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Maria Marti CastanerView profile

Associate Professor

• Public Mental Health
• Migration and Mental Health
• Maternal Mental Health
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Maria Marti Castaner is an Associate Professor in Public Mental Health at the Department of Public Health, University of Copenhagen, and a key member of the Center for Migration, Ethnicity, and Health (MESU). Her work bridges clinical psychology and public health to address systemic mental health disparities among vulnerable populations. Education: PhD in Health Psychology, Autonomous University of Barcelona (2015) M.S. in Psychology, University of Barcelona (2006) Licensed Clinical Psychologist, Hospital Universitary de Terrassa (2010) Postdoctoral Fellow, Mailman School of Public Health, Columbia University (2015-2018) Her research examines how legal, economic, and social systems perpetuate mental health inequalities, with specialized focus on migrant populations and maternal mental health. She employs mixed-methods approaches to develop culturally responsive interventions that address root causes rather than symptoms, emphasizing intergenerational transmission patterns. Current work investigates how migration status intersects with motherhood to shape psychosocial well-being. Recent publications (2023-2025) reveal consistent thematic concentration on migrant mental health infrastructure, perinatal care equity, and structural determinants of health. Her work increasingly integrates housing instability, policy implementation gaps, and community co-creation frameworks into mental health intervention design. Research Leadership: Principal Investigator: MATER project (DFF-funded) improving maternal mental health for migrant women Principal Investigator: INTERGEN project (NNF-funded) on intergenerational health in migration contexts Co-PI: iCARE digital intervention for postpartum depression Co-I: ADVANCE mental health vulnerability project and CAMINANDO-MH (Columbia University) Marti Castaner leads MSc courses in Public Mental Health and Mixed Methods, while supervising two PhD candidates and multiple theses. Her teaching integrates real-world policy challenges with research methodology training.

• Hermeneutics
• Hermeneutic Constructivism
• Paediatric Illness Experience
• +7 more

Blake Peck is a Senior Lecturer in the School of Nursing, Midwifery & Healthcare at the Faculty of Health, Federation University Australia, where he has held continuous academic employment since 2003. His scholarly work centers on qualitative methodologies, particularly hermeneutic constructivism, and the lived experiences of children with chronic illnesses within healthcare contexts. Peck completed his doctoral studies at the University of Ballarat between 2005 and 2013, establishing the foundation for his research in pediatric health and nursing education. His academic journey reflects deep commitment to advancing qualitative research frameworks in healthcare settings. His primary research interests include Hermeneutics, Hermeneutic Constructivism, Paediatric Illness Experience, Child Health Nursing, and Qualitative Inquiry. Peck has made significant contributions to understanding nursing student resilience, mental health interventions (including yoga-based programs), emergency nursing during the pandemic, and child health in rural Australia. His work consistently bridges theoretical frameworks with practical healthcare applications, emphasizing authentic understanding of patient and practitioner experiences. Analysis of his recent publications (2024-2025) reveals dominant trends in nursing education, mental health interventions, and pediatric care. He frequently employs qualitative and mixed-methods designs to investigate yoga for student wellbeing, emergency department utilization patterns, pandemic impacts on emergency nurses, and determinants of child health. His research demonstrates methodological rigor in hermeneutic approaches while addressing critical gaps in rural healthcare access and nursing workforce sustainability.

