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• Educology
• Special Education
• Positive Behavior Support
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Renata Geležinienė is an Associate Professor at the Institute of Education, Siauliai Academy (part of Vilnius University). She leads the Special Pedagogues and Speech Therapist bachelor study program. Her expertise spans Social Science (Educology), with focus on behavioral and emotional disorders in children, positive behavior support, and evidence-based education practices. She earned her PhD in Social Sciences (Education) from Šiauliai University in 2009, with a dissertation on evidence-based teaching strategies for students with behavioral challenges. Education: Special Pedagogue Qualification (Šiauliai Pedagogical Institute, 1991) Master of Social Sciences (Šiauliai University, 1999) Doctor of Social Sciences (Šiauliai University, 2009) Research interests include special education policy, inclusive practices, and interventions for students with behavioral/emotional difficulties. She has led major projects like the EU-funded SHELDON autism awareness initiative and contributed to international teacher training collaborations. Her work emphasizes practical strategies for classroom management and student empowerment. Notable awards include a 2015 recognition from Lithuania's Ministry of Education. She advises doctoral student Simas Garbenis and has participated in over 15 Erasmus+ programs, enhancing international educational exchange. Active in professional organizations, she chairs the Lithuanian Association of Special Educators and contributes to national education policy advisory groups.

Yuchao LiuView profile

Lecturer

• Power Converters
• Model Predictive Control
• Motor Drives
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Dr. Yuchao Liu is a Lecturer in the Department of Mathematics, Physics & Electrical Engineering at Northumbria University since January 2023. Previously, she held academic roles at Harbin Engineering University (2019–2021) and the University of Nottingham (2021–2022 as a Research Fellow in the PEMC Group). She earned her Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering from Harbin Institute of Technology (2019) and was a visiting scholar at Imperial College London (2017–2018). Her research focuses on power electronics, renewable energy integration, and control systems. Key areas include power converter design, model predictive control (MPC), multi-terminal DC transmission (MTDC), and motor drives. She has contributed to EU Horizon 2020 projects like the IMOTHEP initiative. Her publications span topics such as battery state-of-health estimation, DC-DC converter optimization, and grid stability analysis. She actively seeks PhD students and has collaborated internationally on projects addressing sustainable energy challenges. Her work aligns with UN Sustainable Development Goals, particularly in enabling clean energy transitions and advancing sustainable infrastructure.

Vincenzo CatramboneView profile

Assistant Professor

• Biomedical Signal Processing
• Brain-Heart Interactions
• Computational Neuroscience
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Dr. Vincenzo Catrambone is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Information Engineering at the University of Pisa and a fellow of the Neuro-Cardiovascular Intelligence Lab. His research focuses on integrative approaches to understanding brain-body interactions using advanced signal processing and computational modeling techniques. His research program investigates functional interactions between cardiovascular dynamics and neural activity in both physiological and pathological conditions. Key areas include neuro-cardiac coupling mechanisms, emotion-time perception relationships in depression, multisensory integration, and brain-computer interface development. His methodological approaches combine EEG analysis, computational modeling, physiological monitoring, and neuromodulation techniques. Recent publications demonstrate increasing focus on clinical applications, particularly in depression, epilepsy, and trauma-related disorders. His work on brain-heart interplay has evolved toward translational studies investigating how psychotherapeutic interventions modulate neuro-autonomic communication pathways.

