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Michael ChmielewskiView profile

Associate Professor

• Psychopathology Classification
• Personality Assessment
• Psychometrics
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Michael Chmielewski is an Associate Professor and Director of Graduate Studies in the Department of Psychology at Southern Methodist University (SMU). His research focuses on advancing psychological measurement and classification systems, particularly in psychopathology and personality domains. He holds a B.S. from Pennsylvania State University and an M.A. and Ph.D. from the University of Iowa. Dr. Chmielewski's work emphasizes improving the structure and validity of psychological constructs. Key areas include redefining psychopathology classification through models like the Hierarchical Taxonomy of Psychopathology (HiTOP), exploring personality-trait interactions, and developing rigorous assessment tools. His research integrates developmental psychology, clinical applications, and psychometric innovations. He leads the AMPP Lab ( https://ampp-lab.github.io/lab-website-home/ ), focusing on measurement science and translational research. While no explicit awards are listed, his contributions reflect significant methodological advancements in the field. Chmielewski's publications consistently address measurement rigor, structural validity, and cross-disciplinary applications of psychological constructs. His work bridges theoretical frameworks with practical clinical and developmental applications, emphasizing reliability and validity in assessment tools.

Eliza Harrington MyersView profile

Associate Professor

• Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine
• Pediatrics
• Lactation Medicine
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Eliza Harrington Myers, MD, is an Associate Professor of Pediatrics (Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine) and Medical Director of the Level 3 Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) at Yale New Haven Children’s Hospital’s Bridgeport Campus. She specializes in neonatal-perinatal medicine, lactation, and clinical innovation. Her roles include advancing neonatal care, promoting breastfeeding, and developing tools like the Track My Milk app to enhance patient-clinician communication. Education: AB in Visual and Environmental Studies (Harvard College, 2000), MD (University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry, 2005), Fellowship in Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine (Yale School of Medicine, 2011). Research Interests: Neonatal outcomes, lactation medicine, and human milk benefits in preterm infants. Dr. Myers’ Track My Milk app integrates patient-reported breast milk pumping data into the Epic EMR, improving clinical oversight. She advocates for family-centered care and is pursuing board certification in Breastfeeding and Lactation Medicine (2025). Awards include the 2022 YNHHS Innovation Award. Her work spans clinical care, research, and education, with a focus on translational science and improving NICU practices. She actively collaborates with lactation consultants and integrates her artistic background into creative problem-solving.

• Microeconometrics
• Innovation
• Intellectual Property Rights
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Alfons Palangkaraya is an Associate Professor at the School of Business, Law and Entrepreneurship , Swinburne University of Technology. His research focuses on microeconometrics analysis of innovation , intellectual property rights , firm performance , and international trade . Deputy Director, Centre for Transformative Innovation Program Leader, Economics and Innovation Analytics, Swinburne Data Science Research Institute Research Interests : Alfons specializes in econometric modeling of innovation systems, trademark analytics, and global value chains. His work bridges applied economics with machine learning for technology mapping, emphasizing policy evaluation for innovation and trade. Scientific Output Trends : Recent publications analyze machine translation quality in patents , patent pledge effects , and trademark database construction . These reflect his interdisciplinary approach combining language processing , global innovation , and economic policy evaluation . Grants & Consulting : He leads Australian Research Council projects on firm innovation-government roles and branding in global value chains . Additional funding includes collaborations with IP Australia , Austrade , and Food Standards Australia and New Zealand .

• Thanatology
• Infrastructures
• Disconnection Practices
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Dr. Hannah Kanz is a Research Fellow at the Institute for Cultural Anthropology and European Ethnology at the University of Freiburg. Her research focuses on disconnection practices, digital detox, media abstinence, and parenting culture. She holds a Ph.D. from the University of Innsbruck and has conducted extensive ethnographic fieldwork on practices of disconnection in digital detox camps. Kanz has supervised several projects, including the social media team for her institute's Instagram channel and a project on knowledge communication in social media. She is an active member of interdisciplinary research collectives like the KULA Games Collective, co-developing collaborative knowledge-sharing tools such as the 'KULT' card game. Education: Ph.D. in Cultural Anthropology (University of Freiburg, 2025) Master's in European Ethnology (University of Innsbruck, 2018) Bachelor's in European Ethnology and History (University of Innsbruck & Queen's University Belfast, 2015-2017) Research Interests: Kanz explores how individuals navigate digital disconnection through ethnographic studies of detox camps, feature phones, and media abstinence movements. Her work bridges cultural anthropology with technology studies, examining practices of 'de-networking' and their societal implications. Recent projects include analyzing AI's role in cultural research education and collaborative multimodal ethnography methods. Awards: State Prize for Best Master's Thesis in Austria (2018) Rotary Club Innsbruck Scholarship (2020) Baden-Württemberg Didactics Certificate (2024) Advising & Grants: Supervised social media initiatives (2021-2024), co-authored grant proposals for digital ethnography projects, and participated in funded research on disconnection studies. Currently leads projects on offline spaces and digital futures. Labs/Teams: Co-founder of the KULA Games Collective, contributor to the institute's podcast 'Sensitiv. Podcast on Digital Cultural Research', and active in public science outreach through lectures and radio features.

