Dr Gabriel Moore is a Senior Lecturer in Health Policy at the Sydney School of Public Health , affiliated with the Leeder Centre for Health Policy, Economics and Data. She also serves as Director of the Master of Health Policy and Planning and a Knowledge Broker at the Sax Institute . Research Interests: Health policy analysis Knowledge translation and evidence utilisation Research impact assessment Rapid review methodology Teaching & Supervision: She teaches units such as HPOL5008: Evidence into Policy and Practice , HPOL5009: Health Policy Project , and HPOL5003: Health Policy Analysis , emphasizing transformative learning and co-construction of knowledge. She supervises doctoral students and capstone projects. Publications Trends: Her work focuses on rapid review techniques , knowledge translation strategies , and research impact mechanisms , particularly in health policy contexts. Methodological contributions include mixed-methods and qualitative approaches. Labs & Teams: She is actively involved with the Leeder Centre for Health Policy, Economics and Data and the Sax Institute, where she bridges research and policy through knowledge brokering activities.
Prof. Dr. Michael Bosnjak leads the Department for Psychological Research Methods at the University of Trier, Germany, focusing on research synthesis methods, theory-driven machine learning, survey methodology, and experimental designs applied to personality psychology (HEXACO model), consumer behavior, and public health. His team includes Dr. Henning Silber (GESIS), Dr. Bernd Weiß (GESIS), and international collaborators at Utrecht University. Affiliation: University of Trier (Department of Psychology) Editorial Roles: Zeitschrift für Psychologie (Editorial Board), Social Science Computer Review (Associate Editor), Frontiers in Psychology (Review Editorial Board) Grants: DFG SFB 884 (co-applicant), DFG Project PaCO (2019-2024, principle investigator), BMBF-funded GESIS Panel Campus His recent publications analyze panel conditioning effects in longitudinal studies, e-commerce privacy dynamics, personality-trait interactions, and psychosis proneness measurement. Scientific awards include the 2016 BMBF infrastructure grant, 2011 Isaac Manasseh Meyer Fellowship, and 2003 Karin Islinger Award. Current projects address data quality in probability-based and opt-in panels, with experimental designs across eight groups testing measurement error mechanisms. He serves as a co-editor for multiple special issues on survey methodology and tourism psychology.
Professor Heather Wardle is a distinguished social scientist at the University of Glasgow's School of Social and Political Sciences, holding dual appointments in Urban Studies & Social Policy and the School of Health & Wellbeing. With nearly twenty years of experience, she specializes in gambling research, policy, and practice, serving as co-director of Gambling Research Glasgow and leading the prestigious Lancet Public Health Commission on Gambling. Her work is supported by major funding bodies including the ESRC, Wellcome Trust, and NIHR. Professor Wardle's research explores the evolving relationship between gambling and gaming behaviors, particularly how technological changes create new risks and opportunities. She investigates how policy evidence is framed and developed, with a strong emphasis on incorporating lived experience into decision-making processes. Her work bridges academic research, public health policy, and practical interventions, focusing on understanding gambling's impact on individuals' lives and developing effective solutions. Her extensive publication record demonstrates significant contributions to understanding gambling consumption patterns, gambling harms, sports betting culture, and the intersection between gaming and gambling. Recent work shows increasing attention to mental health impacts, policy development, and evidence-based interventions, particularly regarding vulnerable populations and specific contexts like football fan culture. Professor Wardle has played leadership roles in major research initiatives including the Health Survey for England and the British Gambling Prevalence Survey. She has developed innovative approaches to measuring gambling harms and has contributed significantly to shaping gambling policy through her evidence-based recommendations. Her work extends to developing practical tools like the 'Words Matter' language guide for respectful reporting on gambling. She leads Gambling Research Glasgow and has established significant collaborations across academic, policy, and practice domains. Her research team has conducted important studies on gambling harms in social care settings, esports betting, and the relationship between gambling marketing and unplanned gambling spend. Current projects include longitudinal studies of gambling careers during the pandemic and interventions targeting at-risk male sports bettors.
