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Susan MaysonView profile

Senior Lecturer

• Human Resource Management (HRM)
• Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs)
• Entrepreneurship
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Dr. Susan Mayson is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Management at Monash University, specializing in Human Resource Management (HRM), small and entrepreneurial firms, and gender relations in the workplace. She serves as Director of Education in her department and is an Associate Fellow of the Monash Education Academy. Dr. Mayson has received multiple teaching awards, including the Dean’s Excellence in Teaching Award (2011) and a Dean’s Commendation for Teaching Excellence (2009). Her research focuses on HRM in SMEs, social enterprises, and higher education. Recent projects include analyzing women’s employment outcomes in general practice and exploring HRM strategies in fast-growth firms. She collaborates with international scholars and has contributed to publications like the International Journal of Human Resource Management and Gender, Work and Organization . Dr. Mayson’s teaching spans undergraduate and postgraduate levels, including courses on HRM and managing diversity and inclusion. She emphasizes research-led teaching and has developed innovative curriculum frameworks, such as the Research Skills Development (RSD) approach. Her work also addresses issues like international student safety and precarious academic labor conditions. Research Interests: HRM in SMEs, social entrepreneurship, workplace gender equality, higher education pedagogy. Grants/Projects: Collaborated on projects funded by CPA Australia, Monash University, and the Ian Potter Foundation. Awards: Multiple teaching accolades and recognition for contributions to academic innovation.

Lorna LawtherView profile

Senior Lecturer

• Public Health
• Midwifery Practice
• Simulation-Based Education
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Dr Lorna Lawther is a Senior Lecturer (Education) in the School of Nursing and Midwifery at Queen’s University Belfast. She serves as Deputy Programme Lead for the BSc Midwifery Programme and Professional Midwifery Lead for Simulation, overseeing Simulation-Based Education across pre- and post-registration midwifery training. Her roles include chairing the Midwifery Education Simulation Working Group and membership in cross-faculty governance committees. She holds a PhD from Ulster University (2016) and is a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (2021). Her research focuses on public health in midwifery, simulation-based learning, and preconception care. She has received awards including the Florence Elliott Travel Award (2023) and STAR Performance Award (2023). Dr Lawther’s teaching integrates constructivist theory and the ARCS-V model to enhance student engagement and confidence. She coordinates public health modules and a critical care module, co-designed with clinical partners. Her leadership extends to roles as a Council of Deans of Health Student Leadership Programme Coach and SistersIN mentor. She supervises PhD students researching perinatal mental health interventions and clinical guideline implementation in Jordan. Her work aligns with UN Sustainable Development Goals, particularly maternal and child health. Her research outputs emphasize maternal mental health, simulation education effectiveness, and midwifery workforce development. She actively contributes to national and international conferences, workshops, and collaborative projects.

Voncella McCleary-JonesView profile

Professor

• Nursing
• Nurse Education
• Health Professions Education
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Voncella McCleary-Jones serves as Professor and Associate Dean for Academic, Faculty & Student Affairs at Wichita State University's College of Health Professions, leveraging 30 years of higher education experience (spanning faculty and administrative roles) and 40 years as a registered nurse to advance academic leadership and nursing education. Her credentials include a PhD, RN-BC (Registered Nurse-Board Certified), CNE (Certified Nurse Educator), and dual fellowships: Academy of Nursing Education (ANEF) and American Academy of Nursing (FAAN). As a Harvard Macy Scholar, she demonstrates commitment to innovative educational methodologies in health professions. Research focuses on Nursing education reform, Clinical Education pedagogy, Health Professions curriculum development, and evidence-based Nurse Educator training. Her work emphasizes preparing healthcare professionals through competency-driven frameworks and interdisciplinary collaboration within academic-clinical settings. Major recognitions include: Fellow, Academy of Nursing Education (ANEF) Fellow, American Academy of Nursing (FAAN) Harvard Macy Scholar As Associate Dean, she oversees faculty development, academic policy, and student affairs while securing research grants for nursing education initiatives. Her clinical nursing background directly informs mentorship of future healthcare educators and practitioners, though specific advisees aren't detailed in available materials. Current work prioritizes integrating technology into clinical training and addressing workforce shortages through academic pipeline development.

