systematics, phylogenetics, molecular ecology, and conservation genetics. His lab investigates evolutionary processes in plants, particularly in the genus Viola and the family Violaceae. Using molecular tools such as microsatellites and next-generation sequencing, his team studies hybridization, polyploidy, and breeding systems like chasmogamy and cleistogamy. His work has broad implications for understanding species formation and plant diversity. Publications & Research Trends: His recent publications reflect a strong emphasis on taxonomic revisions, phylogenetic analyses, and floristic contributions. The research spans new species descriptions, generic reclassifications, and molecular phylogenies, primarily in Violaceae and related families. The integration of traditional morphology with modern genomics underscores a multidisciplinary approach to plant systematics. Scientific Service & Recognition: Adjunct Faculty, Ohio State University Department of Horticulture and Crop Science Research Associate, Missouri Botanical Garden Research Associate, Carnegie Museum Member, BRAHMS Database System International Advisory Group Editorial Board, Acta Botanica Cracoviensia Program Director, U.S. Virtual Herbarium Database Network Member, Ohio Rare Plant Technical Advisory Committee Member, Ohio Flora Committee Violaceae Working Group, Species Plantarum Programme Advising and Grants: Dr. Ballard coordinates undergraduate internships and advising in plant biology. He led a National Science Foundation grant to digitize herbarium collections across Appalachian Ohio, creating a regional databasing and imaging network. He also engages in contract research with the U.S. National Arboretum for microsatellite development in ornamental shrubs. Laboratories and Teams: His lab collaborates with Dr. Sarah Wyatt on the genetic basis of mixed breeding systems in Viola . The team employs molecular techniques including ISSRs, microsatellites, and 454 shotgun sequencing. The Floyd Bartley Herbarium, under his curation, is a hub for botanical research and education, utilizing BRAHMS software for specimen management.

Helen CaiView profile

Senior Lecturer

• International Business
• Circular Economy
• Sustainable Supply Chain Management
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Dr. Helen Cai is a Senior Lecturer in International Business and Circular Economy at Middlesex University Business School, where she serves as Programme Leader for the BA International Business Administration and BA Business Management (Top-Up). She also leads the Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) programme delivered in China through a partnership with United Business Institutions (UBI). Additionally, she holds a Full Visiting Professorship at Jiaxing University, China. Her academic leadership extends to editorial roles as Senior Editor of Cogent Business and Management and member of the editorial board of the Journal of World Business . She is Vice President of Marketing for the International Case Study Research Association (ICRA). Dr. Cai’s research focuses on international business, sustainability, green innovation, and corporate environmental governance. She employs advanced methodologies such as fuzzy-set qualitative comparative analysis (fsQCA), econometrics, and scientometric analysis. Her work addresses critical issues including green supply chains, carbon emissions, foreign direct investment, and institutional influences on innovation. The 15 most recent publications highlight a strong trend toward environmental sustainability, circular economy, and data-driven policy analysis. Her recent work spans blockchain in green supply chains, AI in rehabilitation, carbon governance, land use, and migration policy, demonstrating interdisciplinary breadth and policy relevance. Bronze award, The First National Collegiate Olympiad Mathematical Mirror Competition (2022) Honourable Mention, Interdisciplinary Contest in Modelling (2022) First Prize, Asia and Pacific Mathematical Contest in Modelling (2021) Third Prize, THE International Case Competition (2021) Dr. Cai has extensive supervisory experience, currently guiding multiple PhD candidates and having chaired over 30 DBA viva panels. She has supervised over 60 BA, 150 MSc, and 75 MBA dissertations. She has participated in 72 PhD/DBA committees in roles including external examiner, internal examiner, and panel chair. Her grants and funding are not explicitly mentioned, but her research output and editorial roles suggest sustained scholarly engagement. She leads research teams focused on circular economy and international business, and her future work is likely to expand into AI-driven sustainability analytics, cross-border green innovation, and climate governance. Her prior industry experience as a Senior Economist at China’s Central Bank enriches her applied research perspective.

