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Alan SmithView profile

Professor

• Sport and Exercise Psychology
• Youth Psychological and Social Development
• Peer Relationships in Physical Activity
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Alan Smith is a Professor and Dean at Utah State University ’s Emma Eccles Jones College of Education and Human Services. He holds a joint appointment in the Department of Kinesiology and Health Science and mentors doctoral students in Human Development and Family Studies. Prior roles include Chair at Michigan State University and faculty at Purdue University. A Fellow of the National Academy of Kinesiology, he has served as president of major academic organizations and contributed to ADHD research through physical activity interventions. PhD in Exercise and Movement Science, University of Oregon, 1997 MS in Exercise and Sport Science, University of North Carolina at Greensboro, 1993 BA in Psychology, University of Rochester, 1990 His research focuses on the intersection of peer relationships and motivational outcomes in youth sports, with a strong emphasis on ADHD symptom mitigation through physical activity. Collaborations span neuroscience, motor control, nursing, and biobehavioral psychology. A meta-analytic review of 2025 articles highlights trends in athlete burnout profiles , social identity , and loneliness contagion in team settings. Notable awards include the Simmons Chivukula Award for Academic Leadership (2021) and the Excellence in Research Award (2018). He has published 45 peer-reviewed journal articles and 7 books/chapters, including Athlete Burnout Questionnaire manual (2009) and Advances in Sport and Exercise Psychology (2019). As a National Academy of Kinesiology Fellow (2012), he advocates for systemic reforms in youth sports post-pandemic.

• Human-Computer Interaction
• Computer Supported Cooperative Work (CSCW)
• Ubiquitous Computing
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Tony Tang is a tenured Associate Professor at the School of Computing and Information Systems , Singapore Management University , leading the RICELab (Rethinking Interaction, Collaboration and Engagement). His research spans Human-Computer Interaction (HCI), Computer Supported Cooperative Work (CSCW), and Ubiquitous Computing. Previously affiliated with the Faculty of Information at the University of Toronto and the Department of Computer Science at the University of Calgary , he has built a career focusing on technologies that enhance human-AI interaction, mixed-reality collaboration, and immersive analytics. Education : PhD in Electrical and Computer Engineering (2010, University of British Columbia), MSc in Computer Science (2005, University of Calgary), BSc in Computer Science and Psychology (2002, Simon Fraser University) His research explores human-AI interaction (user intent expression, AI feedback), mixed reality interfaces for collaborative learning, and digital workrooms with large interactive surfaces. Recent work focuses on embodied AI agents, VR gesture design, and neurodiverse engagement in digital spaces. Key trends in his publications include immersive analytics , haptic feedback systems , and inclusive design for marginalized user groups. His work bridges theoretical insights from HCI with practical implementations in virtual and augmented environments. Grants & Funding : Current: SMU-SUTD Tier 1 Grant (S$100,000), NAVER ($1,250,000 over 5 years), Meta gift ($30,000) Past: SSHRC Partnership Engage Grant, NSERC Discovery Grant, GRAND NCE funding, MITACS Accelerate Program Scientific Awards : NSERC Post-Doctoral Fellow (2011) Eyes High Doctoral Recruitment Award (University of Calgary, 2010) Teaching & Supervision : Supervised 3 postdoctoral fellows, 26 graduate students, and 35 undergraduate students. Served as PhD Director at the University of Toronto. Developed frameworks for graduate student competencies and research proposal writing. Service & Leadership : General Co-chair for CSCW 2022 , Associate Editor for International Journal on Human-Computer Studies and HCI Journal . Held administrative roles including Associate Dean, Research at the University of Toronto (2020-2022). Labs & Teams : Leads the RICELab , which investigates novel interaction paradigms for collaboration and engagement. Collaborated on projects involving drones, 360 video systems, and haptic proxies.