Associate Professor Mary Jeanette Ignacio is a faculty member at the Alice Lee Centre for Nursing Studies, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore (NUS), where she has served since 2008. She currently serves as the Undergraduate Programmes Director for Year 1 and specializes in simulation-based pedagogy. Doctor of Philosophy (Health Professions Education), Maastricht University Bachelor of Science (Nursing), St Dominic Savio College, Philippines Doctor of Medicine (MD), University of Santo Tomas, Philippines Bachelor of Science (Psychology), University of the Philippines Diliman Her research focuses on stress management , cognitive integration , collaborative learning , and human factors in healthcare education. She has pioneered simulation-based teaching strategies across undergraduate and postgraduate nursing curricula and developed innovative approaches to link pathophysiology with clinical practice. Recent publications highlight her work in virtual reality simulations , systematic reviews on gender discrimination in nursing , and interprofessional educational interventions . She has received multiple teaching excellence awards and secured grants for simulation-based learning projects. NUS Teaching Excellence Award (Individual) 2023 NUS Long Service Award 2023 National University of Singapore Teaching Excellence Award 2017 Her funded projects include grants from the Centre for Development of Teaching and Learning (NUS), Singapore Millennium Foundation, and Sigma Theta Tau International Honors Society of Nursing Research. She actively contributes to advancing simulation pedagogy , virtual hospital design , and affective fidelity in simulations to improve clinical learning outcomes.
Katalin Piniel is an Assistant Professor at the Department of English Applied Linguistics within the School of English and American Studies at Eötvös Loránd University, Budapest. Her work bridges applied linguistics and educational psychology , focusing on the dynamic interplay of emotions , including language anxiety , motivation, and self-efficacy in foreign language learning contexts, particularly in Hungary. PhD in Language Pedagogy (ELTE) Associate Editor of Studies in Second Language Learning and Teaching Active reviewer for applied linguistics journals Her research integrates complex dynamic systems theory to analyze longitudinal changes in affective variables and employs meta-analytic techniques to validate anxiety measurement tools like the Foreign Language Classroom Anxiety Scale (FLCAS) . She explores formative and summative assessment practices in Hungarian high schools and investigates flow experiences during language tasks. Her methodological interests include quantitative tools (e.g., Rasch analysis), collaborative research , and cross-cultural comparisons (e.g., Hungarian-Kazakh studies). Recent publications highlight trends in emotion-motivation dynamics , skills-based anxiety measurement , and the impact of online education on affective variables. She collaborates on projects examining special needs learners , including Deaf and hard-of-hearing students , in foreign language acquisition. Contact: brozik-piniel.katalin@btk.elte.hu | ORCID | Google Scholar | ResearchGate
Dr. Kathryn Lester is an Associate Professor in Developmental Psychology at the University of Sussex's School of Psychology. She leads internationally recognized research on childhood anxiety, focusing on intergenerational transmission, cognitive biases, and school mental health interventions. Her work includes developing evidence-based programs for emotionally-based school avoidance and evaluating whole-school approaches to mental health. She holds leadership roles in Sussex’s senior management team, including Subject Group Lead for Developmental Psychology and Deputy Director for Postgraduate Research. She co-leads the Sussex Foundation Partnership Trust School Mental Health Research Team Clinic and has secured funding from the National Institute for Health Research, ESRC, and The National Lottery Community Fund. Her academic journey includes a D.Phil. in Psychiatry from the University of Oxford (2008) and postdoctoral research at the University of Sussex and King’s College London. Key research interests include anxiety prevention, school-based interventions, and the impact of parenting behaviors on child mental health. She has collaborated with organizations like the Sussex Wildlife Trust and provided consultancy for educational content development, such as children’s book series on emotions and ITV’s ‘Planet Child’ series. Her research spans mixed-methods approaches, including participatory methods with children and caregivers. Notable projects include NIHR-funded studies on digital mental health toolkits and Kavli Trust-funded interventions to reduce anxiety transmission from parents to children. She actively engages in knowledge exchange and mentoring early-career researchers.
Paris Adkins-Jackson is an Assistant Professor in the Departments of Epidemiology and Sociomedical Sciences at Columbia University’s Mailman School of Public Health. She is an affiliated member of the Health Analytics Center. Her work focuses on structural racism’s impact on health equity, particularly among Black, Pacific Islander, and Latinx/a/o communities. She holds a PhD in psychometrics from Morgan State University and serves as a board member of the Society for the Analysis of African American Public Health Issues. Dr. AJ’s research explores how structural racism influences healthy aging, including the effects of policing exposure on psychological well-being and biological aging in older adults. She also develops anti-racist interventions to enhance community trust and health through multisector partnerships. Her educational background includes a Master of Public Health (MPH), and she is actively involved in advancing health equity through policy and community-engaged research. Her recent work emphasizes methodological approaches for studying structural racism’s biopsychosocial impacts and addresses disparities in clinical trial participation and vaccine uptake. She has published extensively on topics like neighborhood greenspace and cognitive health, racialized disparities in dementia, and the role of anti-racist praxis in public health.
