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Joseph N.S. EisenbergView profile

Professor

• Infectious disease epidemiology
• Waterborne pathogens
• Vector-borne diseases
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Joseph N.S. Eisenberg, PhD, MPH is Professor of Epidemiology and Professor of Global Public Health at the University of Michigan School of Public Health . A leading infectious-disease epidemiologist, Eisenberg integrates theoretical transmission modelling with large-scale field studies to understand how environmental and social determinants drive water- and vector-borne disease dynamics across the globe. Education PhD, University of California, Berkeley/San Francisco, 1992 MPH, University of California, Berkeley, 1991 BS, University of California, Berkeley, 1982 Research Focus Eisenberg’s work centres on infectious disease epidemiology , particularly the environmental determinants of waterborne and vector-borne pathogens. His group develops dynamic transmission models that move microbial risk assessment from static individual-based calculations to population-based frameworks capable of capturing feedbacks between human behaviour, climate, infrastructure and pathogen spread. Empirical validation of these models occurs through multi-country collaborations in Ecuador (birth cohort, dengue mapping, zoonotic E. coli), Mexico (waste-water irrigation), Israel (poliovirus environmental surveillance), Ethiopia (urban water-system risk) and Kenya (WASH impacts). Recent Publication Trends Over 2024–2025 Eisenberg has published extensively on dengue and Zika transmission in Ecuador, WASH intervention modelling , antimicrobial resistance in enteric E. coli , and COVID-19 epidemiology . These works combine high-resolution field data (human landing catches, multiplex PCR diagnostics, eye-tracking neurodevelopment assessments) with advanced computational approaches (agent-based models, Bayesian spatial risk mapping, mechanistic QMRA), underscoring a commitment to methodological innovation grounded in real-world public-health problems. Scientific Awards & Recognition While no specific prizes are enumerated in the supplied text, Eisenberg’s sustained funding from the CDC (recent $17.5 M award establishing the Michigan Integrated Center for Outbreak Analytics and Modeling – MICOM) and repeated publication in PNAS , American Journal of Epidemiology and other high-impact journals attest to significant peer recognition. Advising & Grants Eisenberg mentors graduate students and post-doctoral researchers across epidemiology, biostatistics and global health. Active funding includes: CDC / MICOM – Michigan Integrated Center for Outbreak Analytics and Modeling (Principal Investigator) National Institutes of Health – Environmental influences on child diarrheal disease and the microbiome (Co-Investigator) NSF – Coupled natural-human systems: road development and infectious disease in Ecuador (Principal Investigator) Laboratories & Teams Eisenberg directs the EcoDess: Environmental Change and Diarrheal Disease in Ecuador research platform, coordinating interdisciplinary teams in Ann Arbor and field stations in Esmeraldas and Quito provinces. He is affiliated with the University of Michigan Center for Global Health Equity and the Global Public Health IDEAS initiative , fostering cross-campus collaborations in modelling, microbiology and social epidemiology.

Jaakko HusaView profile

Professor

• Comparative Law
• Law and Globalisation
• Comparative Legal Linguistics
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Professor Jaakko Husa is a Full Professor in Law and Globalisation at the University of Helsinki , Faculty of Law. With a PhD in Public Law (1995), he has held multiple full professorial chairs in Comparative Public Law, Constitutional Law, and Legal Culture before joining Helsinki. Current research focuses on interdisciplinary comparative law, legal globalization, and comparative legal history Key areas include Nordic law, constitutional studies, and legal linguistics Research Trends : His recent work explores methodological pluralism in comparative law, constitutional dynamics in Asian and Nordic contexts, and linguistic challenges in legal comparison. He emphasizes contextual, historical, and cross-disciplinary approaches. Scientific Awards : Best article prize (2021) As an elected member of the Finnish Academy of Science and Letters and titular member of the International Academy of Comparative Law, Husa maintains active roles in academic governance, including membership in the Research Council of Finland (2025-2027). He has published over 250 works in leading law journals and with publishers like Cambridge University Press and Edward Elgar.