Allik JüriView profile

Professor

• Psychology
• Cognitive science
• Cognitive and affective neuroscience
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Jüri Allik is a Professor of Experimental Psychology at the University of Tartu, affiliated with the Faculty of Social Sciences and Department of Psychology. He has held significant leadership roles including Head of the Institute of Psychology (2002-2013) and Dean of the Faculty of Social Sciences (1996-2001). Current: Professor of Experimental Psychology (2002-present), Member of Estonian Academy of Sciences (2010-present) Past: Estonian Science Foundation Chairman (2003-2009), Department of Psychophysics Professor (1992-2002) Research interests span cross-cultural psychology, personality theory, cognitive and affective neuroscience, and visual perception. His scientific contributions include foundational work on cross-cultural personality profiling, visual perception modeling, and psychophysics. Publications in Nature and Science demonstrate interdisciplinary impact. 1998 Estonian National Science Award (Social Sciences) 2009 Great Medal, University of Tartu 2001 Order of the White Star, 4th Class Allik has directed major academic institutions and contributed to scientific governance through roles in the Estonian Science Foundation and Academic Advisory Board to the Estonian President.

Julia EvansView profile

Professor

• Neurobiology of Language
• Cognitive Processing
• Developmental Language Disorder (DLD)
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Dr. Julia Evans is a Professor at the University of Texas at Dallas (UTD), affiliated with the School of Behavioral and Brain Sciences. Her research focuses on the neurobiology of language and cognitive processing, particularly implicit learning and memory deficits in children with developmental language disorder (DLD). She leads the Child Language and Cognitive Processes Laboratory and holds faculty status in Communication Sciences and Disorders. Education: B.A. from University of Colorado, M.A. from Columbia University, Ph.D. from University of Michigan, followed by postdoctoral training at Carnegie Mellon University. Research emphasizes time-course and cortical activity using neuroimaging techniques like fNIRS, fMRI, and MEG. Key findings reveal atypical neural activation patterns in DLD children during language tasks. Her work addresses cognitive mechanisms underlying language deficits and intervention strategies. Publications span over 30 years, covering topics like statistical learning, working memory, and neuroimaging applications in language disorders. Current projects include HD tDCS neurorehabilitation studies and cross-linguistic analyses of DLD in Catalan-Spanish/Portuguese populations.

• Bilingual Education
• Language Teaching Methodology
• Technology in Education
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Soraya García Esteban is a Professor at the University of Alcalá, affiliated with the Department of Modern Philology within the Faculty of Education. She specializes in bilingual education, language teaching methodologies, and the integration of technology in education. Her research focuses on telecollaboration, digital tools for heritage preservation, and socioemotional competence development in teacher training. She leads and participates in numerous research projects, including the 2024 project on digitizing medieval architecture in Hita and the SOCIEMOVE initiative (2024–2027) targeting socioemotional skills in virtual exchanges. She also coordinates the 'Arcipreste de Hita' Chair and the ErasmusX mobility program (2018–2021). Her work emphasizes interdisciplinary approaches, such as combining cultural heritage digitization with sustainable development and leveraging virtual exchanges for global citizenship education. She has published extensively on CLIL (Content and Language Integrated Learning), teacher training, and technology-enhanced learning environments. Key awards and recognitions are not explicitly listed, but her extensive project funding (e.g., €76,018 for SOCIEMOVE) and international collaborations highlight her scholarly impact. She actively participates in conferences and co-edits books, including *Hita y El libro de buen amor: estudios multidisciplares* (2025).

