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• Civil Engineering
• Infrastructure Resilience
• Transportation Engineering
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Dr. Claude Villiers is an Associate Professor in the Department of Bioengineering, Civil Engineering, and Environmental Engineering at Florida Gulf Coast University (FGCU). He joined FGCU in 2006 as an Assistant Professor and was promoted to his current rank in 2011. He holds a Ph.D. in Civil Engineering from the University of Florida and has prior experience as a research engineer at the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) and as faculty at The City College of CUNY. His research focuses on infrastructure resilience, sustainable materials in construction, transportation engineering, and STEM education outreach. He has published extensively on topics such as hurricane impacts on infrastructure, recycled materials in asphalt, and driver behavior under adverse conditions. Dr. Villiers actively participates in professional organizations including the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) and the Transportation Research Board (TRB). He has also contributed editorially to journals like the ASCE Journal of Materials in Civil Engineering. In education, he has pioneered flipped classroom methodologies and developed STEM summer programs for underrepresented high school students. His work emphasizes bridging gaps between theory and practice, particularly through hands-on research experiences for students. Key areas of his research include: Infrastructure resilience under extreme weather Recycled materials in construction Transportation safety and management Global infrastructure challenges in regions like Haiti His recent publications highlight interdisciplinary approaches to sustainability, disaster preparedness, and innovative pedagogy in engineering education.

Susan Schmidt HorningView profile

Associate Professor

• 20th Century US Cultural History
• Technology History
• Sound Studies
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Susan Schmidt Horning is an Associate Professor in the Department of History at St. John's University, part of the St. John's College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. She specializes in 20th-century US cultural and technological history, with a focus on sound studies and music technology. Her research explores the intersection of technology and creativity in recording studios, as detailed in her book Chasing Sound (2013). She has held grants from the National Science Foundation and National Endowment for the Humanities, and her work bridges her academic career with her earlier life as a rock musician and band member in bands like The Poor Girls and Chi-Pig. Dr. Horning's education includes a PhD from Case Western Reserve University (2002), an MA from the University of Akron (1992), and a BA from the University of Akron (1990). She teaches courses on postwar US history, technology, media, and global history. Her research and publications emphasize the cultural implications of recording technology, gender roles in music industries, and independent studio innovations. Her recent work includes studies on all-female rock bands in the 1960s and the role of women in sound engineering. She has presented globally at conferences like the Society for the History of Technology and the International Committee for the History of Technology. Her articles span topics from studio design to the history of rock and roll museums. Awards and grants have supported her exploration of sound recording's cultural impact. She is affiliated with the Louie B. Nunn Center for Oral History, where her interviews with recording engineers are archived. Dr. Horning's academic contributions blend her dual passions for history and music, offering unique insights into technology's role in shaping cultural narratives.

Andre B. de SouzaView profile

Associate Professor

• Finance
• Asset Pricing
• Investment Management
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Andre B. de Souza is an Associate Professor of Finance at the Peter J. Tobin College of Business, St. John's University. He holds a PhD in Finance from New York University Stern School of Business, an MBA in Finance from Goa University, and a BA in History from St. Xavier's College. Prior to his current role, he held academic positions at Fordham University and NYU. His research focuses on empirical asset pricing, mutual funds, and investment strategies. His work has been published in journals such as the Financial Analysts Journal , Journal of Banking and Finance , and European Financial Management . His teaching interests include Investments, Quantitative Asset Management, and Portfolio Management. His recent publications analyze passive investment vehicles like ETFs and index funds, exploring their performance, strategies, and investor behavior. His research also examines mutual fund dynamics, including fund selection by institutional investors and the impact of market events like index reconstitutions. No scientific awards or grants are explicitly mentioned. He teaches courses such as FIN 665 (Portfolio Management & Analytics), FIN 684 (Quantitative Asset Management), and FIN 3312 (Investments).

Petra ThiemannView profile

Associate Professor

• Applied Microeconometrics
• Education
• Labor Economics
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Petra Thiemann is an Associate Professor in the Department of Economics at Lund University, also affiliated with the Centre for Economic Demography. She holds roles including Senior Lecturer and Associate Senior Lecturer. Her research focuses on Applied Microeconometrics, with emphasis on Labor, Education, and Health Economics, exploring educational choices, institutional factors affecting academic achievement, and inequality in educational and labor market outcomes. She collaborates with international datasets from the U.S., Sweden, Denmark, and Switzerland. Currently, she teaches Intermediate Development Economics (NEKG71) and supervises Bachelor's and Master's theses in Labor, Education, Health, and Development Economics. Thiemann has led multiple research projects funded by institutions like the Swedish Research Council and Forte, focusing on needs-based school funding to improve student achievement and reduce inequalities. She actively participates in academic events, organizing workshops like the Ph.D. Summer School in Causal Machine Learning and the 7th CEN/Arne-Ryde Workshop on Economics of Education. Her work has been recognized with awards including the EEA Young Economist Award (2017), Excellence in Reviewing for the Journal of Human Resources (2023), and the Arthur Berge stipend (2024). Her research contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goals related to quality education and reduced inequalities.