Clair HebronView profile

Senior Lecturer

• Qualitative Methodologies
• Healthcare Conceptualization
• Non-Specific Low Back Pain
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Clair Hebron is a Senior Lecturer and Course Leader for the MSc Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy program at the University of Brighton's School of Education, Sport and Health. She holds advanced roles in academic governance, including Chair of the School Research Ethics and Integrity Committee. Her academic journey began with a BSc in Physiotherapy (1994), followed by clinical work in NHS/private practice before transitioning to academia in 2000. She earned a PhD in 2014 examining mobilization treatment efficacy through quantitative methods. Her research focuses on qualitative methodologies (phenomenology, discourse analysis) and interdisciplinary creativity (e.g., the Posthuman Walking Project). Key areas include healthcare conceptualization, non-specific low back pain, and the biopsychosocial model. She also explores innovative educational approaches integrating critical theory and postmodernism. Recent work emphasizes posthumanist methodologies and the intersection of art/science in healthcare communication. Over 40 peer-reviewed articles reflect her thematic focus on clinical practice ethics, patient/therapist dynamics, and pain management innovation. She actively contributes to academic governance and serves as an external examiner for physiotherapy programs. Teaching philosophy emphasizes critical pedagogy, epistemic humility, and reflective practice. Methods include facilitated discussions, role-playing, and creative reflective exercises to foster empathetic, critically aware healthcare professionals.

Kendall CortelyouView profile

Professor

• Health Care Workforce Issues
• Consumer Informatics
• Health Care Informatics
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Kendall Cortelyou is a Professor and Director of the School of Global Health Management and Informatics at the University of Central Florida's College of Community Innovation and Education. She specializes in health care informatics, teaching in both undergraduate and graduate programs, and collaborates with community partners on workforce development initiatives. Dr. Cortelyou earned her Master's in Health Services Administration and Ph.D. in Public Affairs — Health Services Management and Research Track from her current institution. Her research focuses on health care workforce dynamics, consumer informatics, telehealth accessibility, and improving health literacy through technology. Recent publications emphasize health data privacy, telemedicine expansion in rural areas, and operationalizing patient-centered care models. Her work bridges academic research with practical healthcare challenges, particularly in leveraging technology for equitable access and workforce preparedness. Her professional activities include advising on electronic health record implementations and disaster preparedness for health information exchanges. She advocates for integrating technology into healthcare education to enhance clinical practice and patient engagement.

• Human-Computer Interaction (HCI)
• Virtual/Augmented Reality (VR/AR)
• User Experience (UX)
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Vassilis Charisis is a Professor of Creative Technologies and Associate Dean of Research and Innovation at the School of Arts and Creative Industries, Edinburgh Napier University . He holds a PhD and MPhil in Human-Computer Interaction (HCI) and VR/AR from the University of Glasgow and serves as a Visiting Professor at the University of Nicosia (Cyprus) and University of West Attica (Greece). Former roles include Professor of HCI and VR/AR at Glasgow Caledonian University Founder and Director of VRS Lab and VRDS Lab Director of Visual, Affective and Pervasive Systems (VAPS) research group His research spans Human-Computer Interaction , Virtual/Augmented Reality , User Experience (UX) , Artificial Intelligence , and Medical Simulation . With over £12.5M in research funding and 100+ publications, he focuses on: Automotive Engineering : AR/VR interfaces, collision avoidance systems Healthcare Applications : Dialysis training, telemedicine Consumer Electronics : UX optimization, gesture recognition Recent publications highlight trends in XR for geriatric rehabilitation , AI-driven AR HUD systems , and IoT security frameworks . His work integrates AI, immersive environments , and user-centered design across domains. Scientific Awards International awards for automotive design (FIAT, Opel) Professional memberships: MIET, FBCS, FRSA, FDSRI, SFHEA He advises on PhD supervision (e.g., Kweku Bram Larbi) and contributes to advisory committees like the Scottish Arts and Humanities Alliance . His projects include: VR Dialysis Training Systems (Kidney Research UK, NHS) noPILLLS in the Water (EU FP7, £7.5M) Collision Avoidance AR Interfaces for emergency vehicles

