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• Sustainability
• Circular Economy
• Fashion Design
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Dr. Alice Payne is a Professor and Dean of the School of Fashion and Textiles at RMIT University. She leads academic and research initiatives in sustainable fashion and textile design, focusing on environmental and social sustainability throughout the clothing lifecycle. Her work addresses labor issues in global supply chains, textile waste solutions, and circular economy frameworks. Position: Dean & Professor Affiliation: RMIT University Department: Design and Social Context Campus: Brunswick, Australia Research Interests Her research emphasizes sustainable fashion practices, circular economy strategies, and ethical production systems. Key areas include: Labour rights in cotton value chains Textile recycling technologies Policy design for product stewardship Cultural heritage in design Grants & Collaborations Alice contributed to the National Clothing Product Stewardship Scheme consortium and authored Designing Fashion's Future . She actively supervises postgraduate research on topics like textile urban metabolism, digital fashion applications, and biodiversity in supply chains. Labs & Teams Her leadership fosters interdisciplinary collaboration between academia, industry, and policymakers to advance sustainable fashion systems.

• Political Inequality
• American Democracy
• Political Representation
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John Griffin is a Professor and Program Coordinator in the Department of Government at Georgetown University's College. His research focuses on political inequality in American Democracy, with over 30 peer-reviewed articles and two co-authored books with the University of Chicago Press. He previously taught at the University of Colorado Boulder (2012–2023) and the University of Notre Dame (2002–2012). B.A. in Political Science from Boston College J.D. in Law from the University of Colorado Ph.D. in Government & Politics from Duke University His research explores how political systems marginalize certain groups, particularly through electoral systems, legislative behavior, and policy outcomes. Key themes include racial disparities in representation, the impact of economic inequality on political power, and the dynamics of voter accountability. He has published extensively on topics ranging from antislavery petitions to modern electoral bias. Griffin serves as Editor-in-Chief of Political Science Research and Methods. His work consistently bridges historical analysis with contemporary policy debates, offering critical insights into democratic governance. Notable contributions include studies on the Congressional Black Caucus, presidential budgeting, and the role of parties in shaping democratic outcomes.

Upamali AmarakoonView profile

Senior Lecturer

• Human Resource Management Innovation
• Regional Workforce Challenges
• Volunteer Management
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Dr. Upamali Amarakoon is a Senior Lecturer in Human Resource Management at Central Queensland University's School of Business and Law, affiliated with the Centre for Regional Economies and Supply Chains. She holds a PhD in Human Resource Management (University of Queensland, 2014), an MBA in HRM (University of Colombo, 2009 with three gold medals), and a B.Sc. (Hons) in Industrial Management (University of Kelaniya, 2005 with first class honors). Her expertise spans HRM innovation, regional workforce challenges, volunteer management, and diversity and inclusion. She currently leads a stakeholder engagement project funded by the Fight Food Waste Cooperative Research Centre and collaborates with Foodbank Australia on volunteer management strategies. Education PhD in Human Resource Management, The University of Queensland, Australia (2014) MBA in Human Resource Management, University of Colombo, Sri Lanka (2009) Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Industrial Management, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka (2005) Research Interests Her research focuses on strategic HRM innovation, addressing regional staffing challenges, and managing volunteers in nonprofit contexts. She also explores diversity and inclusion in the resources sector and organizational change management. For instance, her work with Foodbank Australia examines volunteer management systems, while her pilot project on regional staffing tackles SME talent attraction in rural areas. She advocates for integrating HR practices to enhance firm competitiveness and social impact. Publications Trends A recent focus on food waste and stakeholder engagement reflects her commitment to applied research. Her work bridges HRM theory with practical solutions for regional industries and social enterprises. Key themes include crisis management, volunteer effectiveness, and policy-driven workforce strategies in diverse sectors like mining and aged care. Dean’s Award for Outstanding Research Thesis (2014) Three gold medals for academic excellence in MBA (2009) Advising & Grants Currently available to supervise research candidates, her expertise includes project teams and organizational restructuring impacts. She leads a grant-funded stakeholder engagement initiative and collaborates on diversity reports for Queensland’s resources sector. Her teaching spans contemporary HRM issues, organizational change management, and volunteer management frameworks. Labs & Teams Affiliated with the Centre for Regional Economies and Supply Chains , she engages in multidisciplinary projects addressing regional development challenges and food waste solutions.

