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Mehmet Berk AtamanView profile

Associate Professor

• Marketing Analytics
• Marketing Mix Modeling
• Marketing and Consumer Behavior Dynamics
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Mehmet Berk Ataman is an Associate Professor of Marketing at Özyeğin University's Faculty of Business, where he teaches Marketing Management, Research Methods, and Marketing Research courses across MBA, EMBA, and PhD programs. Previously, he held academic positions at Koç University (2013-2022), Rotterdam School of Management (2006-2013), Tilburg University (2002-2006), and Istanbul Technical University (1999-2002). Education: PhD in Marketing, Tilburg University, 2007 MSc in Management Engineering, Istanbul Technical University, 2002 BSc in Management Engineering, Istanbul Technical University, 1998 Dr. Ataman is an expert in developing quantitative models to support marketing decisions, with research focusing on how managers can make decisions that positively impact brand and firm performance over the long term. His work spans marketing analytics, marketing mix models, consumer behavior dynamics, and brand management. He has developed a strong research program investigating the long-term effects of marketing strategies on brand performance, mobile marketing dynamics, and brand architecture. His research output shows a clear progression from foundational work on brand building and marketing strategy effects to contemporary research on mobile marketing, digital consumer behavior, and social media analytics. Recent publications demonstrate his adaptation to evolving digital landscapes while maintaining focus on core marketing principles and long-term brand effects. Awards and Recognition: 2017 ISMS Long-term Impact Award 2009 ERIM Top Article Award 2008 Citation of Excellence Award Emerald/EFMD Outstanding Doctoral Research Award EUR Fellowship (2009) Marketing Science Institute's Young Scholars Program (2011) Finalist for 2008 John DC Little Award Finalist for 2015 Annual William F. O'Dell Award Dr. Ataman serves on the editorial board of MarkTech: The Journal of Marketing and Technology and previously served on the International Journal of Research in Marketing (2009-2015). He holds a Participant-Centered Learning certificate from Harvard Business School and applies this teaching methodology across his MBA, EMBA, and executive education courses. His research has been published in top journals including Journal of Marketing Research, Marketing Science, and International Journal of Research in Marketing.

• School-Home Partnerships
• Rural Education
• At-Risk Students
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Claire Woods serves as Interim Head of School of Education and Lecturer within the School of Education at Ulster University's Faculty of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences, based at the Coleraine campus with administrative duties combined with active teaching and research responsibilities. Her research examines critical educational challenges through these key areas: School-Home Partnerships: Analyzing teacher and parent expectations in rural contexts Rural Education Systems: Focusing on Nigerian secondary schools At-Risk Student Dynamics: Investigating disengagement factors and support mechanisms Qualitative Methodologies: Utilizing semi-structured interviews and field observations Recent publications demonstrate consistent thematic focus on collaborative approaches between schools and families in resource-limited settings, particularly addressing vulnerabilities in Nigerian secondary education through nuanced qualitative analysis. Dr. Woods has supervised three students. No scientific awards or research grant details are documented in available sources.

Abhraneel SarmaView profile

Researcher

• Uncertainty Visualization
• Data Analysis
• Multiverse Analysis
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Abhraneel Sarma is a PhD candidate in Computer Science at Northwestern University, advised by Professors Matthew Kay and Jessica Hullman. His research focuses on addressing uncertainty in data analysis through tools like multiverse (an R package for sensitivity analysis) and Milliways (a visualization system for multiverse analysis validation). Uncertainty visualization Multiverse analysis Bayesian inference Reproducibility in research His work combines empirical studies and system development to improve data-driven decision-making. Publications include best paper awards at CHI 2019 and honorable mentions at CHI 2024, CHI 2023, and VIS 2022. 2025 : CHI 2024 : CHI (Best Paper Honorable Mention) 2023 : CHI (Best Paper Honorable Mention) 2022 : VIS (Best Paper Honorable Mention) 2019 : CHI (Best Paper Award) Email: abhraneel@u.northwestern.edu

