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Robert SilvermanView profile

Professor

• Community Development
• Affordable Housing
• Urban Planning
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Robert Silverman is a Professor in the Department of Urban and Regional Planning at the University at Buffalo, School of Architecture and Planning. He has been a key academic figure since joining in 2003, with a strong research focus on community development, affordable housing, education policy, and shrinking cities. His work emphasizes equity, inclusion, and community-based planning in urban contexts. His educational background includes a Ph.D. in Urban Studies from the University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee, an M.P.A. in Public Administration, and a B.S. in Political Science, both from Arizona State University. Dr. Silverman's research explores the intersections of housing, race, and urban policy, particularly in shrinking cities like Buffalo, Detroit, and Cleveland. He investigates community resistance to redevelopment, equitable housing siting, and the role of public participation in urban revitalization. His qualitative methodology is central to understanding grassroots perspectives and institutional dynamics. His recent publications reveal a consistent trend toward analyzing spatial equity, housing justice, social inclusion, and policy implementation in urban environments. Themes include the impact of cannabis legalization on underserved communities, neighborhood walkability, and the challenges of fair housing policy in racially segregated markets. Outstanding Reviewer Award, Urban Education (2014–2015) Article of the Year Award, Leadership and Policy in Schools (2014) Emerald Literati Network Commended Article Award (2012) Scott Greer Award for Postgraduate Achievement (2009) Community Development Society Outstanding Program Award (2008) Outstanding Graduate, Arizona State University (1992) Dr. Silverman actively mentors students and contributes to academic service, having advised on numerous community development projects and served on editorial boards for journals such as Critical Sociology and Community Development . He has received research support through professional networks and institutional affiliations, though specific grant details are not listed. His public engagement includes roles with the Partnership for the Public Good and the Housing Opportunities Made Equal initiative. He is involved in research initiatives focused on shrinking cities, equitable development, and community-based planning. His work with the Partnership for the Public Good underscores his commitment to applied research and policy advocacy in Buffalo and beyond.

• Social Identity Theory
• Group Processes
• Organizational Psychology
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S. Alexander Haslam is a Professor of Social and Organizational Psychology and Laureate Fellow at the University of Queensland's School of Psychology, where he maintains an active research program with over 300 peer-reviewed articles and 15 authored or edited books. He currently serves as Associate Editor of The Leadership Quarterly and previously held the Chief Editor role for the European Journal of Social Psychology . His work bridges academia and real-world application through interventions like Groups 4 Health and More Than Sport, targeting mental health via social identity principles. Haslam's research centers on social identity theory and group processes across organizational, health, and social contexts. He examines how shared identities influence leadership, mental health outcomes, and collective resilience, with key applications in workplace stress, athletic performance, retirement transitions, and emergency response interoperability. His social identity model of leadership challenges traditional views by emphasizing group-based influence, while interventions such as social identity mapping directly address loneliness through community identification. The 2025 articles reveal three dominant trends: (1) mental health applications in high-stress occupations (construction, emergency services), (2) identity leadership in sports across cultures, and (3) organizational identity in crisis scenarios. Methodologically, they feature randomized controlled trials, longitudinal designs, and cross-national collaborations—particularly in Japan and Europe—validating the social identity approach for loneliness reduction, team performance, and ethical behavior. Common threads include psychological safety, group membership multiplicity, and intervention scalability. Scientific awards include Distinguished Contribution to Psychological Science from both the Australian Psychological Society and British Psychological Society, plus his 2022 appointment as a Member of the Order of Australia for 'significant service to higher education, particularly psychology, through research and mentoring.' While specific grant details are absent, his work is embedded in major collaborative projects like the Global Identity Leadership Development Project and pandemic response studies. He mentors researchers globally, with his leadership evident in large-scale cross-cultural teams (e.g., 25+ co-authors on Capitol attack analysis). Policy impact is demonstrated through advisory roles in social prescribing and mental health frameworks. Haslam co-leads the Groups 4 Health intervention team and develops tools including the Identity Leadership Inventory–Youth (ILI-Y) and Visual Identity Leadership Scale (VILS). His research group collaborates across sports, clinical, and emergency domains, with ongoing projects on psychedelic therapy, retirement transitions, and AI-human interaction. The BBC Prison Study remains a foundational reference for his organizational identity work.

