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• Constitutional Law
• Human Rights and Freedoms
• Indigenous Law
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Karine Millaire is an Assistant Professor at the Faculty of Law, Université de Montréal, specializing in constitutional law, human rights, and Indigenous law. Originally from the Huronne-Wendat Nation, she has developed significant expertise in areas including cultural safety, collective autonomy, and constitutional protections for Indigenous peoples. She created the mandatory course 'Droit des Premiers Peuples' for law students, responding to Call to Action 28 of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission. Her educational background includes a doctoral degree in constitutional law from the University of Ottawa (completed as a Vanier Scholar), a summa cum laude diploma from the Institute of Federalism at the University of Fribourg in Switzerland, and both a master's with honors and a law degree from Université Laval. Since 2015, she has taught public and constitutional law at both the University of Ottawa and Université de Montréal. Professor Millaire's research focuses on personal and collective autonomy, consent of Indigenous peoples, and the protection of fundamental rights in contexts of cultural, normative, and constitutional pluralism. Her work emphasizes knowledge mobilization to shape public policies, decolonize institutional practices, and support the respect and implementation of rights and freedoms, particularly regarding cultural safety. She is a member of the Interdisciplinary Research Center on Intersectional Justice, Decolonization and Equity (CRI-JaDE). Her scholarly output demonstrates consistent engagement with constitutional interpretation, particularly regarding Indigenous rights, medical assistance in dying, and federalism. Her recent publications show increasing focus on practical applications of constitutional principles to contemporary issues of reconciliation, cultural safety, and Indigenous self-determination. The trajectory of her work reveals a deepening commitment to bridging theoretical constitutional analysis with concrete policy recommendations. Professor Millaire has significant practical legal experience, having practiced litigation with the Quebec Attorney General's office for five years (2008-2013) and later serving as legal advisor to the First Nations Health and Social Services Commission of Quebec-Labrador. She currently serves as a volunteer board member and secretary for Projets Autochtones du Québec and the McCord Stewart Museum. Her current research projects include the Qanittaq Clean Arctic Shipping Initiative (2023-2030), a study on reconciliation with public institutions five years after Joyce (2025-2027), and multiple projects related to cultural safety rights for Indigenous peoples in Quebec healthcare systems (2024-2026). These projects are funded by major Canadian research agencies including the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC) and the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council (NSERC).

• Information visualization
• Taxonomic visualization
• Genomic data visualization
• +5 more

Martin Graham is a Researcher at Edinburgh Napier University, affiliated with the School of Computing Engineering and the Built Environment and the Centre for Algorithms, Visualisation and Evolving Systems. With a PhD completed between 1998-2002 under Prof Jessie Kennedy, his career spans over two decades of research in information visualization. His research interests focus on information visualization with specialization in taxonomic visualization, genomic data representation, cybersecurity visualization, and techniques for visualizing multiple overlapping classification hierarchies. Graham has consistently applied visualization techniques to help domain experts explore complex data across biology, genomics, and security domains. His work bridges theoretical visualization concepts with practical applications through numerous Knowledge Transfer Partnership projects. Graham's publication record shows an evolution from foundational work on taxonomic visualization to diverse applications in genomics (VIPER, Helium), cybersecurity (Pianola, Security Visualisation), and biodiversity (Vesper). His recent work continues to advance visualization techniques for complex data analysis problems, with his latest publication in 2021 focusing on insider threat detection systems. As a supervisor, he has mentored PhD students including Alan Melville for the project 'An investigation into visual graph comparison' (2007-2014), serving as Second Supervisor. His research has been supported by significant funding including Innovate UK (£184,993 for Security Visualisation 2018-2022), Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (£104,072 for VESpeR 2012-2014), and Scottish Funding Council projects totaling over £20,000. Graham has collaborated extensively with Prof Jessie Kennedy throughout his career, co-authoring numerous publications and projects. His work demonstrates a consistent thread of developing practical visualization tools that address real-world data exploration challenges across multiple scientific domains.