Ghazala SaleemView profile

Assistant Professor

• Neuromotor Mechanisms
• Physiological Mechanisms
• Brain Injury Rehabilitation
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Dr. Ghazala Saleem is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Rehabilitation Science at the University at Buffalo’s School of Public Health and Health Professions. Her research focuses on neuromotor and physiological mechanisms in vulnerable populations with brain injury, motor control/learning, and targeted neuromodulatory interventions. She leads the Brain Function and Recovery Lab, emphasizing objective detection methods and cost-effective treatments for brain injury. Education : EdD, Movement Sciences (Occupational Therapy), Teachers College, Columbia University (2016) MS, Occupational Therapy, Columbia University (2010) BS, Psychology (Summa Cum Laude), Missouri Western State University (2006) Postdoctoral Fellowships: Johns Hopkins University (Brain Injury Neurorehabilitation, 2019) and Harvard Medical School (Clinical Trials, 2018) Research Interests : Dr. Saleem investigates interventions to enhance recovery in brain injury, particularly in populations with limited access to care. Her work combines neuroimaging, motor learning assessments, and neuromodulation to address post-concussive symptoms, intimate partner violence-related TBI, and pediatric motor performance. She is advancing telemedicine approaches for concussion assessment and advocating for marginalized communities. Awards : ACRM Brain Injury SIG Scholarship Award (2021) ACRM Complementary and Integrative Rehabilitation Medicine Fellowship (2021) Lab & Future Work : The Brain Function and Recovery Lab develops scalable solutions for brain injury rehabilitation. Current projects include studying IPV-associated TBI and optimizing telehealth concussion exams. Dr. Saleem aims to bridge clinical research and real-world accessibility, particularly for underserved populations.

• Public Health Education
• Pedagogical Research
• Project-Based Learning
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Lindsay Crawford is a Professor in the Department of Public Health at the University of California, Merced, within the School of Social Sciences, Humanities and Arts. Her research focuses on pedagogical practices that enhance student success, particularly for underserved or underrepresented populations, and the intersection of cognitive neuroscience with exercise and memory function. Her work includes evaluating project-based learning in public health education and leading the Teaching and Learning Lab at UC Merced. She explores how educational interventions and physical activity influence cognitive outcomes, with a specific emphasis on equity in learning environments. Recent publications highlight trends in Education and Cognitive Neuroscience , addressing topics like project-based learning , memory interference , and exercise-induced cognitive benefits . Her studies span both empirical evaluations and theoretical mechanisms. More information about her research and lab can be found at https://teachingandlearninglab.ucmerced.edu/ .

• Digital Media Studies
• Posthumanism
• Environmental Philosophy
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Dr. Conor McKeown is a Lecturer in Digital Media at the University of Stirling's Communications, Media and Culture department. His research explores posthumanism, radical ecology, new materialism, and agential-realism within digital media and video games. He employs methods like philosophical inquiry, media archaeology, creative coding, and collaborative filmmaking to analyze how games reflect and shape human-environment interactions in an unstable world. Key research interests include the intersection of technology and ecological crisis, posthumanist ethics, and the materiality of digital media. His work challenges traditional boundaries between humans, technology, and nature, emphasizing games' potential as tools for fostering empathy and critical engagement. McKeown has published extensively on topics such as environmental game design, posthuman subjectivity in narratives like Disco Elysium, and the materiality of game mechanics. His contributions span peer-reviewed journals and critical essays, reflecting a commitment to interdisciplinary dialogue between media studies, philosophy, and environmental science.

• Science and Technology Studies
• Public Understanding of Science
• Sociology of Risk and the Environment
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Dr. Kevin Jones is an Associate Professor in the Faculty of Agricultural, Life and Environmental Sciences at the University of Alberta, serving as Director of Student Experience and Learning. He holds a PhD, MA, and BSocSc in interdisciplinary social sciences. His research focuses on governance innovation, public engagement, and transformative adaptation to social and environmental challenges, particularly in urban sustainability, food security, and community development. Jones co-chairs the Environmental Studies program and has supervised graduate students in areas like participatory governance and urban agriculture. He teaches courses on policy engagement and urban sustainability, emphasizing experiential learning and critical analysis. Research interests span science policy, risk governance, and collaborative urban development. Notable projects include studies on craft-based community development, nanoscience innovation impacts, and environmental impact assessments. Jones advocates for reflexive governance approaches that integrate public expertise into decision-making processes. His work bridges sociology, geography, and policy studies, addressing complex challenges like climate change and social justice through interdisciplinary frameworks. Publications highlight themes of institutional adaptation, urban agriculture's societal role, and risk communication failures. Teaching responsibilities include MACE 551 and R SOC courses on engagement and urban sustainability. Jones actively contributes to scholarly networks through ResearchGate and Google Scholar, maintaining a focus on practical policy applications and community-driven solutions.

