Hege Skundberg Kletthagen is an Associate Professor and Head of Department for Paramedicine and Advanced Clinical Nursing at the Department of Health Sciences, NTNU. She holds a doctorate in nursing science and specializes in mental health care, family-centered approaches, and quality improvement in psychiatric services. Her research addresses coercion in mental health care, prehospital mental health work, and the experiences of families supporting individuals with mental illness. She is affiliated with the Gjøvik Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences. Education: Doctorate in Nursing Science (specific details not explicitly stated). Research Focus: Mental health service quality Family-centered care interventions Coercion and aggression in clinical settings Prehospital mental health strategies Teaching: Leads courses MDV6023 and MDV6022 on prehospital mental health work. Professional Contributions: Active in international conferences and has authored over 20 peer-reviewed articles, focusing on adapting quality assessment tools for Norwegian mental health contexts and evaluating family support programs.
Dr. Vanlal Thanzami is a Senior Lecturer at the Malaysia Jeffrey Cheah School of Medicine and Health Sciences, Monash University. Her research focuses on aggression studies, cross-cultural psychology, and mental health interventions. She holds a PhD in Psychology from the University of Central Lancashire (2004) and has taught at institutions in the UK and Malaysia. Her research interests include beliefs about aggression across cultures, predictors of aggression (especially among men), and forms of aggression like direct/indirect aggression. She explores cross-cultural mediators of aggression, honor-based violence, cyber-bullying, and evolutionary concepts in aggression. She has published in journals like Aggressive Behaviour and Personality and Individual Differences. Dr. Thanzami has led or contributed to projects such as Global COIL Expansion (2025-2029) and innovative mHealth applications for adolescent mental health. She received the Pro-Vice Chancellor's Excellence in Diversity & Inclusion Award (2022). Her teaching spans social, cross-cultural, and forensic psychology. She emphasizes research-informed pedagogy and has designed multicultural learning experiences via Collaborative Online International Learning (COIL) programs.
Aloys Borgers is an Associate Professor of urban planning at Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e), specializing in modeling individual preferences and behavior in urban contexts. He focuses on how societal/technological trends like smart cities and ICT influence residential choices, shopping behavior, and pedestrian dynamics. His work integrates predictive modeling with real-world urban challenges. He holds an MSc in Urban Planning from TU/e and has contributed significantly to educational reforms in the Urban Systems and Real Estate programs. In 2017, he received the 'Best Bachelor Tutor' award from the Department of Built Environment. His research spans hybrid work environments, immersive VR applications in urban design, driver compliance with smart parking systems, flood-resilient 3D city models, and human-centric computational design methods. He actively reviews for journals in consumer behavior, retailing, transportation, and land use modeling. Borgers serves on the editorial boards of the Journal of Retailing and Consumer Services and the International Journal of Culture, Tourism and Hospitality Research . He has supervised PhD candidates and contributed to doctoral committees, fostering academic mentorship.
Andrew McNaught is a Professor in the Department of Biology at the University of Michigan, affiliated with the Institute for Great Lakes Research. His work bridges experimental and observational ecology, focusing on large lake ecosystems and conservation of native species. Education: B.A., Lawrence University, 1986 Ph.D., University of Michigan, 1993 Postdoctoral Fellowship, University of Alberta, 1994–1996 Dr. McNaught's research centers on limnology and aquatic ecology , particularly food-web dynamics involving zooplankton and planktivorous fish. He investigates the impacts of invasive species such as quagga mussels and Hemimysis anomala on Great Lakes ecosystems. His work integrates laboratory experiments, mesocosm studies, and whole-lake observations to understand larval fish recruitment, nursery habitat use, and zooplankton responses to predation. Another major focus is the conservation of wild rice (Zizania) , including its genetic structure, morphological variation, and habitat requirements in Michigan wetlands. His recent publications reveal a strong trend in Great Lakes ecosystem dynamics , with emphasis on larval fish physiology, invasive species effects, and long-term environmental change. Themes include temperature-dependent metabolism, trophic coupling, and eutrophication history. Scientific Mentoring: Advised numerous students in research on larval fish ecology, invasive species, and wild rice conservation. Regularly collaborates with student co-authors on peer-reviewed publications and conference presentations. Dr. McNaught teaches courses in Introductory Biology, Ecology, Limnology, and Biological Statistics , contributing to both undergraduate and graduate education. His research has been supported by regional and national funding sources focused on Great Lakes science, though specific grants are not listed. He is actively involved in professional societies such as the American Fisheries Society (AFS) and the International Association for Great Lakes Research (IAGLR), where he presents findings and mentors emerging scientists. His laboratory and research team operate under the umbrella of the Institute for Great Lakes Research, conducting fieldwork across the Great Lakes basin, with particular attention to Lake Michigan, the St. Clair-Detroit River system, and inland Michigan lakes.
