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Michael N. SmolkaView profile

Professor

• Addictive Behavior
• Neuroscience
• Psychiatry
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Prof. Michael N. Smolka is a Professor in the Department of Psychiatry and Psychotherapy, focusing on neuro-cognitive mechanisms underlying addictive behaviors. His research employs longitudinal approaches to study addiction development, maintenance, and recovery, integrating computational modeling of behavior with functional MRI to map brain systems. Key areas include executive functions, decision-making, learning, and motivation. He contributes to research consortia such as SFB 940 and TRR 265. Research interests emphasize brain-behavior interactions in mental health, with studies on genetic risk factors, environmental influences, and neuroimaging correlates of psychiatric disorders. His work bridges clinical psychiatry with cutting-edge computational methods, aiming to develop diagnostic tools and personalized interventions. Recent studies explore machine learning applications for predicting substance use disorders and eating disorders, alongside investigations into developmental trajectories of brain morphology and cognitive control mechanisms. Publications highlight interdisciplinary approaches, linking genetic, environmental, and neurobiological factors to addictive behaviors and mental health outcomes. His contributions to frameworks like brain-derived nosology and diathesis-stress models reflect his commitment to advancing translational research in psychiatry.

Sandra M. ĐosićView profile

Associate Professor

• Electronics
• Real-Time Systems
• Fault-Tolerant Systems
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Sandra M. Đosić is an Associate Professor at the Faculty of Electronics in Niš, University of Niš, Serbia, specializing in Electronics and Embedded Systems. She has been actively contributing to research in real-time systems, fault tolerance, wireless sensor networks, and indoor localization technologies. Research Interests: Her work spans fault-tolerant real-time systems, energy-efficient computing, UWB-based indoor localization, and communication protocols for wireless sensor networks. She explores techniques such as dynamic voltage and frequency scaling (DVFS), tone-based contention resolution, and deflection routing in networks-on-chip to enhance system reliability and efficiency. Publication Trends: Her recent publications (2009–2022) demonstrate a strong focus on improving robustness and performance in embedded and distributed systems. The research integrates signal processing, network optimization, and energy-aware design, primarily applied in industrial and indoor environments. Scientific Awards: No awards are mentioned in the provided text. Advising and Grants: While no specific students are listed, she is currently participating in two national research projects, indicating active involvement in funded research. Her collaborations with researchers such as Igor Stojanovic and Milica Jovanovic suggest a strong team-based research approach. Labs and Research Teams: Although no formal lab or team name is specified, her repeated co-authorship with colleagues from the Faculty of Electronics implies active participation in a research group focused on electronics, communications, and real-time systems.

Annika BeelitzView profile

Lecturer

• Corporate Social Responsibility
• Corporate Reporting
• Corporate Communication
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Dr Annika Beelitz is a Lecturer in Accounting at the Department of Accounting, Birmingham Business School, University of Birmingham. She serves as the Senior Academic Tutor and contributes to teaching in advanced financial accounting. Her research focuses on corporate social responsibility, corporate communication, and sustainability reporting, particularly in crisis contexts. Education: PhD in Accounting, Bangor University, 2017 MSc in Accounting and Finance, Bangor University, 2010 BA in International Cultural and Business Studies, University of Passau, 2009 Her research interests lie at the intersection of accounting, communication, and sustainability. She employs qualitative and interpretive methods, especially discourse analysis, to explore how organizations communicate during legitimacy crises, such as nuclear incidents or climate-related disclosures. Her work is interdisciplinary, bridging accounting, linguistics, and organizational studies. The recent publications highlight a consistent focus on corporate discourse, sustainability framing, and CSR communication. Her studies analyze both textual and strategic aspects of reporting, with increasing attention to climate change and net-zero transitions. She has published in top-tier journals such as the Journal of Business Ethics , Accounting, Auditing & Accountability Journal , and International Journal of Corpus Linguistics . Professional Service: Executive Member, Interdisciplinary Perspectives Special Interest Group (IPSIG), British Accounting and Finance Association (BAFA) Editorial Review Board, Accounting Forum Ad hoc reviewer for: Journal of Business Ethics, Social and Environmental Accountability Journal, British Accounting Review, Accounting, Auditing & Accountability Journal, Sustainability Accounting, Management and Policy Journal, Accounting and the Public Interest, Critical Perspectives in Accounting, Journal of Business Research Dr Beelitz is actively involved in the academic community, providing peer review services and contributing to editorial work. She supervises qualitative research projects, particularly those involving interpretive text analyses in CSR and corporate communication. There is no mention of external grants or lab affiliations, but her research collaborations are evident through co-authored publications. She does not appear to have a named research lab or team, but her work is embedded within broader academic networks in accounting and sustainability research.

