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Peter LeškoView profile

Assistant Professor

• Sustainable Economic Development
• Regional Convergence
• Economic Growth in Open Economies
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Peter Leško is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Economics at the Faculty of Economics and Finance, Bratislava University of Economics and Business. His roles include Website Administrator and AIS Coordinator for SP Law and Economics. He specializes in Macroeconomics, with teaching responsibilities in Principles of Economics, Macroeconomics, and Advanced Macroeconomics. His research focuses on Sustainable Economic Development, Regional Convergence, and Economic Growth in Open Economies. He has conducted research stays at institutions such as the OECD in Paris, Universidade de Coimbra (Erasmus+), and the University of London’s Cass Business School. Leško has participated in notable research projects including APVV-20-0338 (led by Prof. Ochotnický) on economic growth and firm survival, KEGA 035EU-4/2020 (led by Prof. Muchová) on e-learning applications in economics education, and VEGA 1/0356/19 (led by Dr. Novák) on indebtedness in the EU. His work spans academic publications in journals like Politická ekonomie and Eastern European Economics . No scientific awards are explicitly mentioned in the provided text. Leško collaborates with international institutions and contributes to the Bee4R LAB and SecureDataLab initiatives. His academic stays and projects underscore his engagement in both theoretical and applied economic research.

Jonathan LamontagneView profile

Associate Professor

• Water Resources
• Decision Making Under Uncertainty
• Hydrologic Statistics
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Jonathan Lamontagne is an Associate Professor in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Tufts University’s School of Engineering. He holds a Ph.D. and M.S. in environmental water resources systems analysis from Cornell University (2015 and 2014) and a B.S. from the University of New Hampshire (2009). Prior to joining Tufts in 2017, he was a postdoctoral researcher at Cornell, focusing on integrated human-climate system modeling. Affiliations: Tufts University, Lamontagne Lab, and collaborations with institutions like U.S. Department of Energy and National Science Foundation. Grants: Lead on NSF-funded projects on data-driven decision making, integrated food-energy-water nexus modeling, and Massachusetts hydrologic risk studies. Research Interests: His work centers on decision-making under uncertainty, hydrologic statistics, and integrated global change assessment. Key areas include flood frequency analysis, climate mitigation impacts on water resources, and multisector systems modeling. He emphasizes robust infrastructure planning and explores compounding risks from economic/population growth uncertainties. Publications: Recent work highlights include analyzing unintended consequences of climate policies on African river basins, quantifying economic impacts of water scarcity, and developing robust statistical frameworks for hydrologic data. His research bridges hydrology, energy systems, and socioeconomic factors to address climate adaptation challenges. Awards: 2017 ASCE Outstanding Reviewer Award for contributions to peer review. Teaching: Courses include Statistical Inferences & Prediction , Integrated Planning & Management , and Water Resource Systems . He mentors students in stochastic modeling and decision analysis. Labs/Teams: Leads the Lamontagne Lab, focusing on improving decision-making for complex multisector systems. Collaborates with global teams on energy-water nexus studies and climate resilience projects.

• Epidemiology
• HIV/AIDS
• Public Health Policy
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Dr. Ali Mirzazadeh is an Associate Professor in the Department of Epidemiology & Biostatistics at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) School of Medicine. With dual qualifications as an MD and PhD, along with an MPH, he brings a multidisciplinary approach to his research in global health equity. His work primarily focuses on HIV/AIDS epidemiology, substance abuse, women's health, and public health policy, with significant research activities centered in Iran and other global settings. Dr. Mirzazadeh's research interests center on epidemiology and surveillance systems, HIV/AIDS prevention and care, policy development for standards of care, substance abuse epidemiology, and women's health issues. His work often addresses vulnerable populations including people who inject drugs, female sex workers, and incarcerated individuals in both resource-rich and resource-limited settings. He has developed expertise in methodological approaches for studying hidden populations and has contributed significantly to understanding HIV transmission dynamics and prevention strategies in Iran and globally. His extensive publication record demonstrates consistent focus on HIV epidemiology, particularly among key populations in Iran and other countries. Recent work shows increasing attention to implementation science questions regarding HIV prevention tools like PrEP, as well as expanding into broader public health emergencies like the COVID-19 pandemic. His research often employs mixed-methods approaches and contributes to policy development in challenging contexts including conflict-affected regions like Afghanistan. Active researcher with over 100 publications in high-impact journals Principal investigator on multiple NIH-funded studies Collaborates extensively with researchers in Iran, Afghanistan, and other global settings Focus on translating research findings into public health policy