Zahra AminzareView profile

Associate Professor

• Mathematical Biology
• Dynamical Systems
• Nonlinear Dynamics
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Zahra Aminzare is an Associate Professor of Mathematics at the University of Iowa. She is affiliated with the Department of Mathematics within the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. Her research focuses on Mathematical Biology and Dynamical Systems, with emphasis on modeling biological systems such as cellular homeostasis, insect locomotion, and neural oscillators. She holds a PhD from Rutgers University. Her work explores topics including synchronization in nonlinear networks, stochastic processes in biological systems, and the application of contraction theory to stability analysis. Notable contributions include studies on ion transport dynamics, bacterial chemotaxis, and phase reduction in noisy oscillators. Her research bridges mathematical methodologies with biological phenomena, addressing questions related to system robustness and emergent behaviors. Aminzare’s publications span across journals and conferences, with recent work addressing rhythmicity in insect locomotion, spike-generation mechanisms in multi-timescale systems, and stochastic synchronization in networked systems. She maintains an active research lab focused on interdisciplinary applications of dynamical systems theory.

Bilisuma DitoView profile

Associate Professor

• Development Economics
• Migration Studies
• Gender Relations
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Bilisuma Dito is an Associate Professor of Globalization and Development Studies at Maastricht University. He serves as Project Manager for the Well-being, Women, and Work (3WE) Research Project and is affiliated with the Transnational Migration Research Group (TMG) and the Globalization, Transnationalism, and Development (GTD) Research Group. His research focuses on African migration contexts, gender dynamics, and well-being in familial and normative frameworks. He teaches and supervises in Maastricht University's Globalization and Development Studies (GDS) Master’s program, including courses like 'Research Methods in GDS' and has coordinated the Minor in Globalization and Development. His interdisciplinary work bridges academic research with policy engagement through co-creation with practitioners. Key research interests include transnational families, migrant well-being, gender norms in migration, and mixed-methods research. He has published extensively on topics such as child labor in Ethiopia, family reunification aspirations among Ghanaian youth, and psychological well-being of female workers in African labor sectors. Prof. Dito has co-supervised PhD theses on transnational parenting, migrant caregiving, and child-raising arrangements. He is a Research Associate at Leiden University’s African Studies Center and holds professional memberships in the Ethiopian Economics Association and Association of Feminist Economics. His work emphasizes socio-economic inequities, mental health disparities among migrant workers, and policy-relevant research. Current projects examine low-skilled female labor in Ethiopia and gendered dimensions of African transnational couples' reunification in the Netherlands.

Lisa MertenView profile

Researcher

• Digital Media Studies
• Political Communication
• Algorithmic Personalization
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Dr. Lisa Merten is a Senior Researcher at the Leibniz Institute for Media Research | Hans Bredow Institute (HBI), where she leads computational social science projects like POLTRACK, examining the relationship between information repertoires and political polarization. She also coordinates the DFG-funded 'Public Connection' project, exploring how users engage with diverse publics through media practices. Her research focuses on digital media environments, algorithm-driven personalization, and the impact of social media on news consumption and public opinion. Education : - Studied Communication Science at Universität Leipzig, TU Dresden, Universiteit van Amsterdam, and Boston University - German Academic Scholarship Foundation recipient Research Interests : - Algorithmic publics and personalization - Political information seeking and polarization - Digital methods for media analysis - Journalism and online commentary dynamics Key Projects : - Co-led the POLTRACK project with GESIS and universities of Bremen/Konstanz - Investigated Instagram influencers' reach in 'Media Use and Social Cohesion' with Hannah Immler - Pioneered browser data donation methods in journalism studies Awards : - 2021 Digital Journalism 'Article of the Year' for work on social media news curation Teaching : - Held part-time junior professorship in Computational Social Science at University of Konstanz (2021) - Taught at University of Hamburg, Augsburg, and Kiel University of Applied Sciences Labs/Teams : - Core member of HBI's Computational Social Science team - Collaborates with GESIS, Bremen/Konstanz universities, and international partners

Caren GoldbergView profile

Assistant Professor

• Environmental DNA (eDNA) applications
• Amphibian ecology
• Landscape genetics
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Caren Goldberg is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Entomology at Washington State University (WSU), affiliated with the College of Agricultural, Human, and Natural Resource Sciences (CAHNRS). Her research focuses on ecological modeling and conservation biology, particularly using environmental DNA (eDNA) and landscape genetics to study species distribution and connectivity. Education : Ph.D., University of Idaho (Fish and Wildlife Resources); M.S., University of Arizona (Wildlife and Fisheries Sciences); B.A., University of California, Berkeley (Integrative Biology). Research Interests : Goldberg’s work emphasizes eDNA applications for detecting rare species, amphibian spatial ecology, and mitigating invasive species impacts. Key projects include: Developing eDNA tools for aquatic biodiversity monitoring Landscape genetics of pond-breeding amphibians Quantifying pathogen transmission in wild populations Integrating eDNA with conventional field methods Survey Methods and Tools : Goldberg’s team has pioneered eDNA sampling systems like the ANDe™ device and validated protocols for pathogen detection in trade settings. Her work addresses methodological challenges, such as optimizing sampling designs for variable environmental conditions. Advising and Grants : While specific grant details are not listed, her extensive publication record indicates sustained funding for ecological and conservation research. She collaborates with national parks, wildlife agencies, and international organizations to apply eDNA technologies in conservation planning. Labs and Teams : Goldberg leads a research group within the WSU Department of Entomology, focusing on ecological and genetic approaches to conservation challenges. Her work often involves interdisciplinary teams tackling global biodiversity crises.