• Innovation
• Technology
• Supply Chain Management
• +11 more

Lise Lillebrygfjeld Halse is a Professor in Innovation and Technology at Molde University College, Faculty of Business Administration and Social Sciences. She is actively involved in teaching and research, with a strong emphasis on innovation, supply chain management, sustainability, and digital transformation in industrial contexts. Her educational background includes an MSc in Electronics from the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU), and further degrees in economics, administration, and social change from Molde University College. She completed her PhD in 2014 with a thesis on the globalization of the maritime cluster in Northwest Norway. Her research interests span innovation, sustainability, global production networks, backshoring, Industry 4.0, and digitalization. She contributes to several research groups such as Digitalization for Sustainability and Marketing, Innovation, International Business & Strategy (MIIBS). She also serves on the doctoral committee in logistics at her institution. The recent scholarly articles highlight a consistent focus on sustainability in manufacturing and backshoring, digital technologies in industrial transformation, and the role of context and institutions in industrial clusters. Her work combines empirical studies with conceptual frameworks, often based on Norwegian case studies. She regularly publishes opinion pieces in Panorama , the university’s online newspaper, addressing topics such as academic integrity, AI in education, bureaucracy, and research ethics. She teaches courses at the master’s level, including Innovation (ADM815), Green Growth (ADM805), and previously taught a range of courses in organization, ethics, globalization, and logistics. She is a member of the doctoral committee in logistics at Molde University College. Her collaborative research involves frequent co-authorship with scholars such as Ove Bjarnar, Olena Klymenko, and Bjørn Jæger, reflecting strong interdisciplinary and team-based research practices.

Annica LövenmarkView profile

Associate Professor

• Sustainable Working Life
• Qualitative Analysis
• Discourse Analysis
• +3 more

Annica Lövenmark is an Associate Professor in Health Sciences and Senior Lecturer at Mälardalen University's School of Health, Care and Social Welfare, within the Division of Caring Sciences and Health Care Pedagogics. She holds a PhD in Education/Didactics and is a registered nurse. Her work focuses on qualitative research methodologies applied to sustainable working environments, pedagogical practices in healthcare education, and the interplay between knowledge acquisition and daily life experiences of individuals. Education: PhD in Education/Didactics Registered Nurse Qualification Research Interests: Annica's research emphasizes discourse analysis within healthcare contexts, exploring how organizational structures impact professional learning environments. She investigates how sustainable practices can be integrated into healthcare systems through evidence-based educational frameworks. Her work often connects theoretical models of knowledge transfer with practical applications in clinical and community settings. Publications/Projects: Active researcher with completed projects in healthcare pedagogics, though specific articles aren't detailed here. Focus areas include workplace learning dynamics and patient-centered care methodologies. Professional Activities: Engaged in curriculum development for healthcare programs and contributes to interdisciplinary collaborations between Mälardalen University and regional healthcare providers.

Anne-Mari JärvenpääView profile

Lecturer

• Circular Economy
• Sustainable Development
• Data Analytics
• +3 more

Anne-Mari Järvenpää is a Research Lecturer (tenure track) at HAMK Tech, part of Häme University of Applied Sciences. Her work focuses on advancing circular economy and sustainable development through digitalization, particularly in SMEs. She coordinates regional industrial symbiosis initiatives, such as the Finnish Industrial Symbiosis Systems (FISS), and supports businesses via platforms like Materialitorit. Her research emphasizes data analytics, eco-innovation, and university-industry collaboration. Education: Specializes in Information and Communication Technology and Circular Economy. She leads projects like KOTILO (consumer-driven waste separation) and DAVE (data-driven circular economy systems). Completed projects include OPTIMA (logistics optimization) and SYMBI (regional industrial symbiosis). Her research interests span circular economy implementation, digitalization challenges in SMEs, and collaborative innovation. Projects highlight data analytics for material flows, barriers to technology adoption, and policy frameworks. She actively promotes student-industry partnerships through Design Factory initiatives, emphasizing practical skill development and real-world problem-solving. Key contributions include advancing industrial symbiosis through information systems analysis and fostering regional economic growth through sustainable practices. Her work bridges academic research, industry needs, and community engagement for a resource-efficient future.

