Wei Ai is an Assistant Professor at the University of Maryland, affiliated with the College of Information (INFO) and the Institute for Advanced Computer Studies (UMIACS). His research focuses on data science for social good (DSSG), integrating machine learning, causal inference, and experimental design to address societal challenges in education, virtual collaboration, and quantum computing. He leads the Center for Educational Data Science and Innovation (EDSI) and has secured grants from the NSF, Gates Foundation, and Walton Family Foundation for projects like M-Powering Teachers and classroom quality assessment tools. Education: PhD in Information from the University of Michigan (advised by Qiaozhu Mei). Previous academic roles include teaching at the University of Michigan and Peking University in courses like Data Mining and Information Retrieval. Research Interests: Machine Learning and Causal Inference, AI for Education, Virtual Teams and Social Identity, Large Language Models for Social Applications. He has published in venues such as PNAS, Management Science, ACL, and the Web Conference. Grants: Major awards include a NSF grant on middle-grade math instruction analysis (with Min Sun) and a Gates Foundation grant for classroom dataset development (with Jing Liu). Labs/Teams: CLIP Lab member, collaborating on interdisciplinary projects with UMIACS and the Joint Quantum Institute. Prospective students: Open to mentoring PhD students through INFO and Computer Science programs. Actively supervises current students in education technology and quantum computing domains.
Hans Baumgartner is Smeal Chair Professor of Marketing at Pennsylvania State University, specializing in consumer psychology and research methodology. His work develops advanced measurement techniques for cross-cultural consumer research, including structural equation modeling approaches for scale validation and response bias correction. Professor Baumgartner's research examines pathological buying behaviors, cross-cultural response patterns, and pro-environmental decision-making. Recent publications focus on improving measurement validity in international marketing studies through methodological innovations addressing common method variance and careless responding. He has authored foundational texts on marketing measurement and serves on editorial boards of major marketing journals.
Dr Jane Henriksen-Bulmer is a Professor in the Department of Computer Science at Bournemouth University, specializing in Privacy, Cyber Security, and managing privacy risks at individual and organizational levels. She leads a university-wide cybersecurity training initiative for 18,000 students, enhancing their digital resilience. Her roles include Level Tutor for second-year undergraduates and former Placement Tutor, alongside teaching Business Analytics and Enterprise courses. Her PhD focused on privacy, GDPR, and risk decision-making in organizations. She actively collaborates with industry and has pioneered projects like CyGamBIT (game-based cyber education) and Privacy Game (digital literacy tools). Her work aligns with UN SDGs, particularly Quality Education and Sustainable Infrastructure, emphasizing inclusive learning and secure digital practices. Key grants include Innovate UK’s CyGamBIT (2022) and the EU’s Ideal Cities (2018). Her research spans privacy frameworks, data lifecycle management, and cybersecurity threats, with publications in Electronics , Future Internet , and Computers and Security .
Lisa Whittingham (she/her) is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Applied Disability Studies at Brock University. She holds a PhD in Child and Youth Studies and MA in Applied Disability Studies from Brock University. Her research focuses on disability and the law, particularly examining interactions between individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities and the criminal justice system, crisis response strategies for justice professionals, and socio-cultural constructions of vulnerability. Dr. Whittingham has over 15 years of clinical experience working with adults with intellectual/developmental disabilities in criminal justice, forensic, and mental health systems. She is a Registered Behaviour Analyst (RBA) and Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) in Ontario. Her work emphasizes cross-sectoral collaboration and inclusive research methodologies. Research interests include disability studies, policing studies, qualitative research, and media analysis of disability narratives. She volunteers as an editor for the Journal on Developmental Disabilities and serves on the John Howard Society’s Research Ethics Board. Her academic contributions span criminal justice policy analysis, forensic service provision models, and telehealth applications for FASD diagnosis. Recent publications address data-driven insights into disability representation in correctional facilities and forensic mental health systems.