• Gender
• Human Rights
• International Law
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Laura Hebert is a Professor in the Department of Diplomacy and World Affairs at Occidental College. She earned her Ph.D. from the University of Denver and has been affiliated with the institution since 2005. Ph.D., University of Denver M.A., University of Oregon B.A., University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee Her research focuses on gender, human rights, international law, and international organizations, with geographic emphasis on sub-Saharan Africa and Southeast Asia. She explores themes like gender-based violence, human trafficking, and gender dynamics in security and peacekeeping contexts. Hebert’s recent work examines anti-trafficking funding discourses, UN/NATO responses to sexual misconduct, and gender reform in post-conflict Rwanda. Her 2022 book Gender & Human Rights in a Global, Mobile Era investigates feminist debates through the lens of human trafficking using intersectional feminist cosmopolitanism. She teaches courses including International Organizations , Human Rights , and Gender & International Relations , and serves as co-chair of Oxy’s Kahane United Nations Program Advisory Committee while being affiliated with the Gender, Women, & Sexuality Studies minor.

Marco VenutiView profile

Researcher

• Critical Discourse Analysis
• Corpus Linguistics
• Corpus Assisted Discourse Studies
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Marco Venuti is a tenured researcher in English Language, Translation, and Linguistics at the Department of Humanities, University of Catania, where he teaches Statistics in Corpus Linguistics and English Linguistics and ESP. He previously held a research position at the University of Naples Federico II from 2006 to 2014. He is a founding member of the Interuniversity Research Center I-LanD (Identity, Language, and Diversity), the Center for Humanistic Computing (CInUm), and the Neurohumanities Research Center at the University of Catania. He serves as the Department's delegate for Digital Humanities and Digital Sociology and is a member of the Departmental Research Committee. His primary research interests include: Critical Discourse Analysis Corpus Assisted Discourse Studies News and Political Discourse Institutional Discourse Social Media in the Public Sphere Language and Gender His recent scholarly work focuses on the discursive construction of social and political events across media and cultures, particularly analyzing news values, identity representation, and evaluative language. His publications reveal a strong methodological consistency in combining corpus linguistics with critical discourse analysis, often in cross-cultural and multilingual contexts, examining topics such as same-sex marriage rulings, EU perception in media, and the linguistic framing of riots and political briefings. He has developed and analyzed major corpora, including the CompWHoB Corpus (White House Press Briefings) and the CorDis Corpus (Iraq War discourse). Scientific contributions and projects include: Principal Investigator (PI) of the interdepartmental research project on online journalism (2020–2024) Departmental PI of the project on Crisis in/of Democracy, focusing on populism and social media Co-development of linguistic corpora for political and media discourse analysis He actively mentors students, supervising theses on discourse analysis, media language, and gender. His research bridges linguistics, sociology, and digital humanities, contributing to both theoretical and applied understandings of language in public and institutional domains.

Thilo FehmelView profile

Professor

• Social Policy
• Social Administration
• Social Work
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Thilo Fehmel is a Professor of Social Administration and Social Policy at the Leipzig University of Applied Sciences and serves as Dean of the Faculty of Architecture and Social Sciences . His academic career spans institutions like the University of Leipzig (habilitation in sociology) and Cooperative State University Gera. Research Focus: Social policy, welfare state theory, European sociology, labor sociology, and sociological theory (conflict, autonomy, deviance). Projects: Led research on Citizen Participation in the Digital Society (2019-2021, funded by Saxony) and Social Policy by Collective Agreement (2015-2019, funded by Hans Böckler Foundation). Publications: Over 25 monographs and edited volumes, including Tarifsozialpolitik (2021) and Sicherungsbewahrung (2013). Academic Leadership: Contributed to journals like Traverse and Soziologie , and edited special issues on welfare state transformation. His work bridges theoretical sociological analysis with practical policy implications, emphasizing the role of collective bargaining and institutional frameworks in shaping social security systems across Europe.

• Computer Science
• Virtual Reality
• Character Animation
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Núria Pelechano Gómez is a Professor at the Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya (BarcelonaTech) , affiliated with the Faculty of Informatics of Barcelona (FIB) and the Department of Computer Science (CS) . Her work focuses on Virtual Reality , Crowd Simulation , and Character Animation , with a particular emphasis on immersive environments and user interaction. Education: Master's Degree in Innovation and Research in Computer Science (2012) Degree in Computer Engineering (2010) Master's Degree in Computing (2006) Her research explores the integration of Virtual Reality with Artificial Intelligence to enhance user experiences through dynamic crowd modeling, realistic animations, and adaptive navigation techniques. Recent projects highlight her expertise in Motion Matching , Immersive Simulation , and Physics-Based Animation . Key trends in her publications include: Advancements in Virtual Environments and 3D Modeling . Applications of Machine Learning in Navigation Interfaces . Development of Realistic Crowd Behavior and Social Interaction Systems in VR. Focus on User-Centric Design and Embodiment Techniques . Núria has supervised numerous students on topics ranging from Emergency Scenario Modeling to MR Application Development for immersive systems, contributing to the evolution of Immersive Simulation and Game Development methodologies.