Siegrid LöwelView profile

Professor

• Systems Neuroscience
• Neural Plasticity
• Cortical Development
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Siegrid Löwel is a Full Professor of Systems Neuroscience at the University of Göttingen, affiliated with the Department of Systems Neuroscience within the Johann-Friedrich-Blumenbach-Institute for Zoology and Anthropology. She is also a Board Member of the Göttingen Campus Institute for Dynamics of Biological Networks since 2021, highlighting her leadership in interdisciplinary neuroscience research. Her educational background includes a Dr. phil. nat. from the University of Frankfurt am Main, completed under Prof. Wolf Singer at the Max Planck Institute for Brain Research. Her career includes professorships at the University of Jena (2005–2010), a guest professorship at Magdeburg, and a research associate professorship at the University of California, San Francisco. Siegrid Löwel's research focuses on the development and plasticity of neuronal circuits in the mammalian cortex. Her lab employs optical and 2-photon imaging, electrophysiology, and viral gene knockdown to study how experience and learning shape neural networks. Her work has pivotal implications for brain regeneration and rehabilitation after injury or disease. She was among the first to demonstrate that correlated neural activity underlies long-range cortical circuit development—famously summarized as 'neurons that fire together, wire together.' The recent publications reflect a strong focus on structural and functional cortical plasticity, particularly in the visual system. Themes include silent synapses, critical period regulation, optogenetic interventions for blindness, and the impact of environmental enrichment and exercise on neural plasticity. These studies span molecular, cellular, and systems levels, contributing to both basic neuroscience and translational applications. Scientific awards and recognitions include: Hertie Excellence Program Scholarship in Neurosciences (2004–2005) Dorothea Erxleben Guest Professorship, University of Magdeburg (2003–2004) Löwel leads an active research group and is affiliated with the Göttingen Graduate Center for Neurosciences (GGNB) in multiple programs, including Systems Neuroscience and Sensory and Motor Neuroscience. She has secured long-term research support through institutional roles and collaborative networks. While specific grant details are not listed, her sustained publication record and leadership positions indicate robust funding and research activity. Her lab continues to explore mechanisms of neural plasticity with potential clinical applications in stroke recovery, amblyopia, and neurodegenerative conditions. She is associated with the research group homepage: http://systemsneuroscience.uni-goettingen.de .

Ricardo CabralView profile

Associate Professor

• Public Finance
• Macroeconomics
• Currency and Banking
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Ricardo Cabral is an Associate Professor with tenure at ISEG (Institute for Economics and Management), University of Lisbon, where he teaches and conducts research in public finance, macroeconomics, currency and banking, and economic policy. He holds a PhD in Economics from the University of South Carolina and is a prolific author with over 40 scholarly publications, including journal articles, books, and policy papers. PhD in Economics – University of South Carolina (1998) His research interests span public finance , macroeconomic policy , banking union mechanisms , renewable energy economics , and fiscal sustainability in the Eurozone . He frequently contributes to public discourse through analytical writing, having published around 700 opinion pieces, notably in Público . His scholarly work critically examines the economic and monetary union, public debt management, and structural changes in the Eurozone. The most recent articles highlight a strong focus on Euro Area fiscal and monetary integration , banking regulation , and Portugal’s economic trajectory . His work combines empirical analysis with policy relevance, often using synthetic control methods and historical reviews to assess economic policies. Topics include the Dutch Disease in peripheral Euro countries, bail-in vs. bailout strategies, and the macroeconomic effects of renewable energy investments. Ricardo Cabral has co-authored significant policy proposals on restructuring Portugal’s external debt and has participated in public hearings at the Assembly of the Republic, the Legislative Assembly of Madeira, and the European Parliament, underscoring his role as a public intellectual and policy advisor. Co-authored two proposals for restructuring Portugal's external debt Regular contributor to national and international policy debates Testified before multiple legislative committees He actively supervises graduate students, including Master’s theses on public debt management and public sector wage expenditure, and a PhD on macroeconomics and structural change in the Eurozone. His teaching includes courses such as Macroeconomics II , Public Economics and Finance , and Economic Policy at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels. He is also involved in educational material development, including course reports and Euro Banking Union analyses.