Veerle Foulon serves as full professor and dean of the Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences at KU Leuven, Belgium. She leads the Unit Clinical Pharmacology and Pharmacotherapy within the Department of Pharmaceutical and Pharmacological Sciences. Her institutional leadership roles include membership in the University Council, Academic Council, and Special Academic Council as dean, alongside positions in the Board for Alumni Relations and Biomedical Sciences Group Management. Leuven Centre for Health Humanities Leuven Interdisciplinary Centre for Meaning and Lived Religion LC&Y - KU Leuven Institute for Child and Youth LIVO – KU Leuven Institute for Educational Research LKI - KU Leuven Cancer Institute Her research centers on pharmaceutical care, interdisciplinary collaboration, patient-centered care, and rational pharmacotherapy. Key focus areas include medication safety during pregnancy through the BELpREG registry, antimicrobial stewardship in Ethiopian healthcare settings, and person-centered medication optimization for elderly patients in nursing homes. She emphasizes real-world data collection and interdisciplinary approaches to address critical gaps in medication safety for vulnerable populations. Analysis of her recent publications reveals dominant themes in pregnancy medication safety (particularly via the BELpREG cohort), nursing home medication pathways, and antimicrobial resistance interventions. Her work consistently involves large-scale international collaborations across Europe and Ethiopia, addressing systemic challenges in pharmaceutical care through mixed-methods designs and registry-based studies. As principal investigator on major funded projects extending to 2028—including antimicrobial resistance initiatives in Ethiopia and pregnancy medication safety studies—she directs substantial research grants. Her leadership in interdisciplinary consortia drives innovation in medication optimization, though specific doctoral advisees are not documented in the provided materials. Current projects demonstrate strong translational focus with direct clinical implementation pathways. Embedded within multiple Leuven research institutes, she fosters cross-disciplinary collaborations through the BELpREG consortium and antimicrobial stewardship networks. Her work actively involves partnerships with Ethiopian tertiary hospitals, European pregnancy registries, and Belgian nursing home networks to develop and implement evidence-based pharmaceutical care models.
Jiayi (Jessie) Tong, PhD is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Biostatistics at Johns Hopkins University, with joint appointments in the Bloomberg School of Public Health and School of Medicine. She received her PhD from the University of Pennsylvania in 2024 and has rapidly established herself as a leading researcher in biostatistical methods for real-world data analysis. Dr. Tong's research program focuses on clinical evidence generation and evidence synthesis with real-world data (RWD). Her work spans three main areas: clinical evidence generation using data from distributed research networks, surrogate-assisted semi-supervised learning methods, and systematic reviews and meta-analyses. She has developed innovative statistical methodologies for analyzing electronic health records across multiple institutions while preserving patient privacy through distributed computing approaches. Her research has significant implications for improving evidence generation in healthcare, particularly for rare conditions and emerging health threats where traditional clinical trials may be impractical. Analysis of Dr. Tong's publication record reveals a strong emphasis on methodological innovation in biostatistics, particularly in the areas of federated learning, meta-analysis, and electronic health record analysis. Her work frequently addresses challenges in multi-site collaborative studies, developing one-shot algorithms that enable analysis without sharing patient-level data. Much of her recent research has focused on applications to SARS-CoV-2 infection and its sequelae, demonstrating the practical utility of her methodological contributions to pressing public health challenges. Dr. Tong has demonstrated exceptional productivity since completing her PhD in 2024, with numerous high-impact publications in top biostatistics and medical journals. Her work has been recognized through mentions on various platforms including Mendeley readership and blog coverage. As a new faculty member, Dr. Tong is actively building her research program and mentoring the next generation of biostatisticians. Her expertise in distributed analysis of healthcare data positions her at the forefront of methodological developments needed to address contemporary challenges in evidence generation.