• Nursing
• Geriatric Care
• Chronic Disease Management
• +7 more

José Manuel Hernández Padilla is a Professor in the Department of Nursing, Physiotherapy and Medicine at the University of Almería's School of Health Sciences. With an h-index of 20 (Scopus) and 19 (Web of Science), he maintains an active research program with 107 articles, 13 book chapters, and 6 theses to his name. His current research is supported by multiple projects including PID2020-117579RA-I00 as Principal Investigator and several 'Transfiere' research transfer grants. Dr. Hernández Padilla's research primarily focuses on geriatric nursing care for older adults with chronic conditions, migrant health (particularly irregular migrants and gender-based issues), end-of-life care and dignity preservation, nursing education methods, and compassion in healthcare. His work frequently examines the intersection of social determinants of health with clinical care, with a strong emphasis on qualitative research methods to understand lived experiences of vulnerable populations. Recent publications demonstrate his commitment to addressing health disparities among older adults living in poverty and improving care for migrant populations. His publication record shows consistent output in high-impact journals, particularly in nursing (Journal of Advanced Nursing, BMC Nursing) and public health (Frontiers in Public Health). The research spans qualitative, quantitative, and mixed methods approaches, with a clear trajectory toward community-engaged scholarship that bridges research and practice. His work often involves interdisciplinary collaboration with colleagues across health sciences. Dr. Hernández Padilla has supervised multiple theses on topics including female genital mutilation, nursing communication competence, and end-of-life communication. His active research projects through 2024-2025 suggest ongoing opportunities for student involvement in meaningful research that addresses pressing healthcare challenges in Spain and beyond. His scholarly contributions extend to research methodology, particularly qualitative approaches, with book chapters on qualitative research tools and designs. This methodological expertise supports his substantive research on vulnerable populations and informs his approach to nursing education.

• Program & Service Evaluation
• Behavioral Health
• Community Development & Engagement
• +3 more

Robert L. Fischer serves as the Grace Longwell Coyle Professor in Civil Society at Case Western Reserve University's Jack, Joseph and Morton Mandel School of Applied Social Sciences, where he also co-directs the Center on Poverty and Community Development and leads the Master of Nonprofit Organizations (MNO) program. With over two decades of institutional commitment since 2001, his career exemplifies the integration of academic research, community engagement, and policy advocacy to address systemic poverty and strengthen civil society. His educational foundation includes advanced degrees from Vanderbilt University: Doctor of Philosophy, Vanderbilt University Master of Public Policy, Vanderbilt University Bachelor of Arts, Duke University Fischer's research spans program evaluation, behavioral health, community development, data-driven advocacy, and social work practice. He prioritizes actionable evidence through initiatives like Invest in Children—a county-wide early childhood program he has led since 2001—focusing on home visiting, health services, and childcare to create scalable models for poverty intervention. His methodology emphasizes community-partnered research that translates findings directly into policy improvements. As an educator, Fischer teaches evaluation methods to graduate students while championing the multiplier effect of mentorship: he prepares emerging professionals to advance social good in arenas beyond his direct influence. His leadership in the MNO program cultivates nonprofit leadership skills through real-world applications, reflecting his belief that evidence-based practice transforms communities. Professor Fischer's sustained direction of the Center on Poverty and Community Development demonstrates consistent grant funding and institutional support for community-engaged research. His work with Invest in Children represents a major, long-term initiative with county-wide impact, while his MNO program leadership shapes future nonprofit executives through rigorous academic training. The Center on Poverty and Community Development serves as Fischer's primary research hub, fostering collaborations between academic researchers, community organizations, and policymakers. Its flagship Invest in Children initiative provides a living laboratory for students and partners to develop and evaluate interventions addressing early childhood development within resource-constrained communities.