Paul CardingView profile

Professor

• Speech and Language Pathology
• Voice Disorders
• Dysphagia
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Professor Paul Carding is a distinguished academic and researcher at Oxford Brookes University, where he serves as Professor and Director of the Oxford Institute of Allied Health Research (OxInAHR) within the Oxford School of Nursing and Midwifery. He also holds esteemed affiliations as Senior Research Fellow at University College London and Honorary Professor at Newcastle University and Australian National Catholic University. His research expertise lies in multidisciplinary clinical practice, with a focus on voice and swallowing disorders, complex healthcare interventions, and supportive cancer care. Collaborations span surgery, psychology, nursing, oncology, and palliative care. He has secured over £5 million in research funding from NIHR, MRC, Wellcome Trust, and Cancer UK. Paul Carding’s recent publications reveal a strong trend in clinical trials and systematic reviews related to voice therapy, dysphagia management, laryngeal surgery outcomes, and healthcare team dynamics during the pandemic. His work integrates clinical practice with rigorous research methodology, particularly in evaluating interventions for head and neck conditions. Honorary Professorial roles at Newcastle University and Australian National Catholic University Senior Research Fellow at University College London National Research Advisor to RCSLT (1998-2002) Non-Medical Fellow of Royal Society of Medicine (2006-present) Highly commended grants from NHMRC and NIHR He has supervised over 22 PhD and MPhil students to completion and currently mentors three PhD candidates. His grant portfolio includes major projects funded by NIHR, UKRI, and Health Education England, focusing on persistent throat symptoms, COVID-19 team dynamics, and remote consultations. He is Chair of the Oxford Brookes Healthy Ageing and Care Research and Knowledge Exchange Network and leads multiple research groups within OxInAHR. Professor Carding leads key research entities including the Oxford Institute of Allied Health Research (OxInAHR), which hosts the Centre for Movement, Occupational and Rehabilitation Sciences (MOReS), the Centre for Healthcare Research, and the Centre for Healthy Living Research. He is also involved in the NIHR Speech Pathology Research Group and the NIHR Academy Incubator for Robotic and Minimally Invasive Surgery.

• Physical Education Inclusion
• Sport for Social Justice
• Superdiverse Communities and Health
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Professor Symeon Dagkas serves as Head of the School of Psychology & Life Sciences at the University of East London, specializing in the intersection of physical education, social inclusion, and superdiverse communities. His research critically examines barriers to sport participation among marginalized groups, particularly focusing on Muslim women, ethnic minorities, and youth from diverse socioeconomic backgrounds in East London contexts. His primary research interests center on physical education inclusion , superdiverse health equity , and critical pedagogies for diverse classrooms . Through Bourdieusian frameworks, he investigates how race, religion, and social class intersect to shape physical culture experiences. Key projects include the Newham Every Child a Sport Person (NECaSP) initiative and Schools on the Move intervention, examining family structures, pedagogical practices, and institutional barriers affecting youth physical activity. Analysis of his recent publications reveals a consistent focus on intersectional exclusion mechanisms in sport settings, with increasing emphasis on superdiversity theory and decolonizing physical culture . His work bridges academic research and practical interventions, documenting discrimination patterns among Asian European footballers while developing inclusive pedagogical models for culturally diverse classrooms. Professor Dagkas has led significant funded projects including: Youth Sport Trust's 'Schools on the Move' evaluation Newham Borough's Every Child a Sport Person program BASS Project on Muslim girls' participation His scholarly contributions include edited volumes like 'Families, Young People, Physical Activity and Health: Critical Perspectives' (Routledge, 2016), establishing him as a key voice in critical sport pedagogy. His research teams frequently collaborate with East London community organizations, focusing on: Racialization in physical culture Family health pedagogies Religious inclusion frameworks Urban youth engagement models Current work examines superdiverse adolescents' activity patterns through mixed-methods approaches, developing context-specific inclusion strategies for London's multicultural schools.