• General and Social Pedagogy
• Pedagogical Epistemology
• Pedagogy of Dialogue and Narration
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Naccari Giovanna Alba Anna is an Associate Professor in the Department of Human and Health Sports Sciences at the University of Rome "Foro Italico". She teaches in the Degree in Motor and Sports Sciences (L22) and the Master's in Sports Management (LM47), and plays active roles in academic governance as a member of the Joint Committee and Stakeholders Committee for LM47. She also serves as an Erasmus Tutor for L22. Her research and teaching focus on innovative and human-centered pedagogical approaches. Key areas include: Pedagogy of Corporeality and Expressive Movement Dance Movement Therapy (DMT) Gender and Life Cycle Pedagogy Lifelong and Adult Education Pedagogy of Care and Helping Relationships Outdoor and Eco-citizenship Education Her recent publications reflect a strong trend toward holistic, embodied, and intercultural educational frameworks, often integrating symbolic, anthropological, and existential dimensions of learning. She emphasizes the role of movement, narrative, and nature in personal and social transformation. She is actively involved in multiple research collaborations: Research Group Eurinome ASD (since 2011–12), focusing on corporeal mediation and DMT SIPED Working Group on "Pedagogical Intersections: Sex, Gender, Sexuality" (since 2021) SIPED Working Group on "Pedagogy of the Body, Human Movement, and Sport" (since 2021) No scientific awards were mentioned in the text. She participates in externally funded research, including a project on Outdoor Education and heritage protection led by the University of Padua. She supervises research within her groups but no individual students are listed. She maintains both an institutional and personal email for contact.

Prasad EnjetiView profile

Professor

• Power Electronics
• Renewable Energy Systems
• Smart Grid Technologies
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Prasad Enjeti is a Professor and Texas Instruments Jack Kilby Chair in Electrical & Computer Engineering at Texas A&M University, College of Engineering. With expertise in power electronics and renewable energy systems, he has significantly advanced grid-connected technologies, energy storage, and power quality solutions. Ph.D., Electrical Engineering, Concordia University (1988) M.S., Electrical Engineering, I.I.T. Kanpur (1982) B.S., Electrical Engineering, Osmania University (1980) His research focuses on power electronic converters for renewable energy integration, solid-state transformers, high-temperature power systems, grid-edge intelligence, and cybersecurity in distributed energy systems. He has pioneered innovations in AC/DC microgrids, droop control, and advanced filtering technologies. Recent publications emphasize cybersecurity for renewable systems, wide-bandgap semiconductor applications, and AI-driven power electronics optimization. He holds 20+ patents and has supervised 29 Ph.D. and over 50 Master's students, many now in leading academic and industrial positions. IEEE Fellow (2000) R. David Middlebrook Technical Achievement Award (2012) Best Paper Awards at PCIM (2014), IEEE IAS IPCC (2003, 2002, 1998, 1996) NSF Research Initiation Award (1990) Texas A&M Faculty Fellow (1996-97, 2001) He leads the Power Electronics Intelligence at the Network Edge (PINE) research group, with significant contributions to eVTOL energy systems, cryptocurrency mining load analysis, and secure peer-to-peer energy transactions.

