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• Biomechanics
• Tissue Engineering
• Prosthetics Design
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Professor Mark Thompson is an Associate Professor in Engineering Science at the University of Oxford and a Tutor/Fellow at Wadham College. He holds an MEng in Engineering and Materials Science (Oxford, 1997) and a PhD in Biomechanics from the University of London (2001). His research focuses on biomechanical engineering with emphasis on tissue repair, prosthetic design, and trauma modeling. Key projects include the OxVent ventilator and in vitro microvasculature systems for traumatic injury studies. His work bridges clinical and engineering challenges, addressing issues like prosthetic maintenance, musculoskeletal modeling, and biomaterials for regenerative medicine. Thompson collaborates with institutions like the Institute of Biomedical Engineering and has contributed to open-source frameworks for motion capture analysis. Current research trends involve mechanobiology of soft tissues and bioprinting for trauma research. Labs/Teams: Affiliated with the Institute of Biomedical Engineering and Oxford e-Research Centre. His work aligns with translational medicine and emergency medical device development. Future directions include optimizing 3D-printed bio-artificial tissues and advancing tactile feedback systems for prosthetics.

Marta RomeoView profile

Assistant Professor

• Human-Robot Interaction
• Social Robotics
• Affective Computing
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Marta Romeo is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Computer Science at the School of Mathematical and Computer Sciences, Heriot-Watt University, United Kingdom. Her research focuses on human-robot interaction, social robotics, and affective computing within the broader field of intelligent systems. Her primary research interests include Human-Robot Interaction (HRI), Social Robotics, Affective Computing, and Cognitive Robotics. She investigates how robots can interact with humans in natural and supportive ways, with particular emphasis on explainability in human-robot collaboration, facial expression recognition systems, brain-robot interfaces for exercise applications, and the integration of large language models in social robots. Her interdisciplinary work bridges computer science, cognitive science, and healthcare applications. Analysis of her 2025 publications reveals strong trends in socially assistive robotics for healthcare settings, with significant focus on cognitive monitoring for elderly care, explainability challenges in collaborative robotics, and novel applications of AI in human-robot alignment. Key subfields include trust dynamics in human-robot teams, transfer learning for affective computing, and viability assessments of domestic robotic systems. Her work consistently addresses real-world implementation challenges while advancing theoretical frameworks in social robotics.

Nyangi GityamwiView profile

Research Fellow

• Digital Health
• Nutritional Sciences
• Public Health
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Dr. Nyangi Gityamwi is a Research Fellow at the University of Surrey's School of Health Sciences. He holds a PhD in Nutritional Sciences from the University of Surrey (2015), following a BSc and MSc in Human Nutrition from Sokoine University of Agriculture, Tanzania. His research focuses on digital health interventions for long-term conditions, emphasizing equity and inclusion for disadvantaged groups. He has explored nutrition, body composition, and inflammation in haemodialysis patients and pioneered studies on exercise interventions and digital health tool development. Key projects include evaluating digital health methodologies for chronic diseases and developing the DAVIT tool to enhance domestic abuse data collaboration. He has been funded by the Commonwealth Scholarship Commission, Schlumberger Foundation, HEIF, and NIHR ARC Kent Surrey and Sussex. His work bridges clinical practice, technology, and public engagement to improve healthcare accessibility and outcomes. Awards include the Commonwealth Scholarship (2015) and Schlumberger Foundation Fellowship (2018). He contributes to expert groups like the Digital Health and Long-term Conditions and Ageing Expert Groups at Surrey.