Karin E. TobinView profile

Professor

• Social Networks
• Behavioral Interventions and Evaluation
• HIV Prevention
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Karin E. Tobin is a Professor in the Department of Health, Behavior and Society at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health. She is also affiliated with the Johns Hopkins Center for Women's Health, Sex, and Gender Research. Dr. Tobin serves as Associate Director of the Lighthouse Studies @ Peer Point and Training Director of the Overdose Response Program, reflecting her deep commitment to community-based public health interventions. PhD, Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, 2004 MHS, Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, 2000 BS, Towson University, 1993 Dr. Tobin's research centers on the intersection of social networks, place-based context, and health inequalities. Her work spans HIV prevention, overdose reduction, mental health, intimate partner violence, and harm reduction, with a focus on marginalized populations including people who inject drugs, Black women with HIV, and transgender and gender non-conforming individuals. She utilizes a harm reduction framework and social influence theories to design and evaluate behavioral interventions aimed at improving health outcomes. Her recent publications reflect a strong trend in evaluating culturally tailored interventions, gender-affirming services, telehealth for opioid use disorder, and structural vulnerabilities among people living with HIV. These works span qualitative, quantitative, and mixed methods, often involving community-based participatory research. NIDA Ruth L. Kirchstein National Research Service Award NIH Health Disparities Loan Repayment Program Recipient California HIV/AIDS Research Program Equity Award National Academy of Medicine Health Longevity Global Competition Catalyst Award Dr. Tobin is actively involved in mentoring and training public health professionals. She teaches courses such as Harm Reduction: A Framework for Evidence-Based Policy and Practice and Graduate Seminar in Social and Behavioral Sciences . Her leadership in multisectoral interventions and community-engaged research underscores her commitment to translating research into practice and policy.

• Urban Planning
• Environmental Health
• Climate Change and Health
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Jason Prior is Professor of Planning, Health and Environment at the Institute for Sustainable Futures (ISF) at University of Technology Sydney (UTS). He also serves as Program Lead for Graduate Research at ISF, Lead of the Healthy Populations and Environments Platform in Maridulu Budyari Gumal: Sydney Partnership for Health, Education, Research and Enterprise (SPHERE), and Co-convenor of the Climate Change and Health Collaborative within UTS's INSIGHT research institute. His academic career spans multiple leadership roles including Research Director and Deputy Lead of the Higher Degree Research Program at ISF. Prior's research program focuses on the critical intersection of environment, planning, and human and planetary health. His work addresses governance of urban environmental risks, translation of health evidence into urban planning strategies, and governance of controversial urban land uses. His research approach is transdisciplinary, involving collaborations with research organizations, government agencies, industry, NGOs, communities, and professional bodies. His work spans multiple Sustainable Development Goals including Good Health and Wellbeing (SDG 3), Sustainable Cities and Communities (SDG 11), Climate Action (SDG 13), Gender Equality (SDG 5), and Partnerships for the Goals (SDG 17). Analysis of his recent publications reveals a strong focus on urban sustainability transformations, health system resilience to climate change, and inclusive urban planning. His work increasingly examines the connections between climate change and health systems, with several 2024-2025 publications addressing health worker impacts, extreme weather adaptation, and planetary health governance. His research demonstrates a consistent transdisciplinary approach that bridges urban planning, public health, and environmental science. Vice-Chancellor's Research Excellence Through Collaboration Award (2025) Clean Air Society Australia and New Zealand Innovation and Excellence in Air Quality Award (2024) Australian IoT Award in Research Category for OPENAIR Project (2024) 35th National Banksia Sustainability Award in Healthy Planet, Healthy People category (2024) Prior has attracted over $12 million in competitive external funding through his research program, having led 54 national and international research projects. He is currently Chief Investigator on the ARC Research Hub for Nutrients in a Circular Economy (NiCE) and the OPENAIR research project. He currently supervises 8 HDR students as principal supervisor and serves as a Responsible Academic Officer at ISF. His work with the Global Alliance for Inter- and Transdisciplinarity Leadership Board demonstrates his commitment to transdisciplinary approaches.