Professor Christopher Mowles is a leading academic in complexity and management at the Hertfordshire Business School. He directs the internationally recognized Doctor of Management programme, which integrates complexity sciences into professional doctorates. His teaching spans MBA, MA programmes at University of Hertfordshire and institutions like Copenhagen Business School and SOAS. He has supervised 17 doctoral students and examined 18 theses. Research Focus: Complexity theory applications in organizations, group dynamics, leadership development, and international development. Consulting: Works with NHS, UN, DFID, international NGOs, and governments on strategy, organizational change, and group functioning. Expertise: Group Analysis (GWP certified), experiential learning design, and systemic consultancy approaches. His recent publications explore complexity in public sectors, consultancy practices, and organizational leadership through edited volumes like 'Complexity and Organisations' (2024) and 'Complexity and the Public Sector' (2022). Academic contributions bridge theoretical complexity science with practical management challenges in diverse sectors. Awards: None explicitly listed, though his work has been widely cited in professional doctorate education fields. Grants/Advising: Extensive consultancy experience with major institutions indicates significant external engagement. Labs/Teams: Active in Managing Complex Change Research Group and Sustainability Research Group at Hertfordshire Business School.
David Peters is a Professor of Integrated Healthcare and Clinical Director at the University of Westminster's School of Life Sciences. He trained as a family doctor and later specialized in osteopathic medicine and musculoskeletal physiology. A key figure in complementary therapies integration, he co-founded the School of Integrated Health (now merged into the School of Life Sciences). His research focuses on complementary medicine implementation in NHS settings, resilience in healthcare professionals, and self-care strategies for chronic conditions. Education: Family medicine, osteopathic medicine, musculoskeletal physiology Research interests span integrative healthcare models, non-pharmaceutical treatments for chronic pain (e.g., acupuncture), and the psycho-physiology of resilience. He leads the Westminster Centre for Resilience, exploring resilience-building interventions for individuals and organizations. Peters has secured over £2 million in grants for projects like the SelfCare Library and acupuncture programs for low back pain. Professional roles include former Chair of the British Holistic Medical Association (2010), founding director of the College of Medicine (2013), and editor of the Journal of Holistic Healthcare. He has authored/co-authored five books on complementary therapies and led over 30 research projects. Awards: Fellow of the Higher Education Academy Current initiatives include evaluating acupuncture combined with counseling for men's mental health and developing clinical governance frameworks for complementary therapies.
Paul J. Hartung, Ph.D., is a Professor and Interim Co-Chair of the Department of Family and Community Medicine at Northeast Ohio Medical University (NEOMED), where he directs first-year medical courses in psychosocial and clinical foundations. He holds a Ph.D. in Counseling and Human Development from Kent State University (1992), an M.A. in Community Counseling (1986), and a B.A. in Psychology from the University of Toledo (1984). His research focuses on physician career trajectories, work-life balance, career decision-making, and career construction theory. He investigates how individuals navigate career choices across lifespan, leveraging work to shape identities and balance professional roles with family/community responsibilities. Notable contributions include studies on medical specialty selection biases, burnout prevention, and sustainable career paradigms. Key awards include the NCDA Eminent Career Award (2020), APA Distinguished Contributions Award (2021), and recognition as a 2025 UH-NEOMED Faculty Scholar. His 2024 Elsevier ranking placed him in the world’s top 2% of scientists for career-related citations. Dr. Hartung’s work bridges theory and practice, emphasizing narrative-based career counseling (e.g., My Career Story workbook) and interventions for underserved populations. He collaborates on initiatives like Service Learning in Medical Education and explores digital age career development trends.