• Mental Health
• Open Dialogue
• Nursing Education
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Andrea McCloughen is an Associate Professor in Mental Health Nursing and Director Academic Education at the Susan Wakil School of Nursing and Midwifery, University of Sydney. She holds a PhD from University of Western Sydney and is a respected researcher and clinician in mental health nursing, with expertise in Open Dialogue, emotion regulation, and healthcare education. Her leadership roles include Director Postgraduate Advanced Studies and Coordinator of Mental Health Nursing programs. She is a Fellow of the Australian College of Mental Health Nurses and Senior Fellow of Advance HE. Education: PhD (UWS), MN (Mental Health) (UWS), BN (UWS) Certifications: Credentialled Mental Health Nurse, Open Dialogue Therapist, Mental Health First Aid Instructor Research focuses on Open Dialogue practices, mental health service innovations, and healthcare student education. Key projects include implementing Open Dialogue in schools and mental health systems, and examining physical health management in mental health populations. Teaching contributions span undergraduate and postgraduate nursing programs, emphasizing recovery-oriented care and advanced practice roles. She has led multiple educational grants totaling over $100k, including innovations in clinical debrief models and cooperative learning with mental health consumers. Awarded over a dozen honors including the Makers and Shapers Award (2023) and multiple Best Paper awards. Supervised 12+ HDR students, with active projects on emergency nursing protocols and Open Dialogue impacts. Collaborates internationally, particularly with Danish researchers on physical health in schizophrenia.

• Discrete choice experiments
• Optimal experimental design
• Multivariate statistics
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Martina Vandebroek is Full Professor of Statistics and Operations Research at KU Leuven, Faculty of Economics and Business, where she leads methodological work within the Operations Research and Statistics Research Group (ORSTAT). She also serves as senior academic staff on the Faculty Council and the Campus Councils for Leuven and Kortrijk, and is a member of the LStat General Assembly. Research Interests Discrete choice experiments (design & analysis) Optimal and sequential experimental design Multivariate statistics and modelling of preference heterogeneity Random regret minimisation and attribute non-attendance Applications in health economics, transport, marketing, and food science Her methodological innovations enable more efficient data collection and richer behavioural insights in stated-preference surveys, while her applied projects translate patient and consumer preferences into actionable evidence for policy makers and industry. Recent Publications Overview Between 2022 and 2024 Vandebroek (co-)authored 15 key articles. These contributions advance both the statistical machinery of choice modelling—such as mixed random regret models, design-efficient sample-size rules, and consideration-set heuristics—and substantive applications in oncology patient preferences, inflammatory bowel disease treatments, meat-substitute adoption, and food-quality valuation. The work repeatedly integrates sophisticated econometric techniques with real-world stakeholder data, reflecting an overarching commitment to methodological rigour and societal impact. Scientific Awards & Recognition No specific awards are listed in the provided material; however, her sustained publication record in top journals (Journal of Choice Modelling, Food Quality and Preference, Frontiers in Oncology, Stata Journal) attests to significant scholarly recognition. Advising & Grant Activities Promotor (PI) of FWO project “Discrete choice models including screening rules: modeling and design” (2017-2021) Promotor of KU Leuven project “Efficient Online Choice Experiments” (2017-2020) Co-promotor of IWT/FWO project “Empirical and methodological challenges in choice experiments” (2017-2023) Co-promotor of VLAIO project “Development, Validation, and Valorization of a Patient Preference Platform” (2023-2026) Teaching & Service Vandebroek teaches master-level courses “Applications of Statistics” (Dutch and English iterations) and contributes to the Leuven Statistics Research Centre (LStat) educational programme.