Brian RichardsView profile

Researcher

• Environmental Engineering
• Soil Science
• Water Quality Management
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Brian Richards is a Senior Research Associate in the Department of Biological and Environmental Engineering at Cornell University's College of Agriculture and Life Sciences (CALS). His research focuses on soil-water interactions, contaminant fate and transport, and the environmental impacts of agricultural and bioenergy systems. Richards holds a Doctorate (1999), Master of Professional Studies (1982), and Bachelor of Science (1979) from Cornell University. Key research areas include soil emissions from agricultural practices, bioenergy cropping systems, and pesticide transport dynamics. He has received the Partnership Award for Mission Integration (2008) for collaborative work on soil and water systems. Richards teaches courses such as BEE 3299/5299: Sustainable Development, emphasizing life cycle sustainability assessments (LCSA) for environmental and societal impacts. He is affiliated with the Soil and Water Lab and has been featured in news articles highlighting student-led engineering projects at Cornell's Agricultural Experiment Station. His work addresses critical challenges in sustainable agriculture, water quality, and environmental stewardship.

Raymond L. FowlerView profile

Professor

• Emergency Medical Services
• Prehospital Care
• Public Health
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Dr. Raymond L. Fowler is the James M. Atkins Distinguished Professor of Emergency Medical Services and Professor of Emergency Medicine, Emergency Medical Services, and Public Health at UT Southwestern Medical Center's Department of Emergency Medicine. With over four decades of experience, he is an international leader in prehospital care, focusing on cardiac arrest, trauma, and behavioral health emergencies. He pioneered EMS Medicine as a recognized medical subspecialty and was the first UT Southwestern physician to pass the EMS Medicine Board Certification exam in 2013. His leadership roles include founding member and President of the National Association of EMS Physicians, and President of the Georgia College of Emergency Physicians. Research interests emphasize improving EMS protocols, disaster medicine, health equity, and pandemic response. He developed the EMS Medicine Subspecialty Review Course and contributed to critical studies on resuscitation techniques, stroke triage, and public health preparedness. His educational initiatives include online platforms like VirtualShadowing.com and EMSBoards.net, addressing cultural competency and physician training. He remains an active practicing emergency physician and medical director. Key contributions include guiding regional trauma networks, advancing cardiac arrest outcomes through bundled methodologies, and coordinating large-scale disaster responses like Hurricane Harvey's MegaShelter operations. His work bridges clinical practice, policy development, and education to enhance emergency care systems globally.

Michael CocchiaraleView profile

Associate Professor

• Sports Literature
• Flash Fiction
• American Literature
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Michael Cocchiarale is an Associate Professor of English and Chair of the English and Creative Writing programs at Widener University. He holds a PhD in American Literature from Purdue University (2000). His research focuses on sports literature and flash fiction, exploring themes like identity, gender, race, class, and competition through literary analysis. Cocchiarale has authored Still Time (2012) and co-edited three scholarly volumes including Critical Insights: American Sports Fiction (2013) and Critical Insights: The American Short Story (2015). He is a member of the Association of Writers and Writing Programs (AWP). Education: PhD in American Literature, Purdue University, 2000 His work bridges academic and creative writing, emphasizing concise storytelling (flash fiction under 1,000 words) and interdisciplinary analysis of sports narratives. Recent publications include the novella Here Is Ware (2014) and contributions to Widener’s faculty awards events. He teaches courses in American literature, creative writing, and composition. Publications span edited collections and original fiction, reflecting his dual focus on scholarly critique and imaginative prose. His teaching and research highlight the intersection of sports, culture, and human experience in literature.

• Developmental Psychology
• Educational Mediation
• Professional Skills of Teachers
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Cécile Albert is a Lecturer in Educational Sciences at the Faculty of Education of Université Catholique de l'Ouest (UCO Angers), affiliated with the LIRFE research laboratory. She holds a Doctorate in Educational Sciences from Lumière-Lyon II University (2001). Her research focuses on Developmental Psychology, Educational Mediation, and the professional skills of teachers, particularly in preschool and school-age contexts. Education: Doctorate in Educational Sciences, Lumière-Lyon II University (2001) Research interests emphasize: Child development across preschool and school stages Teacher professionalization and pedagogical practices Integration of well-being and quality-of-life values in education Publications reflect engagement with themes like teacher competency development and adolescent affective/sexual representations. Presentations at international conferences include discussions on pedagogical strategies and professional skills at events in Montreal, Paris, and Algeria. No grants or awards explicitly mentioned. Teaches courses on child development, educational mediation, play, and thesis supervision. Active in interdisciplinary research through LIRFE.

