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Christina Simmons, Ph.D., serves as Associate Professor in the Department of Psychology within Rowan University's College of Science & Mathematics. Her academic credentials include a Ph.D. and M.A. in School Psychology from the University of Georgia, a Post-Doctoral fellowship in Severe Behavior at the Munroe-Meyer Institute (University of Nebraska Medical Center), and a B.A. in Psychology and Spanish Language, Literature, & Culture from Syracuse University. Dr. Simmons' research centers on autism spectrum disorder, specializing in behavioral assessment and treatment of severe behavior, caregiver training methodologies, and technology-driven interventions. She prioritizes socially valid outcomes through integrating autistic individuals' preferences and optimizing caregiver involvement across assessment, treatment implementation, and long-term maintenance phases. Current initiatives focus on developing virtual reality training systems for parents and healthcare professionals, remote parental well-being programs, and mobile healthcare support applications. Her publication record reveals strong interdisciplinary collaboration between behavioral psychology, human factors engineering, and healthcare technology, with recent work emphasizing user-centered design of digital tools for autism support across multiple settings. Research funding and recognition include: 2024 NIH R15 Grant ($426,234) for virtual reality parent training 2024 Rowan University Innovation in Teaching Using Technology grant 2023 NJ Department of Health Grant ($300,000) for virtual reality healthcare professional training 2020 top 10% most downloaded article in Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis 2016 Certificate in Interdisciplinary Care in Developmental Disabilities 2012 Del Jones Memorial Award (University of Georgia) 2010-2011 Fulbright Fellowship (Spain) As a doctoral supervisor, Dr. Simmons mentors psychology graduate students in technology-enhanced behavioral interventions, with demonstrated interest in supervision methodology as evidenced by her 2023 research on virtual supervision during the pandemic. Her work connects to Rowan University's Center for Behavior Analysis, Research, & Services, providing students with opportunities to contribute to NIH-funded projects and develop expertise in both behavioral science and technology implementation.

• Autism Spectrum Disorder
• Behavioral Psychology
• Caregiver Training
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Kenneth R. Conner, Psy.D., M.P.H. serves as Professor in both the Department of Emergency Medicine and Psychiatry at the University of Rochester Medical Center's School of Medicine and Dentistry. He also holds the position of Co-Director of the Center for the Study and Prevention of Suicide, where he has developed a robust research program focused on the intersection of substance use disorders and suicidal behavior. Dr. Conner earned his PsyD in Clinical Psychology from Wright State University (1993), followed by an MPH in Public Health from the University of Rochester (2002), and completed his undergraduate studies in Social Work at SUNY College at Buffalo (1985), graduating Summa Cum Laude. His research program spans over two decades with particular expertise in alcohol- and drug use in relation to suicidal behavior. His work has evolved from examining etiological relationships between substance use and suicide to developing innovative interventions, including brief interventions for at-risk military service members and Veterans, as well as interventions for individuals with alcohol- or drug use problems who have been hospitalized following suicide attempts. His most recent work includes developing projects to prevent unintentional drug overdose. Analysis of Dr. Conner's 15 most recent publications reveals a consistent focus on suicide prevention across multiple populations including military personnel, Veterans, rural Chinese populations, deaf individuals, and those with substance use disorders. His research increasingly incorporates culturally competent approaches and examines healthcare system interventions within emergency departments. Dean's Excellence in Research Award (2006) Excellence in Teaching in the Psychology Training Program (2004) Edwin Shneidman Award for Outstanding Early Career Contribution to Suicide Research (2003) Outstanding Young Alumnus Award (2003) Summa Cum Laude (1985) Dr. Conner has secured substantial funding from major agencies including the National Institutes of Health, Department of Veterans Affairs, Department of Defense, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention. He is recognized for his mentorship, having guided numerous junior faculty and postdoctoral fellows, including three Career Development Awardees. His work bridges emergency medicine, psychiatry, and public health to develop practical interventions that can be implemented in real-world settings. As Co-Director of the Center for the Study and Prevention of Suicide, Dr. Conner leads a multidisciplinary team focused on developing, implementing, and evaluating suicide prevention strategies. His current projects emphasize culturally responsive interventions and system-level changes in emergency departments to address both suicide risk and substance use disorders simultaneously.