Karen Shen is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Health Policy and Management at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health. She is affiliated with the Roger and Flo Lipitz Center to Advance Policy in Aging and Disability, the Hopkins Economics of Alzheimer’s Disease & Services Center, and the Hopkins Business of Health Initiative. Her research focuses on healthcare labor markets and financing policies affecting aging populations and individuals with mental health and substance use disorders. PhD in Economics, Harvard University, 2021 MS in Statistics, Stanford University, 2013 BS in Mathematical and Computational Sciences, Stanford University, 2013 Dr. Shen's research lies at the intersection of health economics and public policy. Her work investigates how labor market dynamics, staffing policies, and public financing mechanisms impact care delivery and outcomes, particularly in long-term care and mental health settings. She employs rigorous econometric methods to analyze large-scale datasets and inform evidence-based policy. Her recent publications span topics such as healthcare worker shortages, Medicaid financing of home care, nursing home staffing and quality, opioid use disorder treatment access, and the impact of the pandemic on healthcare employment. The articles reflect a strong trend toward policy-relevant empirical research using quasi-experimental designs and administrative data to evaluate real-world interventions. Alleviating Worker Shortages Through Targeted Subsidies: Evidence from Incentive Payments in Healthcare (2024) Who benefits from public financing of home-based long term care? Evidence from Medicaid (2024) Health Care Staff Turnover and Quality of Care at Nursing Homes (2023) Do Policies to Increase Access to Treatment for Opioid Use Disorder Work? (2023) Job Flows Into and Out of Health Care Before and After the COVID-19 Pandemic (2024) Dr. Shen has not received any explicitly mentioned scientific awards in the provided texts. She advises students in health economics and policy, though specific advisees are not listed. She has been involved in research grants related to aging, Alzheimer’s disease, and healthcare policy through her center affiliations. Her work has been widely disseminated, with publications in top journals and attention from news outlets and social media. She is part of collaborative research networks focusing on aging, mental health, and healthcare systems.
Minsu Park is an Assistant Professor of Social Research and Public Policy at New York University Abu Dhabi (NYUAD), with affiliate status at the Center for Data Science at New York University (NYU). He holds a PhD in Information Science from Cornell University, where he was advised by Michael W. Macy and Mor Naaman. His academic work bridges computational techniques and social science theory, focusing on cultural consumption, social networks, and human-centered data science. PhD in Information Science, Cornell University His research centers on understanding how individuals form cultural preferences through social and psychological mechanisms, particularly in domains like music, food, fashion, and science. He leverages large-scale digital trace data—including social media, streaming platforms, and physiological signals from smart devices—to model behavior. His interdisciplinary approach draws from sociology, social computing, and data science, aiming to uncover both individual and global patterns in cultural dynamics. Key themes include variety-seeking behaviors, affective preferences, and the interplay between social position and taste. The 15 most recent publications reflect a strong trend toward using computational methods to explore sociocultural phenomena. Topics span affective preference rhythms in music, testing sociological theories like cultural omnivory, imputing user attributes from digital behavior, and enhancing model interpretability. These works are published in high-impact venues such as Nature Human Behaviour and ICWSM, indicating recognition in both computer and social sciences. Minsu Park is deeply committed to responsible data science, addressing issues like algorithmic bias, transparency, fairness, data privacy, and research ethics. He emphasizes mixed-methods approaches and critical reflection on data generation and usage. Published in Nature Human Behaviour Presented at ICWSM Focus on ethical and interpretable AI Advocate for reproducibility and data curation He mentors students through capstone projects in computer science and teaches courses such as Human-Centered Data Science and Textual Analysis for the Social Sciences. While specific grants are not detailed in the text, his research program suggests involvement in interdisciplinary, data-intensive projects likely supported by academic or scientific funding bodies. His technical expertise includes Python, R, machine learning frameworks (TensorFlow, Keras), and tools like Gephi and AWS. He leads or contributes to research initiatives involving smartwatch-based data collection, surname-based ethnicity matching, and global music consumption analysis, as evidenced by his public GitHub repositories. These projects highlight his commitment to open science and collaborative research.
