Karline R. L. Janmaat is an Endowed Professor in Cognitive Behavioural Ecology at Leiden University's Faculty of Social Sciences, Department of Cognitive Psychology. She holds affiliations with ARTIS zoo in Amsterdam and the University of Amsterdam's Institute of Biodiversity and Ecosystem Dynamics. Her research focuses on understanding the evolutionary function and diversity of cognition in primates and other animals, particularly in wild versus captive environments. She employs methods such as longitudinal observations, VR technology, and ecological modeling to study foraging strategies, episodic-like memory, and route planning in primates. Research Interests: Janmaat investigates cognitive strategies in primates and humans, emphasizing how socio-ecological contexts influence decision-making. Her work bridges evolutionary biology, psychology, and conservation, aiming to improve captive animal welfare through insights into natural habitat challenges. She leads the Mbendjele Foraging Project, exploring foraging cognition in diverse populations. Labs/Teams: Director of the Mbendjele Foraging Project, collaborating with field and lab researchers internationally. Future work includes applying cognitive ecology findings to conservation and captive animal management.
Professor Loc Do is a dentist and oral epidemiologist specializing in social and clinical oral epidemiology. He holds a PhD from the University of Adelaide and currently serves as Director of Research at the School of Dentistry, University of Queensland. His research focuses on child and adult oral health disparities, fluoride efficacy, and water fluoridation policies. He has led major studies like the National Child Oral Health Study (2012–14) and the National Study of Adult Oral Health (2017–19). Education: BDS (Dentistry), MScDent, PhD (Oral Epidemiology). Research Interests: Oral epidemiology, dental fluorosis, socioeconomic inequalities in oral health, fluoride risk-benefit analysis, and complex systems science in dental research. His work frequently addresses public health interventions and policy implications. Awards: 2022 IADR Distinguished Scientist H Trendley Dean Award, 2023 IADR Abrey Sheiham Award for Distinguished Research in Dental Public Health. Grants and Projects: Principal Investigator for NHMRC/MRFF-funded studies on water fluoridation, child oral health inequities, and aged care oral health. Current projects include the Queensland Child Oral Health Study (2020–2024) and the SMILE Birth Cohort Study (2013–22). Advisement: Supervises PhD and Master’s students in areas like oral health policy, fluoride safety, and aged care interventions. Notable supervision includes studies on water fluoridation’s social impact and oral health in residential care facilities. Labs/Teams: Leads research teams in the School of Dentistry and collaborates with the Centre of Research Excellence on Achieving the Tobacco Endgame. Active in multidisciplinary projects addressing global oral health challenges.
Francesca Marazzi is an Assistant Professor at the University of Rome Tor Vergata's Department of Economics and Finance. She holds affiliations with the CESifo Research Network (as an affiliate), the CESIEG research centre at LUISS Guido Carli University (Deputy Director), and the DEMA P research cluster at Middlesex University, London. Her research focuses on behavioral and experimental economics, particularly exploring dishonest behavior, responsibility avoidance, and health economics issues like women's health and obesity interventions. She teaches courses such as 'Coding for Economic Applications' and 'Research Methods for Social Sciences' at both bachelor's and master's levels. Her work bridges theoretical models with empirical experimentation, addressing topics like corruption, public goods provision, and policy design. Notable contributions include studies on transparency's impact on bribery, pandemic-related behavioral changes, and the effects of soft drink taxation on adolescent health. She actively participates in interdisciplinary projects, such as the CREA initiative integrating AI and mathematics for fairness assertions, and the LongITools exposome analysis in chronic disease research. Marazzi's academic output emphasizes experimental methodologies, with recent focus on pandemic-driven behavioral shifts, financial stability mechanisms, and innovative governance metrics leveraging earth observation data post-wildfires. Her research portfolio reflects a commitment to applied microeconomic analysis with direct societal relevance.