Dr. Anna De Simoni is a Clinical Associate Professor in Primary Care Research at Queen Mary University of London. She specializes in improving self-management and adherence to medications for patients with long-term conditions, particularly asthma and stroke. She co-leads the Centre for Primary Care and leads the AD-HOC NIHR Programme Grant, focusing on digital social interventions and online peer support systems. Her research integrates network science, big data analytics, and computational social science to enhance primary care outcomes. Education: MBBS (Medicine), PhD in Neurophysiology (University of Milan), followed by postdoctoral fellowships at UCL and the University of Cambridge. She holds NIHR Academic Clinical Fellowship and Lectureship awards, and is a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (FHEA) and a Member of the Royal College of General Practitioners (MRCGP). Research Interests: Digital health interventions, medication adherence strategies, primary care after stroke/TIA, domestic violence in healthcare settings, and patient engagement in online communities. She employs mixed-methods approaches including systematic reviews, qualitative studies, and computational analyses. Key Awards: EU Marie Curie Individual Fellowship (2010-2012), NIHR Academic Clinical Lectureship (2013-2016). Current roles include co-leadership of the Asthma UK Centre for Applied Research (AUKCAR) and supervision of postgraduate students in MSc/PhD programs. Grants and Projects: AD-HOC NIHR Programme Grant, PAM Programme on Adherence to Medication, TEAM-care project on asthma management. Collaborations include industry partners and charities to develop scalable digital solutions for chronic disease management. Labs/Teams: Clinical Effectiveness Group at Queen Mary, Asthma UK Centre for Applied Research (AUKCAR).
Daniel Powell is a Senior Lecturer in Health Psychology and Programme Director of the MSc Health Psychology at the University of Aberdeen, School of Medicine, Medical Sciences and Nutrition. He is a core member of the Aberdeen Health Psychology Group and the interdisciplinary Centre for Labour Market Research. He holds a PhD from the University of Southampton and became a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy in 2019. His educational background includes: BSc (Hons) Psychology – University of the West of England, 2007 MSc Health Psychology – University of Southampton, 2009 PhD Psychology – University of Southampton, 2014 Daniel's research focuses on health psychology, particularly using intensive longitudinal methods such as ecological momentary assessment (EMA) to study stress, fatigue, self-regulation, and decision-making in real-world contexts. His work spans chronic illness (e.g., multiple sclerosis, diabetes), healthcare professionals (e.g., doctors, nurses), and occupational settings (e.g., fly-in fly-out workers). He leads the Stress and Health Research Theme and convenes regular workshops to support health psychology researchers. His methodological expertise includes real-time data collection, psychophysiology (e.g., heart rate variability, cortisol), and interdisciplinary collaboration with health economics, primary care, and bioengineering. His recent publications (2024–2025) reveal a strong trend in investigating decision fatigue in healthcare, stress and recovery patterns in medical professionals using biometric monitoring, and the psychosocial impact of shift and rotation work. He frequently employs EMA and systematic reviews to explore behavioral patterns in context. His work also extends to sustainable clinical research and digital health tools for pandemic response. His scientific recognition includes: Stan Maes Early Career Award, European Health Psychology Society (2019) Rosemary Anne Price Student Award, MS Society (2013) Daniel actively supervises five PhD students on topics including decision fatigue in healthcare, quality of life after limb loss, stress in medical and dental students, and low-carbon clinical trials. He teaches across postgraduate programs, coordinates the PU5053 course on Stress, Personality & Health, and co-founded an annual Summer School in Intensive Longitudinal Methods. He has no indication of part-time status and is actively engaged in research, teaching, and leadership. He is affiliated with several professional organizations, including the British Psychological Society (Chartered Psychologist), Division of Health Psychology, European Health Psychology Society, and UK Society for Behavioural Medicine. His research lab is embedded within the Aberdeen Health Psychology Group, which fosters interdisciplinary collaboration and methodological innovation in health behavior research.
Professor Mehmet Demirbag serves as Deputy Dean of Essex Business School and Professor of International Business at the University of Essex. Previously, he held significant leadership roles including Vice Dean (Internationalisation) and Head of Department of Strategy and Organisation at Strathclyde Business School, and Chair in International Business at the University of Sheffield Management School. His extensive academic career spans over a decade in UK higher education institutions with specialized expertise in international business strategy. Dr. Demirbag completed his Master's degree in Business Analysis at the University of Leicester and earned his PhD at the University of Bradford Management School. His educational background established the foundation for his research focus on international business phenomena, particularly regarding emerging economies and multinational enterprises. His research interests center around internationalisation of R&D activities, offshore R&D, FDI location choice, product and regional diversification strategies of MNEs, multinationals from emerging countries, international mergers and acquisitions, and reverse knowledge transfer by emerging country MNEs. These interconnected research streams examine how firms navigate global markets, particularly focusing on the strategic behavior of emerging market multinationals and their interactions with developed economies. Analysis of his recent publications reveals consistent thematic patterns across international business, strategic management, and human resource management domains. His work demonstrates particular emphasis on emerging market multinationals, cross-border knowledge transfer mechanisms, international strategic decision-making in uncertain environments, and the institutional contexts shaping multinational enterprise behavior. The interdisciplinary nature of his research bridges theoretical frameworks from international business, strategic management, and organizational studies. Professor Demirbag maintains active editorial roles as consulting editor of the Journal of International Management and advisory editor of Eurasian Business Review. He has co-guest edited special issues for numerous prestigious journals including British Journal of Management, Human Resource Management, Journal of World Business, and International Business Review, among others. His editorial contributions span research areas related to emerging market MNEs, MNEs in emerging markets, transitional periphery contexts, and human resource management in uncertain environments. As an educator, Professor Demirbag teaches International Business and International Strategic Management at undergraduate, postgraduate, and executive levels. His supervision portfolio includes doctoral candidates such as Selman Alisan Gemuhluoglu and previously guided Koushik Das Sarma to completion of their PhD in Business Administration. His research has received funding from various sources including the European Commission, and his work on FDI and SMEs has contributed to REF impact cases at both the University of Bradford and the University of Sheffield.