Kristina Fagan Bidwell is a Full Professor in the Department of English at the University of Saskatchewan, holding a Tier 2 Canada Research Chair in Indigenous Storytelling since 2001. She served as the inaugural Associate Dean of Aboriginal Affairs in the College of Arts and Science from 2011 to 2018 and currently serves as President of the Indigenous Literary Studies Association. Her research program investigates how stories interact across cultural boundaries—between Indigenous communities and between Indigenous and settler communities—with particular focus on how narratives create meaning, circulate, and influence actions in high-stakes conflicts over land, identity, and knowledge. Bidwell conceptualizes storytelling broadly to include oral narratives, literary texts, and everyday personal/public narratives, operating on the principle that stories both 'mean' and 'do' things by shaping cognition, emotion, and behavior. Current SSHRC-funded projects examine Indigenous-led literary collaborations and inter-Indigenous conflicts regarding territory and identity. Her publication portfolio demonstrates consistent engagement with Indigenous literary theory, Métis identity, Cree storytelling traditions, and Labrador Inuit literary heritage. Recurring analytical frameworks include narrative sovereignty, intercultural communication, and the political dimensions of storytelling. Methodologically, her work emphasizes community-based, collaborative approaches that center Indigenous perspectives and knowledge systems. Her primary recognition is the Tier 2 Canada Research Chair in Indigenous Storytelling. Bidwell has supervised twelve graduate students across PhD and MA programs, with research spanning ethical settler engagements with Indigenous literature, Anishinaabe sense of place, Indigenous erotica, and Aboriginal realism. Her SSHRC-funded research on Indigenous literary collaborations represents significant grant achievement. She leads research teams focused on narrative analysis and intercultural communication, maintaining active partnerships with Indigenous communities and organizations through community-based participatory research frameworks.
Edward Zelinsky is a Professor at Yeshiva University, teaching Pensions and Trusts & Estates courses. His contact details include email zelinsky@yu.edu, phone 646-592-6476, and office Room 941 in New York. He holds a B.A. (1972), M.A. and J.D. (1975), and M.Phil. (1978) from Yale University, where he served as a teaching fellow in Economics and editor of the Yale Law Journal . B.A. (1972) M.A., J.D. (1975) M.Phil. (1978) His primary research spans tax law—including pensions, trusts & estates, and church taxation—as evidenced by books The Origins of the Ownership Society (Oxford, 2007) and Taxing the Church (Oxford, 2017), plus articles in Harvard Law Review and Yale Law Journal . Concurrently, he maintains an extensive psychology research profile focused on humanistic traditions, particularly Maslow’s peak experiences and Adlerian social interest, with cross-cultural applications across 20+ countries. His recent psychology publications analyze loneliness epidemics, Daoist influences on self-actualization, and travel-induced transformative experiences among global youth populations. His scholarly output reveals a dual trajectory: legal scholarship emphasizes congressional testimony and policy impact (e.g., remote worker taxation), while psychology work demonstrates methodological diversity through cross-national peak-experience studies. Recent publications (2021–2024) show intensified focus on cultural intersections—comparing Filipino, Chinese, and Brazilian youth responses to existential triggers—and theoretical syntheses like Maslow-Adler-Daoist frameworks. Public service includes seven terms on New Haven’s Board of Alderman, 3.5 years on its Board of Finance, and current directorship at Connecticut Retirement Security Authority. He frequently lectures before professional groups and has testified before House Judiciary subcommittees. Though no formal labs or teams are documented, his cross-cultural psychology research implies international collaborations across Asia and Latin America. His teaching fellowship at Yale and ongoing course instruction suggest active mentorship in legal education, though specific advisees aren’t listed.
Eileen Crehan is an Assistant Professor at Tufts University, holding dual appointments in the Eliot-Pearson Department of Child Study & Human Development and Tisch College. She earned her PhD in Clinical Psychology from the University of Vermont (2016) and a BA in Mathematics and Psychology from Wellesley College. Her research focuses on social impairments and functioning in autism spectrum disorder (ASD), employing eye tracking and psychophysiological methods. Current projects include sexuality education programs for autistic individuals and studies on the stare-in-the-crowd effect. She leads the Crehan Lab, emphasizing community-informed research and interdisciplinary collaboration. Education: PhD, Clinical Psychology (University of Vermont, 2016); BA, Mathematics & Psychology (Wellesley College). Research interests include neurodevelopmental disorders, autism, sexuality education accessibility, social perception, and dimensional measurement of psychological symptoms. Her lab collaborates with self-advocates to develop inclusive programs, such as sexuality education tailored for neurodiverse populations. Grants: Received funding from the Organization for Autism Research (2020-2021) for comparative sex education studies. Teaching includes courses on autism across the lifespan and child development. Professional activities include editorial roles and presentations at conferences like the International Meeting for Autism Research. Labs/Teams: The Crehan Lab includes doctoral and undergraduate researchers studying topics like IEP disparities, pediatric screener tools, and electronic device accessibility for individuals with physical disabilities.
