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• Social Developmental Psychology
• Intergroup Relations
• Prejudice Reduction in Children
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Dr. Lindsey Cameron is a Reader in Psychology and Director of Undergraduate Student Experience and Student Success at the University of Kent 's School of Psychology . Her research focuses on social developmental psychology , particularly how children develop social knowledge and intergroup attitudes. Her research interests include the development of intergroup attitudes, the role of social norms and cognitive development in shaping these attitudes, and the creation of school-based interventions to reduce prejudice. She investigates the impact of intergroup contact (direct and indirect), cultural awareness, and acculturation processes in childhood. Recent publications highlight trends in intergroup relations, bullying dynamics in schoolchildren, and interventions for social inclusion. Notable areas include intergenerational contact , malocclusion and peer relationships , and gender stereotypes in children’s media . Scientific awards include her appointment to the British Journal of Developmental Psychology Editorial Advisory Panel. She has supervised PhD students such as Dr. Caitlin Baker (2020) and Dr. Lauren Spinner (2017), focusing on topics like strategic color blindness and gender socialization . Her grants span projects like "Growing up with diversity" (British Psychological Society, 2014) and "Tackling racism amongst adolescents" (Big Lottery Research Programme, 2008–09). Collaborations involve charities and diversity organizations across Europe, including One Globe Kids and Office of the Children’s Commissioner .

Anne BurmeisterView profile

Professor

• Work and Aging
• Age Diversity
• Inclusion
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Professor Anne Burmeister is a full Professor of Organizational Behavior at the University of Cologne, Faculty of Management, Economics, and Social Sciences. She specializes in knowledge transfer, age diversity, inclusion, and interpersonal dynamics in workplaces. Her research bridges organizational psychology with practical applications in aging and diverse teams. Education: PhD in Psychology (summa cum laude), Leuphana University of Lueneburg (2016) MSc in Management and Organizational Analysis, Warwick Business School (2011) BSc in Business Psychology, Leuphana University of Lueneburg (2010) Research Interests: Her work focuses on work and aging, age diversity, inclusion, knowledge transfer, and workplace friendships. She investigates how social interactions influence productivity and organizational health, particularly in multigenerational environments. Recent Trends: Recent publications analyze DEI initiative responses, knowledge sharing dynamics, and interventions for aging workforces. Themes include cognitive load theory, intergenerational collaboration, and ambivalent employee reactions to diversity policies. Scientific Recognition: Awarded 40 leading HR minds 2025 by HR magazine Contact: Email: burmeister@wiso.uni-koeln.de Phone: +49 221-470-5887

Betsy FoxmanView profile

Professor

• Infectious Disease Epidemiology
• Human Microbiome Research
• Antibiotic Resistance
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Betsy Foxman serves as the Hunein F. and Hilda Maassab Professor of Epidemiology at the University of Michigan School of Public Health. She directs three major initiatives: the Center for Molecular and Clinical Epidemiology of Infectious Diseases, the Integrated Training in Microbial Systems program, and the Certificate in Healthcare Infection Prevention & Control. Her academic leadership spans decades with continuous research contributions. Dr. Foxman earned her PhD and MSPH from UCLA (1983, 1980) and BS from UC Berkeley (1977). Her research centers on infectious disease transmission, microbiome ecology, antibiotic resistance, and wastewater surveillance . Key projects include analyzing the oral microbiome in dental caries using genomic methods, studying nose/throat microbiome associations with respiratory infections in nursing facilities, and developing wastewater monitoring for antibiotic-resistant pathogens. Her work integrates next-generation sequencing with epidemiological analysis to identify novel interventions. Publication trends reveal consistent focus on microbiome-pathogen interactions across multiple body sites (oral, vaginal, gut, respiratory). Recent articles demonstrate methodological innovation in wastewater epidemiology (2024 Norovirus GII monitoring) and clinical applications like predicting vancomycin-resistant enterococci contamination (2023 Lancet study). Her research bridges molecular microbiology with population health, emphasizing translational potential for diagnostics and public health interventions. Fellow of the Infectious Disease Society of America Fellow of the American College of Epidemiology Fellow of the American Academy of Microbiology Dr. Foxman's advising portfolio includes numerous NIH-funded projects on microbiome dynamics and infection control. Her leadership in the Center for Molecular and Clinical Epidemiology drives collaborative research across departments. Current initiatives focus on wastewater surveillance standardization and microbiome-based diagnostics for infection prevention. She maintains active laboratories for genomic analysis of microbial communities and clinical sample processing.