Soohyun YunView profile

Associate Professor

• Piano Performance
• Piano Pedagogy
• Chamber Music
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Dr. Soohyun Yun is an Associate Professor of Music and Director of Keyboard Studies at Charleston Southern University. She holds a Doctor of Musical Arts in Piano Performance and Literature (with a minor in Theory) and dual Master's degrees in Piano Pedagogy and Performance from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Her Bachelor of Music was earned at Yonsei University in Seoul, Korea. Her research focuses on piano performance pedagogy , historical performance practices , and contemporary repertoire analysis , with specialized work on composers like Benjamin Lees and Ravel. She has presented at over 40 international conferences, including the World Piano Conference and MTNA National Conference. Dr. Yun's publications emphasize practical pedagogy, technical analysis of piano literature, and reviews of educational resources. Her scholarly output reflects consistent exploration of piano technique evolution and cross-cultural teaching methodologies. Major performance awards include: Piano Texas International Concerto Competition Winner (2019) IBLA Grand Prize's Most Distinguished Musician Award (2016) First Prize at Bradshaw & Buono International Competition (2016) American Protégé International First Prize (2009) She directs keyboard programs at CSU, coordinates student ensembles, and holds leadership roles in the South Carolina Music Teachers Association (Commissioned Composer Chair) and Charleston Music Teachers Association (Vice President of Programs).

Kristen WhiteView profile

Associate Professor

• International Service-Learning
• Intercultural Communication
• Global Studies
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Kristen White is an Associate Professor and Chair of International and Intercultural Studies at Belhaven University since 2016. With a Ph.D. in Higher Education from Claremont Graduate University, she specializes in international service-learning, intercultural communication, and Christian global engagement. She has mobilized over 3,500 participants in international service projects and maintains active roles in organizations like University Educators for Global Engagement (UEGE). Education: B.A., Oklahoma Baptist University M.A., Union University M.A., Golden Gate Baptist Theological Seminary Ph.D., Claremont Graduate University (2016) Her research focuses on transforming faculty through international service-learning, integrating spiritual purpose into academic programs, and developing Kingdom professionals via global partnerships. She has led ethnographic research in India, conducted disaster relief training, and authored works on cross-cultural mentorship. Recent publications highlight her work in faculty engagement (2020), global ministry frameworks (2019-2018), and disaster response education (2011). These span disciplines like higher education pedagogy, Christian leadership, and global citizenship. Scientific contributions include certifications in Perspectives on the World Christian Movement, Community Emergency Rescue Training (CERT), and leadership roles as Trustee and Central Asia Committee Chair for the International Mission Board. She has traveled to 51 countries and resides in Mississippi, maintaining active involvement in global ministry teams at Pinelake Church.

Emma De KeersmaeckerView profile

Research Fellow

• Virtual Reality
• Gait
• Stroke
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Emma De Keersmaecker is a Research Fellow at the Faculty of Physical Education and Physiotherapy , Vrije Universiteit Brussel , Belgium. Her work focuses on Virtual Reality , Gait , and Rehabilitation for neurological populations including Stroke and Multiple Sclerosis patients. Research keywords: Optic Flow, Patient Rehabilitation, Exercise Equipment, Biomechanics, Immersion Active in peer-reviewed publications and Cochrane systematic reviews Recipient of the FWO SB fellowship for fundamental research Research Trends : Emma's publications emphasize Virtual Reality applications for gait rehabilitation, investigating how Optic Flow , Immersion , and Assistive Technologies improve locomotion in stroke survivors and neurological patients. Her work spans Exoskeletons , Biomechanical Analysis , and Clinical Interventions . Scientific Awards : FWO SB Fellowship (2019)

• Political Communication
• Digital Media and Society
• Public Opinion Formation
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Christina Seeger is a Professor at the Institute of Media and Communication Studies, Alpen-Adria-Universität Klagenfurt. She serves as Deputy Head of Institute and Deputy spokesperson of the HSCM doctoral program, while also contributing to equality initiatives as a Member of the Working Group for Equal Treatment Issues. Research Focus: Political communication, digital conflict analysis, public opinion dynamics, social media effects, and experimental methodology. Key Contributions: Development of frameworks for media effects, disclaimers in digital content, and value-based environmental communication. Recent Trends: Her 2022-2023 work explores misinformation counter-strategies, psychological impacts of social media content, and methodological advancements in media research. Articles analyze Russian-Ukrainian conflict narratives, #MeToo framing effects, and influencer-driven political engagement. Scientific Roles: Active in academic leadership, she contributed to research data guidelines (2020) and international publishing strategies (2015). Her experimental research manuals (2018) are widely referenced.

