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Ulrike KlugeView profile

Professor

• Migration Studies
• Mental Health
• Transcultural Psychiatry
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Prof. Dr. phil. Dipl. Psych. Ulrike Kluge is a Professor and Head of the Center of Cross-Cultural Psychiatry and Psychotherapy (ZIPP) at Charité – Universitätsmedizin Berlin. She concurrently leads the Research Division for Intercultural Migration and Care Research within Social Psychiatry and serves as a Senior Researcher at the Berlin Institute for Integration and Migration Research (Humboldt University). Her work focuses on intercultural mental health services and migration-related psychosocial challenges. Research Focus: Kluge specializes in critical migration studies examining psychological impacts of displacement, ethno-psychoanalysis, psychotherapy with cultural interpreters, and group-analytic approaches in transcultural contexts. Her research portfolio includes qualitative investigations into: Mental health consequences of racism and structural discrimination Refugee-host community dynamics Language barriers in healthcare Innovative care models for forced migrants Intercultural opening of mental health systems Key Projects: FOCUS: Forced displacement and refugee-host community solidarity TransVer: Network for intercultural opening of psychosocial care systems reWoven: Refugee women and psychosocial volunteer engagement SeGeMi: Study group on Mental Health and Migration Effectiveness studies on native-language counseling Professional Engagement: She develops training programs for clinicians working with refugees, provides supervision services, and coordinates Berlin-wide networks for refugee mental health care. Her work significantly contributes to professionalizing psychosocial support for asylum seekers through the 'Welcome Culture at Charité' initiative.

Alexis GarciaView profile

Assistant Clinical Professor

• Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)
• Emotion dysregulation
• Child and Adolescent Psychopathology
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Dr. Alexis Garcia is a Clinical Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC). She holds a PhD in Clinical Psychology from Florida International University with a specialty in child and adolescent psychology. Her postdoctoral training included a National Institute of Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA) fellowship focusing on adolescent alcohol use. Dr. Garcia is affiliated with MUSC's College of Medicine and actively participates in the MUSC Youth Collaborative, focusing on self-regulation mechanisms related to substance use in adolescents, particularly those with ADHD and emotion dysregulation challenges. Education & Professional Background: PhD in Clinical Psychology, Florida International University Predoc Internship: MUSC Child Track NIAAA Postdoctoral Fellowship (Adolescent Alcohol Use Research) Research Interests: Her work examines emotion dysfunction in ADHD-affected adolescents and its link to risk-taking behaviors like substance use. She also investigates racial disparities in school disciplinary actions, family violence reporting discrepancies, and early intervention strategies for behavioral disorders. Methodologically, she employs multimodal assessments and longitudinal studies like the ABCD project. Professional Contributions: As a mentor, she guides psychology interns and psychiatry fellows at MUSC. Her research has explored fidget spinner efficacy for ADHD symptom management in classrooms, the role of parental monitoring in alcohol experimentation, and neurobehavioral vulnerability markers for substance misuse. She collaborates on large-scale projects such as the Adolescent Brain Cognitive Development (ABCD) study. Labs/Teams: Active member of the MUSC Youth Collaborative, contributing to interdisciplinary studies on youth mental health and developmental psychopathology.

• Virtual Reality
• Human-Computer Interaction
• Computer Vision
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Robert S. Allison is a Professor in the Department of Electrical Engineering & Computer Science at York University's Lassonde School of Engineering. His research focuses on human perceptual responses in virtual environments, stereoscopic vision, and eye movement analysis. He is affiliated with the York Centre for Vision Research, Sensorium (Digital Arts & Technology), and the Centre for Innovation in Computing at Lassonde. His research interests include depth perception in natural and virtual environments, human-computer interface design for VR, machine vision applications, and the measurement of human motion. He has supervised multiple graduate students and contributed to over 260 publications. His work spans topics like cybersickness mitigation, display lag effects, and perceptual adaptation in VR. Key grants include NSERC-funded projects on perception in virtual environments and collaborations with institutions like the Australian Research Council. His teaching includes courses on human perception in human-computer interaction and digital logic design. Recent articles highlight advancements in understanding motion perception, VR-induced sickness, and multisensory integration. He collaborates widely, with affiliations including the VISTA program and York's Connected Minds initiative.