Josefina Olivia Marques Godinho SalvadoView profile

Professor

• Wine Tourism
• Olivotourism
• Travel Distribution
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Josefina Olivia Marques Godinho Salvado is an Invited Professor at the University of Coimbra (since 2022) and holds academic roles at multiple institutions including ISCET and University Portucalense Infante D. Henrique. She has a PhD in Tourism and a post-doctorate in wine tourism, complemented by advanced studies in Management, Marketing, Economics, and Auditing. Education: PhD in Tourism (Post-doctorate in Wine Tourism), MSc in Tourism Management (University of Aveiro) MBA in Marketing (IESF) Master’s in Economics (University of Coimbra) Financial Auditing Degrees (ISCAA, University of Aveiro) Current PhD student in Food Heritage, Culture and Identities (University of Coimbra) Research Interests: Wine Tourism, Olivotourism, Travel Distribution Food Heritage, Cultural Heritage, Sustainable Development Co-creation models, Stakeholder collaboration, Regional tourism strategies Research Affiliations: Integrated Researcher at CECH (University of Coimbra) Member of DIAITA Project (Coimbra) Associate Researcher at GOVCOPP (University of Aveiro) Key Projects: International OLIVE4ALL Project (2022- ) focusing on olive heritage PCI-CentroPT Project on Intangible Heritage (2020-2022) EU-funded TWINE Project (2018-2022) on rural tourism innovation Awards & Recognition: Contributions to the Alentejo Sustainable Tourism Observatory (UNWTO-recognized) Teaching Contributions: Coordinated Tourism degree programs and masters in Wine Culture Teaching across institutions since 2011, focusing on tourism management, heritage, and enotourism Labs/Teams: Active in interdisciplinary teams at CECH, DIAITA, and GOVCOPP, collaborating with international experts and regional stakeholders.

Marília Sofia Ferreira DurãoView profile

Assistant Professor

• Tourism Management
• Hospitality Industry
• Human Resources Management
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Marília Sofia Ferreira Durão is an Assistant Professor and Coordinator of the Hospitality Management Degree at Universidade Portucalense Infante D. Henrique (UPT), Portugal. She holds a PhD in Tourism (2021), a Master’s in Tourism Planning and Management from the University of Aveiro (2009), and a Bachelor’s in Tourism from ISAG (2007). Her research focuses on human resources management, gender equality, sustainable tourism, and education in tourism. She leads projects on EU capacity-building and strategic partnerships with institutions in Europe and Asia. Education: PhD in Tourism (2021), Universidade Portucalense Infante D. Henrique Master’s in Tourism Planning and Management (2009), University of Aveiro Bachelor’s in Tourism (2007), ISAG Affiliations: Integrated member of REMIT’s ‘Territory and Development Research Group’ (UPT) Member of GOVCOPP’s ‘Tourism and Development’ Research Group (University of Aveiro) Her research interests include human resources management, gender equality in tourism labor, sustainable tourism development, and visitor management. She has contributed to projects addressing entrepreneurship, innovation, and education-trainee transitions in the tourism sector. Her articles span topics like digital transformation in hospitality, gender wage gaps, and experiential learning in cultural industries. She emphasizes the role of qualitative methods, such as bibliometric analysis and Scrum methodologies, in advancing tourism research and education. Marília has been involved in grants and EU projects focused on strategic partnerships and capacity-building. Her work highlights the intersection of gender equality, workforce development, and sustainable practices in tourism.

• Biostatistics
• Public Health
• Epidemiology
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Kaitlin Maciejewski is a Biostatistician in the Department of Biostatistics at the Yale School of Public Health (YSPH), part of Yale University. She holds a Master of Science degree from Columbia University (2019). Her research focuses on applying statistical methodologies to address public health challenges, particularly in areas such as childhood obesity, mental health disorders, and rare disease management. Key research interests include: Epidemiological studies of chronic conditions like Wilson disease and ichthyosis Clinical trial design and implementation for digital health interventions Healthcare access disparities among marginalized populations Development of diagnostic criteria and biomarker analyses Her work spans multiple disciplines, including: Cardiovascular diagnostics in women with nonobstructive coronary artery disease Emergency department interventions for substance use disorders Multisite registry studies for rare genetic disorders like Wilson disease Recent research highlights include: Analysis of quality-of-life impacts in dermatological conditions Evaluation of responsive feeding programs for infants Validation studies for diagnostic algorithms in pediatric care She collaborates across YSPH departments and external institutions to advance data-driven solutions in public health practice and policy.

• Genitourinary Oncology
• Prostate Cancer
• Precision Medicine
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William K. Oh is a Professor of Internal Medicine (Medical Oncology & Hematology) at Yale School of Medicine , where he serves as Director of Precision Medicine for Yale Cancer Center and Smilow Cancer Hospital, as well as Service Line Medical Director for Smilow Cancer Hospital at Greenwich Hospital. His career spans leadership roles at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Mount Sinai, and the Prostate Cancer Foundation. Undergraduate: Yale University (BS in Molecular Biophysics and Biochemistry) Medical Degree: New York University School of Medicine Residency: Brigham and Women’s Hospital Clinical Fellowship: Dana-Farber Cancer Institute Dr. Oh specializes in genitourinary oncology , with a focus on prostate cancer . His work emphasizes precision medicine , integrating molecular and genetic testing into clinical practice, and developing multidisciplinary cancer care teams . Recent research explores clinical trial accessibility , exceptional responses to therapy , and AI-driven patient cohort identification . Key publications include consensus guidelines on advanced prostate cancer management and analyses of bilirubin dynamics in neonates. His scientific awards include multiple Best Doctors designations and membership in the American Society for Clinical Investigation. Scientific Awards Best Doctors 2000-2025 (New York Magazine) Best Doctors 2025 (Connecticut Magazine) Top AAPI Doctors 2023-2025 (Castle Connolly) Mount Sinai Honoree 2020 American Society for Clinical Investigation Senior Member 2011 Dr. Oh leads initiatives to expand precision medicine programs , chairs the American Cancer Society's National Prostate Cancer Roundtable, and serves on the Medical Advisory Council for the Chemotherapy Foundation. Contact: w.oh@yale.edu .