Travis RobbinsView profile

Assistant Professor

• Ecology
• Evolutionary Biology
• Physiological Adaptations
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Travis Robbins is an Assistant Professor of Biology at the University of Nebraska Omaha's College of Arts and Sciences. His research focuses on ecological and evolutionary adaptations in reptiles, particularly lizards, emphasizing thermal biology, epigenetics, and responses to environmental stressors such as invasive species. He holds a Ph.D. in Biology and has published extensively on topics including latitudinal clines in lizard physiology, predator-prey dynamics, and the effects of temperature on developmental and metabolic processes. Key research interests include understanding how lizards adapt to thermal environments, the role of epigenetic mechanisms in phenotypic plasticity, and the impacts of invasive species on native populations. His work integrates field observations with controlled laboratory studies to explore questions at the interface of ecology, physiology, and evolution. Recent studies investigate the physiological stress responses in lizards exposed to novel predators and the transgenerational effects of environmental challenges. Dr. Robbins' publications highlight trends in thermal adaptation, behavioral plasticity, and the ecological consequences of anthropogenic changes. His work on Sceloporus lizards has been particularly influential in elucidating mechanisms underlying latitudinal variation in body size, growth rates, and reproductive strategies. He has also examined how invasive species like fire ants affect predator-prey interactions and immune function in reptiles. No scientific awards are explicitly mentioned in the text, but his contributions include significant grants likely tied to fieldwork and laboratory research. He advises students in experimental ecology and conservation biology, though specific advisee names are not listed here. His research extends to habitat restoration and citizen science initiatives, emphasizing community engagement in ecological monitoring and conservation efforts. Dr. Robbins is affiliated with UNO's Biology Department and collaborates with institutions like the University of South Florida on projects involving epigenetic markers in herpetofauna. His lab focuses on translating ecological epigenetics into actionable insights for species conservation under climate change scenarios.

Jonathan HicksView profile

Professor

• Human Dimensions of Wildlife
• Wildlife-Inspired Awe
• Natural Resource Recreation Planning and Management
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Dr. Jonathan Hicks serves as Professor and Chair of the Recreation and Parks Leadership Studies department at Minnesota State University, Mankato's College of Allied Health and Nursing. With a Ph.D. and M.S. in Recreation & Park Management from University of Illinois and B.A. in Print Journalism from Western Illinois University, his academic focus bridges environmental education with emotional psychology. Ph.D., Recreation & Park Management, University of Illinois, 2016 M.S., Recreation & Park Management, University of Illinois, 2010 B.A., Print Journalism, Western Illinois University, 2004 His research examines the emotional connections between humans and wildlife, particularly through the lens of awe and its educational applications. Key areas include: Human Dimensions of Wildlife Wildlife-Inspired Awe Natural Resource Recreation Planning Environmental Education Pedagogy Wildland Recreation Management Dr. Hicks' publications reveal a consistent exploration of emotional responses in nature-based recreation, with recent work analyzing tenure challenges at teaching institutions. His awards include commendations for community-driven teaching approaches. Numerous teaching commendations Prior teaching experience includes environmental education settings at University of Illinois, emphasizing experiential learning integration and applied research methodologies.

Beth C. RubinView profile

Professor

• civic learning
• historical memory
• citizenship and belonging
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Beth C. Rubin serves as Professor of Education and Professor of Social Studies Education in the Department of Arts and Humanities at Teachers College, Columbia University. Her work centers on youth civic identity formation within contexts marked by historical and contemporary inequalities, with particular focus on post-conflict societies like Guatemala. As Principal Investigator of the Civically Engaged Districts Project, she bridges research and practice through curriculum design and pedagogical innovation. Her educational background includes a Ph.D. in Social and Cultural Studies in Education from the University of California, Berkeley (2001), an M.A.T. in Social Studies Education from Brown University (1992), and a B.A. in Government and Third World Studies from Oberlin College (1989). Rubin's research explores critical intersections of civic learning, historical memory, and citizenship formation, emphasizing ethnographic approaches to understanding how young people navigate belonging in unequal societies. Her scholarship advocates for 'critically relevant civics' that centers youth voice and addresses structural inequities through social design research methodologies. Analysis of her 15 most recent publications reveals consistent focus on post-conflict civic education (particularly Guatemala), youth participatory action research, and decolonizing social studies curricula. Her work increasingly examines how historical memory shapes contemporary citizenship education while addressing urban civic opportunity gaps through teacher education reform. Selected Honors: Fulbright Scholar Award National Academy of Education/Spencer Postdoctoral Fellowship Big Ten Academic Alliance Department Executive Officers Program Fellow Mary Hepburn Lectureship in Social Studies Education Rubin leads multiple funded initiatives including the Civically Engaged Districts Project (Maher Charitable Foundation), Spencer Foundation grants on socially transformative design, and international collaborations with Universidad del Valle, Guatemala. Her service includes co-directing Rutgers GSE's Urban Teaching Fellows Program and advising on the Excellence and Equity in Remote Learning Series. Through the Civically Engaged Districts Project and partnerships with New Brunswick and Edison school districts, Rubin develops practical frameworks for integrating youth civic voice into district-level decision making, creating models for sustainable democratic engagement in education systems.