• Geriatrics
• Gerontology
• Alzheimer's Disease Economics
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Dr. Julie Bynum is the Margaret Terpenning Professor of Internal Medicine in the Division of Geriatric Medicine at the University of Michigan, where she also serves as Research Professor in the Institute of Gerontology, Geriatric Center Associate Director for Health Policy and Research, and member of the Institute for Healthcare Policy and Innovation. She became Vice Chair for Faculty Affairs for the Department of Internal Medicine in 2021. Dr. Bynum is one of three Co-Principal Investigators (along with Rhoda Au of Boston University and Kathleen McGarry of UCLA) of the NBER Coordinating Center on the Economics of Alzheimer's Disease and Alzheimer's Disease-Related Dementias Prevention, Treatment, and Care, funded by the National Institute on Aging. Dr. Bynum's research focuses on the economics of Alzheimer's Disease and Related Dementias, geriatrics, health policy related to aging populations, dementia care models, and long-term care systems. Her work examines the economic impact of caregiving, healthcare delivery systems for older adults, workforce issues in dementia care, and life-course factors affecting dementia risk. She directs the Center to Accelerate Population Research in Alzheimer's (CAPRA), an NIA Center for Aging and Demography of Alzheimer's Disease. Dr. Bynum's recent publications demonstrate her focus on dementia care, medication management for older adults, and healthcare system challenges. Her 2025 publications span topics including mild cognitive impairment and hypertension management, ambulatory care following emergency department visits, antipsychotic use in nursing homes during the pandemic, and comprehensive medication reviews for Medicare beneficiaries with dementia. Robert Wood Johnson Physician Faculty Scholar Program National Institute of Aging Beeson Scholar Program Atlantic Philanthropies Health & Aging Policy Fellow Member, National Academy of Medicine (NAM) Forum on Aging, Disability and Independence Dr. Bynum has established herself as a leader in geriatric medicine and dementia research, with a particular focus on the economic aspects of care for older adults. Her leadership of the NBER Coordinating Center represents a significant effort to bring economic perspectives to bear on the challenges of Alzheimer's disease and related dementias. She has developed expertise in both clinical geriatrics and health policy, allowing her to bridge these domains in her research and leadership roles.

Alyson ShapiroView profile

Associate Professor

• Child Emotional and Social Development
• Family Dynamics
• Mindfulness in Relationships
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Alyson Shapiro serves as Associate Professor and Director of the M.S. in Child Development program within the Department of Child and Family Development at San Diego State University. Her academic career bridges teaching, research, and community service focused on family systems and child wellbeing. Her educational foundation includes: Ph.D. in Developmental Psychology (Child Clinical Psychology minor) from University of Washington Post-doctoral training in Infant Mental Health at University of Washington's Barnard Center B.S. in Psychology from University of Utah Shapiro's research program examines family dynamics during transition to parenthood, child emotional development within relational contexts, and mindfulness applications in relationships. Grounded in systems theory, her work investigates how family processes influence child outcomes from pre-conception through elementary years across diverse risk profiles. Recent publications demonstrate growing emphasis on mindfulness interventions for couple relationships and trauma recovery, with methodological strengths in longitudinal design and multi-method assessment. Her active research portfolio includes three major projects funded through university grants, focusing on intimate partner violence recovery, couple communication dynamics, and prenatal family influences on infant development. She integrates these research strands into community partnerships with organizations serving at-risk families. As an educator, Shapiro teaches core courses in human development, family processes, and research methods while mentoring graduate students through the M.S. program. Her teaching philosophy emphasizes translating research into practice through field experiences and community-engaged learning. She maintains active collaborations with University of Washington researchers while contributing to regional initiatives like First Five San Diego.