• Sport Management
• Event Management
• Sport Facility Strategy
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Andy Stevens is a Senior Lecturer in Sport Management at the University of Winchester. His career includes roles as a consultant to the Football Association (FA), focusing on five-a-side football and futsal development, including strategies for the FA Futsal League and facility strategies. He has authored numerous reports for the SportBusiness Group and contributed to Sport Business magazine, specializing in venue and event management. His research explores sport industry strategy, management, and performance, with notable work on sport governance and facility development. His publications span academic journals, industry reports, and conference presentations, addressing topics like sport venue optimization, sustainability, and global sport events as soft power tools. He has advised organizations such as the Anschutz Entertainment Group and Disability Sport England (now Activity Alliance), contributing to event calendars including the London Wheelchair Marathon. His work bridges academic research and practical industry challenges, emphasizing adaptability and innovation in sport management.

• Health System Resilience
• Funding Reform
• Health Equity
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Dr Philip Haywood is an Associate Professor of Practice in Health Systems and Financing at the Leeder Centre for Health Policy, Economics and Data, part of the Sydney School of Public Health and the Faculty of Medicine and Health at the University of Sydney. His career spans academia, clinical practice in emergency medicine, and policy development. He has advised governments globally on health system resilience, particularly during the pandemic, and focuses on funding reforms, equity, and virtual care. Research interests include health system resilience, funding policy, equity, and integrated care. He leads the Centre for Research Excellence on Value-Based Payments in Cancer Care and contributes to cancer patient population projections. Currently supervising one PhD student, David GOLDSBURY, his work emphasizes applied health economics and policy. Publications span health economics, policy, and system resilience, with recent focus on pandemic responses, healthcare costs, and equity. His research has informed global health policies and is disseminated through platforms like the OECD and ICCONIC (International Comparisons). Labs/teams include the Leeder Centre, where he collaborates on projects like the Victorian Healthy Homes Program and resilience testing frameworks. No scientific awards are explicitly listed, but his contributions to policy and research are widely recognized.

Kathy L. PowersView profile

Associate Professor

• International Relations
• Institutional Authority
• Human Rights
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Kathy L. Powers is an Associate Professor of Political Science at the University of New Mexico (UNM), with cross-appointments in the UNM School of Law, Program of Africana Studies, Robert Wood Johnson Center for Health Policy, and Georgetown University’s Department of Government. Her research focuses on institutional authority, international law, and transitional justice, particularly global reparations following mass human rights violations and the legal personality of international organizations. Supported by NSF grants, her work examines how regional economic institutions evolve into military structures and impact conflict. Dr. Powers has been honored with the 2013 UNM New Faculty Teaching Award and 2010 Faculty of Color Teaching Award. Her recent fellowships include residencies at the Woodrow Wilson Center (2015) and the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum (2014), where she studied reparations and transitional justice. She has also presented on victim justice in post-genocide contexts and taught in Germany. Her research spans international relations, with publications in journals like the Journal of Conflict Resolution and Journal of Peace Research . Key themes include institutional design, reparations movements, and the interplay between trade and military alliances.

• Academic Integrity
• Research Integrity
• Scientific Documentation and Communication
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Rubén Lluc Comas Forgas is a Full Professor at the University of the Balearic Islands (UIB) in the Department of Applied Pedagogy and Educational Psychology . He holds a European PhD in Educational Sciences from UIB (2009) and has served as a visiting researcher at institutions including the University of East Anglia, Liverpool John Moores University, Panteion University, Autonomous University of Yucatán, and Stockholm University. Current research focuses on Academic Integrity , Research Integrity , Scientific Communication , Educational Uses of ICT , and Environmental Education . He leads multiple EU-funded projects (e.g., AI-UpskillED , CHARLIE ) and national initiatives like Academic Integrity in Initial Teacher Training (MCI-AEI-ERDF). His recent publications analyze the impact of generative AI on academic writing, predatory journals in education sciences, and plagiarism trends among Spanish students. He collaborates with the Research Group on Academic Integrity (GRIAC) and Education for Sustainability (GREAS) .