Julie A. DowlingView profile

Associate Professor

• Race and Ethnicity
• Latino/a Identities
• Racial Ideology and Attitudes
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Julie A. Dowling is an Associate Professor in the Department of Latina/Latino Studies at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. She holds a Ph.D. in Sociology from the University of Texas at Austin (2004) and is also affiliated with the Department of Gender and Women's Studies. Her research examines racial identity construction, ethnic categorization, and sociocultural dynamics among Latino populations. Current projects focus on racial socialization in Mexican American families and gender identity negotiation among U.S.-born Latina women. She actively contributes to U.S. Census Bureau policy through her service on the National Advisory Committee (NAC). Dr. Dowling's scholarly work has received recognition, including: Distinguished Contribution to Research Award for 'Best Article' from the Latino/a Sociology Section of the American Sociological Association Honorable Mention for the 2009 Distinguished Contribution to Sociological Perspectives Award Her publications span interdisciplinary journals in sociology, linguistics, and ethnic studies, revealing a consistent focus on racial ideology, language politics, and immigrant experiences in triracial systems. Dr. Dowling's work also extends to policy-oriented research through edited volumes like Governing Immigration Through Crime .

Rauf CeylanView profile

Professor

• Contemporary Islamic Studies
• Sociology of Religion
• Migration Studies
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Rauf Ceylan is a full Professor of Contemporary Islamic Studies at the University of Osnabrück's Institute for Islamic Theology since 2009, with a specific appointment confirmed in the 2019/2020 academic year. He is also a member of the Institute for Migration Research and Intercultural Studies (IMIS) since 2011 and serves on the Council for Migration (RfM eV). His academic leadership extends to roles as Deputy Director of the Institute for Islamic Theology and membership in the University Senate since 2014. His educational background includes: Diploma in Social and Cultural Sciences from University of Applied Sciences Dusseldorf (2000) Doctorate in Sociology (Dr. rer. soc.) with magna cum laude from Ruhr University Bochum (2006) Doctorate in Religious Education (Dr. phil.) with summa cum laude from University of Vechta (2014) Ceylan's research focuses on the sociological aspects of Islam in Germany, particularly examining Turkish Muslim communities in the diaspora. His work spans contemporary Islamic studies, mosque dynamics, the role of imams, Islamic organizations, religion and migration, urban development, and religious extremism. He approaches these topics through both religious studies and sociological lenses, creating a distinctive interdisciplinary perspective on Islam in Western societies. His extensive publication record reveals consistent themes across decades of scholarship, with particular emphasis on the institutional development of Islam in Germany, the professionalization of Muslim community organizations, and the challenges of radicalization prevention. His recent work shows increasing focus on the academization of Islamic studies, financial sustainability of Muslim communities, and the experiences of specific religious minorities like Alevi communities within the German context. Ceylan serves on numerous advisory boards including the Scientific Advisory Board of the Federal Agency for Civic Education (since September 2023), and has held leadership positions in organizations like the Avicenna Scholarship Foundation. His expertise is frequently sought for policy consultation with various governmental bodies including the Federal Ministry for Family, Senior Citizens, Women and Youth. He has secured significant third-party funding for research projects, most notably serving as project leader until September 2021 for the consortium project 'Radical Islam versus radical Anti-Islam' funded by the Federal Ministry of Education and Research with 224,000 euros for the Osnabrück site. His research portfolio includes numerous projects on radicalization processes, Islamic welfare provision, and the structural development of Islamic theology as an academic discipline in Germany. Ceylan is actively involved in mentoring through the Avicenna Scholarship Foundation and serves on the board of the Future Forum Islam at the Federal Agency for Civic Education. His work bridges academia and practical community engagement, particularly through his leadership in establishing counseling centers for Salafism prevention in Hannover.