• Gastroenterology
• Metabolic Dysfunction-associated Steatotic Liver Disease (MASLD)
• Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD)
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Mary Rinella is a Professor in the Department of Medicine-Gastroenterology at the University of Chicago. Her research focuses on metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD), nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), and their clinical management. She leads studies on therapies like resmetirom and semaglutide, and has contributed to landmark trials such as ESSENCE and MAESTRO-NASH. Her work emphasizes diagnostic improvements, clinical trial design, and global health strategies to address liver disease epidemics. She is a key author of international consensus statements on MASLD nomenclature and guidelines for diagnosis and treatment. Rinella collaborates with multidisciplinary teams and consortia like NailNASH, addressing liver transplantation outcomes, chronic kidney disease risks, and systemic impacts of metabolic dysfunction. Her research bridges molecular mechanisms (e.g., proteomics) with public health initiatives to reduce disparities in liver disease awareness and care.

Chua Qijia AlvinView profile

Research Fellow

• Antimicrobial Resistance
• Pandemic Preparedness
• Health Systems Strengthening
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Chua Qijia Alvin serves as a Research Fellow at the National University of Singapore's Saw Swee Hock School of Public Health, focusing on antimicrobial resistance (AMR), pandemic preparedness, and health systems resilience. His work bridges policy analysis, implementation science, and clinical practice, particularly in Southeast Asia. Alvin holds a PhD in Public Health (NUS, 2024), an MSc in Infectious Diseases from the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine (2018), and a BSc in Pharmacy (NUS, 2011). His career includes roles as a Senior Clinical Pharmacist (2013–2019) and Research Associate (2019–2025) at Singapore General Hospital and NUS. His research emphasizes AMR governance, including analyses of national action plans and stakeholder collaboration in Cambodia, Singapore, and the Philippines. He also examines pandemic preparedness frameworks, contributing to the NUS-Lancet PRIME Commission and the Asia Centre for Health Security (ACHS). Alvin’s publications highlight themes like AMR policy implementation, health system resilience during crises, and optimizing antimicrobial stewardship programs. His work underscores the need for multi-sectoral collaboration and evidence-based policy design. He collaborates with global partners such as the WHO, the International Centre for Antimicrobial Resistance Solutions (ICARS), and national ministries to advance practical solutions for AMR and pandemic preparedness.

Kasey ClabornView profile

Associate Professor

• Addiction Treatment Systems
• Digital Health Ecosystems
• Opioid Overdose Prevention
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Kasey Claborn, Ph.D., is an Associate Professor at the University of Texas at Austin's Steve Hicks School of Social Work. She serves as Director of the Addiction Research Institute and Co-Director of the South Southwest Addiction Technology Transfer Center. Her work focuses on improving addiction care systems through digital health innovation and community-based participatory research. Dr. Claborn has secured over $17M in NIH and federal funding for projects addressing opioid overdose prevention, harm reduction, and HIV/substance use integration. Education includes a clinical psychology Ph.D. from Oklahoma State University, postdoctoral training at Brown University’s Center for Alcohol and Addiction Studies, and prior faculty roles at Brown University. Her research emphasizes digital ecosystems like TxCOPE, a Google-awarded platform enhancing overdose response in Texas. She leads multisectoral collaborations to strengthen community overdose prevention and recovery housing initiatives. Key research interests span opioid crisis interventions, harm reduction worker well-being, and technology-driven healthcare coordination. She advises on opioid litigation cases and health IT infrastructure reforms. Recent projects include developing overdose tracking systems and evaluating occupational stress among harm reduction workers. Recent Awards: 2021 Google Award for TxCOPE Innovation Funding Sources: NIH, SAMHSA, HRSA Key Partnerships: Texas Department of State Health Services, Google Health Current Initiatives: Overdose Reporting Tool Implementation, Peer Recovery Networks Labs/Teams: Addiction Research Institute (Director), South Southwest ATTC (Co-Director), TxCOPE Development Team

• Adolescence to Adulthood
• Child Welfare
• Public Health
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Beth Gifford is a Research Professor at Duke University's Sanford School of Public Policy, with affiliations at the Center for Child and Family Policy and the Margolis Institute for Health Policy. She leads multidisciplinary research addressing health and social services engagement among children and families, emphasizing the impact of public policies on vulnerable populations. Her work spans education, social services, criminal justice, and healthcare systems, with a focus on adolescence-to-adulthood transitions, child welfare, and pandemic-related disparities. Key roles include Director of the Undergraduate Health Policy Certificate Program and Health Policy and Innovation Theme Leader for Bass Connections. Her research explores systemic inequities in access to care, gun violence prevention, and interventions targeting childhood food insecurity. She has published extensively on Gulf War veterans' health, juvenile justice outcomes, and the effects of adverse childhood experiences. Her publications analyze firearm-related criminal behavior among youth with juvenile records, racial disparities in healthcare access during the pandemic, and strategies to mitigate child maltreatment through healthcare systems. Gifford’s work bridges academic research with policy implementation, advocating for evidence-based solutions to complex social challenges.