• Youth and families in situations of adversity
• Youth protection
• Exposure to traumatic events
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Eve Pouliot, Ph.D., LL.B., is a Full Professor at the Department of Humanities and Social Sciences of the University of Quebec at Chicoutimi (UQAC) since 2006. She co-holds the VISAJ Chair (UQAC-Cégep de Jonquière Research Chair on the Life and Health of Young People) and serves as a regular researcher at multiple institutions: University Research Center on Youth and Families (CRUJeF) , Youth, Families and Social Responses Research Center (JEFAR) , Quebec Intersectoral Flood Network (RIISQ) , and the Intersectoral Center for Sustainable Health (CISD) . Her work bridges social work, youth protection, and disaster response. Education: Doctor of Social Work, Bachelor of Laws. Teaching: Courses in social deviance, social intervention with young people, family intervention, and research methodology. Her research focuses on vulnerable youth and families in post-disaster contexts, particularly since 2015. Key areas include: Youth Protection and parental competence assessment. Strengths-Based Family Intervention models. Technological Disasters (e.g., 2013 Lac-Mégantic train derailment). University Pedagogy , digital inequalities, and inclusive teaching. She has published extensively on youth resilience, family dynamics post-disasters, and social policy implications. Her scientific awards include: Minister's Award for Higher Education (2022) 3M National Teaching Excellence Award (2022) UQ Network Teaching Excellence Award (2021) Eve Pouliot’s work integrates interdisciplinary collaborations across social work, psychology, and public health, with funding from SSHRC, CIHR, and FRQ. Her recent articles emphasize digital storytelling, screen time equity, and hybrid learning adaptations.

Kathleen IngramView profile

Associate Professor

• Social Psychology
• Health Psychology
• Psychosocial Oncology
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Kathleen Ingram, Ph.D., is an Associate Professor and Interim Chair of the Department of Sociology at Virginia Commonwealth University. She is tenured and actively contributes to the field of Counseling Psychology, focusing on how social connections affect health outcomes. Her work bridges sociology and psychology, emphasizing the role of social support in chronic illness and well-being. Ph.D. in Psychology from The Ohio State University (1995) Dr. Ingram’s research explores the interplay between social interactions and health. She investigates how supportive and unsupportive responses from others influence adjustment in individuals with chronic illnesses like cancer, examining outcomes such as distress, quality of life, and posttraumatic growth. Additionally, she studies the health benefits of human-companion animal relationships, a unique intersection of social and health psychology. Her recent publications highlight trends in psychosocial oncology, autism parenting dynamics, fertility-related stress, and the development of social interaction scales. These works emphasize interdisciplinary approaches, integrating psychology, sociology, and animal behavior studies. Kathleen Ingram teaches courses including Applications of Statistics, Contemporary Developments in Counseling Psychology, and Psychology of Women. She maintains a lab website for her research but is not accepting new graduate students for Fall 2023. Dr. Ingram’s office is located in Room 202 of the Younger House at 919 W. Franklin St., VCU. She can be contacted via email at kingram@vcu.edu or phone at (804) 827-1307.

• Statistics
• Probability
• Multivariate Geostatistical Modeling
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Marco Minozzo is an Associate Professor of Statistics at the University of Verona , affiliated with the Department of Economics within the School of Economics and Management. Previously, he served as a Researcher in Statistics at the University of Perugia. His academic credentials include a degree in Statistics and Economics from the University of Padova and a Ph.D. in Statistics from University College London. Research Focus : Modeling multivariate geostatistical data, Monte Carlo estimation algorithms, spatial and temporal statistical models, and applications in economics, finance, and environmental science. Teaching : Statistics and Probability at undergraduate, graduate, and postgraduate levels, including courses on data analysis with R, Python, MATLAB, and SAS. Third Mission : Active in public engagement and continuous education, with teaching assignments in professional master’s programs and specialized courses. Research Projects : FAIR-PLAY (marketing 4.0), Management Journal Relevance, Monte Carlo methods for geostatistics, and high-dimensional dependency models.