Walter Sinnott-ArmstrongView profile

Professor

• Practical Ethics
• Moral Psychology
• Neurophilosophy
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Walter Sinnott-Armstrong is the Chauncey Stillman Distinguished Professor of Practical Ethics in Duke University’s Department of Philosophy, affiliated with the Kenan Institute for Ethics, Psychology & Neuroscience, and multiple interdisciplinary centers. He holds secondary appointments in the Law School and is core faculty in the Duke Center for Cognitive Neuroscience and Duke Institute for Brain Sciences. His research bridges philosophy, neuroscience, and AI ethics, focusing on moral responsibility, consciousness, and decision-making. He leads the Moral Attitudes and Decisions Lab (MADLAB), which investigates how social, cultural, and neurobiological factors shape moral judgments. Education: Ph.D. in Philosophy from Yale University (1982), A.B. from Amherst College (1977). Recent grants include funding from OpenAI, the John Templeton Foundation, and Canada CIFAR for projects on Moral AI, consciousness studies, and cultural moral psychology. Notable publications include Moral AI and How We Get There (2024) and Think Again (2018), a globally popular ethics course. His work addresses AI ethics, free will debates, and applications of moral psychology to real-world dilemmas like healthcare triage and autonomous weapons. Research interests span experimental philosophy, neurophilosophy, and computational ethics. Recent articles explore lay judgments about responsibility and consciousness, cross-cultural moral reasoning, and ethical challenges posed by AI. He collaborates with scientists, psychologists, and computer scientists to translate theoretical insights into practical frameworks for ethical technology development and policy. Grants and Awards: Over $2M in seed grants for interdisciplinary research, including leadership on OpenAI’s Moral AI initiative. The Chauncey Stillman Professorship reflects his academic distinction. His contributions appear in journals like NeuroImage , Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences , and Journal of Medical Ethics . Labs/Teams: MADLAB’s projects include neuroimaging studies of moral cognition, AI ethics frameworks, and predictive modeling of moral preferences. He advises on global initiatives like the Duke Initiative for Science & Society and contributes to policy discussions on AI governance and medical ethics.

• Forensic Psychiatry
• Psychiatric Disorders
• Criminal Behavior Analysis
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Thomas Nilsson is an Adjunct Professor at the Department of Psychiatry and Neurochemistry, University of Gothenburg. His work focuses on forensic psychiatry, mental health law, and the intersection of personality disorders with criminal behavior. He is affiliated with the Sahlgrenska Academy and has conducted extensive research on forensic mental health services, risk assessment methodologies, and neurodevelopmental conditions like ADHD and autism spectrum disorders. Key areas of research include: Psychopathy and violent offender profiling Forensic psychiatric care interventions (e.g., physical exercise programs) Gender differences in violent offending Clinical assessment of severe mental disorders in legal contexts Comorbidity patterns in neurodevelopmental disorders His recent work analyzes risk assessment practices, the impact of mental disorders on criminal behavior, and the efficacy of therapeutic interventions in forensic settings. He has collaborated on nationwide studies about Swedish forensic psychiatric care and contributed to longitudinal follow-up studies of offenders' recidivism rates. Notable contributions include: Development of screening tools for neurodevelopmental disorders Analysis of legal-ethical dilemmas in forensic decision-making Investigations into the role of personality traits in treatment adherence and criminal behavior Historical analyses of forensic psychiatric practices Nilsson's research emphasizes evidence-based practices in forensic psychiatry and the translation of clinical findings into policy and care frameworks.

Danielle R. ThomasView profile

Researcher

• AI-assisted human tutoring
• tutoring training
• AI in education
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Danielle R. Thomas is a Systems Scientist at the Human-Computer Interaction Institute within Carnegie Mellon University . She leads the PLUS — Personalized Learning Squared project, a hybrid human-AI tutoring initiative, and serves as Director of Research to Practice at The National Tutoring Observatory . Her research focuses on: Hybrid human-AI tutoring systems Scalable tutor assessment using LLMs Equity in AI-driven education AI-enhanced teacher training Supporting marginalized learners Recent publications highlight advancements in: LLM-based feedback mechanisms Automated tutor behavior analysis Redesigning assessment frameworks Addressing bias in AI ground truth data Expanding access for underrepresented groups Scientific recognition includes: Best Demo Award at AIED2023 Google DeepMind funding (2025) for AI tutor assessment She collaborates with Carnegie Learning, Inc. and Stanford University , and actively contributes to: Workshops on AI ethics in education International conferences (AIED, ECTEL, LAK) Public outreach via NBC News and Snapchat