Yvonne JoyceView profile

Professor

• Corporate Insolvency
• Financial Distress
• Corporate Crises
• +3 more

Yvonne Joyce is a Professor in Accounting at the University of Glasgow's Adam Smith Business School. She holds a PhD from the same institution (2021) and a first-class Honours degree in Accounting and Economics from the University of Strathclyde. Her career includes roles as a Chartered Accountant at Arthur Andersen, professional lecturer at ICAS, and academic positions at Strathclyde University before joining Glasgow in 2011. Research Focus: Yvonne is part of the Accounting research cluster, specializing in corporate insolvency, financial distress, and the accountancy profession's dynamics. Her work explores topics like gender essentialism, class-based barriers in accounting firms, and ED&I policies. She has published extensively in journals like Accounting, Organizations and Society and presented at conferences like the Insolvency Service Forward Thinking Conference. Professional Roles: She currently serves as PGR Convenor for the Accounting Cluster, ICAS Academic Panel member, BAFA Scotland Chair, and ED&I Steering Group member at the Insolvency Service/R3. Past roles include Accounting Cluster Leader (2019–2022) and ICAS Insolvency Committee member (2014–2022). Teaching: Yvonne teaches across undergraduate and postgraduate levels, including BAcc, Honours options (Corporate Insolvency, Accounting Theories), and MAcc's Advanced International Corporate Reporting. Grants & Supervision: She secured an ICAS seedcorn grant (£806) on administration market competition. Currently supervising PhD students researching Saudi accountancy gender equity and Chinese tax avoidance. Completed student Christopher Flanagan studied social mobility in UK accountancy.

• Environmental Governance
• Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation
• Nature-Based Solutions
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Sarah Clement is an Associate Professor in Environmental Policy at the Fenner School of Environment & Society , part of the ANU College of Science. She holds affiliations with the University of Western Australia (Adjunct Associate Professor) and the University of Liverpool (Honorary Senior Research Fellow). Her research focuses on governance and policy responses to environmental challenges, including biodiversity conservation, climate change, and urban sustainability. She has extensive experience in interdisciplinary research, spanning academia, government, and private sectors. Education : BSc and PhD in Environmental Science and Policy. She is part of the 2025 Superstars of STEM programme. Research Themes : Governance and the Anthropocene : Examines transformative governance for biodiversity, wildfires, and climate change. Projects include 'Fire and Transformation: Building capacity to manage Australian Bushfires' (ARC DECRA) and public perception studies on prescribed burning. Nature-Based Solutions (NBS) : Focuses on urban green infrastructure, equitable access to greenspaces, and health outcomes. She co-led the Urban GreenUP project (EU Horizon2020) and contributed to the IUCN NBS standards. Publications & Engagement : Over 40 peer-reviewed articles and book chapters, including her 2021 monograph Governing the Anthropocene . Her work bridges science-policy interfaces, emphasizing participatory approaches and equity. Grants & Projects : ANU Futures Scheme 2023–2028: $1.5M for wildfire governance research. Australian Research Council DECRA (2021–2025): $450K for bushfire policy analysis. Students & Collaborations : Supervised over 70 students, including 8 HDR completions. Active in initiatives like GroundsWell (urban health equity) and the Global Biodiversity Framework reforms. Awards : 2025 Superstars of STEM (Science and Technology Australia).

George VeletsianosView profile

Professor

• Learner and educator experiences with educational technology
• Education futures
• Emerging trends & innovation in higher education
• +7 more