Dr. Amber W. Childs is an Associate Professor of Psychiatry at the Yale School of Medicine and a licensed clinical psychologist affiliated with Yale New Haven Psychiatric Hospital (YNHPH). She holds leadership roles in clinical innovation and diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), including Director of the Getting Racism Out of our Work (GROW) Initiative and Co-Director of the Yale Measurement-Based Care Collaborative. She is the founder of M-Select, a digital youth mental health platform commercialized at BeMe Health, where she served as Chief Clinical Officer from 2023–2024. Her research and clinical work focus on: Advancing measurement-based care (MBC) to improve mental health outcomes Reducing disparities in psychiatric treatment for youth of color and marginalized populations Integrating DEI and antiracism principles into clinical training and supervision Implementing digital and remote mental health solutions Improving quality and equity in psychiatric education and services Her recent publications highlight trends in measurement-based care, telehealth implementation, DEI in psychology training, and mental health equity. Her work consistently emphasizes data-driven, person-centered approaches to transform mental health care delivery and education. Scientific Awards: The Chairman's Award, Yale School of Medicine (2023) Blavatnik Innovation Accelerator Award, Yale University (2023) Innovation Award, Yale New Haven Health System (2022) Excellence in Diversity Training, APPIC (2022) Ethnic Diversity Task Force Individual Diversity Award, Connecticut Psychological Association (2021) Dr. Childs is actively involved in advising and program development, having served as Director of Training for the Yale Doctoral Internship in Clinical and Community Psychology and Co-Director of the Division of Quality and Innovation at YNHPH. She contributes to multiple institutional committees, including the Yale Ventures Faculty Advisory Board, the Department of Psychiatry Antiracism Task Force, and the Executive Training Committee for Psychology Doctoral Internship. She leads or co-leads several key initiatives: Getting Racism Out of our Work (GROW) Initiative: A training program to enhance multicultural competence among psychology supervisors Yale Measurement-Based Care Collaborative: A multidisciplinary effort to implement MBC across clinical settings M-Select: A comprehensive digital mental health platform for youth, now commercialized
Dr. Oliver Bones is a Lecturer in Psychology and Deputy Head of the Dubai School of Psychology at the University of Birmingham Dubai. He also serves as Head of Year 1 for the BSc Psychology program, where he teaches modules including Introduction to Psychobiology, Cognitive Psychology, Language and Communication, Neural Basis of Vision and Action, and Cognition and Ageing. Education: BSc in Psychology, Sheffield Hallam University (2002) MSc in Audiology, University of Manchester (2011) PhD in Auditory Neuroscience, University of Manchester (2014) Higher National Diploma in Music Production Dr. Bones' research lies at the intersection of auditory neuroscience and cognitive psychology, focusing on how humans perceive pitch, music, and speech. His work investigates the role of cognition in speech perception, the neural basis of musical harmony, and the impact of hidden, non-audiometric hearing loss on cognitive function. He is particularly interested in how hearing loss interacts with cognitive decline in older adults, and how musical experience influences subcortical pitch encoding. His recent publications show a strong trend in auditory perception, neural representation of sound, and the cognitive mechanisms underlying music and speech processing. Many of his studies employ neuroimaging and electrophysiological methods to examine brainstem responses to complex auditory stimuli such as musical consonance and lexical tones. His work also extends to environmental sound classification and the formation of sound categories. Scientific Involvement: Co-Investigator, Abu Dhabi Early Childhood Authority grant on psychological factors in childhood obesity Dr. Bones advises undergraduate students as Head of Year 1 and contributes to curriculum development in psychology education. While formal PhD or Master's students are not listed, his collaborative research involves multiple institutions and interdisciplinary teams. He is based at the Dubai International Academic City campus, contributing to the growth of psychological science in the UAE.