Ben MarwickView profile

Professor

• Archaeology
• Stone artefact technology
• Geoarchaeology
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Ben Marwick is a Professor of Anthropology at the University of Washington, where he also serves as the Director of the interdisciplinary Minor in Data Science. His affiliations extend across multiple university units including the eScience Institute, the Burke Museum, the Center for Statistics and Social Sciences, the Quaternary Research Center, and the Southeast Asia Center. He is an Associate Editor for the Journal of Archaeological Science, Anthropological and Archaeological Sciences, Advances in Archaeology Practice, Journal of Open Archaeology Data, and Scientific Data. Marwick's research combines evolutionary ecology models with archaeological evidence to investigate past human behavior, with specific interests in hominin dispersals into mainland Southeast Asia, forager technologies and ecology in Australia and Southeast Asia. He is a leading advocate for reproducible research and open science practices in archaeology, with significant contributions to data science applications in the field. His work spans stone artefact technology, geoarchaeology, and the intersection of archaeological science with community engagement. His recent publications reveal strong trends toward integrating computational methods with traditional archaeological analysis, particularly focusing on reproducibility frameworks, lithic technology analysis across Southeast Asia and Australia, and the development of open science practices. His work increasingly bridges archaeology with data science, examining gender dynamics in the field, academic publishing practices, and the philosophical foundations of archaeological science. Outstanding Undergraduate Research Mentor Award (2023) Marwick actively supervises the UW Geoarchaeology Laboratory and has been instrumental in developing the university's interdisciplinary Data Science minor, which uniquely combines technical data skills with critical examination of data ethics and implications. His grant work includes significant international collaborations, particularly in Southeast Asia, and he has led training initiatives in reproducible research methods globally, including workshops in India and Myanmar. His mentoring approach emphasizes student leadership while providing supportive guidance, as evidenced by his 2023 mentorship award. As director of the UW Geoarchaeology Laboratory, Marwick oversees research that integrates geological and archaeological methods to understand site formation processes and human-environment interactions. His work on open science has established him as a leader in promoting transparent research practices within archaeology, influencing how the discipline engages with data sharing, computational reproducibility, and community involvement in research processes.

Fadel AlsawayfaView profile

Assistant Professor

• Creative Pedagogies
• Arts-Based Research
• Found Poetry
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Fadel Alsawayfa , EdD, is an Assistant Professor at Bethlehem University in the Department of Early Childhood Education within the Faculty of Education . He is also a visiting scholar at the Centre for Interdisciplinary Studies in Society and Culture at Concordia University. His work bridges pedagogy, poetry, drama, and self-reflexive research methodologies. Education : Doctorate in Education (University of Chester, 2019); MA in Comparative Education (University of London); BA in English Language and Literature (Hebron University). Research interests include creative pedagogies , found poetry , drama in education , narrative inquiry , and autoethnography . He advocates for arts-based research as a tool for social justice and qualitative exploration. His forthcoming book with Brill Sense Press, The Road to Found Poetry , extends his doctoral thesis on using poetic forms for data analysis and dissemination. Recent publications focus on educational policy in Palestine, drama-based teaching, and arts-integrated research methodologies. He has received multiple awards, including the HESPAL Scholarship (2015) and the British Council Creative Teacher's Award (2007). Email : fsawayfa@bethlehem.edu Room : E-206

Hanna N. HaydarView profile

Associate Professor

• Mathematics Education
• Bilingual Education
• Special Education
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Hanna N. Haydar is an Associate Professor in the Department of Childhood, Bilingual and Special Education at Brooklyn College, School of Education (CUNY). Her work focuses on mathematics education, equity, and teacher preparation, with a particular emphasis on bilingual learners and inclusive settings. Ph.D. in Mathematics Education from Columbia University (2002) Her research explores: Culturally responsive-sustaining pedagogy in math instruction Integration of computational thinking and digital literacies Using children's literature and historical storytelling for mathematization Clinical interview methods for assessing student reasoning Addressing educational policy dissonance in urban teaching Supporting emergent bilinguals in mathematics Recent publications examine global education frameworks, teacher professional development, and equity in mathematics pedagogy. She leads CUNY-funded research projects on Algebra for All implementation and computational thinking integration. Awards include the 2025 Claire Tow '52 Award for Excellence in Teaching and multiple CUNY research grants. She co-founded Mathkind's Education Advisory Board and serves on EDULEARN's International Scientific Advisory Board. Haydar collaborates with international scholars (e.g., Betina Zolkower, Meral Kaya) on lesson study groups and teacher professional development. She contributes to global dialogues on educational inclusion and cultural relevance through invited talks in Turkey, Oman, and Guatemala.