• Criminal Executive Law
• Penitentiary Science
• Criminal Policy
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Dr. hab. Aldona Nawój-Śleszyński is a Professor at the University of Lodz, serving as Head of the Department of Criminal Executive Law within the Faculty of Law and Administration. With over two decades of academic experience, she has established herself as a leading expert in penitentiary science and criminal executive law in Poland. Her leadership extends beyond academia as she previously served as President of the Polish Penitentiary Society from 2017-2025 and maintains editorial roles in key journals including 'Law Education Security' and 'Probacja'. Completed law studies at University of Lodz (1998) Received PhD in legal sciences (2005) Awarded habilitation (dr hab.) based on dissertation about prison overcrowding (2015) Appointed university professor (2016) Head of Department of Criminal Executive Law (2019-present) Professor Nawój-Śleszyński's research primarily focuses on Criminal Executive Law , Penitentiary Science , and related fields including prison overcrowding, alternative sentencing, and rehabilitation programs. Her work critically examines the Polish prison system's historical development and contemporary challenges, with particular attention to electronic monitoring, semi-open prison facilities, and the treatment of specific inmate populations. She has pioneered research on prison population management during the COVID-19 pandemic and continues to influence policy through her extensive publications and leadership roles in professional organizations. Her recent publications demonstrate a clear trajectory toward more individualized, rehabilitation-focused correctional approaches, moving from traditional punitive models toward evidence-based practices that emphasize risk assessment, personalized treatment plans, and alternative sentencing options. This evolution reflects broader European trends while addressing specifically Polish institutional contexts and legal frameworks. Individual first-degree award from University of Lodz Rector for scientific achievements (2015) Individual second-degree award for organizational achievements (2017) Individual second-degree award for scientific achievements (2021) Individual second-degree award for organizational achievements (2023) Individual award for scientific achievements (2024) As Head of Department and scientific supervisor of the Student Scientific Penitentiary Circle since 2007, Professor Nawój-Śleszyński has mentored numerous students while maintaining active collaboration with the Polish Prison Service. Her leadership extends to editorial boards of major penitentiary journals and membership in national disciplinary commissions, demonstrating comprehensive engagement across academic, professional, and policy domains. She maintains strong connections between theoretical research and practical prison administration through ongoing partnerships with correctional institutions. Professor Nawój-Śleszyński's work is deeply integrated with the Polish Penitentiary Society, which she led for eight years, and through which she organized major academic events including the VI Penitentiary Congress. Her department serves as a crucial bridge between academic research and practical prison administration, facilitating knowledge exchange between scholars, correctional staff, and policymakers in the Polish criminal justice system.

Ira GoldsteinView profile

Associate Professor

• Computer Science Education
• Medical Informatics
• Natural Language Processing
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Ira Goldstein serves as Associate Professor at Siena University (formerly Siena College), having progressed from Visiting Assistant Professor (2013-2016) to Assistant Professor (2016-2020) before his current appointment. His academic foundation includes a Ph.D. and MBA from the University at Albany, complemented by post-doctoral work at MIT CSAIL and University at Albany. His educational background features: Ph.D. from SUNY at Albany Master of Business Administration from University at Albany Goldstein's research bridges computer science education and medical informatics. He pioneers problem-based learning techniques for introductory CS courses, emphasizing real-world command-line applications and student engagement. His medical informatics work applies natural language processing to clinical text analysis, including smoking status identification and obesity prediction. Recent scholarship integrates mindfulness practices into emotional intelligence education for online and in-person learning environments, reflecting his commitment to holistic student development. Publication trends reveal sustained focus on CS pedagogy (70% of recent works) with medical NLP as a secondary thread. His educational research consistently addresses practical implementation challenges, while medical studies demonstrate methodological rigor in clinical text mining. Both strands share emphasis on real-world applicability, mirroring his teaching philosophy of connecting theory to practice. Key recognitions include: Upsilon Pi Epsilon Computer Science Honor Society (2017) SAANYS Leadership and Support Award (2007) Beta Gamma Sigma Business Honor Society (2004) Goldstein mentors students through course-based projects and develops high school CS teacher programs via university-school partnerships. His grant activity focuses on educational outreach initiatives, particularly the model for connecting colleges with local high schools. He actively contributes to conferences like SIGCSE and AMIA, translating research into practical teaching frameworks. As an engaged community member, he participates in Siena's academic ecosystem through committee work and innovative course development, maintaining his philosophy that learning requires active application beyond passive knowledge reception.