Ross D. SilvermanView profile

Professor

• Public Health
• Health Law
• Health Policy
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Ross D. Silverman serves as Professor of Health Services Administration and Policy and Associate Dean for Faculty Affairs at Temple University College of Public Health, with a secondary professorship at Temple University Beasley School of Law. He is an internationally recognized expert in public health law and policy, particularly regarding vaccination ethics and legal epidemiology, and advises governmental organizations on critical health issues affecting vulnerable populations. His educational background includes: JD from Boston University MPH in Health Services from Boston University BA in History from Indiana University–Bloomington Professor Silverman's research centers on the intersection of law, policy, and public health, with emphases on vaccination mandates, opioid regulation, and health equity. His work employs legal epidemiology to analyze how variations in law impact population health outcomes, especially for marginalized communities. During the COVID-19 pandemic, he provided critical guidance on vaccine access, hesitancy, and mandates while examining ethical dimensions of quarantine and contact tracing. His 15 most recent publications (2021-2024) reveal consistent thematic focus on policy surveillance, vaccination law, and opioid regulation. These works demonstrate methodological rigor in legal epidemiology while addressing urgent public health challenges through interdisciplinary lenses spanning law, ethics, and health services research. His notable recognition includes: APHA Law Section’s Lifetime Service Award (2013) Professor Silverman actively shapes public health discourse through leadership roles including President-Elect of the American Society of Law, Medicine & Ethics (2025), editorial board membership for Public Health Reports, and chairing APHA committees. His mentorship extends through the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation’s Future of Public Health Law program, while his Temple University Center for Public Health Law Research affiliation fosters collaborative policy analysis. He directs interdisciplinary teams examining intrastate policy variations, particularly in substance use laws and vaccination policies, leveraging Temple University's institutional resources to advance legal epidemiology as a critical public health methodology.

• Healthcare Innovation
• Health Management
• Strategic Leadership
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Professor Rubindhiran Pillay is a faculty member at the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) School of Medicine, holding appointments as Professor in General Internal Medicine & Population Science and Senior Scientist at the Center for Clinical and Translational Science. Previously, he served as the Daniel White Jordan Chair and founding Executive Director of the Center for Health Systems Innovation at Oklahoma State University, and as a visiting professor across multiple UAB schools. His academic expertise bridges healthcare innovation, strategic leadership, and entrepreneurship, with a focus on transforming health systems through creativity and technology. PhD in Business Administration, University of Cape Town (2003) MBA in Health Management, University of Cape Town (1997) MD, University of Cape Town (1987) His research explores the intersection of innovation , health leadership , and management capacity in public and private healthcare sectors. Key themes include competency gaps among nursing and hospital managers, work satisfaction dynamics, and strategies for retaining healthcare professionals. His publications span topics like global health informatics , innovation pedagogy , and managed care systems , reflecting a multidisciplinary approach. Notable scientific awards include the Harvard Advanced Leadership Fellowship and founding presidency of the International Society of Healthcare Entrepreneurship Education and Research (ISHEER) . He serves as Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of Innovation and Entrepreneurship in Health. Teaching activities include advising PhD students and graduate courses at UAB on business and healthcare topics. Recent grants from the South African Medical Research Council support innovations in gestational diabetes diagnostics and preterm birth prevention.

Evija NagleView profile

Lecturer

• Mental Health
• Healthcare Worker Well-being
• Burnout in Healthcare
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Evija Nagle is an Acting Lecturer in the Statistics Unit and a Ph.D. student in the Department of Health Psychology and Paedagogy at Riga Stradiņa University. Her research focuses on the mental health and well-being of healthcare workers, including burnout, moral distress, and workplace interventions. She leads a PhD project on healthcare worker burnout factors and collaborates on studies addressing pandemic impacts, smoking behaviors in adolescents, and ethical supervision in healthcare. Her work contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goals related to good health and well-being (SDG 3). Key projects include analyzing burnout conceptual models through scoping reviews and exploring moral distress among intensive care nurses in Latvia. She has presented at multiple conferences, discussing topics like psychosocial work environments and well-being measurement scales. Publications span 2023–2025, with a focus on interdisciplinary healthcare research combining statistical analysis and psychological frameworks. Collaborations involve institutions like Riga Stradiņa University and Latvian healthcare networks. Her research emphasizes practical interventions to improve healthcare worker resilience and patient care quality.