Diana Robins, PhD is a Professor and Director of the AJ Drexel Autism Institute at Drexel University, with secondary appointments in the Department of Community Health & Prevention within the Dornsife School of Public Health and the Department of Psychological and Brain Sciences in the College of Arts and Sciences. She founded the Research Program in Early Detection and Intervention for autism at the Institute in 2014, establishing Drexel as a leader in public health approaches to autism research. Her leadership extends to mentoring students from diverse disciplines including public health, psychology, and medicine who work collaboratively on autism-related research initiatives. Dr. Robins received her educational training through a rigorous academic pathway: BA in Psychology and Neuroscience from Oberlin College (1996), MA in Clinical Psychology from the University of Connecticut (1999), and PhD in Clinical Psychology with Concentration in Clinical Neuropsychology from the University of Connecticut (2002). Her postdoctoral development included an APA-approved internship at the University of Florida Health Sciences Center followed by a 2-year postdoctoral fellowship at the Yale University School of Medicine Child Study Center. Before joining Drexel, she spent a decade on the faculty at Georgia State University with joint appointments in the Department of Psychology and the Neuroscience Institute. Her research program centers on autism early detection, particularly through the development and validation of screening tools. The Modified Checklist for Autism in Toddlers (M-CHAT), which she developed, has become a globally recognized screening instrument with the original paper cited over 2,400 times. Her work on the M-CHAT-R/F revision demonstrated that children could be diagnosed approximately two years earlier than the national median, significantly improving access to early intervention. Current research examines how early detection strategies in primary care settings impact long-term outcomes for autistic children, representing a public health approach to improving autism services. Analysis of Dr. Robins' recent publications reveals a strong emphasis on refining autism screening methodologies across diverse populations, examining sex differences in symptom presentation, validating screening tools in multiple languages and cultural contexts, and implementing tiered diagnostic approaches to address systemic barriers to diagnosis. Her work increasingly focuses on translating research into community practice, with attention to implementation science, healthcare access disparities, and the integration of screening into routine primary care. Research funded by Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development Research funded by Autism Speaks Research funded by National Institute of Mental Health Treasurer, Board of Directors of the International Society for Autism Research Panel member, Child Psychology and Developmental Disorders study section at NIH Dr. Robins has built a productive research program that draws students and professionals from multiple disciplines to work on public health approaches to autism. Her lab has conducted numerous validation studies of the M-CHAT across different cultural contexts and populations, including work in Northern Mexico to build autism research capacity. Current grants focus on examining how primary care implementation of autism screening affects diagnostic pathways and outcomes, with particular attention to disparities in access and diagnosis. Her team collaborates with community providers to develop practical solutions for identifying autism earlier in diverse clinical settings. The Early Detection and Intervention research program at the AJ Drexel Autism Institute operates as an interdisciplinary hub where public health researchers, psychologists, and medical professionals collaborate on innovative approaches to improving early autism detection. The team works closely with community pediatric practices to implement and refine screening protocols, while also conducting rigorous validation studies of assessment tools. This collaborative model enables the translation of research findings into practical clinical applications that can be implemented in real-world settings.
Kyungeun Sung is a Senior Lecturer in Product Design at De Montfort University's School of Design within the Faculty of Arts, Design and Humanities. She holds a PhD in sustainable design from Nottingham Trent University and is a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy. Her work focuses on upcycling, circular economy, and sustainable design across product, fashion, and systems thinking domains. Education: PhD (Nottingham Trent University), MSc (Delft University of Technology), BSc (KAIST) Research Groups: Arts, Design and Performance Research Institute; Centre for Industrial Energy, Materials and Products Sung's research explores sustainable production and consumption through upcycling, examining behavioral change frameworks, product attachment theory, and systemic interventions for scaling sustainable practices. Her work spans textile, wood, and fashion industries with a focus on UK case studies and international collaboration. Key research trends include: 1) Adapting behavioral frameworks for sustainable practices 2) Cross-industry scaling strategies for upcycling 3) Integration of circular principles in design education 4) Social innovation through grassroots movements 5) Systems thinking applications in sustainable design. Professional Memberships: Design Research Society, The Design Society, UKRI AHRC Peer Review College Partnerships: Collaboration with LCB Depot, AHRC-funded International Upcycling Research Network, Nottingham Trent University Her work has been funded by DMU VC2020 fund, NTU Sustainable Futures Seed-Corn Research Fund, and AHRC grants. She has organized exhibitions and workshops on upcycling at venues like LCB Depot and Leicester Museum & Art Gallery. As an educator, Sung contributes to product design, sustainable design, and design innovation curricula while mentoring PhD students in sustainability research. Her publications include books with Routledge and Springer, focusing on global upcycling perspectives and pathways to net zero.