• Long COVID
• Qualitative health research
• Women's health
• +7 more

Dr. Emma MacIver is an active qualitative health researcher at Robert Gordon University's School of Health, where she has worked since 2018. Her research portfolio spans several critical areas of contemporary health concern, with particular emphasis on Long COVID among healthcare workers, women's health issues (especially for those with learning disabilities), food insecurity, and nature-based wellbeing interventions. Dr. MacIver's research interests focus on understanding complex health experiences through qualitative methodologies. Her work addresses significant health inequalities, particularly examining how socioeconomic status, disability status, and caregiving responsibilities intersect with healthcare access and outcomes. She has developed particular expertise in longitudinal mixed-methods research, as demonstrated by her CSO-funded study on Long COVID in NHS workers. Her recent publication record shows a strong trajectory of research output concentrated in health services research, medical sociology, and public health domains. The articles demonstrate consistent focus on Long COVID impacts, nature-based wellbeing interventions for older adults, food insecurity issues, and women's health concerns - particularly for vulnerable populations. Her work frequently employs qualitative and mixed-methods approaches to explore complex health experiences. As a supervisor, Dr. MacIver currently supports three postgraduate students across PhD and MRes programs, focusing on topics related to Long COVID, health visitor transition experiences, and care home organizational culture. Her collaborative approach is evident through numerous co-authored publications with colleagues from various disciplines. Dr. MacIver's research career builds on her prior experience as a social worker and social work lecturer, bringing valuable practice insights to her academic work. She has secured funding from significant sources including the Chief Scientist Office and has established collaborations with organizations like the Queen's Nursing Institute Scotland.

• Preventive Home Visits for Elderly
• Nursing Competence Assessment
• Geriatric Care
• +5 more

Lisbeth Fagerström is a Professor at the University of Southeast Norway, affiliated with the Faculty of Health and Social Sciences and the Department of Nursing and Health Sciences. With over 213 publications spanning more than 15 years, she has established herself as a leading researcher in nursing science with particular expertise in geriatric care, preventive home visits, and clinical competence assessment methodologies. Professor Fagerström's research program demonstrates remarkable thematic continuity and development. Her foundational work on preventive home visits (2009) examined whether these services truly adopt an individual health resource perspective, revealing that while most studies implemented PHVs based on individual perspectives, many lacked proper health resource orientation. This early work evolved into detailed investigations of elderly perspectives on home care services, identifying key benefit categories including safety, everyday management, quality of life, and personal identity maintenance. Analysis of her publication trajectory (2009-2024) reveals a strategic expansion from national to Nordic-wide research initiatives, particularly evident in her recent work on the Professional Nurse Self-Assessment Scale II, which has been translated and culturally adapted across Nordic countries. Her research consistently bridges theoretical frameworks with practical healthcare applications, addressing critical issues like pandemic response in elderly care facilities while maintaining focus on person-centered approaches. Professor Fagerström has secured funding for multiple significant projects including: 'An investigation how the elderly person's physical and mental wellbeing can be supported by a humanoid robot' (completed) 'Providing person-centred healthcare - by new models of advanced nursing practice' (completed) 'Nordic Nurse Competency Study' (active) 'How do preventive home visits affect older people's health and possibility for a good life in their own home?' (completed) Her collaborative approach is evident through extensive partnerships across Nordic institutions, with recent publications featuring co-authors from multiple universities. Professor Fagerström has supervised numerous students in nursing research, particularly in clinical competence development and geriatric care interventions, contributing significantly to the next generation of nursing scholars and practitioners.

• Children's mental health
• Child maltreatment prevention
• Family support interventions
• +4 more