Ruth WallaceView profile

Senior Lecturer

• Early Childhood Nutrition
• Public Health Nutrition
• Health Promotion
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Dr Ruth Wallace is a Senior Lecturer at Edith Cowan University's School of Medical and Health Sciences. She holds a PhD in Public Health and has extensive experience in nutrition education, early childhood care, and occupational health. Her research focuses on improving health outcomes through evidence-based interventions in childcare settings and workforce development. Education: Doctor of Philosophy, Edith Cowan University (2016) Bachelor of Health Science Honours, Edith Cowan University (2011) Bachelor of Health Science, Edith Cowan University (2010) Graduate Certificate in Academic Practice, Edith Cowan University (2022) Research Interests: Dr Wallace's work addresses critical gaps in early childhood nutrition, food safety protocols, and health literacy. She pioneers initiatives like the Little Aussie Bugs program to enhance educators' nutritional knowledge and advocates for systemic improvements in childcare food provision. Her recent projects include analyzing firefighter exposure risks and designing global citizenship frameworks for public health training. Grants & Projects: Little Aussie Bugs (2024–2025): $19,990 Emotional Literacy Mindfulness Academy (2023–2024): $47,086 SNACPlus (2014–2016): $28,216 Supervision: Dr Wallace currently co-supervises PhD and master's projects on topics including parental online dating dynamics, chronic disease social connectedness, and digital tools for planetary health literacy. Completed projects include studies on firefighter occupational exposures and food allergy management in childcare. Labs/Teams: She collaborates with interdisciplinary teams in the ECU Survey Research Centre and leads the Supporting Nutrition for Australian Children (SNAC) initiative, a hub for early childhood nutrition resources.

Suhonen RiittaView profile

Professor

• Gerontological nursing
• Individualized care
• Nursing ethics
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Riitta Suhonen is a Professor in Nursing Science at the University of Turku since 2016, specializing in Gerontological Nursing Science. She serves as Director of the Doctoral Programme in Nursing Science (DPNurs) and Vice Head of the Department of Nursing Science. Additionally, she holds a part-time Director of Nursing role at Turku University Hospital. Her academic career includes prior professorships and associate professorships at the University of Turku (2008–2016). Leadership: Research program leader for 'Older Individuals' Health, Nursing and Services' and co-lead of 'Ethics in healthcare practice and education' Research: Principal investigator for the Individualized Care Project (2002–present), resulting in the Individualised Care Scale adopted in 30+ countries Education: Responsible for gerontological nursing courses and international research methodology courses (CIDI Clinical Instruments) Her work focuses on gerontological nursing, individualized care, healthcare ethics, and management. Recent articles address pandemic ethics (2025), nurse well-being (2025), and home care for older adults (2024). Awards include the Order of the White Rose (2020) and leadership roles in the European Academy of Nursing Science. She has supervised 11 PhDs and currently mentors 20 PhD candidates.

Rune Todnem ByView profile

Professor

• Leadership Studies
• Organizational Change
• Ethics in Management
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Rune Todnem By is a Professor of Leadership and UNESCO Chairholder on Leadership, Innovation and Anticipation at the University of Stavanger's Department of Leadership and Service Innovation. He leads Norway's first MTN Master's in Transformation and Innovation program and has served as Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of Change Management since 2008. His research focuses on reframing leadership theory to address 21st-century challenges through frameworks like the EPICally MAD model and the Telos Leadership Lens. Key themes include ethical leadership, organizational change, sustainability, and design thinking. He holds editorial roles in multiple journals and has authored/co-authored influential books on organizational change and leadership ethics. His work emphasizes collective purpose-driven leadership, stakeholder capitalism, and institutional renewal. Recent publications explore design thinking applications in change management and leadership's role in addressing climate challenges. By actively engages in public discourse through media contributions and open letters addressing institutional dysfunction in academia. His research spans interdisciplinary collaboration in healthcare systems, generational dynamics in workplaces, and the ethical dimensions of leadership in higher education. By's academic-practitioner approach bridges theoretical insights with actionable strategies for organizations facing complex societal challenges.