Américo Vicente Teixeira LeiteView profile

Assistant Professor

• Electronics
• Power Electronics and Converters
• Electrical Drives
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Américo Vicente Teixeira Leite is an Assistant Professor at the School of Technology and Management (ESTiG) of the Polytechnic Institute of Bragança (IPB), where he has been since 1994. His expertise spans Electronics, Power Electronics and Converters, Electrical Drives, Photovoltaic Systems, and Simulation. He has held leadership roles including Vice-Dean of ESTiG-IPB, President of the Scientific Council, and Coordinator of the Electrical Engineering Department. Leite has authored/co-authored over 50 publications and holds a National Invention Patent for a low-cost IV tracer for photovoltaic modules. He has participated in 8 international and 5 national research projects, focusing on renewable energy systems, microgrids, and smart grid technologies. His research interests include energy efficiency, sustainable infrastructure, and IoT-based environmental monitoring. Notable projects include the implementation of smart microgrids in cultural heritage sites (e.g., the Silk House museum) and the development of low-power photovoltaic water pumping systems. Leite’s work often bridges theoretical advancements with practical applications, emphasizing real-world deployment in renewable energy systems. His publications reflect a strong focus on grid integration of small-scale hydropower, MPPT algorithms for solar systems, and inverter control strategies. Awards include a National Invention Patent for his IV tracer device, which aids in photovoltaic module diagnostics. Leite has also contributed to educational initiatives, such as project-based learning in engineering, and has supervised three academic projects.

• Developmental Psychology
• Cognitive Psychology
• Educational Psychology
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Prof. Azzurra Ruggeri is a Professor in the Professorship for Cognitive and Developmental Psychology at Technical University of Munich (TUM). Her research focuses on understanding how children and adults strategically gather information, make decisions, and learn through embodied and active processes. She leads the iSearch Lab (https://isearchlab.org) and explores topics such as active learning, embodied cognition, and social-cognitive development. Her academic background includes a Dr. rer. nat. (PhD) in Psychology. She is based in Munich, coordinating research on developmental trajectories of learning, exploration strategies, and the interplay between motor skills and cognitive planning. Key areas of investigation include children's decision-making in uncertain environments, the impact of active learning on memory, and the role of embodiment in cognitive development. Recent work emphasizes adaptive information search behaviors, the effectiveness of question-asking strategies, and the application of embodied cognition principles to training interventions. Her studies often employ experimental paradigms involving climbing and spatial navigation to explore motor-cognitive interactions.

Stergios MakrisView profile

Senior Lecturer

• Cognitive Neuroscience
• Social Psychology
• Neuropsychology
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Stergios Makris is a Senior Lecturer in Psychology and Deputy Director at the Research Centre for Arts and Wellbeing. He holds a PhD in Cognitive Neuroscience from City, University of London (2012). His research focuses on cognitive and social neuroscience, with emphasis on neuromodulation techniques (TMS/tDCS), motor-cognitive interactions, and psychological interventions for mental health. He is a Fellow of both the Higher Education Academy and the British Psychological Society. His work bridges neuroscience, social psychology, and applied clinical domains such as autism spectrum disorder caregiving and vaccine hesitancy. Key contributions include studies on fear extinction learning mechanisms, neurophysiological underpinnings of social perception, and dance movement psychotherapy outcomes for caregiver wellbeing. Research interests include: Transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) applications in cognitive neuroscience Social perception and implicit bias mechanisms Motor resonance and affective touch processing Psychological interventions for autism caregivers Cognitive neuroscience of decision-making in health behaviors Major achievements include: Over 30 peer-reviewed publications spanning neuroscience and psychology journals Pioneering work on vaccine hesitancy neurocognitive profiles Development of dance movement psychotherapy programs for special needs populations Active in international collaborations across Europe and North America Current projects involve investigating: Neuroplasticity mechanisms in aging populations Therapeutic applications of neuromodulation in addiction Cultural dimensions of health perception and decision-making