• Homeless Youth Interventions
• Social Enterprise
• Vocational Training
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Dr. Kristin Ferguson is a Professor at Arizona State University's School of Social Work and Director of the Arizona Housing Analytics Collaborative (AzHAC). Her research focuses on designing and evaluating vocational interventions for homeless youth that integrate employment services with clinical support. She investigates supported employment models and social enterprise interventions. Research areas include LGBTQ+ homeless youth, trauma-informed care, and multisectoral approaches to homelessness. Her work examines systemic barriers, survival strategies, and service gaps affecting vulnerable youth populations. Dr. Ferguson develops evidence-based practices for integrating mental health support with workforce development programs. She leads tri-university collaborations to inform housing policy and care coordination through data analytics.

James Emery HendersonView profile

Professor

• Forestry Economics
• Timber Management
• Economic Impact Analysis
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Dr. James Emery Henderson is a Professor and Head of the Coastal Research and Extension Center at Mississippi State University. He holds a PhD in Agricultural Economics from Louisiana State University, an MBA in Business Administration, and two master's degrees in Forestry and Science from Mississippi State University. His research focuses on forestry economics, timber management economics, and economic impact analysis of forest products industries. Key areas include assessing the economic contributions of forestry across regions, analyzing landowner behavior in timber management, and evaluating sustainability in wood resource utilization. Dr. Henderson has authored/co-authored over 70 peer-reviewed publications and numerous Extension publications addressing forestry economics, wildlife recreation impacts, and agricultural policy. His work frequently employs input-output modeling and IMPLAN software to quantify economic multipliers across counties. Notable contributions include studies on wood pellet market impacts in the US South, economic benefits of forest health initiatives, and taxation patterns in the forest products industry. He collaborates extensively with state forestry agencies to produce localized economic impact reports for all Mississippi counties. Educations: PhD in Agricultural Economics, Louisiana State University MBA in Business Administration, Mississippi State University MS in Forestry, Mississippi State University BS in Forestry, Louisiana Tech University His recent publications emphasize cross-sectoral economic linkages, with over 20 articles since 2016 analyzing timber harvesting impacts, carbon sequestration policies, and international forestry trade dynamics. His Extension work includes developing county-specific forestry economic reports and educational materials for landowners. Led the development of the Pine Thin smartphone application for stand density analysis and contributed to Mississippi's forest certification education programs. Current projects include analyzing economic contributions of agriculture/forestry production and bioenergy potential in the Lower Mississippi Valley.

Leah FergusonView profile

Professor

• Sport Psychology
• Indigenous Wellness
• Self-Compassion in Sport
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Dr. Leah Ferguson is a Professor in the Department of Kinesiology at the University of Saskatchewan's College of Kinesiology. Her academic work spans sport psychology, Indigenous wellness, and self-compassion research. She teaches courses including Social Behavioral Foundations of Physical Activity, Introduction to Indigenous Wellness, Research Methods in Kinesiology, and Mental Training for Sport and Physical Activity. Dr. Ferguson's research interests focus on Indigenous athletes and sport, Indigenous Peoples' wellness, self-compassion in sport, sport psychology, and women and girls in sport and physical activity. Her work is aligned with the College of Kinesiology's research themes of Indigenous Wellness, Child and Youth Health and Development, and Human Performance. She actively explores how cultural connectedness influences physical activity among Indigenous communities and investigates the role of self-compassion in athletic performance and wellbeing. Her publication record demonstrates a consistent research trajectory examining intersections between sport psychology, Indigenous wellness, and self-compassion. Recent work includes studies on mindfulness for coaches, cultural determinants of health among Indigenous populations, and the development of measurement tools for intersectional identities. Her research often employs qualitative methods to explore complex identity and wellness issues in sport contexts. Dr. Ferguson serves as Principal Investigator for multiple significant research projects including 'Developing Women Athletes' Self-Compassion to Thrive in Sport' (2022-2026) and 'Supporting Community Connections: Knowledge Mobilization for the Indigenous Youth Mentorship Program in Saskatchewan' (2025-2026). She is also Co-Principal Investigator on the 'Indigenous Futurisms in Indigenous Health and Wellbeing' project (2024-2029). Her professional affiliations include the Canadian Sport Psychology Association, Community-University Institute for Social Research Management Board, nātawihowin and mawiikikayaahk Research Networks, and the ParticipACTION Research Advisory Group (where she serves as Chair). She is a Certified Mental Performance Consultant through the Association for Applied Sport Psychology and Canadian Sport Psychology Association.