Marcella Menegale is an Associate Professor in the Department of Comparative Linguistic and Cultural Studies at Ca' Foscari University of Venice. She is affiliated with the Research Institute for Digital and Cultural Heritage. Her teaching responsibilities include courses on instructional design for language education, theories of language education, and multilingualism, across various degree programs such as Master’s in Languages and Civilizations, and Language Sciences. Her research focuses on multilingual education frameworks (CLIL, intercomprehension), learner autonomy, digital tools in language learning, and well-being in educational contexts. She has contributed to EU-funded projects like DigLit (combating social inequalities via digital tools) and EVAL-IC (evaluating intercomprehension skills). She has also served as an expert evaluator for the European Commission’s Horizon 2020 and ANVUR’s research evaluations. Key research areas include CLIL methodology, learner autonomy development, and the integration of technology in language pedagogy. She collaborates with international teams on projects like Transition from Secondary School CLIL to University EMI (funded by the British Council). Her work bridges theory and practice, addressing challenges in second-language teaching and digital-age curricula.
Jay Ryu is a Professor in the Department of Political Science at Ohio University's College of Arts and Sciences, where he also serves as Graduate Director. He is based in Bentley Annex 237 and can be contacted via email at ryu@ohio.edu or by phone at 740-593-1993. Education: Ph.D., Public Administration, University of Georgia, 2003 MPA, George Washington University, 1998 MPA, Seoul National University, 1988 B.A., Political Science, Seoul National University, 1986 Dr. Ryu specializes in public policy and administration, with a strong focus on public budgeting and finance, program evaluation, and fiscal equity. His research increasingly integrates advanced data science techniques such as R, Python, and transformer-based text analysis to study education finance, school aid policies, and monetary policy. He teaches courses in quantitative research methods, policy implementation, taxation, public sector accounting, and financial management in the public sector. His recent scholarly output centers on the impacts of school aid design on efficiency, equity, and student outcomes, with several articles published in journals like Public Budgeting and Finance , Journal of Education Finance , and Public Finance and Management . He has also explored the diminishing effectiveness of U.S. monetary policy and the price puzzle. His working papers reflect a deep engagement with neural network analysis of court cases and longitudinal studies on school funding reforms. Scientific Awards: No awards listed in the provided text. Dr. Ryu is actively involved in research and mentorship, supervising graduate students and contributing to academic discourse through publications and conference presentations. He leads research initiatives analyzing big data in public finance and education policy. While no formal lab or research center is mentioned, his work suggests leadership in data-driven policy analysis within the department.
Professor Richard Allen holds the position of Professor of Cognitive Psychology at the University of Leeds, School of Psychology. He joined the university in 2008 as a Lecturer, became Associate Professor in 2015, and was promoted to full Professor in 2025. His academic journey includes a BSc and PhD in Psychology from the University of York, followed by postdoctoral research at the University of Bristol and University of York with renowned psychologists Alan Baddeley and Graham Hitch. He is an Associate Editor of Psychonomic Bulletin & Review (2019–2024) and previously served at Memory (2013–2019). He organized the 4th International Conference on Working Memory (2024) and is involved in international memory conferences. His research focuses on memory function across populations, including mechanisms of binding in working memory, attentional control, and aging. Key projects include ESRC-funded work on cognitive ageing and ARC-funded studies on cognitive offloading in children. He leads the Working Memory and Cognition (WoMCog) and Psychology of Ageing at Leeds (PAL) research groups, and his work is supported by grants from ESRC, ARC, and others. He has supervised over 20 PhD students and teaches at all levels in the School of Psychology. Research interests emphasize memory binding, attention-memory interactions, and applications to education/clinical settings. His work explores how information is encoded, maintained, and retrieved across modalities, with a focus on lifespan development and neurodegenerative conditions. Recent studies include detecting long-term forgetting in epilepsy and improving memory strategies for older adults. He has pioneered concepts like 'visuospatial bootstrapping' and 'strategic prioritization' in memory research.