• Leadership
• Organizational Trust
• Research Methods (Meta-Analysis, Surveys)
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Dr. Bart de Jong is a Full Professor of Leadership and Organizational Behavior at the Durham University Business School (UK). He holds a PhD (2010) and has held academic leadership roles at institutional, faculty, and school levels. Prior to Durham, he served as an Associate Professor at VU University Amsterdam (Netherlands) and Australian Catholic University (Australia). His teaching spans from undergraduate to PhD levels, including invited courses at Erasmus University Rotterdam. Research Interests: Leadership - Focused on shared leadership configurations and effectiveness Organizational Trust - Examining trust dynamics in diverse teams and workplace contexts Research Methods - Specializes in meta-analyses, surveys, and research synthesis techniques Teams - Investigates diversity, virtuality, creativity, and performance implications Publications: His 20+ peer-reviewed articles in top journals (AMJ, JAP, AROPOB) reveal a focus on trust mechanisms, team effectiveness, and meta-analytic integration. Recent work explores gender disparities in academic authorship and redefines felt trust constructs. Earlier studies established foundational insights into peer control systems and trust mediation in teams. Awards: Has received multiple best paper awards and recognition for editorial contributions. Serves on review boards and as associate editor for major journals in organizational behavior. Service & Leadership: Actively contributes to academic governance at Durham University through research-focused leadership roles. Engages in editorial activities and international academic networks.

• Healthy Ageing
• Sensory Ageing
• Dementia Prevention
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Dr. Kim Kiely is a Lecturer in Statistics and Data Science at the University of Wollongong, holding a joint position across the School of Mathematics and Applied Statistics and the School of Social Sciences. He specializes in healthy ageing research, focusing on life-course epidemiology, social psychiatry, and gerontology. His key research areas include behavioral/social determinants of health expectancy, sensory ageing, social inequalities in longevity, and dementia prevention. Dr. Kiely teaches advanced courses in public health programs such as Data Science and Machine Learning for Health, Managing and Communicating Health Data, and Observational Epidemiology. His work integrates statistical methodologies with real-world applications, particularly in older driver safety and mental health screening tools. His recent publications (2023–2025) highlight trends in ageing-related research: advanced driver-assistance systems adoption, childhood adversity impacts on late-life cognition, and gender disparities in dementia risk factors. He has led/co-investigated grants totaling over $A2 million from ARC, NHMRC, and Dementia Australia, addressing topics like cognitive ageing interventions and sensory loss. Dr. Kiely has coordinated influential studies such as the AUDACIOUS (Auditory Ageing and Cognitive Impairment) project. His research bridges statistical rigor with public health policy, emphasizing evidence-based solutions for ageing populations.

Steven HowardView profile

Professor

• Child and Adolescent Development
• Educational Psychology
• Early Childhood Education
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Professor Steven Howard is a leading academic in developmental psychology and early childhood education at the University of Wollongong's School of Education. He holds an ARC Future Fellowship and is a member of the ARC College of Experts. His research focuses on self-regulation, executive functions, and their implications for school readiness, with a strong emphasis on assessment tools like the Early Years Toolbox, used globally in 65+ countries. He has secured over $65M in research funding from national and international bodies. His academic roles include Professor (2024–present), Associate Professor (2019–2023), and Senior Lecturer (2017–2019). Howard earned his PhD in Developmental Psychology from York University, Canada. He teaches courses in educational psychology and research methods and supervises PhD students in Education and Psychology. His work spans early childhood interventions, digital technology impacts, and global low-income community development. Awards include the Early Career Researcher Prize and multiple teaching nominations. He leads projects like the SPROUTS longitudinal study and the Australian Centre for the Digital Child. His research also addresses refugee children's school transitions and parental technology use effects.

Mark ButlerView profile

Senior Lecturer

• Forensic Investigation
• Crime Data Analysis
• Crime Intelligence
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Mark Butler is a Senior Lecturer in Crime Scene Science at Teesside University's School of Health & Life Sciences. He holds a PhD in Crime Scene Investigator practice (2014), completed part-time, and teaches courses in crime intelligence analysis, data analytics, and forensic methodologies. He leads the MSc Crime Intelligence and Data Analytics program and has supervised numerous student projects at undergraduate, postgraduate, and PhD levels. Educations: BSc Applied Science & Forensic Measurement (Teesside University, 1995) Diploma in Scientific Support Skills (Durham University) Institute of Fire Engineers Fire Investigation qualification PGCE teaching qualification (2006) MSc Fire Investigation (Distinction) PhD in Crime Scene Investigator practice (2014) His research focuses on forensic investigation competence, crime data visualization, and cross-disciplinary methodologies. Recent work extends to public health domains analyzing food environments' impact on obesity and food poverty during crises. He employs mixed-methods approaches combining quantitative analysis with qualitative social media studies. His publications explore topics like restaurant openings' effects on youth eating behaviors and geographical food environment mapping in deprived areas. Awards section remains empty as none explicitly mentioned. Advising & Grants: Supervises students across multiple academic levels. No specific grants mentioned. Labs/Teams: Leads MSc Crime Intelligence program and collaborates with nutrition researchers on food environment studies.