Mo WangView profile

Professor

• Retirement and Older Worker Employment
• Occupational Health Psychology
• Expatriate and Newcomer Adjustment
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Mo Wang is a University Distinguished Professor and Lanzillotti-McKethan Eminent Scholar Chair at the University of Florida’s Warrington College of Business. He holds multiple leadership roles including Associate Dean for Research and Strategic Initiatives, Management Department Chair, and Director of the Human Resource Research Center. His research focuses on retirement strategies, occupational health, leadership dynamics, and advanced quantitative methods, supported by over $5M in federal funding from NIH, NSF, and CDC. Education: PhD (2005), MA (2003) from Bowling Green State University; BS (2001) from Peking University. Research interests include retirement policy, older worker employment, expatriate adjustment, and team processes. His work has been featured in major media outlets like the New York Times and Wall Street Journal, and he advised U.S. Congress on retirement policies. A Fellow of AOM, APA, APS, and SIOP, he leads editorial roles for journals like Work, Aging and Retirement and serves on National Academies committees. Recent articles explore age bias in creativity, AI-driven workplace practices, and organizational resilience during crises. Awards include the Academy of Management HR Division Scholarly Achievement Award (2008) and SIOP’s William A. Owens Award (2016).

Nicoleta MITREAView profile

Senior Lecturer

• Palliative Nursing
• Nutrition
• Healthcare Leadership
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Nicoleta MITREA is a Senior Lecturer at the Department of Fundamental, Prophylactic and Clinical Disciplines, Faculty of Medicine, Braila Technical University. Her work focuses on advancing palliative care education, nursing competencies, and patient-centered care models. She actively contributes to international collaborations, particularly in Central and Eastern Europe, aiming to standardize palliative care practices and enhance healthcare leadership. Research interests include palliative nursing, medical ethics, nutrition in oncology, and leadership development for healthcare professionals. She has led projects like the European Palliative Care Matrix and the Central-Eastern European Palliative Care Masterclass, emphasizing experiential learning and competency-based training. Publications span topics such as digital solutions for patient care, cross-cultural communication in pediatric palliative care, and workforce development. Her work bridges clinical practice, education, and policy, with a focus on reducing disparities in palliative care access across regions. Notable contributions include establishing palliative care competency frameworks and evaluating the impact of international training programs on clinical outcomes. Her research often addresses practical challenges in implementing palliative care standards within diverse healthcare systems.

• Child and adolescent mental health
• Mental health service utilization
• School social work practice
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Jennifer Murphy is an Assistant Professor in the School of Social Work at the University of Texas at Arlington, specializing in adolescent mental health service utilization and school-based interventions. Her research examines longitudinal impacts of mental health services, school social work practices, and interprofessional collaboration in educational settings. Education: PhD in Social Work, Virginia Commonwealth University (2023) MS in Disaster Resilience Leadership Studies, Tulane University (2016) MSW in Social Work, Tulane University (2015) BS in Sociology, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (2014) Dr. Murphy's research focuses on critical intersections of child/adolescent mental health, service utilization patterns, and school-based interventions. Her work employs mixed-methods approaches to investigate barriers to mental health access, the role of school social workers, and impacts of adverse childhood experiences. Current projects examine longitudinal service utilization trajectories, campus food insecurity, and refugee mental health. Her publication trends reveal strong emphasis on adolescent mental health service systems (60%), school-based interventions (25%), and methodological innovation in mixed-methods research (15%). Recent work increasingly incorporates cross-cultural perspectives and pandemic-related service adaptations. Scientific Awards: Hans Falk Dissertation Award Scholarship, VCU School of Social Work (2022) RAACE Fellowship, VCU School of Social Work (2020) Dr. Murphy serves as thesis committee member for four Master's students and teaches graduate courses in social policy, research methods, and school social work. She actively reviews for journals including Journal of School Health and Children & Schools , while contributing to university committees on mental health and academic policy. Her professional service extends to the School Social Work Association of America and Society for Social Work and Research.