Aurora Elmes is a Research Fellow at Swinburne University of Technology, affiliated with the School of Business, Law and Entrepreneurship and the Centre for Social Impact Swinburne. She holds a PhD from Swinburne, a Master of Social Work from RMIT University, and a Bachelor of Contemporary Arts from Deakin University. Her research is deeply interdisciplinary, bridging business, public health, and social policy to explore how work environments and social enterprises can promote mental health and inclusive participation. Doctor of Philosophy, Swinburne University of Technology Master of Social Work, RMIT University Bachelor of Contemporary Arts, Deakin University Her research interests focus on mental health and wellbeing in the context of social enterprise, inclusive employment, and organizational culture. She investigates how policies and workplace practices can support social and economic participation, particularly for people with lived experience of mental illness or psychosocial disability. Her work often employs mixed-methods and longitudinal designs to evaluate real-world interventions, such as employment-focused social enterprises and NDIS psychosocial recovery coaching. The recent publications reflect a strong trend toward evaluating the impact of social enterprises and public policy on mental health. Her work spans academic journals, comprehensive reports, and book chapters, consistently emphasizing the intersection of social justice, health, and organizational design. She frequently collaborates with not-for-profits, government agencies, and foundations, indicating a strong applied and policy-relevant research orientation. She has been recognized for her scholarly contributions, including a Literari Awards 2020 - Highly Commended Paper from Emerald Publishing. Her research is supported by a robust portfolio of grants from organizations such as Support Act Limited, ACHIEVE FOUNDATION LIMITED, and the Department of Jobs, Skills, Industry and Regions (Vic). These grants fund projects on mental health in creative industries, disability employment, and financial wellbeing in social enterprises. Aurora Elmes actively supervises research and is available to supervise PhD candidates. She leads major evaluations and research studies, often in collaboration with multidisciplinary teams. Her work is embedded in real-world settings, such as Vanguard Laundry and NDIS service providers, demonstrating a commitment to impactful, community-engaged scholarship. She is also affiliated with research groups including the Centre for Social Impact Swinburne and contributes to public discourse through platforms like The Conversation and The Power to Persuade.
Prim. Assoc. Prof. PD Dr. Walter Struhal MSc FEAN serves as Head of the Clinical Department of Neurology at University Hospital Tulln since 2017 and holds a shared leadership role at the University Clinic for Neurology (Karl Landsteiner Private University of Health Sciences) since 2019. His career bridges clinical neurology and translational research in autonomic nervous system disorders. Research Focus : Struhal specializes in autonomic dysfunction, particularly its role in Alzheimer's dementia, post-COVID-19 neurological sequelae, and neurodegenerative diseases like multiple system atrophy. His work emphasizes modern diagnostic tools such as wearable ECGs and power modulation spectrum algorithms for signal quality control. Recent collaborations include developing the NEUROGED Guidelines for neurogenic urinary/sexual symptoms and mapping autonomic education gaps in European neurology training. Scientific Contributions : As a Fellow of the European Academy of Neurology (FEAN) , he co-led international studies on ECG quality indices (PDQI/MSQI) and participated in the AFFRICATE Project analyzing autonomic impacts of cerebral vascular interventions. His 15 most recent publications (2020-2025) span stroke care economics, dysphagia management, and autonomic testing innovations, reflecting his commitment to clinical-neurological research infrastructure development. Scientific Awards : Metric-based scholarship for Austro-Mir space research Fellow of the European Academy of Neurology (FEAN)
Professor Yngve Karl Frøyen works at the Department of Architecture and Planning, Faculty of Architecture and Design, Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU). With expertise in sustainable transport solutions, urban spatial modeling, and GIS applications for planning, he has taught and supervised urban and regional planning topics since 2010. His work spans multiple master programs and involves improving transport modeling tools for walking, transit, and bicycling modes. Research Focus: Sustainable urban transport (walking, bicycling, public transit), urban density, GIS methods, land use-transport interactions, and urban logistics. Teaching: Courses in GIS methods, land use-transport integration, regional planning, and master thesis supervision. Publications: 15+ works on transport modeling, urban density impacts, bicycle infrastructure, and planning methodology. Outreach: Regularly presents at conferences and seminars on topics like urban logistics, walking modeling, and transport policy. His academic career spans from 1981 civil engineer graduation to current professorship, with prior roles at Norwegian Institute of Urban and Regional Research (NIBR) and SINTEF. He combines technical GIS proficiency with policy-oriented planning expertise.