George Vasmatzis, Ph.D., is an Associate Professor in the Department of Molecular Medicine at Mayo Clinic, Rochester, and holds a joint appointment in Cancer Biology within the Department of Quantitative Health Sciences. He serves as co-director of the Biomarker Discovery Program in the Center for Individualized Medicine, where he leads a multidisciplinary research team integrating bioinformatics, molecular biology, and computational genomics to advance cancer diagnostics and personalized treatment. Education: Ph.D. in Biomedical Engineering, Boston University M.S. in Electrical Engineering, Purdue University B.S. in Electrical Engineering, Texas Tech University Postdoctoral Research Fellowship, Laboratory of Molecular Biology, National Cancer Institute, NIH Postdoctoral Research Associate, Boston University Research Interests: Dr. Vasmatzis specializes in biomarker discovery for cancer diagnosis, focusing on large genomic alterations such as breakpoints, rearrangements, and copy-number variations. His work addresses lineage relationships in cancer progression, genomic changes distinguishing indolent from aggressive tumors, viral integration sites, and targetable genomic alterations. He employs next-generation sequencing and computational models to enable non-invasive cancer monitoring via liquid biopsy. A significant focus is on allelic dependence and phasing of mutations to understand functional impacts. Publication Trends: His recent publications reflect a strong emphasis on translational genomics, leveraging cutting-edge technologies like nanopore sequencing and 3D tumor models. Research spans oncology, bioinformatics, immunology, and nanotechnology, with applications in early detection, therapy monitoring, and precision medicine. Key journals include Genome Biology , Cancer Genetics , and Frontiers in Immunology . Scientific Awards: Innovation Accelerator Award, Mayo Clinic, 2023 Member, NCI Special Emphasis Panels (2008–2010) Participant, NCI Early Detection Research Network, 2008 Member, National Biospecimen Network Informatics Task Force, 2005–2007 Grants & Advising: Dr. Vasmatzis has served as Principal Investigator on NIH-funded projects, including the NCI-funded 'CORE--GENE DISCOVERY BIOINFORMATICS' and co-PI on the SPORE in Prostate Cancer. He mentors a research team of bioinformaticians, molecular biologists, and pathologists. While specific student names are not listed, his lab actively trains researchers in computational and molecular genomics. Laboratories & Collaborations: His lab is embedded within the Center for Individualized Medicine and collaborates extensively with Rashid Bashir, Ph.D., at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, on nanopore-based DNA detection technologies. This work has potential for stool-based early colon cancer detection. He is also involved in Mayo Clinic’s Cancer Biomedical Informatics Grid and multiple institutional research committees.
Dr Elham Shafiei Gol is a Senior Lecturer in Information Systems at Brunel Business School, part of the College of Business, Arts and Social Sciences at Brunel University London. Her research focuses on digital transformation, the future of work, digital labour platforms, and responsible innovation. Education: PhD in Information Systems, Copenhagen Business School (CBS), Department of Digitalization MSc in Information Technology, Amirkabir University of Technology Her research explores how digital platforms govern creative crowdwork to enable organizational value creation through co-creation, open innovation, and absorptive capacity. She employs sociotechnical and practice-based perspectives to understand the interplay between organizations, individuals, technologies, and work activities in digital environments. Her work bridges theory and practice, informed by her prior experience as a business analyst and usability researcher in the banking industry. Her recent publications span high-impact journals such as Information Systems Research and The Journal of Strategic Information Systems , as well as top conferences including ICIS and ECIS. Collectively, her articles reflect a sustained focus on governance models in crowdwork platforms, the motivations of skilled gig workers, and the role of digital innovation in organizational transformation. Scientific Awards and Recognition: Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (FHEA) Dr Shafiei Gol serves as a reviewer for leading journals including Journal of Strategic Information Systems and Information & Management . She is actively involved in the academic community through memberships in the Association for Information Systems (AIS), AIS Women’s Network, and the Platform Economy Interest Group (PEIG) at the University of Oxford. She teaches courses in digital transformation, AI strategy, mobile and social media services, and research methods, contributing to both undergraduate and postgraduate programs. She also mentors students and supports research development within her division of Sustainability and Innovation.