George Veletsianos is Professor of Learning Technologies and Bonnie Westby Huebner Chair in Education and Technology at the University of Minnesota's College of Education and Human Development, Department of Curriculum & Instruction. Previously, he served as Canada Research Chair in Innovative Learning and Technology (2013–2023) and Commonwealth of Learning Chair in Flexible Education (2019–2022) in British Columbia, and held professorial positions in the UK and Texas. Dr. Veletsianos earned his PhD in Learning Technologies from the University of Minnesota, the same institution where he now holds a professorship. His academic journey has taken him across continents, with previous appointments in the United Kingdom, Texas, and British Columbia. Dr. Veletsianos pursues a socially responsible and critical research agenda focused on complex education problems in online and blended contexts. His primary research interests include learner and educator experiences with educational technology, education futures, emerging trends & innovation in higher education, online, blended, and distance learning, networked participatory scholarship & open education resources (OER) for knowledge sharing, and AI in Education. He coined the concept of Networked Participatory Scholarship and has published extensively on these topics, including six books and over 100 peer-reviewed articles. His recent publications reveal a strong focus on education futures, particularly examining how faculty and students imagine and experience teaching and learning in digital environments. There's a noticeable trend toward studying online harassment in academic contexts, speculative futures for education, and the integration of AI in educational settings. His work increasingly addresses issues of equity, justice, and mental health in digital learning spaces. Dr. Veletsianos has received numerous accolades for his scholarly contributions, including: Editor Award for Best Article of 2020 from the Canadian Journal of Learning Technology Honorary appointment as Research Fellow at AI-ALOE, National AI Institute for Adult Learning and Online Education (2024) Top downloaded article during its first 12 months of publication (March, 2023) Top Ten "Good Reads" for 2022 recognition from the National Institute for Digital Learning Canada Research Chair in Innovative Learning and Technology (2013–2023) Commonwealth of Learning Chair in Flexible Education (2019–2022) Dr. Veletsianos is deeply committed to mentoring students, providing them with experiential learning opportunities through research collaboration. His students have been involved in developing research proposals, designing online learning experiences, co-authoring publications, presenting at conferences, and developing educational software. His research has attracted more than $4 million in competitive funding from agencies including the National Science Foundation, Canadian Institutes for Health Research, and the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council. As a founding member of the Open/Tech in Education, Society, & Scholarship Association (OTESSA) in Canada and the Center for Open Education Research at Oldenburg University in Germany, Dr. Veletsianos has helped establish communities focused on open and ethical approaches to educational technology. His work continues to shape conversations about responsible innovation in digital learning environments.

• Kidney Disease
• Nephrology
• Dialysis
• +6 more

Dr. Amit Garg is a Professor at the Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry at Western University, holding dual appointments in the Department of Medicine - Division of Nephrology and the Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics. He serves as Associate Dean of Clinical Research at the Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry, is a Scientist at the Lawson Health Research Institute, and leads the ICES Provincial Kidney, Dialysis and Transplantation Program. As past President of the Canadian Society of Nephrology, he has established himself as a leading figure in kidney research and clinical care. Dr. Garg completed his medical training with an MD from the University of Toronto, FRCPC in Internal Medicine from McMaster University, FACP in Nephrology from the University of Western Ontario, MA in Education from the University of Toronto, and PhD in Epidemiology & Biostatistics from McMaster University. This diverse educational background has equipped him with expertise spanning clinical medicine, research methodology, and education. With over 450 published studies collaborating with more than 1,000 authors from 50+ international centers, Dr. Garg's research focuses on preventing kidney disease and improving outcomes for patients receiving dialysis or kidney transplants. His work spans clinical epidemiology, health services research, evidence synthesis, and knowledge translation, with particular emphasis on chronic disease management and multimorbidity. He has made significant contributions to understanding medication safety in kidney disease, transplant outcomes, and healthcare policy. Dr. Garg's publication record reveals a consistent trajectory of impactful research addressing critical issues in nephrology. His work frequently involves large-scale population studies and international collaborations, with recent publications focusing on pediatric kidney outcomes, maternal-fetal health in kidney disease, cancer risk in kidney patients, and innovative approaches to dialysis care. His research has practical applications in clinical practice, health policy, and legal contexts, with several studies cited in litigation proceedings. Dr. Garg has secured substantial research funding to support his work in kidney disease and transplantation. His mentorship approach emphasizes multi-disciplinary team-based environments that include patients and healthcare administrators. His Student Trainee Success document highlights impressive achievements by his mentees, including first-author publications in top medical journals, successful grant applications, research awards, and international presentations. As Associate Dean of Clinical Research, Dr. Garg oversees a major research enterprise at one of Canada's leading medical schools. His leadership extends to the Lawson Health Research Institute and the ICES Provincial Kidney, Dialysis and Transplantation Program, where he drives translational research initiatives that bridge clinical care and scientific discovery. His research cluster affiliations span Chronic Disease & Multimorbidity, Clinical Epidemiology, Epidemiological Observational Studies, Evidence Synthesis & Health Technology Assessment, Health Services Research, Knowledge Translation, Program and Policy Evaluation, and Randomized Controlled Trials.