Douglas AllanView profile

Professor

• Financial Crime
• Criminology
• White-Collar Crime
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Douglas Allan is the Acting Head of School at the Australian Graduate School of Policing and Security, Charles Sturt University. He holds a PhD in Criminology from the Australian National University (2022), focusing on financial crime tradecraft. His professional background spans law enforcement and public sector fraud investigations in New Zealand, Scotland, England, and the EU. Affiliations: Australian Graduate School of Policing and Security, Contemporary Threats to Australian Security research group. Research Groups: Focused on insider threats, criminogenic knowledge, and criminal planning. Member of the Trade-Based Money Laundering (TBML) team analyzing threats to Australian sovereignty. His research interests include criminal tradecraft, money laundering via offshore jurisdictions, and right-wing extremism. He has contributed to policy submissions on counter-terrorism legislation and hate symbols. His work intersects with UN Sustainable Development Goals, particularly in education and security. Teaching focuses on criminology, white-collar crime, and financial crime control. He has advised on over a dozen submissions to parliamentary inquiries and policy reviews, emphasizing practical applications of criminological research. Grants: Recipient of Charles Sturt University Internal Theme Funding (2024) for research on domestic security threats. Collaborative work includes analyzing police attrition and counter-terrorism strategies. Labs/Teams: Active in the Contemporary Threats research group, leading projects on domestic extremism and TBML. Engaged in cross-university collaborations to address emerging security challenges.

• Medical Education
• Emergency Psychiatry
• Physician Political Behavior/Advocacy
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Matthew Goldenberg, MD, MSc, is an Associate Professor of Psychiatry at Yale School of Medicine and a psychiatrist at Yale-New Haven Hospital. He specializes in emergency psychiatry and medical student education, serving as Co-Director of the Biopsychosocial Approach to Health-Psychiatry Clerkship. His roles include directing psychiatric emergency and consultation services, and he has held leadership positions at Dartmouth Medical School and Uniformed Services University. Education: B.A. in History, Yale College (1999) M.D., Yale School of Medicine (2003) MSc in Global Mental Health, King's College London (2013) Residency in Psychiatry, University of North Carolina (2007) Research Interests: Goldenberg focuses on physician political behavior, race in medicine, global/refugee mental health, and medical education innovation. He has authored works on politicized healthcare, antiracist practices, and military veterans' mental health. Publications: Recent works include analyses of physician-legislators' influence, political bias in clinical decisions, and interventions for resident mistreatment. His scholarship bridges clinical practice, education, and policy. Awards: MedEd Portal Award (2013) Leadership: Elected ADMSEP President (2024), Executive Council member since 2019 Labs/Teams: Collaborates with teams on health equity, crisis intervention, and medical education research.

Julio de Carvalho PonceView profile

Assistant Professor

• Forensic Toxicology
• New Psychoactive Substances
• Wastewater Based Epidemiology
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Dr. Julio de Carvalho Ponce serves as an Assistant Professor in Forensic Science within the Applied Sciences Department at Northumbria University's Faculty of Engineering and Environment. With extensive practical experience from 13 years (2009-2022) as an Official Criminal Expert in São Paulo's police force, he brings real-world forensic expertise to academia. His professional journey includes diverse roles ranging from Crimes Against Life Field Officer to Head of the Seized Drug Analysis Laboratory. His research focuses on cutting-edge forensic toxicology challenges: Analysis and monitoring of New Psychoactive Substances in seized and biological materials Epidemiological evaluation of substance use through wastewater-based epidemiology Machine learning applications for spectroscopic identification of illicit substances Alcohol-related traffic fatalities and enforcement behaviors Analysis of his 26 research outputs reveals strong specialization in Brazilian drug market trends, novel psychoactive substance identification, and forensic analytical methodology development. His work demonstrates consistent focus on practical forensic applications with significant real-world impact, particularly in Latin American contexts. Recent publications (2022-2024) show increasing emphasis on machine learning integration and synthetic cannabinoid analysis. Ponce maintains active media engagement as a forensic science expert and contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goals related to health and well-being. His research collaborations span multiple international institutions with notable engagement in Brazilian academic networks.