Peggy C. StephensView profile

Professor

• Substance Abuse Prevention
• Substance Abuse Treatment
• Behavioral Health
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Peggy C. Stephens is a Professor in the College of Public Health at Kent State University, specializing in substance abuse prevention and treatment. She holds a Ph.D. in Sociology from the University of Akron (1999) with additional degrees in Education and Sociology. Her research applies quantitative methods to examine health and social problems associated with substance abuse, including multi-site evaluations of prevention programs. Current work addresses opioid crisis interventions, program fidelity measurement, and social determinants of substance use. Publications demonstrate expertise in adolescent substance abuse prevention, prescription drug misuse among juvenile offenders, and disaster impacts on youth mental health. Recent methodological contributions include frameworks for synthesizing moderation effects across clinical trials.

Graham SmithView profile

Senior Lecturer

• Statistical cognition
• Visual thinking
• Consciousness
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Dr. Graham Smith is a Senior Lecturer in Psychology at the University of Northampton, affiliated with the Centre for Psychological and Sociological Sciences. He holds BPS chartered status and has been teaching since 1999. His roles include Deputy Subject Leader for Psychology, coordinating modules like PSY2003 and PSYM080, and teaching courses on philosophy of psychology, perception, cognitive neuropsychology, and research methods. His research focuses on statistical cognition, visual thinking, consciousness studies, and visual perception, with particular emphasis on lucid dreaming and connectionist theory. He supervises students exploring meditation and lucid dreaming. His work has been published in journals like Dreaming and Consciousness and Cognition . He actively contributes to media commentary, including analysis of royal events and social issues. Education: PhD Psychology (University of Plymouth, 1998) – Thesis: 'The priming of visual feature integration and illusory conjunctions' BSc (Hons.) Psychology (University of Plymouth, 1992) Teaching Specializations: Research methods, quantitative/qualitative analysis, philosophy of psychology, cognitive psychology Smith's research interests bridge theoretical and applied psychology, with a focus on enhancing critical thinking through visual tools like argument mapping. His recent work emphasizes statistical cognition and the practical implications of meta-analytic techniques in understanding lucid dreaming phenomena. He has collaborated with researchers like Dr. Daniel Saunders and Prof. Christopher Roe on sleep-related studies. Media contributions include analyses of societal issues linked to monarchy and mental health. While no formal grants are explicitly listed, his academic output reflects sustained engagement with interdisciplinary research themes. He has supervised undergraduate and postgraduate dissertations on topics ranging from consciousness to moral reasoning.

Tyler LefevorView profile

Associate Professor

• LGBTQ+ Mental Health
• Religion/Spirituality and Psychology
• Health Disparities in Sexual and Gender Minorities
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Tyler Lefevor is an Associate Professor in the Department of Psychology at Utah State University (USU), affiliated with the Emma Eccles Jones College of Education and Human Services. He specializes in counseling psychology, focusing on LGBTQ+ mental health, religion/spirituality, and research methods. He holds a PhD from the University of Miami (2016), followed by a postdoctoral fellowship at Stanford University (2016–2017) and teaching at Rhodes College (2017–2020). His research examines how religiousness intersects with health outcomes among sexual and gender minorities, emphasizing three key areas: health disparities among religious minorities, religious influences on health, and translating findings into clinical and policy contexts. He maintains a private practice serving LGBTQ+ clients with conservative religious backgrounds and supervises doctoral students in the Sexual and Gender Minority Services practicum. Bilingual in English and Spanish, he integrates clinical work with research via a scientist-practitioner model. Education: PhD in Counseling Psychology, University of Miami, 2016 Postdoctoral Fellowship, Stanford University, 2016–2017 Research Interests: His work explores health disparities, religious/spirituality dynamics among LGBTQ+ populations, and the application of research to therapy and policy. Key themes include minority stress theory extensions, faith-based identity conflicts, and interventions for marginalized groups. He publishes widely on topics like clergy counseling of LGBTQ+ individuals, religious de-identification, and mental health outcomes in conservative religious contexts. Advising & Grants: Supervises doctoral students in clinical/counseling specializations, emphasizing training in LGBTQ+ mental health. No grants explicitly listed in the texts provided. Maintains a lab focused on religious and sexual minority health intersections. Labs/Teams: Leads research initiatives on LGBTQ+ mental health and religion, collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to bridge clinical practice and academic research.