• Prevention Science
• College Student Retention
• Parent-Child Relationships in Adolescence and Emerging Adulthood
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Professor Laura Hill serves as Chair and Professor in the Department of Human Development at Washington State University's College of Agricultural, Human, and Natural Resource Sciences (CAHNRS). Her academic career spans over 20 years, including roles as Associate Director for Health Promotion (2011-2014) and Associate/Assistant Professorships. She holds a Ph.D. in Psychology from Vanderbilt University (1998), an M.S. from Vanderbilt (1994), and a B.A. in Greek Studies from Smith College (1979). Dr. Hill's research focuses on prevention science, particularly translating evidence-based interventions into real-world settings. Key areas include brief interventions for college student retention (especially in STEM), parent-child dynamics in emerging adulthood, and workforce development. She leads major grants totaling millions, including a NIH-funded study on parenting interventions for college students and a WSU Strategic Reallocation grant addressing student success through values-based programming. Her funded projects emphasize scalable solutions, such as adapting parenting programs for Spanish-speaking families and evaluating community wellness initiatives. She teaches graduate courses like HD540 (Effective Intervention Programs) and HD513 (Research Methods). Her scholarly work bridges developmental psychology with practical applications, frequently involving students in co-authorship.

Juan BaezaView profile

Senior Lecturer

• Health Policy
• Professional Relations
• Healthcare Reform
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Juan Baeza is a Senior Lecturer in Health Policy at King's Business School, King's College London. He holds a PhD from the University of Kent, an MSc from the London School of Economics, and a BA from Goldsmiths, University of London. His research focuses on health policy analysis, particularly examining the impact of health reforms on medical professions and health systems globally, with a focus on the UK's NHS, as well as Chile, Mexico, Russia, Sweden, Poland, and Australia. Affiliations: King's Business School, Department of Public Services Management and Organisation. Education: PhD in Health Policy (University of Kent, 2002), MSc in Economics (LSE, 1993), BA in Social Sciences (Goldsmiths, 1990). Research Interests: Baeza's work explores professional relations within healthcare, healthcare reform, evidence-based practice, and organizational change. He emphasizes how health policies are translated into actionable practices by healthcare professionals and how medical professions influence policy development and implementation. Recent Articles Trends: His publications highlight themes such as integrated care collaboration, the role of evidence in healthcare decision-making, and the governance of pluralist healthcare systems. Recent work includes analyses of pandemic discourse (e.g., Brazil's response to COVID-19) and the reconfiguration of health services in England. Grants & Projects: Co-investigator in projects like the AI-assisted fetal ultrasound trial (NIHR-funded) and studies on stroke care implementation across Europe. Teaching & Leadership: Teaches health policy modules, directs the intercalated BSc in Healthcare Management, and leads executive education programs. Labs/Teams: Active in the Integrated Care Systems (ICS) Research-Practice Network, organizing workshops on healthcare collaboration and prevention strategies.

• Community Music
• Cultural Policy
• Arts in Healthcare
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Ruth Currie is a Researcher and Visiting Lecturer at York St John University's School of the Arts, based in Glasgow. Her work focuses on community music's role in cultural policy and organizational learning. She leads the 'Music for Health in Morecambe' project, examining music-health partnerships, and co-investigates the MOVE project evaluating 12 years of intercultural collaboration. Her PhD (critical ethnography of a community music organization) explored tensions between institutionalization and participatory ideals. Education: Holds a PhD in community music and cultural policy from York St John University. Research Interests: Music leaders in cultural policy, organizational learning in arts partnerships, and the intersection of community music with healthcare. She employs Bourdieu’s field theory and Derrida’s hospitality concepts in analyzing institutional dynamics. Projects: Current initiatives include: Music for Health in Morecambe (More Music/Spirit 2012 funded) MOVE evaluation (intercultural volunteer exchange) Professional Activities: Freelance cultural researcher, international conference presenter (e.g., ISME World Conference), and guest lecturer (University of Aberdeen, Edinburgh College).