Fredrik HenrikssonView profile

Assistant Professor

• Sustainable Product Development
• Material Selection in Product Development
• Renewable Materials
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Fredrik Henriksson is an Assistant Professor at Linköping University's Department of Management and Engineering (IEI), within the Division of Product Realisation (PROD). His work focuses on sustainable integrated product development, particularly addressing challenges in material selection and adoption in industries like automotive and construction. He actively contributes to curriculum development, emphasizing material-driven design education for engineering students to bridge theoretical knowledge with practical industry needs. Research Interests: His primary areas include sustainable materials innovation, decision-making processes in material selection, and the integration of production systems with product development. He explores barriers to adopting renewable materials such as wood-based solutions and investigates how production systems can adapt to circular material flows. His work also addresses industrial implementation challenges of new materials, including IoT integration in wood products and multi-material automotive body solutions. Key Contributions: His 2021 doctoral thesis highlighted the role of personal habits and biases in material selection decisions, reshaping perceptions of rationality in product development. He has developed case-study methodologies for engineering education that foster cross-disciplinary collaboration and industry-relevant problem-solving. His research outcomes are published in journals like International Journal of Sustainable Engineering and SAE International Journal of Materials & Manufacturing . Labs/Teams: He is affiliated with the Unit of Design and Product Development (PRODDOP), collaborating with the Product Realisation division to advance sustainable industrial practices. His work often involves industry partnerships to ensure real-world applicability of academic research.

• Japanese foreign and security policy
• Asia-Pacific international relations
• US-Japan alliance dynamics
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Chris Hughes is a Professor of International Politics and Japanese Studies at the University of Warwick's Politics and International Studies (PAIS) department within the Faculty of Social Sciences. He specialises in Japan’s foreign and security policies, US-Japan alliance dynamics, and Asia-Pacific regional security. Previously serving as Pro-Vice Chancellor (Education) from 2016–2023, he led Warwick to achieve top rankings in UK teaching excellence. His research focuses on Japan's military modernization, defense industrial strategy, and geopolitical strategy under leaders like Abe. He has held visiting roles at Harvard, the University of Tokyo, and Nanyang Technological University. Co-editor of The Pacific Review , Hughes frequently engages in media commentary on Japan’s evolving security posture and international relations. Key research interests include Japan’s grand strategy, defense transformation driven by new technologies, and regional security challenges such as North Korea and China relations. He has authored influential works like Japan as a Global Military Power (2022). His work bridges academic analysis with policy implications, addressing topics like cybersecurity, maritime security, and the implications of Japan’s shifting antimilitarist norms. Hughes has advised on education policy reforms and contributed to global dialogues on East Asian security through think tanks like RUSI and IISS. Recent media engagements include analysis of Japan’s response to Trump’s foreign policy, defense exports, and its role in the Indo-Pacific. His podcast appearances and lectures, such as the 2024 Japan and North Korea discussion with IISS, highlight his active role in disseminating strategic insights. Hughes’ career combines academic leadership with applied policy analysis, emphasizing Japan’s evolving role as a military and geopolitical actor.

Janet HauckView profile

Associate Professor

• Physical Activity Interventions
• Child Development
• Disability Studies
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Janet Hauck is an Associate Professor in the Department of Kinesiology at Michigan State University's College of Education. She holds a Ph.D. from the University of Michigan. Her research focuses on physical activity interventions for children with disabilities, motor development in infants, and obesity prevention strategies. Key areas include examining motor behaviors in children with autism spectrum disorder, Down syndrome, and cerebral palsy, as well as designing virtual and in-person health promotion programs for these populations. Her work integrates clinical and community-based approaches, emphasizing the interplay between physical activity, motor skill development, and health outcomes. Notable projects include studying the impact of Olympic combat sports on mental health in disabled youth and analyzing the efficacy of sibling-guided motor interventions. Recent studies also explore disparities in physical activity levels between Special Olympics athletes and their peers. Dr. Hauck’s articles span topics like infant activity patterns, caregiver perceptions of interventions, and gender differences in depression-related health behaviors. Her research often combines quantitative and qualitative methods, such as systematic reviews and observational studies, to address gaps in adapted physical activity research. While no specific grants or awards are listed, her contributions highlight a commitment to advancing inclusive health practices and improving quality of life for individuals with disabilities through evidence-based interventions.