Lara RayView profile

Professor

• Alcohol Use Disorder
• Clinical Neuroscience
• Behavioral Genetics
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Dr. Lara Ray is a Professor in the Department of Psychology at the University of California, Los Angeles, where she serves as a faculty member in the College of Life Sciences. She is a leading researcher in clinical neuroscience of addiction, focusing on alcohol use disorder (AUD), behavioral genetics, and pharmacological interventions. Research Focus: Neural mechanisms of addiction, sex differences in AUD, neuroimmune signaling, stress reactivity, and co-occurring substance use disorders. Awards: Recipient of the Nancy Petry Mid-Career Award for exceptional contributions to addiction research. Recent Publications: 15 most recent studies include machine learning for AUD subtyping, neuroimaging of cue reactivity, and pharmacological interventions targeting neuroinflammation. Media Engagement: Featured in CNN’s This is Life with Lisa Ling and interviewed by KCRW and ABC 7 on AUD trends and social media addiction parallels.

• Competition Law
• Regulation of Online Platforms
• Labor Market
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Professor Shin Jeong-eun is a faculty member in the Department of Public Administration at Sejong University, specializing in competition law and digital platform regulation. Her research focuses on mergers and acquisitions in gaming and online platform sectors, with particular emphasis on market definition, consumer welfare, and regulatory implications of decisions by authorities like the UK Competition and Markets Authority (CMA). Her primary research areas include Competition Law (mergers, market delineation), Online Platform Regulation (terms and conditions, labor market effects), and Constitutional Law . She investigates how gaming industry mergers (e.g., Microsoft-Blizzard) affect competition, challenges in defining digital markets, and platform terms' impact on consumer protection, combining legal analysis with economic insights. Analysis of her 12 publications (2012-2023) reveals a clear shift toward digital market regulation since 2020. Recent work examines UK CMA decisions on major tech mergers, platform control mechanisms (Uber/Airbnb), and consumer protection enforcement. Her research consistently bridges legal doctrine and economic analysis to address regulatory challenges in rapidly evolving digital markets. Professor Shin maintains a research laboratory at House 509 on Sejong University's campus, operating during Monday/Wednesday interview hours (3-5 PM by reservation). Her work demonstrates strong interdisciplinary integration of competition policy, platform economics, and legal enforcement mechanisms in both Korean and international contexts.

Linda S Ehrlich-JonesView profile

Research Professor

• Healthy Lifestyle Promotion
• Physical Activity and Nutrition
• Chronic Illness Management
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Linda S Ehrlich-Jones serves as Research Professor in the Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at Northwestern University's Feinberg School of Medicine, with primary affiliation at the Shirley Ryan AbilityLab. She maintains dual institutional connections through the Institute for Public Health and Medicine (IPHAM) - Center for Health Services & Outcomes Research and the Northwestern University Clinical and Translational Sciences Institute (NUCATS). Her educational foundation includes a PhD from the University of Illinois, Chicago (2001). Dr. Ehrlich-Jones specializes in behavioral interventions for chronic illness management, particularly developing motivational interviewing protocols to enhance physical activity and nutrition among arthritis and spinal cord injury patients. Her research bridges clinical rehabilitation with public health outcomes, emphasizing patient-centered approaches to lifestyle modification in vulnerable populations. Recent publication trends reveal concentrated expertise in spinal cord injury adaptation (37% of recent works), orthopedic rehabilitation trials (25%), and employment/vocational support systems (21%), with consistent application of mixed-methods approaches. Her work increasingly incorporates patient lived experience perspectives alongside clinician insights. Major recognitions include: Addie Thomas Service Award, Association of Rheumatology Health Professionals (2014) Fellow, American Congress of Rehabilitation Medicine (2023) Fellow, American Academy of Nursing (2021) She directs active clinical trials including the Parkinson's Disease physical activity study (NCT03329833) testing motivational interviewing against digital tracking tools. Professional leadership spans presidential roles in the Association of Rheumatology Health Professionals (2009-2011) and current chair positions in ACRM's Awards Committee and Measurement Special Interest Group. Her industry collaborations with NIH, Paralyzed Veterans of America, and Movement is Life demonstrate translational research impact. Based at the Shirley Ryan AbilityLab's 14th floor facility, she leads interdisciplinary teams integrating rehabilitation psychologists, occupational therapists, and biostatisticians to develop evidence-based lifestyle interventions for chronic conditions.