• Neuroscience
• Computational Modeling
• Meditation
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Giuseppe PAGNONI is an Associate Professor at the Department of Biomedical, Metabolic and Neurosciences of Università di Modena e Reggio Emilia . His research spans neuroscience , computational modeling , meditation , and brain network analysis . He teaches courses such as Neural Systems Modeling for Bioengineering students and Human Physiology and Pathophysiology in Medicine programs, with a focus on predictive coding , default mode network , and emotional valence processing . Pagnoni has contributed to ENIGMA-Meditation , a global initiative exploring meditation's neuroscientific basis, and developed sparse Bayesian models for analyzing brain network individual differences. His work on Alzheimer's disease investigates anosognosia mechanisms through resting-state fMRI, while other studies examine ghrelin's role in obesity-related reward processing and oxytocin's effects on social anxiety . He employs dynamic causal modeling and predictive processing frameworks to study cognitive effort, mind wandering, and neuromorphic learning. His methodological expertise includes functional MRI , independent component analysis , and computational simulations .

• Programming Languages
• Software Engineering
• Formal Methods
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L. Thomas van Binsbergen is a Professor in the Department of Computer Science & Computer Engineering at the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse, affiliated with the College of Science & Health. His work focuses on language design, formal methods, and policy-based systems. His research explores Executable formal specifications of programming languages Modular meta-language frameworks (e.g., iCoLa+, eFLINT) Data-dependent grammars for network protocols Purpose-based access control derived from GDPR Functional parsing algorithms (GLL, Happy-GLL) Policy enforcement in distributed systems Recent publications (2020-2025) demonstrate trends in language parametric design, security policy formalization, and exploratory programming environments. Notable collaborations include Damian Frölich, Tim Müller, and Tom M. van Engers. Van Binsbergen earned his PhD from Royal Holloway, University of London (2019) and contributes to conferences like GPCE, SLE, and workshops on programming language theory and data security.

Beth Archer-KuhnView profile

Associate Professor

• Scholarship of Teaching and Learning
• Child Custody and Domestic Violence
• Social Work Education
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Dr. Beth Archer-Kuhn is an Associate Professor at the University of Calgary's Faculty of Social Work, currently on leave until January 2026. With 25+ years of practice experience in child welfare and mental health, she specializes in clinical social work, custody evaluations, and executive leadership. Her academic credentials include a BSW (1986) and MSW (1991) from the University of Windsor, culminating in a PhD in Social Work (2016). Her research examines: The intersection of child custody decisions and domestic violence Inquiry-Based Learning (IBL) in social work education Critical reflexivity in clinical practice Community responses to family violence Recent publications focus on pedagogical innovation during COVID-19, transformative learning frameworks, and women's experiences in shared parenting arrangements under domestic violence. Analysis reveals strong emphases on social justice education, trauma-informed practice, and technology adaptation in higher education. Awards & Honors: Faculty Publication Award (2019) Teaching Scholars Award (2019) VPR Travel Award (2019) She leads major grants including a SSHRC Insight Development Grant studying shared parenting impacts on domestic violence survivors, an Alberta Community Justice Grant for public awareness, and international IBL pedagogy research. Current projects explore AI ethics in education and national recruitment networks for vulnerable populations.

Michael RobertsView profile

Professor

• Corporate Finance
• Banking
• Investments
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Michael Roberts is the William H. Lawrence Professor and Professor of Finance at the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania. He serves as a Research Associate at the National Bureau of Economic Research and is affiliated with the Institute for Law and Economics and the Wharton Financial Institutions Center. His academic career spans teaching roles at UC Berkeley, Duke University, and Wharton, with a focus on corporate finance, banking, investments, and financial education. Education: B.A. in Economics, University of California, San Diego M.S. in Statistics, University of California, Berkeley Ph.D. in Economics, University of California, Berkeley Roberts's research bridges corporate finance, banking, and investments, with recent emphasis on AI and machine learning in financial decision-making. His work on financial contracts, capital structure, and payout policies has significantly advanced empirical finance. He has authored influential studies on debt covenants, credit supply effects, and financial literacy. His publications demonstrate expertise in empirical corporate finance , debt structuring , financial econometrics , and financial education . Key topics include collateralized loan obligations , interest rate impacts on contracts , and capital structure persistence . These works reflect his commitment to integrating rigorous methodology with practical financial challenges. Scientific Recognition: Jensen Prize (2016) Marshall E. Blume Prize (2015) Brattle Prize nominations (2008, 2005) Multiple teaching awards at Wharton and Duke Geewax, Terker, and Co. Prize (2010, 2006) As an educator, Roberts has taught undergraduates, MBAs, PhDs, and executives for over 25 years. He founded the Wharton Financial Analytics initiative and the Financial Proficiency Initiative (FPI), which provides financial education to high school students. His courses include Corporate Finance , Data Science for Finance , and Empirical Methods in Corporate Finance .