Nancy Michael is the Rev. John A. Zahm, C.S.C. Teaching Professor in the Department of Neuroscience and Behavior within the College of Science at the University of Notre Dame. She has been a key figure in developing the undergraduate neuroscience and behavior program since joining the faculty in 2014 and currently serves as Director of Education and Co-Director of the major. Research Interests: Her academic work centers on behavioral neuroscience, neuroendocrinology, and experience-dependent plasticity—how lived experiences shape brain structure and function. She integrates this knowledge into community applications through NEAR science (Neuroscience, Epigenetics, Adverse Childhood Experiences, and Resilience), promoting healing and resilience in individuals and communities. Publication Trends: Her recent publications span scientific journals, book chapters, and children’s literature, reflecting her commitment to translating neuroscience into practical, accessible tools for educators, youth workers, and community organizations. Common themes include community-based learning, growth mindset, and the role of relationships in learning and well-being. Scientific Awards: Society for Neuroscience Next Generation Award (2020) Kaneb Center Faculty Fellow (2020–21) Dockweiler Award for Excellence in Undergraduate Advising (2020) Frank O'Malley Undergraduate Teaching Award (2018) Michiana Forty Under 40 (2018) Arthur Quigley, PhD Award (2017) Advising and Grants: While no formal advisees are listed, Dr. Michael is nationally recognized for her excellence in undergraduate advising and mentoring. She leads numerous professional development initiatives for 'helping professionals' and has secured recognition and support through prestigious teaching and outreach awards, reflecting grant-like institutional investment in her educational innovations. Labs and Teams: Though not leading a traditional research lab, Dr. Michael collaborates extensively with community organizations and campus centers such as the Robinson Community Learning Center. She is a leader in the NEAR science movement at Notre Dame, working across disciplines to build community capacity and train educators and practitioners in neuroscience-informed practices.
Yong Suk Lee is Associate Professor of Technology, Economy, and Global Affairs in the Keough School of Global Affairs at the University of Notre Dame . He concurrently serves as Director of the Future of Labor Lab and Program Chair for Technology Ethics at the Institute for Ethics and the Common Good . Lee is additionally a faculty affiliate of the McKenna Center for Human Development and Global Business and a faculty fellow of the Kellogg Institute for International Studies, Pulte Institute for Global Development, and Liu Institute for Asia and Asian Studies. Education Ph.D. in Economics, Brown University M.P.P., Duke University M.Arch. & B.Arch., Seoul National University Research Focus Lee’s scholarship sits at the intersection of technology, labor economics, and governance . His work investigates how artificial intelligence, robotics, and digital platforms reshape labor markets, firm strategies, and societal outcomes. A second strand explores the ethical and regulatory challenges posed by emerging technologies, offering evidence-based policy recommendations for AI governance. Recent Publication Trends Across 2023-2025, Lee’s articles reveal three dominant themes: (1) AI governance & regulation , assessing how policy signals influence managerial adoption and ethical risk perception; (2) labor implications of robotics and AI , with sector-specific studies in manufacturing, services, and elder care; and (3) entrepreneurship & urban analytics , linking institutional trust, educational reform, and AI-driven urban quality measurement. Scientific Awards & Honors No specific awards are listed in the provided text. Advising, Grants & Labs Lee directs the Future of Labor Lab , an interdisciplinary research hub that convenes graduate students, post-docs, and external partners to study technological disruption and workforce adaptation. While individual student names are not supplied, he teaches core and elective courses in both the undergraduate and master’s of global affairs programs, indicating active graduate mentorship.