• Suicide Prevention
• Substance Abuse
• Mental Health
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Dr. Vincent Nguyen serves as a Senior Lecturer in Orthoptics within the Graduate School of Health at the University of Technology Sydney. With a distinguished career spanning clinical practice, research, and academia, he brings extensive expertise in visual science and rehabilitation. His academic journey began with Honours in Orthoptics (1993) followed by a Master of Applied Science (1996), culminating in a PhD from the University of Sydney (2003) focused on binocular rivalry in visual psychophysics. Dr. Nguyen's research interests focus on low vision rehabilitation, depth perception, binocular vision, and the application of virtual reality and spatial audio technologies for assistive applications. His work bridges fundamental visual neuroscience with practical rehabilitation solutions, particularly for people with visual impairments. He has pioneered research in acoustic touch interfaces, virtual reality rehabilitation environments, and spatial audio navigation systems. His publication record demonstrates a clear trajectory from fundamental visual neuroscience to applied rehabilitation technologies. Recent work emphasizes immersive virtual reality applications for communication and physical rehabilitation, as well as innovative spatial audio systems that enhance navigation for people who are blind. His research integrates principles from neuroscience, engineering, and clinical practice to develop practical assistive solutions. Dr. Nguyen has secured significant research funding including NHMRC Ideas Grants (2023-2027) for 'Fluent Mobility for the Blind Individual Using Multimodal Auditory Sensory Augmentation' and CRC-P projects like 'ARIA - Bionic Visual-Spatial Medical Device for the Blind' (2022-2024). Current projects include 'EyeBot: AI-Powered Triage for Ophthalmology Referrals' (2025) and 'Next-Generation Extended Reality, Wearable Biosensors, and Metaverse Technologies for Medical Applications' (2024). As an educator, Dr. Nguyen teaches courses in Therapy and Rehabilitation (96037), Clinical Management of Refractive Error (96031), and Eye and Visual Systems (96027). His clinical background includes appointments as a Clinical Electrophysiologist with NSW Health (2007) and work with Vision Australia assisting people with low vision (2012). His postdoctoral work at York University's Centre for Vision Research with Professor Ian Howard focused on human depth perception, building on his foundational expertise in visual neuroscience.

• Low vision rehabilitation
• Depth perception
• Binocular vision
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Elisabet Rodby Bousquet is an Associate Professor of Experimental Orthopedics at the Center for Clinical Research, Västmanland, affiliated with Uppsala University. Her work primarily focuses on orthopedic issues in individuals with cerebral palsy across the lifespan, with particular emphasis on postural asymmetries, hip disorders, and mobility assessment. Dr. Rodby Bousquet's research interests span cerebral palsy management, orthopedic complications in neurodevelopmental disorders, postural assessment methodologies, and the long-term outcomes of individuals with cerebral palsy. Her work bridges clinical practice and research, with a strong emphasis on population-based studies that inform clinical guidelines and interventions. She has contributed significantly to understanding the progression of orthopedic complications in cerebral palsy from childhood through adulthood, with particular focus on hip displacement, scoliosis, and contractures. Her methodological approach typically involves large-scale registry data combined with clinical assessments, providing robust evidence for clinical practice. Analysis of Dr. Rodby Bousquet's recent publications reveals a strong focus on longitudinal population-based studies of cerebral palsy, particularly examining the interrelationships between postural asymmetries, orthopedic complications, and functional outcomes. Her work increasingly addresses the transition from pediatric to adult care for individuals with cerebral palsy, highlighting the importance of lifelong management of this condition. She has developed assessment tools like the Posture and Postural Ability Scale and contributed to risk prediction models for complications such as scoliosis. Dr. Rodby Bousquet is actively involved in the Cerebral Palsy Follow-Up Program (CPUP), a Swedish national registry and follow-up program that has been implemented internationally in Norway, Denmark, Iceland, Scotland, and parts of Australia. Her research has practical implications for clinical practice, including the development of prevention strategies for hip displacement and guidelines for posture management to prevent orthopedic complications. She collaborates extensively with international researchers to advance cerebral palsy management globally.