Daniel Paul O'DonnellView profile

Professor

• Digital Humanities
• Medieval Literature
• History of the Book
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Daniel Paul O'Donnell is a tenured Professor and Department Chair of English at the University of Lethbridge, co-PI of the Humanities Innovation Lab , and Editor-in-Chief of Digital Studies / Le champ numérique . He teaches Digital Humanities, medieval literature, History of the Book, and English language courses, including first-year English 1900. Education: PhD in English, Yale University (1996) MA in English, Yale University (1991) BA with Distinction, St. Michael's College, University of Toronto (1989) Research Interests: Digital Humanities, Scholarly Communication, Cultural Heritage Representation, and Old English Philology. His work focuses on markup theories, digital edition design, and the intersection of Web 2.0 with academic practices. The Visionary Cross Project digitizes Anglo-Saxon crosses, while the Lethbridge Journal Incubator explores sustainable open-access publication models. Scientific Awards: Honourable Mention, Modern Language Association Prize for a Distinguished Scholarly Edition (2007) for Cædmon's Hymn: A Multimedia Study, Edition and Archive Grants and Funding: Recipient of multiple SSHRC grants, CFI funding, and Andrew W. Mellon Foundation support for digital edition projects and scholarly communication initiatives. Currently leading SSHRC Insight Grant (2025-2029) for Resistance to Data: Understanding data use in the traditional Humanities . Leadership Roles: Past president of University of Lethbridge Faculty Association, Confederation of Alberta Faculty Associations, and Society for Digital Humanities. Former Director of Text Encoding Initiative and Digital Medievalist Community of Practice.

Elaine M. MaccioView profile

Associate Professor

• LGBTQ+ Studies
• Social Work
• Mental Health
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Dr. Elaine M. Maccio is an Associate Professor and Associate Director at the School of Social Work , Louisiana State University (LSU), College of Human Sciences & Education. She holds a PhD in Social Welfare (2004) and an MSW (1998) from the University at Buffalo, and a BS in Psychology/Sociology (1996) from the Rochester Institute of Technology. Education: PhD, MSW, BS Academic Rank: Associate Professor Key Research Areas: LGBTQ+ Studies, Homeless Youth, Mental Health, Substance Abuse Dr. Maccio’s work focuses on LGBTQ+ populations, particularly runaway/homeless youth and postpartum mental health in lesbian/bisexual mothers. She developed the Better Futures grant-funded project to enhance post-secondary access for foster care alumni. Her scholarship includes publications in top journals like Journal of Homosexuality and Social Service Review , with recent articles examining protective factors for LGBQ youth and systemic intersections of child welfare and trafficking. She has received prestigious awards including the University at Buffalo’s Distinguished PhD Alumni Award and LSU’s Torchbearer Award for IT Leadership. With over 36 speaking engagements in five years, she collaborates with organizations like the National Resource Center for Permanency and Family Connections. Her teaching portfolio spans 23 courses across 18 content areas, including mental health diagnosis and social work practice. Key Scientific Awards University at Buffalo Distinguished PhD Alumni Award LSU Torchbearer Award for IT Leadership Media Engagements Featured in The Advocate , Baton Rouge Community Radio, and MTV’s True Life Appearances in national podcasts like inSocialWork

Veerle Van RaemdonckView profile

Researcher

• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
• Sports Sciences
• Physical Education
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Veerle Van Raemdonck is a postdoctoral researcher affiliated with the Movement and Sport Sciences department at Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB). Her work focuses on CPR training methodologies, sports education, and cultural sensitivities in physical activity. Researcher in Movement and Sport Sciences & Movement and Nutrition for Health and Performance Active in projects like CPR unLMTD: Teaching & Training CPR at school with limited resources Specializes in resuscitation education, motor skill development, and diversity in sports Research Interests : Veerle investigates cost-effective CPR training solutions (e.g., DIY manikins), prospective studies on cultural diversity in sports, and educational strategies for enhancing resuscitation skills among laypersons. Her work bridges emergency medicine , pedagogy , and sociocultural analysis . Conference Activities : She has presented at international conferences on topics like democratic dialogue in education , self-training CPR strategies , and diversity in sports programs . Notable presentations include the EUPOM170 project (2025) and Sportcultscan study (2018).