Lori Snyder BennearView profile

Professor

• Environmental Economics
• Environmental Policy Evaluation
• Regulatory Policy
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Lori Snyder Bennear is a Professor of Environmental Economics and Policy at Duke University’s Nicholas School of the Environment, where she also serves as Interim Dean. She holds secondary appointments in the Sanford School of Public Policy and the Department of Economics (Trinity College of Arts & Sciences). Her work focuses on evaluating environmental policies, particularly their effectiveness, strategic responses, distributional impacts, and adaptability. Bennear earned a Ph.D. in Public Policy from Harvard University (2002), an M.A. in Economics from Yale (1996), and a B.A. in Economics and Environmental Studies from Occidental College (1995). Research & Grants Grants include NSF-funded studies on drinking water disclosure and NOAA-supported research on Gulf of Mexico fisheries. Explores energy justice, decarbonization, and the economic impacts of ecological disturbances like hypoxia. Professional Activities Leadership in Bass Connections projects addressing energy transitions and environmental justice. Service roles include Theme Leader for Energy & Environment at Duke and participation in National Academies committees on offshore drilling and pipeline safety. Awards & Recognition Recipient of multiple teaching awards (2010, 2010). Named Juli Plant Grainger Associate Professor (2018–2023) and appointed Stanback Dean (2025). Teaching Teaches graduate courses on energy economics and policy, including ENVIRON 635 and ECON 530.

Stephanie M. JonesView profile

Professor

• Social-Emotional Learning
• Early Childhood Development
• Human Development
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Stephanie M. Jones serves as the Gerald S. Lesser Professor in Early Childhood Development and Faculty Co-Chair of the Early Childhood Concentration at Harvard University's Graduate School of Education. With a Ph.D. from Yale University (2002), she leads the EASEL Lab which develops evidence-based social-emotional learning interventions. Her research focuses on poverty and violence effects on children's development, with emphasis on creating practical applications for educational settings. Her research interests center on social-emotional learning, early childhood development, and educational equity. Jones has developed frameworks for inclusive mindsets, universal dignity, empathy, and courageous action that bridge developmental science with classroom practice. Her work emphasizes translating rigorous research into accessible content for practitioners and policymakers, with special attention to aligning preK-3 curricula and instructional practices. Her publications reveal consistent focus on practical applications of social-emotional learning across diverse contexts, from early childhood to adolescence. Recent work examines cultural adaptation of SEL frameworks globally, with specific projects implementing play-based SEL kernels in Ukraine through collaboration with the LEGO Foundation. Her research demonstrates strong commitment to creating practical tools that educators can implement immediately. Grawemeyer Award in Education for A Vision for Universal Preschool Education (2006) Joseph E. Zins Early-Career Distinguished Contribution Award for Action Research in Social and Emotional Learning Professor Jones currently directs multiple major research initiatives including the Inclusive Mindsets and Behaviors project with Special Olympics (2024-2025), Play-Based SEL Kernels in Ukraine with the LEGO Foundation (2023-2026), and Kernels of Practice for Social Emotional Learning in Afterschool Settings with The Wallace Foundation (2023-2026). She serves on national advisory boards including Parents as Teachers and Engaging Schools, and consults with organizations like Sesame Street on program development and evaluation. Her EASEL Lab functions as a hub for translating developmental science into practical educational tools and interventions.