• Cerebral Palsy Research
• Orthopedics
• Postural Asymmetries
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José Rouillard is a Lecturer-Researcher in Computer Science (section 27) at Université de Lille, affiliated with the CRIStAL laboratory (Centre de Recherche en Informatique, Signal et Automatique de Lille) where he works in the Brain-Computer Interface (BCI) research team. His academic position combines teaching responsibilities with active research in human-computer interaction, particularly focusing on novel interface technologies and assistive applications. Dr. Rouillard's primary research interests center around Brain-Computer Interfaces with particular expertise in Steady-State Somatosensory-Evoked Potentials (SSSEP). His work explores multimodal interaction techniques, virtual reality integration with BCI systems, and applications for individuals with motor disabilities such as Duchenne muscular dystrophy. Recent publications (2023-2024) demonstrate continued innovation in BCI technology, including Wizard of Oz studies on user perception, advanced SSSEP recording techniques with cEEGrid systems, and multimodal cobot interaction frameworks using MQTT protocol. His research bridges theoretical neuroscience with practical applications for assistive technologies. As an educator, Dr. Rouillard has created one of the most comprehensive App Inventor 2 teaching resources available, with 76 detailed projects covering the full spectrum of mobile application development. His course materials progress from basic applications to advanced implementations involving Bluetooth communication with Arduino, Firebase database usage, and AI APIs including OpenAI's ChatGPT and DALL-E. His teaching spans multiple academic years, with documented student projects from 2013 through 2023 across various Master's programs including MMD IAE, MIAGE, and e-Services. Supervised PhD thesis: "Hybrid brain-machine interface to overcome disability caused by Duchenne muscular dystrophy" (Alban Dupres, 2016) Supervised PhD thesis: "Filtrage somesthésique pour des interfaces cerveau-ordinateur utilisant des stimulations vibro-tactiles" (Jimmy Petit, 2022) Dr. Rouillard maintains a strong educational presence through his extensive online resources, including YouTube video tutorials, NextCloud file sharing for course materials, and detailed project guides. His student projects demonstrate practical applications of mobile development across diverse domains including health monitoring, gaming, social networking, and educational tools. The breadth of his educational impact is evident in the hundreds of student applications documented from 2013-2023, showcasing his commitment to practical, hands-on learning in computer science education.

• Brain-Computer Interfaces
• Multimodal Interaction
• Mobile Application Development
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Daniele Evelin Alves is a Senior Researcher at Oslo Metropolitan University's Centre for Welfare and Labour Research - Work Research Institute. Her office is located at Stensberggata 26, 0170 Oslo, with contact information including mobile: +47 413 26 889 and office: +47 672 35 749. She holds a PhD in Psychology from the University of Oslo and specializes in mental health research across educational and workplace settings. Her primary research interests focus on mental health in school and at work , community health , developmental psychology , program evaluation , diversity , intercultural communication , and work inclusion . Alves employs mixed-method approaches to investigate how psychological, social, and organizational factors influence individual wellbeing and community integration. Her work often addresses vulnerable populations including youth at risk of school dropout, NEET youth (Not in Education, Employment, or Training), and indigenous communities facing health challenges. Analysis of Alves' recent publications reveals consistent thematic focus across multiple domains. Her research on compressed work schedules examines how alternative work arrangements affect both employee wellbeing and patient outcomes in healthcare settings, particularly for dementia patients. The work on NEET youth investigates organizational characteristics that facilitate employment opportunities for disconnected youth. Her studies on indigenous health explore historical and contemporary pandemic responses in vulnerable populations. Additionally, she has developed innovative methodologies for engaging children in research through visual techniques. Alves actively contributes to several significant research projects including: Impact Evaluation of Interdisciplinary Health Assessment (THK) for the Norwegian Directorate for Children, Youth and Family Affairs YouHope: Challenging myths and stereotypes about integration issues concerning youth in super-diverse urban communities COMPRESSED: Longitudinal study of compressed work schedules in health, care and welfare services Work in Progress: Promoting successful social and professional trajectories for youth leaving institutional care Her dissemination efforts extend beyond academic publications to include practical guides and tools for professionals working with children, such as her textbook series "Om barneboka Inni mamma" designed for both professionals and parents. Alves regularly presents her findings at national and international conferences, focusing on translating research into practical applications for educators, healthcare providers, and policymakers.