Fabian J. StingView profile

Professor

• Supply Chain Strategy
• Technology and Innovation Strategy
• Collaboration in Business Networks
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Fabian J. Sting is a Full Professor and Director of the Department of Supply Chain Management - Strategy and Innovation at the University of Cologne since 2016. He also holds a tenured Associate Professorship in Operations Management at the Rotterdam School of Management, Erasmus University since 2014. His academic journey includes a Ph.D. in Productions Management (summa cum laude) from WHU-Otto Beisheim School of Management in 2008 and postdoctoral work at INSEAD in 2008–2010. University of Cologne : Chair of Supply Chain Strategy and Innovation (2016–present) Rotterdam School of Management : Associate Professor (2014–present), Assistant Professor (2010–2014) Education : Ph.D. (2005–2008), M.Sc. in Applied Mathematics (2005–2007), Diploma in Management Science (2002–2005) Sting’s research bridges operations management, innovation strategy, and supply chain dynamics. Key areas include: Supply chain coordination under uncertainty Employee-driven process innovation and cognitive biases Strategic capacity planning and risk hedging Industry 4.0 implementation challenges Interdisciplinary integration of behavioral and technical elements in operations Recent publications focus on dual sourcing strategies, fairness in operational decisions, and employee mobility’s impact on innovation. He contributes to high-impact journals like Management Science and Production and Operations Management . Sting participates in institutional research initiatives such as: ECONtribute: Markets & Public Policy – a Cluster of Excellence addressing digital transformation, inequality, and market failures through interdisciplinary economics, political science, and law Excellent Research Support Programme (ERSP) – supporting collaborative projects like HPDnet (improving pediatric kidney disease care via health networks)

Panying RongView profile

Assistant Professor

• Motor Speech Disorders
• Biomechanics
• Speech Assessment
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Panying Rong, Ph.D. is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Speech-Language-Hearing: Sciences & Disorders at the University of Kansas , within the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. Her research focuses on the neuromechanical basis of motor speech disorders and the development of quantitative tools for speech assessment. Primary Affiliation: University of Kansas Department: Speech-Language-Hearing: Sciences & Disorders Academic Rank: Assistant Professor Email: prong@ku.edu Research Interests Dr. Rong’s work investigates the biomechanical and neurological mechanisms underlying speech impairments in neurodegenerative diseases like ALS and Parkinson’s. Key areas include: Mechanistic modeling of speech motor control Development of data-driven speech diagnostics Acoustic and kinematic analysis of bulbar disorders Compensatory articulatory strategies in speech pathologies Temporal structuring of speech signals Integration of multimodal assessments for neurological conditions Article Trends Her recent publications emphasize automated, multimodal frameworks for assessing bulbar ALS, neuromechanical biomarkers, and cultural-linguistic influences on speech outcomes. Techniques include EMA, EMG, kinematic modeling, and computational analysis of speech subsystems.

Gunnar AnderssonView profile

Professor

• Demography
• Fertility
• Mortality
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Gunnar Andersson is a Professor of Demography at Stockholm University's Department of Sociology and Head of the Stockholm University Demography Unit (SUDA). He leads research on fertility, migration, mortality, and family dynamics in Nordic contexts, with a focus on register-based methodologies. His work explores socio-demographic shifts, including fertility decline, migrant health outcomes, and the intersection of welfare policies with family formation. University: Stockholm University Department: Department of Sociology Research Group: Stockholm University Demography Unit (SUDA) Research Interests: Gunnar’s work addresses fertility trends in Sweden and the Nordic region, migration’s impact on population health, and the role of socio-economic factors in family dynamics. Key projects include studies on fertility intentions post-2010, mortality disparities among migrants, and the societal implications of declining birth rates. His studies utilize advanced demographic techniques and longitudinal register data for policy-relevant insights. Recent Research Trends: Publications highlight analyses of Nordic fertility decline, socio-demographic risk factors for COVID-19 mortality, and cross-national comparisons of family policies. Collaborative projects with SUDA emphasize multi-generational and spatial demographic shifts, including residential segregation and commuter mobility in urban Sweden. Grants and Collaborations: Lead researcher in projects funded by Swedish Research Council and EU programs. Oversees the Swedish Generations and Gender Survey (GGS), a key infrastructure for demographic research. Directs the SUNDEM node, leveraging Sweden’s administrative registers for demographic innovation. Labs/Teams: Leads SUDA, a multidisciplinary group analyzing population dynamics. Collaborates with international partners in Denmark, Norway, and Germany for comparative studies.

• Organized Crime
• Gang Studies
• Street Children
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Sally Atkinson-Sheppard is a Lecturer in Criminology at the University of Westminster, specializing in street children’s involvement in organized crime across Asia and the UK. She earned her PhD from King’s College London through ethnographic research on Dhaka’s street children and mastaans. University of Westminster Lecturer (2020–present) King’s College London PhD (2015) Metropolitan Police Service Researcher (2010–2015) Her research focuses on labor theory applications to juvenile crime, comparative studies between Bangladesh, China, Nepal, and UK county lines. She examines coercion, agency, and UNCRC implementation in marginalized youth contexts. 2020: Asian Society of Criminology Distinguished Book Award 2025: Keynote at International Conference on Global Crime Prevention (India) 2023: Keynote at International Crime, Law and Forensics Conference (India) She has delivered presentations at the University of Oxford, University of Cambridge, and Dhaka University, and collaborates with researchers in Nepal. Her work spans journal articles in British Journal of Criminology , Critical Criminology , and Child Abuse & Neglect .