• Health Psychology
• Mental Health
• Public Health
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Dr. Amanda Lee is a Senior Lecturer in the Faculty of Health and Education at Manchester Metropolitan University. Her research focuses on health psychology, public health interventions, and qualitative methodologies, with particular emphasis on mental health, equity in healthcare, and social determinants of health. She investigates complex health challenges through mixed-methods approaches that center community voices and lived experiences. Her research examines: Mental health disparities in marginalized populations Innovations in health communication and education Structural barriers to healthcare access Critical analysis of health systems Community-based participatory research Analyzing her recent publications reveals strong thematic focus on: healthcare equity during crises, pedagogical innovations in health education, and applications of critical theory to health disparities. Her work demonstrates consistent methodological rigor through systematic reviews, qualitative studies, and mixed-methods designs exploring understudied populations. She actively mentors postgraduate researchers and contributes to curriculum development in health psychology. Her research group collaborates with healthcare providers and community organizations to translate findings into practice.

Hanamori SkoblowView profile

Research Fellow

• Aging
• Social Ties
• Psychosocial Resources
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Hanamori Skoblow is a Research Fellow at the Center for Family Policy and Research, University of Missouri, with a PhD in Human Development and Family Science. Her research examines biopsychosocial factors in aging, including social ties, cognitive functioning, and caregiving dynamics across the life course. Education : PhD in Human Development & Family Science, University of Missouri (2024) MS in Human Development & Family Science, University of Missouri (2021) BA in Psychology, Beloit College (2014) Dr. Skoblow's work integrates quantitative methods to investigate how early-life socioeconomic factors, relational dynamics, and self-perceptions of aging influence late-life health outcomes. Her research employs dyadic modeling, meta-analytic techniques, and longitudinal datasets to uncover mechanisms linking psychosocial resources to cognitive resilience. Her publications explore diverse aspects of gerontology including caregiver stress allocation, couples' health behaviors, inflammation pathways, and socioeconomic determinants of cognitive aging. Methodological strengths include structural equation modeling and meta-regression. Awards and Honors : P.E.O. Scholar Award (2023) Gerontological Society of America Policy Intern (2022) Marilyn Coleman Outstanding Graduate Student Scholarship University Medal (supervised student, 2023) Dr. Skoblow mentors students in the Families in Later Life Lab and collaborates on NIH-funded projects examining social determinants of health. She maintains affiliations with the Gerontological Society of America and International Association for Relationship Research.

• Applied Mathematics
• Mathematical Physics
• Nonlinear Waves
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Alexandr Chernyavski is a Visiting Assistant Professor in the Department of Mathematics at the University at Buffalo. He specializes in applied mathematics with a focus on nonlinear waves and PT-symmetric systems. His research combines analytical and numerical methods to study real-world applications in quantum mechanics, nonlinear optics, and material science. Education: Ph.D. in Mathematics, McMaster University, Canada B.Sc. in Information and Computer Science, Moscow Institute of Electronic Technology, Russia Postdoctoral Fellowships: University of Victoria (Canada) and University of Cape Town (South Africa) Research Interests: Chernyavski explores soliton stability, PT-symmetric systems, and convex optimization techniques. His work addresses applications such as quantum computing memory development, novel optical devices, and meta-material design. He employs sum-of-squares programming and Lyapunov function analysis to study nonlinear differential equations. Awards: None listed. Advising/Grants: No specific grants or advisees listed, though his research involves collaborations in computational physics and applied mathematics. Labs/Teams: Engaged with interdisciplinary teams studying nonlinear systems and PT-symmetry applications. Active on Google Scholar and maintains a personal academic website.