• Entomology
• Evolutionary Biology
• Genetics
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Eveline Verhulst is an Associate Professor at the Laboratory of Entomology within Wageningen University & Research, affiliated with the PE&RC (Production Ecology & Resource Conservation) research school. Her work focuses on evolutionary genetics of insects, particularly parasitoid wasps and their interactions with endosymbionts. Her research interests span entomology, evolutionary biology, and genetics with specific focus on parasitoid wasps (particularly Nasonia vitripennis), biological control mechanisms, endosymbiont relationships, CRISPR-Cas9 genome editing applications in insects, polyploidy in animal evolution, and sexual dimorphism. Her work bridges fundamental evolutionary questions with potential agricultural applications. Dr. Verhulst's recent publications demonstrate a strong trend toward applying cutting-edge genomic techniques to understand insect evolution and symbiosis. Her research combines molecular genetics with ecological perspectives, particularly examining how microbial symbionts influence host insect evolution and biological control potential. The work spans from basic mechanisms of gene regulation to applied agricultural contexts. NWO Vidi grant (€ 800.000) for research on 'How do differences between males and females evolve?' Dr. Verhulst actively supervises multiple PhD candidates including Williams, A., Sivaprakasham Murugesan, S., Guerra, F., Beekman, M., and Donner, H. Her research receives funding through various projects examining evolutionary transitions in pheromone communication, neopolyploidization mechanisms, Doublesex interactome, and defensive symbiosis in biocontrol. Her laboratory appears to focus on insect genomics, evolutionary genetics, and symbiosis research, with strong connections to agricultural applications in biological pest control.

Lacra PavelView profile

Professor

• Game Theory
• Control Theory
• Optimization
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Lacra Pavel is a Professor in the Edward S. Rogers Sr. Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the University of Toronto, Faculty of Applied Science and Engineering. She joined the department in August 2002 after industry experience at Nortel Networks and Solinet Systems, and remains active in the System Control Group and Photonics Group. Her educational background includes: Diploma of Engineering (with distinction) in Automatic Control, Technical University Gh. Asachi of Iasi, Romania (1989) PhD in Electrical and Computer Engineering, Queen's University at Kingston (1996) Research focuses on integrating game theory, control theory, and optimization within networked systems. She pioneered applications in noncooperative/evolutionary game theory for network control, nonlinear/robust control frameworks, and energy-efficient optical/transportation networks. Current work develops mathematical foundations for learning in games via control-theoretic approaches to enable autonomous multi-agent network optimization. Recent publications (2019-2013) reveal dominant trends: distributed Nash equilibrium seeking using passivity-based and operator-splitting methods, stability analysis for optical network power control with time-delays, and extensions to transportation systems like railway timetabling. Key subfields include graphical games, ADMM algorithms, and Lyapunov-based boundary control for distributed parameter systems. Scientific recognition includes: Fellow of the IEEE (2025) for contributions to game theory, control, and optimization for network systems Connaught New Staff Award, University of Toronto (2003) New Opportunities Infrastructure Award, CFI/OIT (2003) Award for Innovation, Solinet Systems (2001, 2002) Inventor Recognition Award, Nortel Networks (2000) She has advised over 20 graduate students including current PhD candidates and former students now at MIT, Princeton, Amazon, and Ciena. Major grants include the CFI/OIT New Opportunities Infrastructure Award (2003). Her research bridges theoretical game control with practical implementations in optical and transportation networks. As co-director of the System Control Group and member of the Photonics Group, she leads teams developing algorithms for autonomous network optimization. Current projects focus on stochastic approximation methods for multi-agent learning and energy-efficient network design.

• Biochemistry
• Solution NMR spectroscopy
• Protein Structure and Function
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Michael Massiah is an Associate Professor in the Department of Chemistry at The George Washington University, focusing on biochemistry and structural biology. His research explores protein structure-function relationships using solution NMR spectroscopy and biophysical techniques. Education: BS, Haverford College (1992) PhD, University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC) (1996) Dr. Massiah's research investigates proteins like MID1, alpha4, and PP2A involved in developmental disorders. His lab characterizes their 3D structures, studies drug-protein interactions, and examines regulatory mechanisms affecting cellular processes such as midline body development. His publications highlight structural analysis of RING folds, zinc-binding domains, and E3 ligase activity. Collaborations across departments and institutions are a key part of his work. He teaches advanced biochemistry courses (CHEM 3165 and 3166), integrating his expertise in protein biophysics and molecular mechanisms.