Savva ShanaevView profile

Assistant Professor

• Asset Pricing
• Financial Econometrics
• Financial Market Anomalies
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Dr. Savva Shanaev is an Assistant Professor and Lecturer in Finance at the Accounting and Financial Management Department within Newcastle Business School at Northumbria University. His research focuses on asset pricing, financial econometrics, market anomalies, alternative investments, cryptocurrency economics, and international finance. He has published in journals such as the European Journal of Finance and Finance Research Letters, and serves as a reviewer for ABS-ranked journals. He teaches modules on financial management, risk management, derivatives, quantitative finance, and mathematics, advocating for research-informed teaching and blended learning approaches. He leads an educational YouTube channel. Prior to Northumbria, he studied International Economics at Finance University in Moscow and worked as a consultant and researcher at Vneshekonombank, a Russian development bank. His hobbies include poetry, linguistics, European history, and gaming. Education: PhD in Accounting and Finance, Northumbria University (2021) BA (Hons) in Financial Management, Finance University, Moscow (2017) Research Interests: Savva’s work explores asset pricing, financial econometrics, cryptocurrency valuations, and market anomalies. He has contributed to understanding the impact of political risk in emerging markets and developed econometric tests for detecting herding behavior in analyst forecasts. His recent studies analyze the relationship between cryptocurrency values and regulatory policies, including US marijuana legislation. Teaching & Engagement: In addition to his academic roles, Savva actively engages in educational outreach via YouTube, focusing on quantitative finance and derivatives. His teaching integrates cutting-edge research with practical applications, emphasizing blended learning methodologies.

Wayne PetherickView profile

Associate Professor

• Criminology
• Criminal Profiling
• Statement Analysis
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Dr. Wayne Petherick is an Associate Professor at Bond University's Faculty of Society & Design. He is a criminologist specializing in criminal profiling, statement analysis, and victimology, with a focus on decision-making in applied crime analysis and neurological correlates of offending. His work contributes to the UN Sustainable Development Goals related to education and academic qualification. PhD in Law and Criminal Profiling Masters in Criminology Research Interests: Expands on statement analysis, examining satisficing hypotheses, victim precipitation, self-esteem in crime, and neurological factors. Develops applied crime analysis frameworks to address investigative and legal questions systematically. Recent Publications: Explore serial murder definitions, case linkage in rape, criminal profiling methodologies, Australian homicide trends, and female-perpetrated stalking. Keywords span criminology, forensic science, victimology, and behavioral analysis. Scientific Contributions: Supervised doctoral research on homicide solvability, staged crime scenes, and victim factors. Actively mentors HDR students in statement analysis, criminal profiling, and stalking.

Michael SiegelView profile

Professor

• Firearm violence prevention
• Alcohol policy
• Tobacco control
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Michael Siegel is a Professor in the Department of Public Health and Community Medicine at Tufts University School of Medicine. Previously, he spent 26 years at Boston University's School of Public Health. His research focuses on firearm violence, alcohol, tobacco, and racial inequities, with an emphasis on corporate influences on health through advertising and marketing. He also examines structural racism's role in health disparities. Teaching areas include public health advocacy, social and behavioral sciences, health communication, and social marketing. He has served as an expert witness in litigation against tobacco, chemical, and pharmaceutical industries. Education: Master of Public Health (1992), UC Berkeley School of Public Health Doctor of Medicine (1990), Yale University School of Medicine Research Interests: Firearm violence prevention, alcohol and tobacco policy, structural racism analysis, health communication strategies. His work bridges corporate influence analysis and public health advocacy, with recent emphasis on racial inequities' systemic roots. Grants: Funded by 97 Percent Org Inc. (2022-2022) for gun safety policy research Robert Wood Johnson Foundation grant (2021-2021) on firearm policy communication Multiple NIH grants analyzing firearm policy efficacy and racial disparities Teaching: Courses include Public Health Advocacy, Social Marketing, Health Communication Theory, and Strategies for Public Health Advocacy. Recent teaching spans 2022–2025 with focus on practical public health interventions and advocacy.