Paul DownwardView profile

Professor

• Sport Management
• Public Health
• Health Economics
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Professor Paul Downward holds the position of Professor of Economics at Loughborough University, where he is affiliated with the Sir John Beckwith Centre for Sport. Previously, he worked at Aston Business School and Staffordshire University. He earned his BA (Hons) in Economics from Staffordshire University (1988), MA from the University of Manchester (1990), and PhD from the University of Leeds (1996). His research interests span sport management, public health, and social policy, with a focus on the interplay between sport participation and societal outcomes like health, well-being, and social capital. In 2023, he was honored with the Chelladurai Award for lifetime achievement in sport management. His academic work critically examines topics such as gender disparities in sport participation, the impact of government policies on physical activity, and the ethical challenges in sport governance. Notable areas of inquiry include the role of leisure activities in aging populations, the economic valuation of subjective well-being, and the socio-cultural effects of sport corruption. His interdisciplinary approach bridges economics, sociology, and public policy, with a strong emphasis on real-world applications through policy recommendations and evidence-based analysis. Recent research highlights include analyzing regional disparities in sport participation's levelling-up initiatives, exploring the well-being benefits of soccer for both genders, and investigating the relationship between referee abuse and mental health in sport. Professor Downward’s publications also address global issues such as China’s community recreation policies and the environmental trade-offs of leisure travel. Education: BA (Hons) Economics (Staffordshire, 1988), MA Economics (Manchester, 1990), PhD Economics (Leeds, 1996) Key Research Groups: Sport, Business & Society; Lifestyle for Health & Wellbeing; Sport Performance Labs/Teams: Sir John Beckwith Centre for Sport

Caroline RuinerView profile

Professor

• Digital Transformation and Work
• Sustainability Twin Transformation
• Artificial Intelligence Ethics
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Prof. Dr. Caroline Ruiner is a Professor of Sociology at the University of Hohenheim since 2019. Her research focuses on the impact of digital transformation on work, sustainability transitions, AI ethics, and labor market organizations. Previously, she held positions at the University of Trier and Ruhr University Bochum, where she conducted groundbreaking work on freelance workers and cooperative labor structures. Her interdisciplinary research spans sociology, organizational studies, and digital ethics. Education: PhD in Sociology from the University of Augsburg Studies in Business Administration and Sociology at Goethe University Frankfurt Habilitation in Social Sciences at Ruhr University Bochum (2018) Research Interests: Workplace digitalization and its societal implications Designing ethical AI systems for fair labor practices Twin transformation (digitalization + sustainability) New labor market structures like cooperatives and platform economies Key Projects: AIBBA (AI for Business/ Business for AI) Andromeda (Autonomy in high-reliability organizations) KARAT (AI and driving professions) NewWork4KeyWorker (systemic workforce design) Awards: Recipient of the Teaching Prize from the German Sociological Association for her textbook Arbeits- und Industriesoziologie (UTB 2016). Consultation: Her work bridges academic research and practical applications, addressing labor law challenges, digital ethics frameworks, and sustainable work design. She collaborates internationally with institutions in Europe, Japan, and the U.S.

Marco NieView profile

Professor

• Transportation Engineering
• Transportation Systems Analysis
• Urban Mobility
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Marco Nie is a Professor and Chair of the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Northwestern University, where he has been a faculty member since 2006. His research focuses on Transportation Systems Analysis, emphasizing interdisciplinary approaches that integrate optimization, network science, traffic flow theory, economics, and statistics to address complex interactions between human activities, infrastructure, and urban networks. He teaches three courses: an undergraduate/graduate introduction to transportation engineering, and two graduate courses on analytical and computational tools for surface transportation systems design. Education: Marco Nie earned a BS in Structural Engineering from Tsinghua University (Beijing), followed by graduate studies in Transportation at the National University of Singapore (NUS), and a PhD in Transportation from the University of California, Davis. Research interests include improving transportation efficiency, sustainability, and equity through policy and technology. Recent work explores autonomous vehicles, modular transit systems, congestion pricing, and data-driven solutions for EV charging and ride-hail platforms. He has expressed challenges in securing research funding, noting its critical role despite inherent flaws in evaluating research impact through monetary metrics. Scientific Awards: He received the 2021 Transportation Science Meritorious Service Awards . Marco also serves on editorial boards, including Service Science (2023), and actively publishes on topics like urban mobility, freight logistics, and policy analysis. Advising & Grants: While no specific students or grants are listed, he highlights the importance of funding mechanisms for research. His work often involves collaborations with sponsors and stakeholders to address real-world transportation challenges. Labs/Teams: Affiliated with the Center for Science and Protection of Engineered Environments and engages in interdisciplinary research groups focusing on sustainable and equitable urban systems.