• Educational Technology
• Programming Tutoring Systems
• Game-Based Learning
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Johan Jeuring is Professor of Software Technology for Learning and Teaching at Utrecht University's Department of Information and Computing Sciences. His research focuses on intelligent tutoring systems, computational thinking education, and game-based learning environments. Research Interests: Prof. Jeuring's work explores computational thinking pedagogy, automated feedback systems, and educational game design. His research bridges artificial intelligence with educational psychology to develop effective learning tools. Publications: Recent publications focus on augmented reality learning environments, programming education methodologies, automated assessment systems, and AI applications in education. His work combines empirical studies of learning behaviors with technological innovations in educational tools.

• Clinical Nutrition
• Pediatric Nutrition
• Sarcopenia
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Prof. Diana Mager is an Adjunct Professor in the Department of Pediatrics (Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry) and holds a primary appointment as Professor in the Department of Agricultural, Food & Nutritional Science (Faculty of Agricultural, Life & Environmental Sciences) at the University of Alberta. Her research focuses on pediatric nutrition, particularly addressing sarcopenia in children with chronic liver disease, outcomes following organ transplantation, and optimizing gluten-free dietary guidelines for celiac disease patients. She teaches advanced clinical nutrition courses (AFNS/NUTR 568, 578, 468, 476) emphasizing practical nutritional care for diverse populations. Her work integrates clinical, biochemical, and dietary interventions to improve health outcomes in pediatric and adult populations with chronic conditions. Key areas include muscle wasting syndromes, metabolic disorders, and the impact of dietary patterns on disease progression. She has contributed to evidence-based guidelines for pediatric liver transplant patients and pioneered studies on exercise rehabilitation in transplant populations. Publications highlight translational research on sarcopenia diagnostics, nutritional management of celiac disease, and the role of medium-chain triglycerides in neurological recovery post-infection. Her interdisciplinary approach addresses gaps in nutrition screening tools for malnutrition-sarcopenia syndromes and evaluates practical bioimpedance techniques for clinical use.

Grzegorz PawlinaView profile

Professor

• Corporate Finance
• Investment Decisions
• Debt Valuation
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Professor Grzegorz Pawlina is Chair of Finance at Lancaster University Management School. His research explores corporate finance, investment decisions under uncertainty, and game-theoretic applications to financial strategy. Research Focus: Core interests include real options analysis, debt valuation, and corporate investment dynamics. Recent work examines capital adjustment costs, credit risk modeling, and governance impacts on cash holdings. Publication Trends: Pawlina's scholarship combines theoretical modeling with empirical validation across corporate finance domains. Methodological approaches feature dynamic optimization, structural modeling, and game-theoretic frameworks. Education & Background: Holds a doctorate in Finance from Tilburg University and MSc in Economics from Warsaw School of Economics. Previously held visiting positions at Aarhus University, University of Michigan Ross School of Business, and Warwick Business School.

Stephanie JC TaylorView profile

Professor

• Public Health
• Primary Care
• Chronic Disease Management
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Professor Stephanie JC Taylor is a Professor in Public Health and Primary Care at Queen Mary University of London (QMUL), holding dual roles as Director of Research at the Wolfson Institute of Population Health and co-leader of the Centre for Primary Care. She serves as Deputy Dean for Research Impact in the Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry and chairs the NIHR School for Primary Care Research’s Academic Capacity Development Lead. Her expertise spans applied health services research focused on improving outcomes for individuals with chronic conditions and multimorbidity. Education & Background : Trained in medicine (MBBS), she holds advanced degrees (MD) and certifications in Public Health (MRCGP, FFPH). Her work bridges clinical practice and academic research, with a focus on chronic disease management. Research Interests : Complex interventions for chronic conditions (e.g., COPD, cancer, chronic pain) Non-pharmacological approaches to improve quality of life Methodological innovations, including process evaluation and intervention design Self-management support for long-term conditions Grants & Impact : Secured over £5M as Principal Investigator and contributed to £49M+ as co-applicant. Leads the Wellcome-funded Doctoral Training Programme for Primary Care Clinicians. Her research emphasizes translational outcomes, with over 300 peer-reviewed publications. Labs & Teams : Directs a multidisciplinary research group and collaborates with institutions like the UK Health Security Agency and Barts NHS Trust through honorary consultant roles.