• Cognitive Neuroscience
• Neural Plasticity
• Language Processing
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Professor Gesa Hartwigsen is a leading cognitive neuroscientist holding dual appointments as Professor for Cognitive and Biological Psychology at Leipzig University and Lise Meitner Research Group Leader at the Max Planck Institute for Human Cognitive and Brain Sciences (MPI CBS). She leads the Research Group Cognition and Plasticity, focusing on neural networks for higher cognitive functions, adaptive plasticity in cognition, and language network reorganization after stroke. Her educational background includes: Studies of Psychology (Dipl.-Psych., 2001-2006) at Kiel University PhD in Neurology (Dr. phil., 2007-2010) at Kiel University Habilitation in Psychology (2018) at University of Potsdam Hartwigsen's research spans cognitive neuroscience with particular emphasis on language processing, neural plasticity, and brain stimulation techniques. Her work investigates how brain networks support semantic cognition, how they adapt following neurological damage, and how they change across the lifespan. She employs advanced methodologies including transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS), functional MRI, and concurrent TMS-fMRI to establish causal relationships in neural processing. Analysis of her recent publications reveals a strong focus on language networks, executive control mechanisms, and neural plasticity. Her work increasingly integrates advanced computational approaches with neurostimulation to understand semantic processing, speech comprehension in challenging environments, and recovery from language disorders. A significant trend is her development of methodological frameworks for concurrent TMS-fMRI, establishing new standards in the field. Her notable scientific recognition includes: ERC Consolidator Grant (2023-2027) for "The Flexible Brain: (Re-)shaping Adaptation in Semantic Cognition" NVIDIA GPU grant (Titan Xp Donation) Hartwigsen has secured substantial research funding, including multiple DFG projects as Principal Investigator. Her current DFG Research Unit (2023-2026) focuses on "Modulation of brain networks for memory and learning by transcranial electrical stimulation," where she serves as PI. She has successfully led multiple interdisciplinary projects examining language networks, neural plasticity, and brain stimulation effects. At the MPI CBS, she leads the Cognition and Plasticity research group, which investigates how brain networks support cognitive functions and adapt to challenges. Her team employs a multimodal approach combining neurostimulation, neuroimaging, and behavioral methods to understand the causal architecture of cognitive networks, particularly in language processing and semantic cognition.

• Sustainability Accounting
• Taxation
• Forensic Accounting
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Tracey J. Niemotko serves as Professor of Accounting and Department Chair at Marist College's School of Management. As a licensed attorney-at-law, CPA, and CFE with over a decade of public accounting experience, she integrates practical industry insights with academic theory while emphasizing technical proficiency and essential soft skills like communication and ethical reasoning for future accounting professionals. Her educational credentials include a JD from Fordham University School of Law and a BS from Fordham University's College of Business Administration. She maintains New York State licenses as Attorney-at-Law, Certified Public Accountant, and Certified Fraud Examiner. Professor Niemotko's research centers on sustainability accounting's rapid evolution, examining how emerging frameworks like ISSB and TCFD combat greenwashing while reshaping corporate transparency. Her work bridges taxation complexities, forensic accounting methodologies, and advanced accounting education reform, consistently focusing on real-world applicability and ethical imperatives within financial systems. Analysis of her recent publications reveals a dominant trajectory toward sustainability integration across accounting functions, with increasing emphasis on regulatory compliance (SEC/IFRS), climate risk disclosure, and pedagogical innovation for virtual learning environments. This reflects the profession's critical pivot toward non-financial reporting as core business practice. Her distinguished honors include: Recognition as Top 100 Most Influential People in Accounting by Accounting Today NYSSCPA Dr. Emanuel Saxe Outstanding CPA in Education Award (2012) ACBSP Teaching Excellence Award: Professor of the Year for Northeast Region (2002) As an institutional leader, Professor Niemotko serves on the NYSSCPA Board, represents the Society on the AICPA Governing Council, and contributes to The CPA Journal as Editorial Review Board member and peer reviewer. Her current appointments include the AICPA Academic Executive Council (2024-present) and IFRS Sustainability Alliance membership, where she advances sustainability accounting standards through the FSA credential she holds. Her collaborative initiatives extend to professional-academic partnerships like the Mid-Hudson Chapter mentorship program, demonstrating her commitment to bridging classroom learning with industry practice through structured student development frameworks.