Hsiao-Wen LiaoView profile

Assistant Professor

• Autobiographical Memory
• Episodic Future Thinking
• Adult Development and Aging
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Hsiao-Wen Liao is an **Assistant Professor of Psychology** in the **Adult Development and Aging program** at the **Georgia Institute of Technology**. She holds a Ph.D. in Developmental Psychology from the University of Florida (2017) and completed postdoctoral training at Stanford University’s Center on Longevity. Her research focuses on **autobiographical memory**, **episodic future thinking**, and **meaningful aging**, leveraging **VR and NLP methods** to explore how life experiences shape adult development. She investigates how memory processes interact with sociocultural contexts to foster resilience and continuity across the lifespan. **Research Interests**: Autobiographical memory functions, cognitive aging, intergenerational connectivity, and the role of technology (VR/NLP) in memory reconstruction. Current projects examine VR applications for recollection enhancement and NLP analysis of life narratives. **Awards & Grants**: ISSI Mini Research Grant (2024), College of Sciences Travel Grant (2025), APS Travel Assistance (2025), and ImmerseGT Hackathon Best Use of Omniverse Track (2023). **Lab Members**: Supervises graduate students (DaEun Kim, Sarah Kim, Liam Hart) and collaborates with interdisciplinary teams in HCI and machine learning. Undergraduate assistants focus on neuroscience and psychology interfaces. **Lab Activities**: Janus Lab emphasizes mixed-methods approaches, combining qualitative content analysis with experimental designs. Recent projects address aging well, resilience, and technology-mediated memory interventions.

• Developmental Psychology
• Child Mental Health
• Anxiety Disorders
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Dr. Kathryn Lester is an Associate Professor in Developmental Psychology at the University of Sussex's School of Psychology. She leads internationally recognized research on childhood anxiety, focusing on intergenerational transmission, cognitive biases, and school mental health interventions. Her work includes developing evidence-based programs for emotionally-based school avoidance and evaluating whole-school approaches to mental health. She holds leadership roles in Sussex’s senior management team, including Subject Group Lead for Developmental Psychology and Deputy Director for Postgraduate Research. She co-leads the Sussex Foundation Partnership Trust School Mental Health Research Team Clinic and has secured funding from the National Institute for Health Research, ESRC, and The National Lottery Community Fund. Her academic journey includes a D.Phil. in Psychiatry from the University of Oxford (2008) and postdoctoral research at the University of Sussex and King’s College London. Key research interests include anxiety prevention, school-based interventions, and the impact of parenting behaviors on child mental health. She has collaborated with organizations like the Sussex Wildlife Trust and provided consultancy for educational content development, such as children’s book series on emotions and ITV’s ‘Planet Child’ series. Her research spans mixed-methods approaches, including participatory methods with children and caregivers. Notable projects include NIHR-funded studies on digital mental health toolkits and Kavli Trust-funded interventions to reduce anxiety transmission from parents to children. She actively engages in knowledge exchange and mentoring early-career researchers.

Jayne WallaceView profile

Professor

• Design
• Digital Creativity
• Wellbeing
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Jayne Wallace is a Professor of Craft, Digital Creativity, and Wellbeing at Northumbria University's School of Design. She leads the CoCreate research community, focusing on design, technology, and participation in human contexts. Her work includes EPSRC-funded projects like Enabling Ongoingness and the EU Marie Curie OpenDoTT initiative. Wallace co-founded the Journal of Jewellery Research and the Research Through Design conference series, emphasizing craft ethos and IoT ethics. Her research spans digital creativity, wellbeing, and participatory design, addressing dementia care, citizenship, and technology's societal impact. Education: PhD in Design Studies (2007). Notable collaborations include work with Beamish Museum on pottery and wellbeing, and projects like Centring and Connected Craft. She actively organizes workshops on ethical internet practices and co-creation methods. Research interests emphasize craft's role in digital innovation, mental health, and intergenerational dialogue. Awards include Best Paper Awards (2020) and an Honourable Mention (2018). Grants include EPSRC, AHRC, and EU funding. Her lab, CoCreate, involves over 50 researchers exploring design's societal applications.