Andrew WattsView profile

Senior Lecturer

• Chemical Biology
• Bioconjugation
• Therapeutic Antibodies
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Andrew Watts serves as a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Life Sciences within the Faculty of Science at the University of Bath, where he also directs Knowledge Exchange initiatives. Based at the Centre for Therapeutic Innovation, he actively supervises doctoral students and leads interdisciplinary research at the chemistry-biology interface. His educational foundation includes: PhD in Organic Chemistry from the University of Western Australia (2001) BSc in Organic Chemistry from the University of Western Australia (1996) Watts' research program develops novel chemical methodologies to advance biological therapeutics, with particular emphasis on: Small molecule covalent enzyme inhibitors for disease treatment Mono-alkylating bioconjugation for antibody-drug conjugates Disulphide re-bridging strategies for multi-specific antibodies Controlling monoclonal antibody effector functions Targeted RNA therapeutic delivery systems Expanding bioconjugate modalities for clinical applications Analysis of his 2022-2025 publications reveals a cohesive research trajectory centered on precision bioconjugation techniques. His work consistently advances antibody stabilization under thermal stress, develops site-selective protein labeling methods, and creates electrochemical biosensors for cancer diagnostics – demonstrating strong translational potential in oncology and diabetes therapeutics. While no specific scientific awards are documented in the provided materials, Watts maintains significant research leadership through: Principal investigator roles in EPSRC and Innovate UK-funded projects Industry collaborations with healthcare and pharmaceutical partners Active contribution to UN Sustainable Development Goals in health innovation He has supervised 9 graduate students and currently accepts new doctoral candidates. His project portfolio includes 12 research initiatives (1 active, 11 completed), featuring the ongoing EPSRC project Increasing capacity in the NHS (2024-2028) and multiple industry partnerships like the KTP with Qualasept Limited. Watts' research group operates within the Centre for Therapeutic Innovation, focusing on chemical solutions for unmet medical needs through robust academic-industry-government collaboration.

Elizabeth RichardsonView profile

Professor

• Clinical Psychology
• Adolescent Health Risk Behaviors
• Young Adult Health Risk Behavior
• +4 more

Elizabeth Richardson, PhD is a Professor of Psychology at the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth, where she teaches courses in research methods, behavioral medicine, and human development. She is affiliated with the Department of Psychology in the College of Arts & Sciences. Dr. Richardson earned her BA in Psychology from Indiana University in 1992, followed by an MA (1995) and PhD (1997) in Clinical Psychology from Louisiana State University. She completed her Postdoctoral Internship and Residency at The Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University in 1999. Her research focuses on adolescent and young adult health risk behaviors, growth and resilience, equine assisted learning, and mindful parenting. Dr. Richardson integrates cognitive behavioral therapy and acceptance and commitment therapy approaches in her work, particularly in university settings where she explores innovative interventions for student mental health. She teaches PSY 505: Research Methods & Design and PSY 598: Graduate Thesis, where she prepares students for research through hands-on statistical analysis and thesis development. Dr. Richardson's scholarly work demonstrates a consistent focus on practical applications of psychological principles to improve mental health outcomes, particularly for young adults. Her publications show expertise in nonsuicidal self-injury, equine-assisted therapy, and mental health interventions in educational contexts. Her significant contributions include: Development of brief ACT interventions for undergraduate students Research on equine-assisted learning and its psychological benefits Exploration of obsessive-compulsive disorder and nonsuicidal self-injury comorbidity Creation of resources for parents of individuals who self-injure Through her teaching and research, Dr. Richardson actively mentors graduate students in psychological research and contributes to advancing knowledge in clinical psychology with practical applications for improving mental health outcomes.