Nathan Davies is a Professor of Ageing and Applied Health and Care Research at Queen Mary University of London (QMUL) and Co-Lead for the Centre for Psychiatry and Mental Health. He holds additional roles as an Honorary Professor at University College London (UCL) and Adjunct Professor at Griffith University, Brisbane, Australia. His work focuses on integrated dementia care, palliative care, and clinical decision-making frameworks. Doctor of Philosophy, University College London Master of Science, University of Swansea Bachelor of Science, University of Exeter Recognised Fellow by the Higher Education Academy (HEA), 2019 Davies' research spans ageing, dementia, palliative care, social care, and clinical decision-making . His projects include evaluating eHealth tools for dementia care, analyzing end-of-life care models, and exploring pharmacist-led interventions. Funded by Marie Curie, Alzheimer’s Society, ESRC, and NIHR with over £33 million, his rule-of-thumb guidelines for end-of-life care have been adopted in care homes, NHS trusts, and training programs. Recent publications highlight his focus on digital decision aids, pandemic impacts on dementia care, enteral feeding risks, and inclusive care models . His 2025 articles examine pharmacist roles in dementia management and rural healthcare partnerships. Dementia Research Leaders Award (Alzheimer’s Society, 2019) NIHR School for Primary Care Research Post-Doctoral Fellowship Alzheimer’s Society Junior Fellowship (2017) Yvonne Carter Award for Outstanding New Researcher (RCGP, 2017) He supervises 8 active PhD students in psychiatry, neurology, and palliative care, with 6 completed doctorates. His teams at QMUL, UCL, and Griffith University collaborate on projects like the Alzheimer’s Society Doctoral Training Centre for Integrated Dementia Care (ICare-DTC), a £3.1 million, 8-year initiative training 29 future dementia research leaders.
Keunhyun (Keun) Park is an Assistant Professor of Urban Forestry at the University of British Columbia (UBC), affiliated with the Department of Forest Resources Management . He also holds an Adjunct Professor position at Utah State University in the Department of Landscape Architecture and Environmental Planning. Education: BSc and MSc in Landscape Architecture from Seoul National University; PhD in Urban Planning and Design from the University of Utah Research Lab: Faculty lead of the Urban Nature Design Research Lab ( under_lab ) His research focuses on designing healthy, just, and resilient cities through urban nature , with particular emphasis on: Environmental justice and equitable access to urban green spaces Human behavior in public spaces using drone/sensor/VR technology Smart growth urban design impacts on public health and ecological systems Recent publications demonstrate expertise in GIS applications , pedestrian behavior analysis , and urban planning across 20+ studies from 2013-2025. Collaborations include the Vancouver Park Board , Metro Vancouver , and Wasatch Front Regional Council .
Professor Mieke Van Houtte, affiliated with the University of Ghent, is a leading scholar in educational sociology with a focus on gender dynamics , tracking systems , and student diversity . Her research spans secondary education , grade retention , and inclusive practices , often employing multilevel analysis to address Belgian educational challenges. PhD Promotions: Lennart Van Eycken (2024), Lorenz Dekeyser (2022), Timo Van Canegem (2022), Emma Degroote (2021) Key Collaborators: Jannick Demanet, Peter Stevens, Alexis Dewaele Her work explores gender role attitudes , school misconduct , and teachability perceptions , linking them to structural factors like school social composition and multilingualism . Recent articles emphasize mental health in gender-minority youth and preschool gender socialization . Prominent themes in her publications include academic achievement , tracking effects , and educational inequality . She has authored books like Sociologen over onderwijs and Zichtbaarheid- en discriminatiemanagement bij holebi-jongeren , and frequently contributes to journals such as American Educational Research Journal and European Child & Adolescent Psychiatry .