• Mental Health
• Developmental Psychology
• Program Evaluation
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Kristofer Hansson is a Senior Lecturer and Associate Head of Department at Malmö University's Department of Social Work within the Faculty of Health and Society. He earned his PhD in Ethnology in 2007 with a thesis on young people's everyday experiences living with asthma, completed through the Vårdal Institute research school. Since 2014, he has held the rank of Associate Professor. His research explores how individuals navigate long-term illness and disability, with particular focus on: Healthcare encounters and professional-patient relationships Urban accessibility and disability infrastructure Quantitative data's role in chronic disease management Biopolitical aspects of viruses and bacteria in daily life Recent publications demonstrate interdisciplinary work spanning healthcare barriers, knowledge production in disability services, biomedical technology impacts, and political representation frameworks. Hansson maintains affiliations with two research environments at Malmö University: Center for Sexology and Sexuality Studies, conducting national/international sexology research Transport and Mobility Studies research group, addressing interdisciplinary mobility challenges

• Disability Studies
• Chronic Illness
• Healthcare Encounters
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Professor Dagmar Meyer serves as Research Professor for Assistive Technologies at Ostfalia University of Applied Sciences' Faculty of Electrical and Information Engineering. With a career spanning over two decades at the institution, she previously held positions as Professor of Control and Software Engineering and Professor of Systems Engineering and Physics. Her research focuses on assistive technologies, specifically investigating how digital technology can support people with disabilities, special needs, elderly individuals, and those impaired by illness. Professor Meyer emphasizes user-friendly interfaces, inter- and transdisciplinary collaboration, co-creation processes, and participatory design in her work. She currently leads several significant research projects including ImmerTec, KI4Physio, Robo4Ever, and HERZ+OHR, with funding from organizations including Volkswagen Foundation, Leibniz Association, and BMBF. Her research spans mobile autonomous robotics, graphical user interface development, and AI applications in healthcare settings. Professor Meyer is actively involved in university governance as a member of the Faculty Council, Senate, and Research Commission. She also serves as a liaison lecturer for the German National Academic Foundation, supporting scholarship recipients at Ostfalia. Her teaching portfolio includes Control Engineering 1, Robotics and Actuators, Simulation and Control of Dynamic Systems, and Digital Control Engineering. She also contributes to the 'Brave New World – Potentials and Challenges of AI' lecture series with a focus on AI in health and care.

• Assistive Technologies
• Control Engineering
• Software Engineering
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Satu Pyöriä serves as Associate Professor in Social Studies at Tampere University's Faculty of Social Sciences, while holding a Docentship in Social Policy at the University of Jyväskylä. With over 15 years of experience, she teaches social policy and quantitative research methods at the master's level, preparing students for expert roles in government ministries, benefit systems, research institutes, and social policy organizations across Finland. Her research examines working conditions, labour markets, careers, and social policy through innovative mixed-methods approaches. She specializes in analyzing national register data alongside qualitative evidence to uncover mechanisms linking labour market policies to individual well-being, particularly during economic turbulence. Her work demonstrates how long-term unemployment creates social risks through economic hardship, providing crucial insights for policy design. Recent publications reveal consistent investigation into career stability across economic cycles, precarious employment effects, and activation policy impacts. Her longitudinal Finnish studies combined with Nordic comparative analyses produce actionable insights for social security systems and labour market interventions, with particular relevance to vulnerable worker populations. Professor Pyöriä currently leads multiple major projects including Academy of Finland research on activation policies, Kone Foundation studies of unemployment security systems, and Finnish Occupational Safety and Health Fund investigations into competitive service procurement. She actively supervises graduate students and maintains extensive collaborations across Nordic research institutions and Finnish policy agencies. As a core member of Tampere University's Work Research Centre, she contributes to a dynamic research environment focused on contemporary work life challenges. The Centre's multi-method expertise and access to comprehensive register data enable rigorous analysis of labour market transformations and their societal implications.

• Working Conditions
• Labour Markets
• Careers
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