• Cognitive and computational psychology
• Applied and developmental psychology

Lukas Lopez is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Family & Consumer Studies at the University of Utah. His academic background includes a BA in Psychology from San Diego State University and a PhD in Psychological Science from the University of California, Merced. His research explores the intersection of cognitive, computational, and developmental psychology, with particular focus on early childhood development mechanisms. Key investigations include emotional regulation in peer interactions, language acquisition links to motor development, and socio-cognitive impacts of caregiver behaviors. Lopez's publications demonstrate consistent attention to how environmental factors—such as caregiver responsiveness, educational settings, and socioeconomic contexts—sculpt developmental trajectories during infancy and toddlerhood. His methodological approaches combine naturalistic observation, experimental paradigms, and longitudinal designs to capture nuanced developmental processes.

Siwan RobertsView profile

Lecturer

• Clinical Psychology
• Child Mental Health
• Parent-Child Relationships
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Siwan Roberts is a Lecturer in Education: Childhood & Youth Studies at the School of Education and affiliated with the School of Psychology & Sport Science at Bangor University. She holds a PhD in Clinical Psychology and has academic qualifications from both Bangor and Cardiff Universities. Her research focuses on relational health for children, particularly exploring how intergenerational adversity impacts mental health through mechanisms like parent-child attunement, neural synchrony, and child empathy. This work combines longitudinal data analysis and neuroimaging techniques (fNIRS) to assess parent-child interactions in high vs. low adversity groups. Key areas of investigation include trauma-informed interventions, early diagnosis alternatives, and community-based mental health solutions. Her recent Welsh-language media engagements emphasize culturally responsive approaches to mental health policy. Roberts’ academic background includes studies on language effects on numeracy, early mind-understanding development, and the role of joint attention in childhood outcomes. Her contributions span peer-reviewed articles, conference posters, and media commentary on topics like avatar therapy for psychosis and mental health system reforms.

Andrea Warner-CzyzView profile

Associate Professor

• Speech Perception
• Cochlear Implants
• Hearing Loss in Children
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Dr. Andrea Warner-Czyz is an Associate Professor in the Department of Speech, Language, and Hearing at the University of Texas at Dallas, located in the School of Behavioral and Brain Sciences. Her research focuses on speech perception in infants and children with hearing loss who use cochlear implants, and the psychosocial impacts of hearing impairment. She directs the CHildren and Infant Listening Laboratory (CHILL) and collaborates with the Dallas Cochlear Implant Program. Education: PhD in Communication Sciences and Disorders (University of Texas at Austin, 2005), M.S. in Audiology (University of Florida, 1996). Prior to academia, she worked clinically in audiology and managed a newborn hearing screening program. Research Interests: Effects of spectral degradation on speech perception Developmental trajectories in cochlear implant users Quality of life measurement in pediatric hearing loss Impact of bullying on children with hearing loss Grants: Supported by the North and Central Texas Clinical Science Initiative, American Academy of Audiology Foundation, Med-El Corporation, and E. Rhodes & Leona B. Carpenter Foundation. Labs/Teams: Director of the CHILL Lab, collaborating with UT Southwestern Medical Center and Children's Medical Center Dallas.

• Developmental Psychology
• Clinical Psychology
• Learning Disabilities
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Tuija Aro is an Associate Professor in the Department of Psychology at the University of Jyväskylä, affiliated with the School of Wellbeing. Her research focuses on developmental neuropsychological traits, psychological well-being interventions, and factors influencing intervention effectiveness. She studies learning disabilities, math and reading fluency, and their long-term impacts on mental health. Her recent projects include investigating the effects of combining winter swimming with brief psychotherapy (funded by the Jenny and Antti Wihuri Foundation) and examining protective factors for individuals with learning disabilities. She leads interdisciplinary teams and collaborates on studies like 'From Cold to Mental Well-being' and 'Developmental Language Disorder Prevention.' Research Interests: Psychotherapy efficacy, developmental psychology, learning disabilities, neuropsychological interventions, and educational resilience. Key Projects: Winter swimming-psychotherapy synergy, protective factors in learning disabilities, and longitudinal studies on well-being outcomes. Her articles analyze topics such as heart rate variability in psychotherapy, math anxiety in adults, and predictors of reading fluency. She emphasizes evidence-based practices for improving educational and mental health outcomes.