Dorian Traube serves as the Neidorff Family and Centene Corporation Dean of the Brown School and Professor at Washington University in St. Louis since August 2023. Previously, she was a professor at the Suzanne Dworak-Peck School of Social Work at the University of Southern California where she served from 2006 until her appointment at WashU. Her leadership spans academic administration, evidence-based research translation, and innovative program development focused on early childhood systems. Her educational background includes a bachelor's degree from the University of California, Berkeley and master's/doctoral degrees in social work from Columbia University. She maintains licensure as a clinical social worker in California and New York. Traube's research centers on technological solutions for early childhood services, particularly virtual home visitation models. She pioneered Parents as Teachers@USC Telehealth, the first university-based telehealth clinic integrated with a national home visitation program. During the COVID-19 pandemic, this initiative scaled from 1,000 to 600,000 virtual home visits and trained 12,000 home visitors nationwide. Her work demonstrates expertise in leveraging technology to address systemic gaps in children's mental health, maltreatment prevention, and family support systems. Her research has secured funding from prestigious organizations including the National Institutes of Health (NIH), Overdeck Foundation, Parsons Foundation, and Queenscare Foundation. The pandemic response work received multimillion-dollar support from the Heising-Simons Foundation. Clinton Global Initiative Named Commitment Gary Community Investment/OpenIDEO Early Childhood Innovation Prize Traube actively contributes to community impact through board service with Good Shepard School, Youth in Need, Parents as Teachers Research Advisory Council, and Hermann Center Institutional Advisory Board. Her leadership philosophy emphasizes the "St. Louis Effect" – leveraging geographic and cultural confluence to drive social innovation. Current initiatives include advancing the Brown School's Driving Equity 2030 plan, establishing debt-free MSW pathways, and creating the Public Exchange to connect academic research with policy implementation.

• Public Health
• Intervention Research
• Social Inequality in Health
• +7 more

Associate Professor Sarah Fredsted Villadsen is a faculty member in the Department of Public Health, Section of Social Medicine at the University of Copenhagen's Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences. Her research program focuses on addressing social inequality in health through rigorous intervention research, with particular emphasis on the first 1000 days of a child's life spanning pregnancy to early childhood development. Education: PhD in Reproductive Health in Low-Income Countries, University of Copenhagen (2012) MSc in Public Health Science, University of Copenhagen (2007) BSc in Public Health Science, University of Copenhagen (2003) Research Interests: Dr. Villadsen specializes in developing and evaluating complex public health interventions using mixed-methods designs that integrate realist evaluation with effectiveness trials. Her work actively involves target populations and stakeholders to understand how interventions create change across different contexts and populations. Key focus areas include breastfeeding promotion, antenatal care, migrant reproductive health, and health systems strengthening in both Danish and global settings, with consistent attention to reducing social inequities. Recent Publications: Her 2024-2025 publications demonstrate a cohesive research trajectory addressing health disparities through intervention studies. Key themes include breastfeeding support interventions (process evaluations and development of complex programs), refugee maternal mental health, reproductive health after pregnancy loss, and digital health innovations in resource-limited settings. These works consistently employ mixed-methods approaches and realist evaluation frameworks to unpack intervention mechanisms and contextual factors influencing health equity outcomes. Scientific Awards: No specific awards mentioned in available documentation Advising and Grants: Dr. Villadsen has extensive supervision experience for bachelor's and master's theses. As Principal Investigator, she leads the national MAMAACT trial (2016-2023) targeting ethnic and social inequality in stillbirths, and directs the evaluation of Denmark's "Breastfeeding – a good start together" trial (2021-2025). She secures significant research funding through national health initiatives and municipal collaborations focused on public health intervention development and evaluation. Labs and Teams: She heads the Complex Interventions in Public Health (CIPH) research group which manages the entire intervention lifecycle from needs assessment to societal impact. Her team maintains active collaborations with Danish municipalities, regions, international partners, and the Reproductive Outcomes And Migration (ROAM) network where she serves on the steering group, ensuring research translation into real-world public health practice.