Sebastian MaierView profile

Researcher

• Distributed Systems
• Operating Systems
• Many-Core Architectures
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Sebastian Maier is a Researcher at the Department of Computer Science 4 (Distributed Systems and Operating Systems) at Friedrich-Alexander-University Erlangen-Nuremberg, part of the Faculty of Engineering. His work focuses on invasive computing, many-core architectures, and distributed systems. He has contributed to projects like the iRTSS (Invasive Run-Time Support System) and the OctoPOS kernel, emphasizing system software for resource arbitration and latency-aware systems. Maier has taught courses such as System-level Programming in C and Operating Systems exercises from 2013 to 2019. His research interests include hardware-software co-design, embedded systems security, and runtime systems for future architectures. He has advised students on thesis topics like distributed TCP/IP stacks and asynchronous communication interfaces in many-core systems. His recent work explores dynamic hardware-managed queues (DySHARQ) and resource arbitration mechanisms for tile-based architectures. These efforts aim to optimize parallel processing and real-time performance in embedded systems. Maier has also collaborated on latency-aware operating systems (LAOS) and security in embedded systems (SESES). Key Projects: iRTSS, AAM (Asynchronous Abstract Machines), SHARQ, LAOS Lab/Teams: Part of the Invasive Computing SFB/TRR 89 project (Project C1) His publications span conferences like ROME, ROSS, and HiPEAC, addressing challenges in many-core kernel design, scalability, and hardware-accelerated systems. Current research trends focus on adapting system software to heterogeneous and dynamic many-core environments.

Margaret WardleView profile

Associate Professor

• Addiction Intervention
• Emotional Dysfunction in Addiction
• Neuropharmacology
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Margaret Wardle, PhD is an Associate Professor in the Department of Psychology at the University of Illinois Chicago , serving as Director of Clinical Training and Clinical Program Chair within the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. Her research focuses on developing interventions for addiction, particularly examining drug-induced emotional dysfunction and anhedonia in cocaine use disorder. Education: B.H.A. in Psychology and Art (2001) - Carnegie Mellon University Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology (2009) - University of Illinois at Chicago Postdoctoral Fellowship (2009–2012) - University of Chicago in Human Behavioral Pharmacology Research Interests: Neurobiological mechanisms of addiction Emotional processing in substance use disorders Clinical trials targeting anhedonia MDMA and oxytocin effects on social/emotional processing Exercise as a reward modulator Grants & Lab: Current NIH NIDA Grant: Targeting Anhedonia in Cocaine Use Disorder Principal Investigator for studies on neural mechanisms and pharmacological interventions Led the Addiction Research and Treatment Lab exploring drug-emotion interactions Professional Credentials: Licensed Clinical Psychologist (Illinois, 2015–present) Expert in human laboratory studies and clinical trial design