Avideh ZakhorView profile

Professor

• Signal Processing
• Artificial Intelligence
• 3D Computer Vision
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Dr. Avideh Zakhor is a Professor and Qualcomm Chair at the Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Sciences (EECS) at the University of California, Berkeley. She is affiliated with several research centers including the Berkeley Artificial Intelligence Research Lab (BAIR), Berkeley Deep Drive Initiative, Video and Image Processing Lab, and Berkeley Center for New Media (BCNM). Her career spans over three decades with significant contributions to signal processing, 3D computer vision, robotics, and deep learning. 1983 B.Sc. in Electrical Engineering from Caltech 1985 S.M. in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science from MIT 1987 Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science from MIT Dr. Zakhor's research interests focus on 3D computer vision, autonomous systems and robotics, deep learning, and signal/image processing. Her work spans diverse areas including drone navigation, medical imaging analysis, indoor positioning, and building energy audits. She has led projects on drone-based 3D building reconstruction, legged robot locomotion, and melanoma detection using AI. The 15 most recent publications highlight her work in several key areas: person search pre-training techniques, drone-based indoor navigation and 3D modeling, medical image segmentation for melanoma detection, hexapod robot locomotion, and proximity detection for public health. These publications demonstrate her expertise at the intersection of computer vision, robotics, and AI applications. Dr. Zakhor has received numerous prestigious awards throughout her career: 2022 Winner of Phases 1 and 2, Department of Energy E-Robot Competition 2018 Electronic Imaging Scientist of the Year by SPIE 2004 Okawa Research Grant 2002 IEEE Fellow 1992 Office of Naval Research Young Investigator Award 1990 Presidential Young Investigator (PYI) Award from President George H.W. Bush 1990 Junior Faculty Development Award 1984-1988 Hertz Fellowship 1983 Henry Ford Engineering Award 1982-1983 General Motors Scholarship Dr. Zakhor has advised numerous research projects and has been involved in significant research grants. She has founded successful companies including Indoor Reality, which develops technologies for rapid 3D mapping and visualization of buildings and assets. She leads research initiatives in various cutting-edge technologies: Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV) with focus on autonomy and obstacle avoidance, perception, path planning and control Deep learning applications in legged locomotion, unsupervised learning for multimodal sensors, misinformation detection, and learning-based image compression Wi-Fi proximity detection methods for contact tracing of diseases Temporal graphical neural networks for disease prediction Detection of small objects in ultra-high resolution images 3D reconstruction and recognition

• Neuropsychology
• Cognitive Neuroscience
• Cardiovascular Disease
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Liv Miller is an Associate Professor at the West Virginia University School of Medicine , affiliated with the Department of Behavioral Medicine & Psychiatry , Department of Neuroscience , and Rockefeller Neuroscience Institute . Her work spans clinical neuropsychology, cognitive neuroscience, and medical education.

Chris BraceView profile

Professor

• Automotive Engineering
• Powertrain Systems
• Internal Combustion Engines
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Chris Brace is a Professor of Automotive Propulsion and Deputy Director of the Powertrain Vehicle Research Centre at the University of Bath. His work focuses on advanced measurement, analysis, and control of multi-cylinder engine systems under dynamic conditions, with extensive collaboration with industry leaders like Ford Motor Company and Jaguar LandRover. He contributes to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly in sustainable mobility and low-emission propulsion systems. Education : Sandwich degree at University of Bath (1990), PhD (1996). Research interests encompass powertrain systems , internal combustion engines , hybrid electric vehicles , battery technology , and low-emission propulsion . His projects integrate nonlinear control systems, fault-tolerant designs, and data-driven validation architectures. Recent publications highlight advancements in emission control algorithms, adaptive critic networks for rotary engines, fault-tolerant motor control, and battery parameter modeling. These works reflect trends in automotive electrification , hybrid systems , and environmental sustainability . Supervision : Supervised PhD research on hybrid electric vehicle control strategies (Christopher Vagg, 2015). Grants & Projects include Innovate UK-funded initiatives like Battery Integrated Wing (2025–2028) and EPSRC-supported JLR Prosperity Partnership (2021–2026). He also leads the IAAPS Institute for Advanced Automotive Propulsion Systems. Key Collaborations : Ford Motor Company, Jaguar LandRover, West of England Combined Authority.