• Criminal Law
• Criminology
• White-Collar Crime
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Prof. Dr. Nora Markwalder is a Professor of Criminal Law, Law of Criminal Procedure, and Criminology at the University of St. Gallen (HSG), specializing in economic crime. Her research bridges law, economics, sociology, and psychology, focusing on homicides, domestic violence, white-collar crime, and experimental criminal procedural law. She co-authored a Swiss criminal law textbook and the Basler Commentary on Administrative Criminal Law. Her work appears in German, English, and French, addressing topics like firearm homicides, victimization trends, and cybercrime. Position: Full Professor at HSG Law School Key Research Areas: Homicide Patterns, Domestic Violence, Cybercrime, Legal Procedure Publications: Over 50 peer-reviewed articles and co-edited commentaries Teaching: Courses on criminal law, criminology, and procedural law Her team includes research assistants and postdocs managing projects on crime surveys, victimology, and international homicide comparisons. She collaborates with Swiss federal agencies (e.g., EBG, SECO) on domestic violence and corporate compliance studies. Recent articles analyze homicide trends across Europe, firearm-related crimes, and cybercrime victimization through the 2022 Crime Survey. Her work emphasizes interdisciplinary approaches to legal challenges, blending empirical research with policy recommendations.

• Gender Studies
• Political Science
• International Relations
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Alessia Donà is an Associate Professor at the Department of Sociology and Social Research, University of Trento. Her academic work focuses on gender studies, political science, and international relations with a particular emphasis on radical right populism, gender equality policies, and human rights. She teaches courses such as 'Questioni di genere nella ricerca politica e sociale' and 'Relazioni internazionali e diritti umani,' emphasizing gender analysis in political research and the evolving role of human rights in international relations. Her research explores the intersection of gender, politics, and policy, including the impact of populism on gender equality, the dynamics of anti-gender movements in Italy, and the implementation of gender quotas in political systems. Her recent publications analyze the political leadership of figures like Giorgia Meloni, the 2022 Italian election outcomes, and the challenges of gender-mainstreaming in welfare policies. Dr. Donà's work bridges academic inquiry and societal impact, addressing issues such as gender-based violence, the politics of memory in populist contexts, and the EU’s influence on national gender policies. Her research has been published in leading journals and contributes to debates on democracy, social justice, and institutional change.

Grzegorz BukalView profile

Associate Professor

• Cultural Heritage Conservation
• History of Architecture
• Fortifications
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Dr Grzegorz Bukal is an Associate Professor at Gdańsk University of Technology's Department of History of Architecture and Conservation of Monuments, part of the Faculty of Architecture. His work focuses on historical architecture conservation, medieval and modern fortifications, and structural analysis of heritage buildings. He has published extensively on topics including fortification systems repurposed as public spaces, timber roof trusses in historic Vistula Delta farmhouses, and accessibility challenges in heritage sites like Malbork Castle. Research emphasizes: Fortifications' urban adaptation Structural preservation of wooden architecture Legal compliance in heritage conservation His 2023 study examined how 19th/20th-century fortifications transitioned into public spaces, while 2022 work analyzed Malbork Castle's accessibility under new disability laws. Collaborative research with engineers explores timber structures' mechanical behavior using finite element modeling. No scientific awards explicitly mentioned in provided texts. Teaching responsibilities include 114 courses listed in institutional records.