Andrea GrahamView profile

Associate Professor

• Digital Mental and Behavioral Health Interventions
• Human-Centered Design
• Implementation Science
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Andrea Graham is an Associate Professor and Chief of Implementation Science in the Department of Medical Social Sciences at Northwestern University's Feinberg School of Medicine. Her research focuses on designing, optimizing, and implementing digital mental and behavioral health interventions using human-centered design methods. PhD: Washington University in St. Louis (2015) Postdoctoral Fellow: University of Chicago, Health Services Research (2018) Her work emphasizes disentangling core components of digital interventions to improve engagement and effectiveness, collaborating across sectors for research-to-practice translation, and addressing cost and training barriers for intervention adoption. She is actively involved in developing tools for dissemination and sustainability planning. Recent research trends include digital interventions for binge eating, health equity applications, LGBTQ+ adolescent mental health, and age-inclusive design. Her 2025 publications highlight advancements in targeted RNA therapeutics, human-centered design methodology, and food insecurity-related behavioral health. Scientific Awards Mid-Career Investigator Award (2024) Fellow, Academy for Eating Disorders (2023) Early Career Investigator Award (2022) Implementation Research Institute Fellow (2021) Rising Star Award (2018) mHealth Training Institute Fellow (2018) She serves on scientific advisory boards including the American Psychological Association's Mental Health Technology Advisory Committee and the Society for Digital Mental Health's Implementation Workgroup. Professional leadership roles include Treasurer of the Society for Implementation Research Collaboration and chairing special interest groups focused on obesity and eating disorders.

Sarah HillmanView profile

Associate Clinical Professor

• Women's Health
• Primary Care
• Menopause Research
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Sarah Hillman is an Associate Clinical Professor in Women's Health within the Applied Health Sciences department. She holds the prestigious 125th Anniversary Fellow designation and maintains an active research program focused on critical women's health issues across the lifespan, with particular emphasis on primary care contexts and patient experiences within the NHS. Her research profile demonstrates deep expertise in several key areas: Menopause care accessibility and women's experiences within contemporary healthcare systems Development of community-based care models following perinatal loss (stillbirth and second trimester miscarriage) Perineal trauma management and wound care pathways following childbirth Vaccination uptake among pregnant women Qualitative research methodologies and action research approaches Systematic reviews and meta-analyses in women's health Dr. Hillman's recent scholarly output shows remarkable productivity with 11 publications in 2025 alone, reflecting her leadership in translating research into practical clinical applications. Her work consistently employs patient-centered approaches to identify barriers to equitable care and develop evidence-based interventions that address real-world healthcare challenges. She has received recognition as a 125th Anniversary Fellow and her research has been published in high-impact journals including The British Journal of General Practice and BMJ Open. Her work has garnered attention from both academic (Mendeley readers) and professional (Bluesky) communities. Dr. Hillman currently leads three major NIHR-funded research projects through 2031, serves as Principal Investigator on a study examining HRT discontinuation, and mentors the next generation of researchers as she is accepting PhD students for projects in women's health and primary care. Her collaborative network spans multiple UK institutions and research specialties, reflecting the interdisciplinary nature of her work.

Annette Aagaard ThuesenView profile

Associate Professor

• EU agricultural policy
• LEADER programme
• Rural development
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Annette Aagaard Thuesen is Associate Professor at the Department of Political Science and Public Management, University of Southern Denmark, and a core member of the Danish Centre for Rural Research. Since 2023 she also serves as President of the European Society for Rural Sociology. Education PhD in Social Science, University of Southern Denmark (defended May 2010) MA in Social Science and French Research Interests Thuesen’s research integrates EU agricultural and rural development policy, village governance, social innovation and digital exclusion. She empirically examines the LEADER programme, local action groups (LAGs), municipal planning for villages, and the role of civil-society organisations. Theoretically, her work mobilises social capital, democratic network governance, meta-governance, participatory democracy and co-creation. Research Trends Her recent publications (2022–2025) cluster around three themes: (1) evaluation and added value of LEADER/LAG partnerships; (2) spatial justice and strategic village planning; and (3) digital exclusion in rural health and welfare services. Studies combine qualitative case studies, policy evaluation and theoretical development, mostly set in Denmark but framed within wider EU rural policy contexts. Scientific Awards & Leadership President, European Society for Rural Sociology (2023–present) Projects & Funding Principal Investigator, “Mellem by og land: Synergier skaber fremtidens bymidter” (2025–2026) Principal Investigator, “Fælles om Sundhed på Landet” (2025–2026) Participant, EU Horizon Europe “REACT: Rural eHealth Facilitators” (2022–2025) Participant, “Men on the Margins of Society” (2025–2027) Participant, EU “Famenet” (2022–2027) Teaching & Supervision She has long taught sociology in Esbjerg and from autumn 2024 adds European Studies in Sønderborg. Courses include Data Treatment, Public Administration, Political Sociology and Advanced Evaluation Methods.