• Public Health
• Hepatitis C Virus Epidemiology
• Illicit Drug Use
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Dr. Bethany White is a Clinical Senior Lecturer at the Central Clinical School, University of Sydney. Her expertise lies in public health research, particularly in drug and alcohol use, hepatitis C epidemiology, and health services evaluation. She has led numerous clinical and community-based studies focusing on marginalized populations, including people who inject drugs and imprisoned women. Her work integrates harm reduction policies, healthcare access improvements, and substance use disorder treatments in custodial and community settings. Research Focus: Dr. White's research emphasizes epidemiological methods to address health inequalities, with a focus on opioid use disorders, hepatitis C prevention, and women's substance use. She has pioneered studies on depot buprenorphine treatment efficacy in prisons and developed models of care for substance-using mothers. Her work bridges clinical practice and policy, aiming to improve healthcare accessibility in high-risk groups. Key Themes: Health inequalities, harm reduction, custodial healthcare Recent Projects: Costing models for depot buprenorphine, contraception integration in opioid treatment centers Grants & Collaborations: Principal investigator on a 2025 NHMRC-funded grant exploring clinical evidence translation for substance use disorder outcomes. Collaborates with institutions like Edith Collins Centre and NSW Health. Labs/Teams: Affiliated with the Edith Collins Centre, focusing on addiction medicine and health service innovation.

• Community Health
• Health Equity
• Social Determinants of Health
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Kathleen O'Connor Duffany, PhD, MEd, is an Associate Professor of Public Health in the Department of Social and Behavioral Sciences at the Yale School of Public Health . She serves as Director of Research and Evaluation at the Community Alliance for Research and Engagement (CARE) and Co-Director of the Yale-Griffin Prevention Research Center . Her work focuses on dismantling structural barriers to health equity through community-engaged research and policy advocacy. PhD in Chronic Disease Epidemiology/Social and Behavioral Sciences (2015), Yale School of Public Health MEd in Elementary and Special Education (1995), Boston College BA in Psychology and English (1991), College of the Holy Cross Dr. Duffany leads community-based participatory evaluations across diverse public health domains including food insecurity, breastfeeding support, maternal-child health, and vaccine equity. She directs the Community Impact Lab , which connects students with local organizations for equitable practice partnerships, and provides technical assistance for health departments statewide. Her research emphasizes translating findings into policy solutions through coalition-building and structural interventions. Recent publications demonstrate expertise in produce prescription programs , nutrition interventions in food pantries , and equity-focused workforce development . She has published extensively on health disparities in Frontiers in Public Health , Maternal and Child Nutrition , and International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health , with methodological strengths in qualitative evidence synthesis and community-clinical linkages . Current projects examine person-centered food assistance models and structural determinants of mental wellbeing . At Yale, she teaches Community Health Program Evaluation to MPH and PhD students and leads annual Evidence-Based Public Health trainings for Connecticut health professionals. Her leadership roles include mentoring Vaccine Equity Fellows and directing formative evaluations of statewide health initiatives.

Iliana SkrebnevaView profile

Lecturer

• Inclusive Education
• Disability Studies
• Teacher Training
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Iliana Skrebneva is a Lecturer in Inclusive Education and Coordinator of the Master of Inclusive and Special Education at Macquarie University's Macquarie School of Education. She holds accreditation as a primary school teacher from the New South Wales Education Standards Authority. Her research focuses on inclusive education policies, disability studies, and teacher training strategies for supporting diverse learners in mainstream settings. Education: Certified primary school teacher (NSW Education Standards Authority) Research Interests: Iliana explores how inclusive strategies can be effectively implemented in early childhood and school environments, emphasizing teacher professional development and policy alignment with student needs. Her work addresses challenges faced by learners with disabilities, including deaf students and those with visual impairments, in both mainstream and specialist educational settings. Grants & Projects: ACT Govt Education Inclusive education professional learning: 5 program suite (2024-2025) Labs/Teams: Associated with the Early Childhood Education Research Centre at Macquarie University.