Rachel Burns is an Associate Professor in the Department of Psychology at Carleton University, affiliated with the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences. She holds a Ph.D. from the University of Minnesota. Her research focuses on health behavior change and health outcomes, particularly in individuals with type 2 diabetes, examining social and cognitive processes influencing self-management. She leads The Health Psychology Lab, investigating habits for self-management, close others' influence on health behavior, and intervention design. Her work integrates theoretical frameworks with practical interventions, emphasizing longitudinal studies to understand mental health-physical health interactions. Burns' recent research explores diabetes medication adherence, social support dynamics, and dyadic approaches to behavior change. She has published extensively in journals like Health Psychology and Annals of Behavioral Medicine , addressing topics such as anxiety/depression comorbidity risks and behavioral interventions for smokers. No specific scientific awards or grants are listed here, though her active research program suggests significant contributions to health psychology. Advising information isn't provided in the text, but her lab likely engages graduate students in ongoing projects. She maintains an office in the Loeb Building and can be reached via email at rachel.burns@carleton.ca.
Alexander K. Wagner is a Professor of Behavioral Economics and Digitization at the University of Salzburg (PLUS), affiliated with the Faculty of Law, Business and Economics and the Department of Economics. He previously held positions at the University of Vienna, University of Cologne, and University of Konstanz. His research focuses on behavioral economics, experimental economics, algorithmic interactions in decision-making, and applied game theory. Education Bachelor/Master: Humboldt-University Berlin, University of Toronto PhD in Economics: Toulouse School of Economics Research Interests Wagner combines theoretical models with empirical analysis to study individual and firm decisions. Key areas include algorithmic pricing strategies, experimental platforms, and the impact of behavioral biases on economic outcomes. His recent work examines how managers respond to algorithmic recommendations in hotel pricing and explores strategic behavior in ambiguous environments. Grants & Projects Anniversary Fund Project (OeNB): "Human-Algorithm Interactions in Economic Decision Making" (2023-2027) Affiliations He is an affiliate at the Vienna Center for Experimental Economics (VCEE) and maintains active collaborations across international research networks.
David Braithwaite is an Associate Professor at The Florida State University , affiliated with the Department of Psychology . He directs the Queen of the Sciences Lab , focusing on mathematical and logical reasoning, learning, and development through behavioral studies and computational modeling. His research explores key areas including rational number knowledge , mathematical explanations , executive function in math problem-solving , and cross-notation understanding of fractions and decimals . He emphasizes improving educational practices by addressing cognitive processes in arithmetic learning. Recent publications highlight his Unified Model of Arithmetic (UMA) , investigations into individual differences in rational number processing , and analyses of notation affordances across cultures . His work also addresses causally ambiguous statistical language and its impact on research interpretation. Dr. Braithwaite mentors graduate and undergraduate researchers in cognitive development studies and recruits actively for his lab. He previously held postdoctoral positions at Carnegie Mellon University and earned his Ph.D. from Indiana University in 2014.