Paul CisekView profile

Professor

• Cognitive Neuroscience
• Computational Neuroscience
• Motor System
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Paul Cisek is a Full Professor in the Department of Neuroscience at the Faculty of Medicine, University of Montreal. His research laboratory focuses on understanding how the brain controls behavior through the integration of decision-making and motor planning processes in the cerebral cortex. His work challenges traditional models that treat perception, decision-making, and action as separate serial processes. Dr. Cisek received his Baccalauréat in Computer Science from Rochester Institute of Technology (1991), followed by a Doctorat in Neurosciences and Physiologie from Boston University (1997). He completed postdoctoral training at both Université de Montréal and Queen's University (1996-2001). His research program centers on developing a theoretical framework describing how the brain interacts with the external world, with specific focus on how decision-making and motor planning processes are integrated in the primate cerebral cortex. Through his 'affordance competition hypothesis,' Cisek proposes that the brain operates through parallel processes where potential actions compete for selection rather than following a serial perception-decision-action model. His lab conducts behavioral, neurophysiological, and computational research, often using primate models to study neural mechanisms of real-time decision-making. The analysis of Dr. Cisek's recent publications reveals a strong focus on evolutionary perspectives in neuroscience, neural mechanisms of decision-making under time pressure, and the integration of biomechanical constraints in action selection. His work bridges cognitive neuroscience, motor control, and computational modeling to develop a more comprehensive understanding of how the brain selects and executes actions in dynamic environments. Dr. Cisek has been continuously funded by major Canadian research agencies including CIHR, NSERC, and FRQS since at least 2002 for his interdisciplinary studies of decision-making and motor planning. His current projects include 'Neural mechanisms of decision-making during natural interactive behavior' (2025-2031) and 'EthoLab: A platform for neurophysiological studies of natural behavior' (2025-2028). As an educator, Dr. Cisek has supervised numerous graduate students to completion of their degrees and currently teaches courses including NSC-3003 (Perception, action et neurocomputation), NSC-3084 (Neurosciences computationnelles), and NSC-6084 (Neurosciences computationnelles). His lab currently includes doctoral students, master's students, and postdoctoral fellows working on various aspects of decision neuroscience. Dr. Cisek is affiliated with several research groups including SNC (Groupe de recherche sur la signalisation neurale et la circuiterie), GRSV (Groupe de recherche en sciences de la vision), and CIRCA (Centre interdisciplinaire de recherche sur le cerveau et l'apprentissage). His laboratory develops sophisticated experimental platforms for studying neural mechanisms of decision-making, including virtual reality environments for neurophysiological studies of natural behavior.

• Bioinformatics
• Computational Biology
• Protein Informatics
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Barış Ethem Süzek is an Associate Professor in the Department of Computer Engineering at the Faculty of Engineering, Muğla Sitki Koçman University. His academic career spans institutions including Middle East Technical University (BS), Johns Hopkins University (MS), and George Mason University (PhD) in Computational Biology. He specializes in bioinformatics and computational biology, focusing on protein informatics, genetic analysis, and machine learning applications in medical research. Education BS: Middle East Technical University - Computer Engineering (1997) MS: Johns Hopkins University - Computer Science (2000) PhD: George Mason University - Computational Biology (2012) His research integrates bioinformatics with molecular dynamics, particularly in host-pathogen interactions, regenerative medicine, and genomic data analysis. He has developed machine learning tools for viral interaction prediction and variant analysis systems. His work with UniProt and cancer Biomedical Informatics Grid projects demonstrates expertise in large-scale biological data integration. Scientific awards include Collaboration, Outstanding Achievement, and Change Agent Awards from the cancer Biomedical Informatics Grid, plus multiple patent recognitions for biomedical systems. He has supervised numerous graduate students in bioinformatics, computational genetics, and forensic biology projects.

Abigail KimmittView profile

Assistant Professor

• Endocrinology
• Molecular Biology
• Behavioral Ecology
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Abigail Kimmitt is an Assistant Professor of Biology specializing in the physiological and evolutionary mechanisms underlying seasonal behaviors in songbirds. Her research integrates endocrinology, molecular biology, behavioral ecology, and genomics to study how hormonal regulation links migration and reproduction. PhD in Biology, Indiana University Bloomington BS in Bio, University of Mary Washington She teaches courses in human physiology, genomics, bioinformatics, and neuroscience at both undergraduate and graduate levels. Her work combines field, lab, and computational approaches to provide hands-on research opportunities for students. Her recent publications explore topics like: Genomic consequences of migratory strategies Stress hormone impacts on behavior Photoperiod thresholds in breeding Hybridization dynamics in wild populations Evolutionary divergence due to seasonal sympatry