Kristen BrennandView profile

Professor

• Psychiatric Genomics
• Stem Cell Biology
• Neurogenetics
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Kristen Brennand is the Elizabeth Mears and House Jameson Professor of Psychiatry and Professor of Genetics at Yale School of Medicine. She leads research at the intersection of genomic engineering, neuroscience, and stem cell biology to decode mechanisms underlying brain diseases. Her work focuses on translating genetic insights into medically actionable information for schizophrenia, autism, PTSD, and Alzheimer’s disease. Education: PhD in Molecular and Cellular Biology from Harvard (2008), Postdoc at Salk Institute Key research areas: Gene-environment interactions , neuronal circuit dysfunction , precision psychiatry , and reversible disease mechanisms Recent publications span single-cell transcriptomics , neurogenetic atlases , and computational psychiatry methods . Awards: Executive Leadership in Academic Medicine (ELAM) Fellowship (2025) Funded by NIH, New York Stem Cell Foundation, Brain Research Foundation, and Brain and Behavior Research Foundation Laboratory: Brennand Lab at Yale School of Medicine

Nichole KellyView profile

Associate Professor

• Health Psychology
• Eating Behavior
• Body Image
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Nichole Kelly is an Evergreen Associate Professor at the College of Education , University of Oregon. She is affiliated with multiple departments including Counseling Psychology, Couples and Family Therapy, Family and Human Services, and Prevention Science. Postdoctoral Research Fellowship, Behavioral Health Psychology (2013-2016), Uniformed Services University and NIH PhD in Counseling Psychology (2013), Virginia Commonwealth University BA in Psychology (2004), University of Virginia Her research focuses on eating behaviors , body image , weight stigma , and chronic disease risk . She investigates cognitive and emotional mechanisms of eating behaviors linked to mental health and disease risk, using diverse methods such as test meals , ecological momentary assessments , and neuropsychological evaluations . Her work emphasizes understudied populations like men, rural communities, and ethnically/racially diverse groups. The 15 most recent articles reflect trends in health psychology , pediatric behavioral health , and culturally-informed interventions . Key subfields include disordered eating pathology , social media impacts , weight stigma reduction , and ecological frameworks . Her studies often integrate experimental designs , network analyses , and public health data . Labs & Teams : Leads The Renew Lab , focusing on health equity through psychological science. The lab develops interventions targeting systemic bias , health disparities , and culturally-sensitive practices .

• Autobiographical Memory
• Prospective Cognition
• Cognitive Biases in Depression
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Dr. Rachel Anderson is a Senior Lecturer in Psychology at the University of Hull, where she has been a faculty member since 2010. She completed her PhD at Goldsmiths, University of London in 2007 and previously held positions at Leeds Beckett University and the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology, and Neuroscience. Her academic affiliations include: Department of Psychology, University of Hull Centre for Psychological Science Cognition and Development Research Group Dr. Anderson's research primarily focuses on the intersection of memory and future thinking, with particular emphasis on how these cognitive processes are affected in emotional disorders like depression. Her work explores several key areas: The cognitive processes underlying memory and future thinking, including their similarities and differences The functional purpose of memory and future thinking in relation to sense of self, psychological well-being, and goal-oriented behavior The relationship between memory/future thinking impairments and psychological distress The role of these cognitive processes in chronic health conditions such as Parkinson's disease Potential therapeutic applications of memory and future thinking for promoting psychological and physical well-being Dr. Anderson has published extensively from 2007-2024, with recent work focusing on emotional anticipation in depression, visual imagery effects on memory, and physical activity memories. Her publications reveal a consistent research trajectory examining how memory and future thinking interact with emotional states, particularly in depressive disorders, with significant implications for understanding cognitive mechanisms underlying emotional disorders. Dr. Anderson has made notable contributions to understanding how episodic simulation affects future expectancies, how memory biases operate in depression, and how visual imagery influences both prospective and autobiographical memory processes. Her work bridges fundamental cognitive psychology with clinical applications. As an educator and mentor, Dr. Anderson actively supervises PhD students whose research aligns with her interests in false memories, autobiographical memory, and emotional disorders. She has successfully guided multiple students to completion while maintaining an active research program.