Carey AndrzejewskiView profile

Professor

• Educational Leadership
• Social Justice in Education
• Qualitative Research Methods
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Carey Andrzejewski is a Professor at Auburn University in the Department of Educational Foundations, Leadership, and Technology within the College of Education. She holds the Emily R. and Gerald S. Leischuck Endowed Professorship for Educational Leadership and serves as a Consultant for the Office of Research Compliance. Education: Ph.D. in Teacher Education Policy and Leadership (2008), Ohio State University M.A. in Educational Policy and Leadership (2006), Ohio State University M.A. in Dance and Related Arts (2002), Texas Woman’s University B.S. in Mathematics and Dance (1999), Berry College Her research focuses on social justice in education , critical consciousness development , and reform of school discipline practices , often using youth participatory action research (YPAR) and qualitative methods . She examines how educators can foster equitable, humanizing practices through community-university collaborations and curriculum design. Recent publications analyze critical consciousness in food security research , white fear in school discipline , and methodological critiques of mixed methods . Her outreach includes collaborations with O Grows and the Alabama Youth Justice Coalition.

Katja KlebigView profile

Research Fellow

• Sociology of education
• Qualitative social research
• Social inequality and social structure analysis
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Dr. Katja Klebig is a post-doctoral researcher at the Institute of Sociology, Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg, working at the Chair of Social Structure Analysis of Modern Societies led by Prof. Reinhold Sackmann. Since 2018 she has held continuous academic appointments, currently as a postdoc since December 2022, and is actively involved in both research and teaching. Education: 2011 Magister Artium in Sociology (major), Political Science and Philosophy (minors), University of Potsdam 2012-2020 Doctoral studies funded by the Hans-Böckler-Stiftung, dissertation on stratificatory differentiations in elite vs. non-elite study programs, successfully defended July 2020 Research interests revolve around sociology of education, qualitative social research, social inequality, milieu and habitus analysis, and rural regions. She applies Bourdieusian approaches to investigate how student milieus match academic field cultures, how teachers handled distance education during the pandemic, and how social inequality is structurally anchored in higher education. Her publications trace sustained engagement with elite education, student habitus patterns, and the social space of academic disciplines, culminating in a 2021 monograph on student milieus and disciplinary fit. A recent collaborative article examines teachers’ action dispositions amid COVID-19 and their implications for milieu-specific educational strategies. Teaching & supervision: She offers seminars such as "Economy, State and Society: Shrinking Regions" and welcomes thesis supervision requests in the sociology of education, qualitative methods, social inequality, milieu and habitus research, and rural sociology. Research projects: She currently leads a project on schools and COVID-19, analysing guided interviews with teachers from different Länder and school types using habitus-hermeneutics to uncover links between pandemic teaching practices and social inequality. Earlier, she was associated with the DFG Research Group "Mechanisms of Elite Formation in the German Education System".

• Qualitative Methods
• Sociology of Emotions
• Gender Relations and Sexuality
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Dr. Manuela Beyer is a researcher at the Chair of Economic and Organizational Sociology within the Department of Sociology at Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg. Her career spans institutions like Free University of Berlin (doctorate in 2023), Chemnitz University of Technology (2017-2023), and Rhine-Waal University of Applied Sciences (2015-2017). PhD in Sociology (Free University Berlin, 2023) Master of European Political Sociology (Dalarna University, Sweden, 2007) Studied Sociology, Psychology, and Journalism (University of Leipzig, 2003-2010) Research Interests: Manuela specializes in the sociology of emotions, gender relations, qualitative methods, and social change. Her work explores affective dynamics, emotional discourses, and their societal impacts. Teaching: In SS 2023, she teaches 'Work, Organization and Gender' and 'Sociology of Sexuality' at MLU Halle. She has also published extensively on topics ranging from emotionalization processes to national identification mechanisms. Publications Trends: Recent articles focus on fear discourse in gendered contexts, affective interview dynamics, emotional discourses in media, and collective emotions during football tournaments. Her scholarship bridges emotion theory, gender studies, and cultural analysis.