• Negotiations
• Conflict Resolution
• International Diplomacy
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Elizabeth McClintock is an Adjunct Assistant Professor of International Negotiations at The Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy, Tufts University, and Executive Director of the Bridgeway Group. With over 25 years of expertise, she specializes in conflict resolution and negotiation training for public and private sectors globally. Her research focuses on post-conflict environments, public health diplomacy, and multisectoral collaboration. She advises international institutions like the UN and WHO, and has led projects in Burundi, Timor-Leste, and Liberia. Education: BA from Dartmouth College, MALD and PhD from The Fletcher School. She teaches at Harvard Law School and Johns Hopkins SAIS. Current work includes a WHO-led antimicrobial resistance program. A Returned Peace Corps Volunteer (Morocco), her career bridges academia and global policy practice. Publications include the 2012 book Negotiating Public Health in a Globalized World and articles on peacebuilding and global health diplomacy. Her work emphasizes practical solutions for conflict management and institutional collaboration in fragile states.

• Public Health Preparedness
• Global Health Security
• Viral Pathogenesis
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Julie Fischer, Ph.D., is an Associate Research Professor in the Department of Microbiology and Immunology at Georgetown University, serving as Director of the Elizabeth R. Griffin Program. Previously, she co-directed a team at George Washington University’s Milken Institute School of Public Health (2016–present) and led Stimson’s Global Health Security Program (2007–2012). Her career includes roles as a Council on Foreign Relations International Affairs Fellow, American Association for the Advancement of Science Congressional Fellow, and microbiologist in Thailand-U.S. collaboration projects. She holds a Ph.D. in Microbiology and Immunology from Vanderbilt University, with postdoctoral training at the University of Washington and Seattle Biomedical Research Institute. Education: Ph.D. in Microbiology and Immunology, Vanderbilt University Postdoctoral Training: Viral Pathogenesis (University of Washington), Seattle Biomedical Research Institute Research Interests: Dr. Fischer focuses on strengthening global capacities for disease detection and response. Her work spans laboratory capacity-building, public health preparedness, International Health Regulations (IHR) compliance, biosecurity, and multisectoral coordination for epidemic preparedness. She has contributed to initiatives like the Global Health Security Agenda and the Health Governance and Diplomacy Lab at Georgetown. Publications Trends: Her articles emphasize global health security frameworks, implementation challenges for IHR (2005), and respiratory virus pathogenesis. Recent work addresses cooperative bioengagement strategies, zoonotic disease networks in Jordan, and linking global health emergency funding to actionable plans. Earlier publications (1997–2004) explored cytokine dynamics and immune responses to respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) in animal models. Awards/Grants: No specific awards listed, but her extensive federal and institutional funding history is reflected in her programmatic leadership roles. Advising/Teams: Leads Georgetown’s International Disease and Events Analysis (IDEA) Lab and collaborates with the Health Diplomacy Training Institute. Past roles include Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee work on biological/chemical exposure consequences. Labs/Teams: Active in multi-institutional initiatives such as the One Health Lab and SOCIAL-ID Lab, focusing on interdisciplinary approaches to global health challenges.

Emily NewesView profile

Researcher

• Biofuels
• Energy Systems Modeling
• Renewable Energy Policy
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Emily Newes is a senior researcher at the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) within the Strategic Energy Analysis Center. Her work focuses on energy systems modeling, biofuels, and policy analysis for sustainable transportation. Key Research Areas : Biofuels, system dynamics modeling, renewable energy policy, and decarbonization strategies. Collaborations : Active in maritime and aviation fuel analysis, with partnerships across academia and industry. Recent projects include co-optimized multimode engines, marine biofuels deployment, and policy-driven biofuel scalability. Her work leverages the Biomass Scenario Model (BSM) and Stochastic Energy Deployment System (SEDS) to explore energy transitions. While no formal awards are listed, her extensive publication record (62 outputs) underscores her influence in energy systems research.