Dr. Joel Williams is an Associate Professor in the Department of Public Health Sciences at Clemson University's College of Behavioral, Social and Health Sciences. His academic foundation includes a Ph.D. in Public Health (University of South Carolina, 2004), MPH (2001), Graduate Certificate in Applied Statistics (2008), and B.S. in Exercise Studies (Lander University, 1996). With clinical experience in sports medicine and hospital settings, Dr. Williams specializes in implementing and evaluating health promotion programs. His research examines obesity prevention, chronic disease management, and mobile health technology applications. Primary interests include: Community-based interventions for physical activity and nutrition Pediatric and population health behavior change Telemedicine solutions for chronic conditions Methodological approaches to program evaluation Dr. Williams' recent publications (2017-2022) demonstrate consistent focus on diabetes management, mobile health innovations, pediatric health, and epidemiological studies. His work frequently employs multidisciplinary approaches across public health, clinical medicine, and digital technology domains. Honors include: Clemson University School of Health Research Scholar (2017) Institute for Advancement of Health Care Faculty Fellow (2015) Clemson University Service Alliance Faculty Fellow (2008) He has advised 21 graduate students as primary or co-advisor, with mentees contributing to research on pediatric asthma, diabetes, nutrition, and telemedicine. His externally funded research portfolio includes projects supported by CDC, NIH (NCI, NHLBI, NICHD), DoD, USDA, and HRSA. Dr. Williams leads interdisciplinary teams for community and clinical trials, frequently collaborating with medical institutions and public health agencies. His research emphasizes practical applications of mobile technology for chronic disease self-management in diverse populations.
Bastian Betthäuser is an Assistant Professor at Sciences Po, Paris, affiliated with the Centre for Research on Social Inequalities (CRIS) and the Laboratory for Interdisciplinary Evaluation of Public Policies (LIEPP). He is also an Associate Member at Nuffield College, University of Oxford, and the Department of Social Policy and Intervention. His research focuses on social inequality, intergenerational mobility, educational policy, and life course dynamics . He investigates how socio-economic background influences early development, education, labor market outcomes, and life chances, and how policies can mitigate structural disadvantages. His work combines quantitative methods with comparative and longitudinal analyses across Europe. The recent publications show a strong trend in analyzing educational disruptions (e.g., during the pandemic) , parental employment instability , and regional and historical variations in educational opportunity . His research often leverages large-scale datasets and meta-analytic techniques to assess policy impacts and inequality mechanisms. Scientific Awards: ERC Starting Grant 2024 for the LEARN project on health crises and education He has taught courses on Educational Inequality & Education Policy and Social Inequality across the Life Course at both bachelor’s and master’s levels at Sciences Po. His research is supported by competitive grants and involves collaborations with leading scholars in sociology and public policy. He actively contributes to public discourse through media appearances and academic seminars. He is affiliated with key research units including CRIS and LIEPP, which focus on interdisciplinary evaluation of public policies and social inequalities. These labs support his work on policy-relevant sociological research using advanced empirical methods.
Dr. Elena Link is a Junior Professor for Science Communication at the Institute of Journalism at Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz since 2023. Her research focuses on health communication, particularly examining information seeking behaviors, information avoidance, and the impact of digital technologies on health communication processes. She has established herself as a leading researcher in understanding how individuals navigate health information in digital environments, with particular attention to trust dynamics and the emerging role of AI tools in health information contexts. Dr. Link's research interests span several key areas in health and science communication: Health information seeking and avoidance behaviors Digital health communication and AI applications Patient-provider communication dynamics Trust in health information sources Gender differences in health information behaviors Science communication regarding medical innovations Her recent publications demonstrate a strong focus on contemporary issues in health communication, particularly the emergence of AI tools in health information seeking, longitudinal analyses of information behaviors during health crises, and nuanced examinations of how physical and mental health conditions influence information practices. Her work often employs mixed-methods approaches, combining survey research with behavioral data analysis to provide comprehensive insights into health information behaviors across different population segments. Dr. Link has received numerous prestigious awards for her research, including: Best Paper Award from the DGPuK Health Communication Section (2024) Sibylle Kalkhof-Rose University Prize 2024 for humanities/social sciences Best Paper Award from the ICA Health Communication Division (2023) Acceptance into the Female Science Talents Program of the Falling Walls Foundation (2022) German Study Prize of the Körber Foundation in the Humanities section (2019) As an active contributor to the academic community, Dr. Link serves as Associate Editor of the European Journal of Health Communication and Co-Chair of the Health Communication Section of ECREA. Her research has significant implications for improving health communication practices, addressing health inequalities, and shaping the digital transformation of health information provision. She is particularly interested in empowering patients through effective communication strategies and combating information disparities in healthcare contexts.