• Forensic Psychology
• Offender Rehabilitation
• Gang Membership
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Jaimee Mallion is a Senior Lecturer in Psychology and Chartered Forensic Psychologist at the University of Kent. She serves as Course Director for BSc Psychology (Forensic Psychology), Module Leader for 'Psychology of Feelings & Clinical Approaches in Forensic Psychology', and Co-chair of the Disability Network (D-Net). Her research focuses on applying the Good Lives Model to offender rehabilitation, particularly in gang membership contexts, and investigating how unmet human needs influence criminal behavior. She also explores public health interventions, hate crime, and assisted dying ethics. Education includes a BSc (1st Class) in Psychology from the University of Kent, followed by an ESRC-funded MSc (Distinction) and ongoing PhD in Forensic Psychology. Previous roles include Lecturer at the University of Kent (2017–2020) and internships at NHS and Kent. Research interests span gang dynamics, evidence-based forensic practices, and strength-based rehabilitation. Her work contributes to UN SDGs related to quality education and reduced inequalities. She has organized public engagement events on topics like digital-age youth and forensic approaches to violence. Her articles address public health challenges, custody interventions, and pandemic impacts on carers. Collaborations involve NHS, police, and community stakeholders. She advocates for interagency collaboration in tackling recidivism and health disparities.

Bakatsaki MariaView profile

Researcher

• Management of Business Processes
• Human Resource Management
• Organizational Behavior
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Dr. Maria Bakatsaki is Laboratory Teaching and Research Staff (EDIP) at the School of Production Engineering and Management, Technical University of Crete (TUC). She teaches courses including Management Systems, Technoeconomic Studies, Human Resource Management, and Computational Mechanics. Her academic journey includes a B.Sc. (1992), M.Sc. (1999), and Ph.D. (2018) from TUC’s PEM School. Her research focuses on Management of Business Processes, Organizational Behavior, Sustainability Leadership, and Responsible Consumption & Production. Since 1993, she contributed to TUC’s administrative structures, managing research projects and establishing offices like the Technology Transfer Office. She organized international conferences and events, transitioned to online education during the pandemic, and completed certifications such as MIT’s Neuroscience for Business program (2022). She is affiliated with the CoMecO Laboratory and actively engages in interdisciplinary research. Her professional development includes training in Offshore Structures (2023), SDG12 (2021), and Project-Based Learning (2023). Key research themes include Work-Life Balance, Eco-Intelligence, and soft aspects of sustainability. Her publications span entrepreneurship, disaster management, and venture capital in Greece.

• Women in Sport Coaching
• Football Philosophy
• Sports Ethics
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Robyn Pinder is a Lecturer and Course Leader for the BSc (Hons) Community Football Coaching and Administration (Top Up) at the University of South Wales. She leads five modules across blended programmes, including Sport Coaching, Event Management, and Leadership. Affiliated with the Faculty of Life Sciences and Education, her work focuses on women in football and sport coaching philosophy. She holds a UEFA B Licence and coaches a top-tier Welsh football team. Education: BSc (Hons) Sport and Physical Education. Current Studies: Postgraduate Certificate in Learning and Teaching in Higher Education at USW. Her research interests explore football philosophy, gender equity in sport leadership, and ethical issues in sports governance. She actively participates in the Football Association of Wales Equality Advisory Group and the British Philosophy of Sport Association's executive committee. Publications include critical analyses of gambling sponsorship in football and gender equity in UK sport leadership. She champions equality, inclusion, and diversity initiatives within her academic and professional roles. Notable projects: Gambling Sponsorship and Advertising in British Football: A Critical Account, Gender Equity in UK Sport Leadership and Governance.

Nancy JacobsonView profile

Assistant Professor

• Quality Improvement
• Patient Safety
• Emergency Medicine Operations
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Nancy Jacobson, MD is an Assistant Professor at the Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW), serving as System Director of Quality, Safety, and Experience, Medical Director of Emergency Medicine, and Patient Safety and Quality Officer. She splits clinical practice between Froedtert Hospital and the Clement J. Zablocki VA Medical Center. Her roles emphasize improving patient safety, quality outcomes, and resident wellness. Education: Received BS in Biology (University of Wisconsin-Madison, 2009), MD (MCW, 2014), and completed Emergency Medicine residency (MCW, 2017). Board certified in Emergency Medicine since 2018. Research focuses on quality improvement , patient safety , emergency department operations , and resident physician wellness . Recent work explores social vulnerability's impact on healthcare access, diagnostic error frameworks, and interdisciplinary wellness initiatives. Key publications (2021–2025) address sociotechnical systems in healthcare, discharge instruction clarity, ethical dilemmas in resuscitation, and mortality pattern analysis. Active in leadership roles including Resident Wellness Committee Co-Chair and Course Co-Director for Quality Improvement.