Wouter SteenbeekView profile

Researcher

• Criminology
• Spatial and temporal crime patterns
• Computational criminology
• +7 more

Wouter Steenbeek is a Senior Researcher at the Netherlands Institute for the Study of Crime and Law Enforcement (NSCR), which operates as part of the Netherlands Organisation for Scientific Research (NWO). His work primarily focuses on the spatial and temporal dimensions of crime, employing advanced quantitative methods and computational approaches to analyze crime patterns and offender behavior. Steenbeek contributes significantly to the field through methodological innovations in spatial criminology and crime pattern analysis. Steenbeek earned his PhD in Sociology in 2011 from Utrecht University's Department of Sociology/Interuniversity Centre for Social Science Theory and Methodology (ICS). Prior to this, he completed an MSc in Business Informatics (2004) and a Propedeuse in Information Science (2001), both from Utrecht University. This interdisciplinary background combining sociology, criminology, and information science informs his unique approach to crime analysis. Steenbeek's research centers on the geography of crime, with particular emphasis on spatio-temporal patterns, crime concentration, and near-repeat victimization phenomena. He applies computational criminology techniques, including Agent-Based Modeling, to understand offender choice behavior and crime dynamics. His methodological expertise spans quantitative research methods, machine learning applications in crime prediction, and advanced spatial statistics. Steenbeek has developed specialized software packages like NearRepeat and sppt for spatial crime analysis, demonstrating his commitment to advancing methodological tools in the field. His publication record reveals a consistent focus on refining spatial and temporal crime analysis techniques. Recent work explores cybercrime patterns, risk terrain modeling with machine learning, and the temporal consistency of offender behavior. Steenbeek frequently collaborates with leading criminologists across Europe and North America, contributing to both theoretical advancements and practical applications in evidence-based policing. While no specific scientific awards are mentioned in the available information, Steenbeek's contributions to criminological methodology through his software development and publications represent significant scholarly impact. His work on observer bias in disorder measurement and spatial statistics has advanced methodological rigor in the field. Steenbeek actively engages in academic collaboration and knowledge dissemination, participating in the 'Space, Place, and Crime' working group of the European Society of Criminology. His research has practical implications for law enforcement agencies seeking to understand and prevent crime through spatial and temporal analysis. He maintains an active blog discussing technical aspects of spatial analysis and R programming, demonstrating his commitment to open science and methodological transparency.

• Formal Methods
• Model-Based Methods
• Event-B
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Professor Michael Butler serves as Dean of the Faculty of Physical Sciences and Engineering at the University of Southampton, a position he has held since January 2021. Previously, he served in key leadership roles including Associate Dean for Academic Infrastructure (2018-2020) and Associate Dean for Enterprise (2014-2018). As a distinguished computer scientist, his career spans decades of groundbreaking work in formal methods for software safety and security. Butler is internationally renowned for his pioneering work in developing and industrially deploying formal methods, particularly his specialization in model-based methods and Event-B. His research encompasses applications, tools, and methodology for ensuring the trustworthiness of software-based systems, especially high integrity systems where failures could lead to loss of life or significant business impact. He has made key theoretical contributions that enable scaling formal analysis to large complex systems. His recent publications reveal a consistent focus on applying formal methods to critical domains including cyber-physical systems, autonomous vehicles, and security analysis. The research demonstrates innovative approaches to exception handling, safety requirements capture, and formal verification of complex systems, with strong industry relevance. Scientific recognition includes: Fellow of the British Computer Society Chair of IFIP WG 2.3 on Programming Methodology (2013-2019) Editorial board member for Formal Aspects of Computing (2008-present) Editorial board member for International Journal of Critical Computer-Based Systems (2010-present) Editorial board member for Software Tools for Technology Transfer (2015-present) Butler actively supervises PhD students including Haider Mahmood Al-Shareefy and has secured substantial research funding through numerous projects with EPSRC and European Union funding programs. His industry collaborations with Thales, Hitachi, and Airbus demonstrate his commitment to translating academic research into real-world applications. As a member of the Cyber Physical Systems research group, he continues to lead cutting-edge research in formal verification of safety-critical systems.