Katie MarasView profile

Associate Professor

• Forensic Psychology
• Neurodiversity
• Criminal Justice System
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Katie Maras is an Associate Professor (Reader) in Psychology at the University of Bath, affiliated with the Centre for Applied Autism Research and the Institute for Digital Security and Behaviour. Her research focuses on neurodiversity and forensic psychology, particularly addressing how autistic individuals navigate police and legal systems. She has pioneered methods like the Witness-Aimed First Account (WAFA) to improve testimony reliability in interviews. Her work includes collaborations with Avon and Somerset Police and the Home Office on initiatives such as the Cyber Prevent strategy. Notable grants include a £657,224 ESRC grant (2023-2026) for 'Measuring Special Measures' to support autistic access to justice, and a £279,555 ESRC Future Research Leaders grant (2017-2021) developing interview adaptations for autistic individuals. Projects span criminal justice system reform, cybercrime prevention, and employment interview adaptations. Maras has authored over 80 publications, including studies on mock juror perceptions, autistic communication challenges in legal contexts, and digital interventions for self-determination. She actively engages with policy makers, delivering keynotes on neurodivergence in criminal justice and advising parliamentary committees like the House of Lords Autism Act review.

Patrick SakdapolrakView profile

Professor

• Population Geography
• Environmental Change
• Migration Studies
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Patrick Sakdapolrak is a Professor of Population Geography and Demography at the University of Vienna's Department of Geography and Regional Research, within the Faculty of Earth Sciences, Geography and Astronomy. He serves as Head of the Working Group on Population Geography and Demography and Vice-Director of Doctoral Studies (SPL 45). His research focuses on the interplay of population dynamics, environmental change, and development, particularly migration and health in vulnerable contexts. He holds a Ph.D. from the University of Bonn, with earlier studies at Heidelberg University and the University of Wollongong. Research Interests: Conceptual: Vulnerability, resilience, livelihoods, translocality, Bourdieu's practice theory Thematic: Human-environment relations, migration, health Regional: South Asia (India), Southeast Asia (Thailand), East Africa (Kenya) Current Projects include the HABITABLE initiative exploring climate change and social tipping points. His work emphasizes translocal social resilience and migration as adaptation strategies. Recent publications address climate migration, habitability, and translocal networks' role in innovation and adaptation. He actively engages in policy-relevant research and global collaborations.

Renata CasadoView profile

Lecturer

• Labour Migration
• Skilled Migration
• Diversity and Inclusion
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Dr. Renata Casado is a Lecturer in the Management and Organisations department at the UWA Business School, University of Western Australia. She holds a PhD (2017), MBA in Organizational Studies (2008), and MBA in Marketing (2007). Her research focuses on labour market dynamics of minority groups, including migrants and women, with specialties in skilled migration, psychological contracts, and domestic violence leave policies. She teaches courses on Strategic HRM, Employment Relations, and Diversity & Inclusion, currently coordinating the Master's in Human Resources and Employment Relations. Education: PhD in Management & Organisations, University of Western Australia (2017) Masters in Organizational Studies, Universidade Federal do Estado do Rio de Janeiro (2008) MBA in Marketing, IBMEC (2007) Research Interests: Brazilian migration patterns, ethnic entrepreneurship, career sustainability, and policy impacts on marginalized groups. Current projects include Brazilian entrepreneurship collaboration with Universidade Federal Fluminense, Brazil. Awards: UWA Business School Citation for Outstanding Contributions to Student Learning (2024) UWA Responsible Business Fellow (2024) Heneman Prize in Industrial Relations (2017) Her work bridges migration studies with organizational behavior, emphasizing qualitative methodologies. She also contributes to policy research on domestic violence leave and gendered violence prevention through an active grant (2025-2026).

• Neighborhood Stigma
• Criminal Justice System
• Educational Policy
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Gijs Custers is an Assistant Professor at the Department of Law, Society and Crime within the Erasmus School of Law at Erasmus University Rotterdam. His research focuses on neighborhood stigma, criminal justice system dynamics, educational mobility, and urban policy impacts, particularly in Rotterdam. He employs quantitative methods (e.g., multilevel modeling, GIS) and computational text analysis to study social processes like gentrification and racialization. His work includes examining the effects of policies such as the National Program Rotterdam South (NPRZ) on educational outcomes and analyzing media representations of neighborhood stigma over time. Recent studies address implementation barriers in educational policies, the role of neighborhood organizations in resource brokering, and Rotterdam's urban transformation from a 'sick man' to a 'capital of cool.' Key research interests span criminology, urban sociology, and social inequality, with contributions to understanding how social policies influence educational and spatial inequalities. His interdisciplinary approach bridges criminology, urban studies, and quantitative methods.