Peter SikaView profile

Associate Professor

• Social Policy
• Social Security
• Labor Market
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Peter Sika is an Associate Professor at the Department of Social Development and Labour, Faculty of Economics and Finance, University of Economics in Bratislava. He serves as Deputy for Teaching Activities and focuses on social policy, social security, labor market dynamics, and housing policy. His research emphasizes socio-economic challenges related to aging populations, pension systems, and housing equity in Slovakia. Teaching activities include courses such as 'Social Policy,' 'Theory and Practice of Social Security,' and 'Economy and Policy of the Labor Market.' He leads projects like the VEGA-funded study on housing investment utilization by households and participates in the SHARE ERIC survey on health, aging, and retirement in Europe. Research Projects: Over 15 years, he has led/co-led projects on topics like pension system sustainability, migration impacts on housing, and socio-economic aspects of housing policy. Grants: Involved in national and international funding, including VEGA grants and European Union projects. Professional Activities: Member of the Cultural and Educational Grant Agency of Slovakia and contributor to legislative policy drafts in the 2000s. Labs/Teams: Active in the Bratislava Behavioral and Economic Experiences for Research Lab (Bee4R Lab) and collaborates with institutions like the Munich Center for the Economics of Aging (MEA).

• Child Protection
• Early Childhood Education
• Youth Justice
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Dr Rhiannon Pilkington is an Associate Professor in the School of Public Health at the University of Adelaide and co-Director of the BetterStart Health and Development research group. She holds dual affiliations with the BEBOLD platform and the Thriving Families initiative under the University of Adelaide. Her work focuses on translational research, leveraging linked administrative data to address health and development needs of disadvantaged children and families. She collaborates extensively with Australian government and non-government organizations to inform policy and service design. Affiliations: School of Public Health, BetterStart Group, BEBOLD Platform Key Expertise: Quasi-experimental methods, child protection, early childhood education, youth justice Research Interests: Rhiannon’s work spans child protection systems, early childhood development, and the long-term impacts of policies on health equity. Her methods emphasize data analytics and multi-sector collaboration to bridge research and practice. She leads projects on topics such as maternal substance use, mental health disparities, and intergenerational welfare dynamics. Publications Trends: Recent work highlights child protection as an early prevention tool, disparities in service access for culturally diverse populations, and the intersection of youth justice and mental health. Her studies often utilize large-scale linked datasets to quantify policy impacts. Grants: NHMRC Grant-Funded Researcher (C) Advising: Eligible to supervise Masters/PhD students Labs/Teams: Co-leads the BetterStart Health and Development Group and the BEBOLD platform, fostering interdisciplinary research to improve child and family well-being.

• Political Communication
• Media Studies
• Media Effects
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Susana Rogeiro Nina is an Assistant Professor at Lusófona University and an Integrated Researcher at LusoGlole (ULusófona). She contributes to the Observatory of the Quality of Democracy (OQD, ICS-ULisbon) and specializes in Political Communication , Media Studies , and European Union research. Her work spans comparative analyses of EU Politicization , Televised Debates , and Political Campaigns . PhD in Comparative Politics (University of Lisbon, 2022) Master’s in Political Science (ISCTE-IUL, 2016) Bachelor’s in Political Science and International Relations (University of Beira Interior) Bachelor’s in Communication Sciences (University of Lisbon) Research Interests include political communication, media effects, and media framing of EU politics. Her work examines how televised debates influence candidate evaluation, media polarization during crises, and digital campaign strategies post-pandemic. Publications like "European Economic Narratives and the Emergence of a European Public Sphere" (2023) highlight her focus on media narratives and European integration . Notable Contributions involve the European Research Council-funded MAPLE Project and co-authorship of "A Brief History of the Ecologist Party 'Os Verdes'" (2019). She has presented at major conferences including the IPSA World Conference of Political Science and International Conference of Europeanists , with expertise in STATA , SPSS , and Mixed Methods Research .