• Epidemiology
• Systematic Review Methods
• Low Back Pain Management
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Dr. Jill Hayden is a Professor in the Department of Community Health and Epidemiology at Dalhousie University's Faculty of Medicine. She leads the BACK Program, focusing on prognosis research and systematic reviews, funded by multi-year CIHR grants. Her work addresses improving healthcare decision-making through evidence synthesis and low back pain management. She contributes to the Cochrane Collaboration and serves as Nova Scotia Science Lead for the Maritime SPOR SUPPORT Unit. Education: PhD (University of Toronto) Chiropractic Clinical Sciences Residency (Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College) DC (Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College) BSc Honours (Dalhousie University) Research Interests: Dr. Hayden's research integrates clinical epidemiology with systematic review methodologies, emphasizing prognosis studies, individual participant data (IPD) analyses, and network meta-analyses. She investigates opioid prescribing practices, exercise therapy efficacy, and knowledge translation strategies to bridge research evidence and clinical practice. Key Awards: Researcher of the Year (Canadian Chiropractic Association, 2014) CIHR/CCRF New Investigator Award (2007–2012) Research Professorship in Epidemiology (2011–2016) Grants & Advising: Her CIHR-funded research supports prognosis studies and systematic review innovations. She advises on spinal manipulative therapy efficacy and has collaborated across institutions on pain management protocols. Labs/Teams: Leads the BACK Program and co-convenes the Cochrane Prognosis Methods Group, fostering interdisciplinary collaboration in evidence-based healthcare.

Beth RitterView profile

Professor

• Human Resource Management
• Retirement Benefits
• Workplace Well-being
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Beth Ritter is a Professor of Practice in Human Resource Management at the Poole College of Management, North Carolina State University. She brings extensive industry experience, previously serving as SVP Human Resources at Burt’s Bees, leading HR integration post-Clorox acquisition, and providing HR leadership at Campbell Soup Company and Nabisco Brands. Her expertise spans global supply chain HR, occupational health, safety, wellness, and compensation strategy. Education: M.B.A. from Old Dominion University and B.A. in Labor Relations from Pennsylvania State University. She holds certifications as a Certified Compensation Professional (CCP) and Myers Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) practitioner. Ritter’s research focuses on retirement benefits, workplace well-being, aging workforce challenges, pay transparency, and gender bias in HR. Her work bridges academic insights with practical HR strategies, addressing modern workforce dynamics through studies on pension plan design, employee handbook evolution, and employer responses to demographic shifts. Her articles highlight trends in retirement security, annuity pricing, and employer adaptations to an aging workforce. She emphasizes actionable solutions for HR practices, such as bias mitigation in venture funding discussions and innovative workplace wellness initiatives. Advising and grants: No specific advising roles or grants listed in available texts. Lab/Team Affiliation: Not explicitly mentioned, though her research collaborations likely involve Poole College’s HRM faculty and industry partners.

• Multiple Sclerosis
• Neurology
• Neuropathic Pain
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Henrik Boye Jensen is a Clinical Associate Professor at the Department of Regional Health Research, IRS - Sygehus Lillebælt, Forskningsenhed for Neurologi (Kolding), affiliated with the University of Southern Denmark. His work bridges clinical neurology and research, with a strong focus on multiple sclerosis, stroke, and neurorehabilitation. Institution: University of Southern Denmark Department: Department of Regional Health Research Research Unit: Research Unit for Neurology, Kolding Academic Rank: Clinical Associate Professor His research interests center on multiple sclerosis , particularly disease progression, pharmacological treatments, and the role of exercise in neuroprotection. He also investigates stroke rehabilitation and diagnostic challenges in neurological conditions such as Lyme neuroborreliosis. His work frequently employs advanced methodologies including randomized controlled trials , cohort studies , and neuroimaging (MRI) . The 15 most recent articles reflect a strong trend in clinical neuroscience , with emphasis on MS phenotypes , pharmacological interventions , exercise as therapy , and diagnostic accuracy . His publications span high-impact journals in neurology and rehabilitation, demonstrating consistent scholarly output. Scientific Awards: No specific awards listed in the provided text. Henrik Boye Jensen has been actively involved in advising and research projects. He has contributed to at least three supervised works, including a Ph.D. thesis, and is a working partner in the RoboRehab project on stroke rehabilitation. He has participated in multiple collaborative research initiatives and has delivered presentations in both academic and public settings. He is also involved in public discourse through media contributions on neurological health issues. Labs and Teams: He is associated with the Research Unit for Neurology in Kolding and collaborates extensively within the Region of Southern Denmark and with national and international research groups, particularly in MS and stroke research.