Gaël Le Mens is Professor (Catedràtic) in the Department of Economics and Business at Universitat Pompeu Fabra, with affiliations at Barcelona School of Economics and UPF-BSM. An ICREA Acadèmia Awardee (2023-2027), he researches learning processes in individuals, organizations, and machines, examining how information sampling affects judgment and belief formation. Current research explores: Social media feedback dynamics and opinion polarization Conceptual categorization using LLMs (GPT-4, Llama 3) Reinforcement learning biases Wisdom-of-crowds phenomena His work combines computational modeling with experimental methods. Publications appear in top journals including Psychological Review (4 papers), PNAS (4 papers), and Management Science. Research themes show consistent focus on decision biases arising from sampling limitations, with recent expansion into AI-assisted text analysis and political scaling applications. Honors include: ERC Consolidator Grant for selective information sampling research Multiple publications in PNAS and Psychological Review ICREA Acadèmia recognition Mentored doctoral students include Elizaveta Konovalova, Nikolas Schöll, and Thomas Woiczyk. Leads the ERC-funded project 'Implications of Selective Information Sampling' examining belief polarization mechanisms. Affiliated with the Rebel Governance Network and Strategic Organization Design Unit, with visiting positions at INSEAD, London Business School, and Stanford GSB.
Maya Vijayaraghavan, MD, MAS is a Professor of Medicine at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) School of Medicine. She is a practicing general internist and researcher specializing in tobacco control with a focus on populations experiencing homelessness. As Director of the UCSF Smoking Cessation Leadership Center, she leads initiatives to eliminate disparities in tobacco use prevalence among behavioral health populations. Her work spans individual, community, health systems, and policy levels to increase access to cessation services for vulnerable populations. Dr. Vijayaraghavan's educational background includes: Bachelor of Science from Brown University Medical Degree from Boston University School of Medicine (2006) Internal Medicine Residency at Columbia University Medical Center/New York Presbyterian (2009) Master of Advanced Studies (MAS) from University of California, San Francisco (2011) Dr. Vijayaraghavan's research focuses on tobacco control interventions for vulnerable populations, particularly those experiencing homelessness. Her work examines smoke-free policies in permanent supportive housing, community-based cessation programs, and the intersection of tobacco use with mental health and substance use disorders. She has developed innovative approaches including contingency management interventions and community-pharmacy linked cessation programs tailored for homeless populations. Her research consistently addresses health disparities and aims to create equitable access to tobacco treatment across diverse healthcare settings. An analysis of Dr. Vijayaraghavan's recent publications reveals a strong emphasis on tobacco control among vulnerable populations, particularly those experiencing homelessness, mental health conditions, and substance use disorders. Her research spans multiple disciplines including public health, behavioral science, housing policy, and clinical medicine. Key themes include the implementation of smoke-free policies in supportive housing, the development of tailored cessation interventions for homeless populations, and the integration of tobacco treatment into behavioral health systems. Her work increasingly incorporates implementation science frameworks to translate research into practice and policy. Dr. Vijayaraghavan leads multiple significant research initiatives funded by major organizations including the National Cancer Institute (NCI), Tobacco-Related Disease Research Program (TRDRP), National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities (NIMHD), and San Francisco Cancer Initiative (SFCAN). Her current projects include a cluster randomized controlled trial of smoke-free home interventions across 38 permanent supportive housing sites, a contingency management smoking cessation intervention for homeless adults in safety-net clinics, and a community-pharmacy linked cessation program. She also co-directs a NIDA-funded postdoctoral training program at the Center for Tobacco Control Research and Education focused on tobacco and substance use research.
David Rudoler is an Associate Professor in the Faculty of Health Sciences at Ontario Tech University, holding a PhD from the University of Toronto and an MPA from York University. He also serves as a Research Chair in Population Health and Innovation in Mental Health at Ontario Shores Centre for Mental Health Sciences, and an Adjunct Scientist at ICES. His research focuses on health services, policy, economics, and data science, with an emphasis on mental health systems, primary care, and policy evaluation. Key areas include psychiatric care access, provider incentives, and outcomes for individuals with serious mental illness. Education: PhD in Health Services Research, University of Toronto Master of Public Policy, Administration and Law, York University Bachelor of Arts, York University Research Interests: Health human resources, policy interventions, community-based mental health interventions, data science applications, econometrics, and healthcare equity. Grants: Recent awards include CIHR funding for studies on suicide-related behaviors during the pandemic, psychiatric care access across Canada, and electronic CBT efficacy. Notable roles include Co-Principal Investigator for the Pan-Canadian Study of Psychiatric Care ($711K) and primary roles in projects analyzing primary care reform and medication management for seniors. Labs/Teams: Collaborates with ICES, Canadian Centre for Health Economics, and mental health organizations like Ontario Shores and CAMH. Leads initiatives at the Health Systems Research (HSR) program and Ontario Tech's interdisciplinary mental health innovation hub.