• Built Environments and Health
• Geospatial Analytics
• Physical Activity Research
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J. Aaron Hipp is a Professor of Community Health and Sustainability at NC State University, affiliated with the Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism Management. He serves as the Associate Director of Social and Behavioral Sciences in the Center for Geospatial Analytics and holds a leadership role in the Global One Health Academy. His work focuses on the intersection of built environments, physical activity, and health equity through innovative geospatial and sensor-based methodologies. Professor, Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism Management CGA Fellow for Social and Behavioral Science Applications Associate Director, Center for Geospatial Analytics Executive Core Member, Global One Health Academy Hipp develops advanced approaches to studying human-environment interactions using webcams, GPS, accelerometers, and crowdsourcing technologies. His research emphasizes: Geospatial decision support systems Workplace health infrastructure Park accessibility and usage patterns Equity-focused community engagement Visualization of health-environment dynamics Rural/urban health disparities Recent publications highlight his work on scaling physical activity studies via technology, curling as a recreational intervention, international nature-prescription frameworks, and child play environment analysis. Collaborative projects include rural action plans and pandemic-era wellbeing evaluations. Professional recognition includes the CGA Fellow title. He actively mentors students in built environment impact studies and advises on geospatial health analytics.

Dominik HuberView profile

Researcher

• Dynamic Resource Management in High-Performance Computing (HPC)
• Parallel & Distributed Programming Models
• Hardware-aware Programming
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Dominik Huber is a Ph.D. candidate and researcher at the Technical University of Munich , affiliated with the Chair of Computer Architecture & Parallel Systems . His work focuses on Dynamic Resource Management in High-Performance Computing (HPC) , with expertise in Parallel & Distributed Programming Models and Hardware-aware programming . He has actively contributed to teaching courses like Parallel Programming Systems and Advanced Computer Architecture . His research emphasizes adaptive resource allocation in hybrid HPC clusters, leveraging technologies such as MPI Sessions , PMIx , and frameworks like LAIK and XBraid . Recent projects include the DynRes software suite for dynamic resource management and collaborations on quantum-HPC integration. Huber has advised students on topics ranging from Dynamic Resource Management in Charm++ to CI Systems for HPC Software , and his publications address challenges in malleability, scheduling, and power-constrained environments. Current affiliations include participation in the SEANERGYS (EuroHPC) and PlasmaPEPS projects.

Jay BarneyView profile

Professor

• Strategic Management
• Entrepreneurship
• Resource-based Theory
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Jay Barney is the Presidential Professor of Strategic Management and Pierre Lassonde Chair of Social Entrepreneurship in the Department of Entrepreneurship & Strategy at the University of Utah's David Eccles School of Business. Previously holding the Chase Chair for Excellence in Corporate Strategy at Ohio State University, he is a foundational scholar in strategic management renowned for developing the resource-based view of the firm. Education: Doctor of Philosophy, Yale University Master of Arts, Yale University Bachelor of Science, Brigham Young University Barney's research revolutionized strategic management through his seminal work on how costly-to-copy firm resources create sustained competitive advantage, establishing the VRIN (Valuable, Rare, Inimitable, Non-substitutable) framework. His scholarship bridges strategic management and entrepreneurship, examining opportunity formation processes, social entrepreneurship for poverty alleviation, and the philosophical foundations of entrepreneurial research. Current work increasingly focuses on integrating social impact with strategic advantage, particularly through industrialization solutions to poverty and stakeholder engagement under uncertainty. Analysis of his 2012-2016 publications reveals three dominant research streams: (1) theoretical extensions of resource-based theory into human capital, IT capabilities, and multinational contexts; (2) philosophical and methodological foundations of entrepreneurship research; and (3) social entrepreneurship applications addressing poverty and public interest. These works consistently appear in top-tier journals including Strategic Management Journal and Academy of Management Review, demonstrating rigorous theoretical development coupled with practical implications for organizational strategy. Scientific Awards: SMS Fellow Fellow of the Academy of Management Honorary Doctorate from University of Lund Honorary Doctorate from Copenhagen Business School Honorary Doctorate from Universidad Pontificia Comillas As a dedicated educator, Barney teaches doctoral seminars and strategy courses while mentoring PhD students in strategic management and entrepreneurship. His professional impact extends through executive training programs across North America and Europe, and strategic consulting engagements focused on organizational transformation. He has significantly shaped the field through editorial leadership as associate editor of Journal of Management, senior editor of Organization Science, and co-editor of Strategic Entrepreneurship Journal, while serving in officer roles for both the Strategic Management Society and Academy of Management's Business Policy and Strategy Division. Barney's research activities are closely integrated with the Lassonde Entrepreneur Institute at the University of Utah, where his social entrepreneurship chair supports initiatives connecting strategic management principles with poverty alleviation efforts and opportunity creation in resource-constrained environments.