Deborah Ehrenthal is a Professor in the Department of Biobehavioral Health at The Pennsylvania State University and serves as Director of the Social Science Research Institute (SSRI). Her research leverages large administrative datasets to investigate maternal and child health outcomes, with particular focus on prenatal opioid exposure, birth complications, and healthcare system interactions within Medicaid populations. Her primary research spans maternal and child health epidemiology, utilizing Wisconsin Medicaid data (2010-2019) to examine opioid exposure trajectories, neonatal abstinence syndrome, infant mortality, and spillover effects on sibling development. She investigates modifiable factors like treatment continuity and prenatal care coordination, while addressing health disparities through implementation science frameworks. Her work bridges clinical outcomes with social determinants of health, emphasizing policy-relevant findings for vulnerable populations. Recent publications (2022-2025) reveal consistent focus on opioid-related pregnancy outcomes, demonstrating how exposure timing/duration affects neonatal withdrawal and child welfare involvement. She pioneers analyses of Medicaid enrollment gaps across pregnancy stages and explores broader implications like metabolic syndrome risks following adverse birth outcomes, while extending research into pandemic-era community health responses. Scientific Awards: Lloyd Prize for Innovative Health Research (2025) Dr. Ehrenthal's research program is sustained through federal and state grants supporting large-scale data analysis of Medicaid populations, though specific funding mechanisms aren't detailed in current profiles. As Professor and SSRI Director, she mentors graduate students in biobehavioral health and public health, supervising research on substance use disorders and implementation science. Her leadership cultivates interdisciplinary collaboration across Penn State's research ecosystem. As Director of SSRI, she spearheads initiatives including the Climate, Society, and Health program launched in November 2023. She leads cross-institutional teams analyzing Wisconsin administrative data, with strong partnerships in public health departments and medical schools. Her work integrates epidemiological methods with health services research to address the opioid epidemic's impact on maternal-child health systems.
Anna-Katharina Praetorius is Professor of Research on Learning, Instruction and Didactics at the University of Zurich's Department of Educational Science within the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences. Her research focuses on conceptual and methodological questions of teaching quality, teacher professionalism, and international comparative educational research. With a distinguished academic career spanning over a decade, she has established herself as a leading researcher in educational psychology and teaching quality assessment. Her research interests center on understanding and measuring teaching quality through multiple perspectives, with particular emphasis on cognitive activation in teaching, the Three Basic Dimensions model, diagnostic competence of teachers, and international comparative studies of instructional quality. She has pioneered work examining contextual factors in teaching quality research and has critically analyzed methodological approaches in the field. Praetorius has published extensively in top educational research journals, with recent work focusing on statistical decisions in teaching quality modeling, context in teaching quality research, and cognitive activation frameworks. Her research shows a clear trajectory toward more nuanced understandings of teaching quality that consider subject-specific, contextual, and methodological complexities. Among her notable recognitions are the 2015 Publication Award in the PostDoc category from the Society for Empirical Educational Research, the 2013 Dissertation Award from the German Psychological Society, and the 2012 Ernst Meumann Prize for outstanding research in empirical educational research. As an active contributor to the academic community, Praetorius serves as an ad-hoc reviewer for research proposals for the German Research Foundation and Swiss National Science Foundation, and reviews for numerous prestigious educational journals including Educational Psychology, Learning and Instruction, and Teaching and Teacher Education. She is a member of several expert associations including the German Psychological Society, European Association for Research on Learning and Instruction, and Society for Empirical Educational Research.
David Rettinger is an Applied Professor of Psychology at the University of Tulsa's Kendall College of Arts & Sciences, with over 20 years of experience teaching psychology. He serves as Associate Chair and Undergraduate Program Director for the Psychology Department. Education: Ph.D. and M.A. from the University of Colorado; B.A. from the University of Michigan. Research Focus: Academic integrity, pedagogy, ethical decision-making, and the psychology of cheating. Books Authored: The Opposite of Cheating: Teaching for Integrity in the Age of AI (2025) and Cheating Academic Integrity: Lessons from 30 Years of Research (2022). Rettinger's work examines institutional climates, emotional drivers, and personality factors influencing academic misconduct. His research has been cited in international media outlets like The New York Times and CBS Morning Show , and he has presented at conferences including the International Center for Academic Integrity Annual Meeting. He holds a Fulbright Specialist appointment (2023) in Nepal and delivers global keynotes on academic integrity. Awards include President Emeritus of the International Center for Academic Integrity. International Work: Keynotes and workshops in Nepal, Montenegro, and Mexico. Media Recognition: Featured in The Chronicle of Higher Education , Inside Higher Education , and The Washington Post .