• Climate Science
• Climate Risks
• Cultural Impacts of Climate Change
• +6 more

Dr. Lila Singh-Peterson is a Senior Lecturer at the School of Agriculture and Environmental Science, University of Southern Queensland. With dual PhDs in atmospheric science and socio-cultural anthropology, she specializes in climate change impacts, community resilience, and cultural adaptation strategies across Australia and the South Pacific. BSc (Curtin, 1996) GDipGeoIS&RS (Charles Sturt, 2002) BSc(Hons) (Macquarie, 2003) FndUL&T (USC, 2017) PhD (UNSW, 2007) PhD (University of Queensland, 2025) Her research bridges climate science and social anthropology, focusing on: Community resilience frameworks Climate adaptation policies Rural development strategies Food security and market systems Indigenous knowledge in climate resilience Gender equity in agricultural contexts Dr. Singh-Peterson's recent publications analyze climate resilience typologies, sea level prediction models, and gendered institutional impacts across the Pacific Islands and Australia. She has secured over $3m in research funding from organizations like the Crawford Fund, ACIAR, and National Climate Change Adaptation Research Facility. Crawford Fund - International Engagement Award (2022, 2018) UniSQ PhD Completion Grant (2022) ACIAR Grant (2016) UN Food and Agriculture Organisation Consultant (2016) National Climate Change Adaptation Research Grant (2012) She supervises PhD and Masters students in climate adaptation research and is affiliated with multiple interdisciplinary centers including the Institute for Resilient Regions and Centre for Applied Climate Sciences.

Virve MarionneauView profile

Assistant Professor

• Gambling Harm Reduction
• Digital Gambling Policy
• Online Gambling Markets
• +4 more

Virve Marionneau serves as Assistant Professor (second term) at the University of Helsinki's CEACG Unit within the Faculty of Social Sciences. She holds a PhD in Sociology from the University of Helsinki's Department of Social Research (completed September 2015) and maintains active external positions including Honorary Senior Research Fellow at the University of Glasgow (2025-2028), Visiting Researcher at the National Institute of Health and Welfare (2022-2025), and previous Visiting Researcher at Université Paris 5 (2015-2018). As Supervisor in the Doctoral Program in Social Sciences and docentship holder, she actively mentors graduate students. Her research focuses on gambling harm reduction, digital gambling policy, and commercial determinants of harm. Recent work examines risk assessment models, offshore gambling regulation, duty of care frameworks, and comparative European policy approaches. Her 103+ research outputs (including 60+ articles) demonstrate consistent scholarly productivity since 2012, with significant acceleration since 2020. Current projects like DATA-ADDICT (ERC-funded until 2030) and CODEG investigate data-driven addiction production and commercial determinants in digital gambling. Marionneau's 15 most recent publications reveal strong thematic concentration on gambling policy implementation, digital harm mechanisms, and evidence-based interventions. Her work bridges sociology, public health, and policy studies, with increasing emphasis on data science applications in harm prevention. As Principal Investigator on multiple funded projects (including €51,000 from OFDT), she demonstrates substantial research leadership capacity. Honorary Senior Research Fellow, University of Glasgow (2025-2028) Visiting Researcher, National Institute of Health and Welfare (2022-2025) Visiting Researcher, Université Paris 5 (2015-2018) As active supervisor in Helsinki's Doctoral Program in Social Sciences and Principal Investigator on 13 projects (5 active through 2030), she manages significant research teams and grants. Her 33 recorded activities include 16 keynote presentations and 5 academic visits, demonstrating strong knowledge translation efforts. Current projects like DATA-ADDICT (€ funding) and THL & CEACG 2025 indicate robust ongoing research support.