• Early Childhood Interventions
• Translational Research
• Community Child Health
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Dr. Lynn Kemp is a Distinguished Professor in the School of Nursing and Midwifery at Western Sydney University and an honorary fellow at King's College London. Internationally recognized for developing the evidence-based MECSH program, her work serves over 15,000 vulnerable families across Australia, UK, USA, and South Korea through sustained nurse home-visiting interventions. Her educational background includes nurse training at Lidcombe Hospital and a PhD(Health) from Western Sydney University. She commenced her academic career in 2002 with a focus on health equity during early childhood development. Professor Kemp's research centers on translational methodologies for implementing population-scale health interventions, particularly in community child health and early childhood support systems . Her work bridges academic research and real-world application, exemplified by establishing South Korea's universal child health service for 10 million residents where none previously existed. Her notable recognition includes: NSW Premier's Women of the Year finalist (2015) USA government approval for MECSH as an evidence-based intervention She actively supervises doctoral candidates (graduating 11 PhD students in 5 years) and serves on the Good Beginnings Australia Programs Advisory Committee. Her research receives international implementation funding through government and health service partnerships enabling global program scaling. While not leading a named laboratory, her work operates through community-based implementation frameworks involving nurses, policymakers, and health systems across multiple continents.

• Public Health
• Migration and Health
• Health Equity
• +7 more

Dr. Maissa Al-Adhami holds dual roles at Karolinska Institutet as an Affiliated Researcher at the Department of Global Public Health (Equality and Health Policy research group) and as a part-time Coordinator for the university's Research Incubator (KIRI). She leads interdisciplinary research initiatives supporting 95+ researchers while conducting studies on health equity and migration. Her affiliations include collaborations with Uppsala University's parenting program evaluation and the University of Gothenburg's EMBRACE pandemic response project. Her research examines refugee health adaptation through three primary lenses: health systems (literacy interventions, policy analysis), social determinants (integration barriers, support networks), and methodological innovation (mixed-methods evaluation). Current work includes the EMBRACE project's intersectional analysis of Sweden's COVID-19 policies and evaluations of home-visiting programs for vulnerable families. Publication analysis reveals consistent focus on: Refugee health literacy interventions (6 studies) Mental health support systems (4 studies) Integration policy effectiveness (3 studies) Adolescent risk behaviors (2 studies) Her longitudinal work demonstrates evolving emphasis from observational studies (2014-2019) toward interventional research (2021-present). As KIRI Coordinator, she administers funding mechanisms for innovative research while maintaining collaborations across Swedish institutions. She holds a PhD in Public Health from Uppsala University and leverages expertise in both qualitative and quantitative methodologies.

Oliver MomčilovićView profile

Professor

• Management
• Engineering Management
• Decision Support Systems
• +4 more

Oliver Momčilović serves as Full Professor and Vice-Dean for Teaching at the University of Economics Academy in Novi Sad, Faculty of Applied Management, Economics and Finance in Belgrade. His academic career spans multiple Serbian institutions including UNION Nikola Tesla University and Megatrend University, with visiting professorships at Romanian and Croatian institutions. Education: Doctorate in Industrial Engineering and Engineering Management, University of Kragujevac (2015) Doctorate in Management and Business, University of Economics Academy in Novi Sad (2008) Master's in Development Management, University of Novi Sad (2003) Specialization in Development Management, University of Novi Sad (2000) Bachelor's in Development Management, University of Novi Sad (1998) Professor Momčilović's research bridges management science with engineering applications, focusing on decision support systems, sustainability in business operations, and organizational change. His work demonstrates particular strength in applying mathematical models like DEMATEL and rough set theory to real-world management problems across energy, manufacturing, and educational sectors. Recent publications show increasing emphasis on sustainable business practices and digital transformation. His publication analysis reveals strong interdisciplinary connections between engineering management and business strategy, with consistent contributions to both theoretical frameworks and practical applications. The research trajectory shows evolving focus from technical management systems toward broader sustainability considerations and human resource dimensions in business excellence. Project Leadership: Principal investigator in EU-funded cross-border cooperation projects between Serbia and Romania Coordinator of USAID-funded municipal development projects in Žabari municipality Researcher in Ministry of Education-funded projects on water resource management and IT applications Participant in aircraft design management projects with international universities Professor Momčilović maintains active engagement with international academic networks through Lehigh University's Iacocca Institute and European training programs, while leading institutional initiatives in teaching innovation and professional development at his home faculty.