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A. Nii-Armah OkineView profile

Assistant Professor

• Actuarial Science
• Loss Reserving
• Dependence Modeling
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A. Nii-Armah Okine is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Mathematical Sciences at Appalachian State University. His research focuses on actuarial science, spanning loss reserving , dependence modeling , machine learning , ratemaking , and micro-insurance . He holds a Ph.D. in Actuarial Science from the University of Wisconsin-Madison and master’s degrees from Illinois State University and the University of Cape Coast-Ghana. Research Trends : His work integrates advanced statistical techniques with insurance analytics, emphasizing Individual-level loss reserving Ratemaking under environmental changes Climate risk modeling Machine learning applications Dependence structures in claims data Scientific Awards : 2025 CAS Individual Grant Competition 2022 CAS Summer Grant 2020 ASTIN Best Paper 2016-2019 SOA Hickman Scholar 2015 JII Best Paper Professional Recognition : He earned the ASA designation in 2021 and passed SOA exams including FSA (Introduction to General Insurance). His grants include the 2022 CAS Summer Grant and 2025 CAS Individual Grant Competition entry.

Katharine JackView profile

Professor

• Biological Anthropology
• Primatology
• Primate Behavioral Ecology
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Dr. Katharine Jack is a Professor of Anthropology and Associate Dean for Research and Graduate Programs at Tulane University's School of Liberal Arts. She holds core faculty status at the Stone Center and has led the Environmental Studies Program (2017–2019). Her research focuses on primate behavioral ecology, conservation, and population dynamics, primarily in Costa Rica and Ecuador. She has supervised 3 doctoral dissertations in recent years with 3 more in progress. Education: Ph.D., Physical Anthropology (Primatology), University of Alberta, 2001 M.A., University of Calgary, Physical Anthropology (Primatology), 1995 B.S., University of Calgary, Physical Anthropology, 1992 Research Interests : Biological Anthropology, Primatology, Primate Behavioral Ecology, Conservation Biology. She leads long-term field studies on white-faced capuchins in Santa Rosa National Park, Costa Rica, exploring topics like alpha male behavior, infant mortality, and climate impacts. Her work integrates endocrinology, genetics, and agent-based modeling to understand primate social systems and conservation challenges. Grants & Awards : Recipient of National Science Foundation (2021–2025), NIH/NIA (2022–2025), Leakey Foundation, and National Geographic grants. Her research has advanced understanding of primate adaptation to environmental stressors and human impacts. Advising & Labs : Supervises graduate students in primate behavior and conservation. Collaborates with interdisciplinary teams on projects like fecal steroid analysis and MHC genetics in capuchins. Her lab emphasizes field-based research and conservation applications. Global Experience : Extensive fieldwork in Ecuador and Costa Rica; fluent in Spanish and French. Serves as a reviewer for journals like American Journal of Primatology and Folia Primatologica.

Stephanie HauptView profile

Lecturer

• School Social Work
• Youth Welfare
• Educational Planning
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Stephanie Haupt is a Lecturer at the Faculty of Economics and Social Sciences, Osnabrück University of Applied Sciences. She specializes in Social Work education, focusing on youth welfare, school social work, and participatory educational planning. Her roles include teaching in Bachelor's and Master's programs in Social Work and Non-Profit Management, alongside research and continuing education initiatives. Education: Diplom-Sozialpädagogin (1995–2000, Fachhochschule Köln), Master of Arts in Jugendhilfe (2007–2009). Research: Prioritizes youth participation, democratic education in schools, and inclusive educational systems. Key projects include analyses of youth participation in all-day schools and municipal educational planning. Her work emphasizes bridging social work and education through collaborative frameworks, such as school-community partnerships and participatory democracy initiatives. She is actively involved in professional associations like the Zentrum für kommunale Sozialpädagogik (zekos).

• Gerontology
• Economics
• Demographic Change
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Prof. Dr. Uwe Fachinger is a Professor at the Institute of Gerontology of the University of Vechta , Germany. His research focuses on the intersection of Gerontology , Economics , and Demographic Change , with emphasis on social security systems , senior entrepreneurship , and assistive technologies for aging populations. Affiliations : Head of Department of Economics and Demographic Change, Institute of Gerontology, University of Vechta. Key Research Areas : Intergenerational wealth transfer, pension system dynamics, digital transformation in rural communities, economic aspects of aging, and hybrid employment models. His scholarly output includes analyses of economic potentials of AAL systems , income replacement in retirement , and social inequality in aging societies . He has contributed to policy discussions on integrating self-employed individuals into pension systems and optimizing quartier-based care networks in the Ruhr region. Lectures and Projects highlight his expertise in public finance , non-profit economics , and healthcare economics , with funded initiatives like the Niedersächsisches Promotionsprogramm (Lower Saxony Graduate Program) on digital transformation in rural areas and the QuartiersNETZ project on senior-driven community networks. Collaborations span institutions such as the Volkswagen Foundation , BMBF , and German Social Accident Insurance , reflecting his interdisciplinary approach to aging research.

Aimee Louise McRae-ClarkView profile

Professor

• Substance Use Disorders
• Cannabis Research
• Opioid Use Disorder
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Dr. Aimee Louise McRae-Clark is a Professor at the Medical University of South Carolina, holding appointments in the College of Medicine and the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences. She maintains a clinical and research office at 125 Doughty St. Room RN 140E and can be contacted via phone at (843) 792-5216 or email at mcraeal@musc.edu. Her PharmD training underpins her pharmacological expertise in substance use research. Dr. McRae-Clark's research focuses on substance use disorders with specialized attention to: Cannabis, opioid, cocaine, and nicotine addiction mechanisms Sex and gender differences in substance use patterns and treatment responses Neurobiological underpinnings using fMRI and neuropharmacological approaches Novel pharmacotherapies including N-acetylcysteine, varenicline, and oxytocin Behavioral interventions targeting sleep, craving, and social support systems Her recent research portfolio demonstrates strong emphasis on: Neuroimaging biomarkers of addiction and recovery (fMRI cue-reactivity, cortical thickness) Perinatal substance use and maternal mental health integration Neuromodulation techniques like rTMS for craving reduction Translational applications of memory reconsolidation theory Digital health interventions and mHealth solutions While no specific awards are listed in the source material, Dr. McRae-Clark leads multiple clinical trials registered in research directories and maintains active investigations into glutamatergic systems, endocannabinoid tone, and stress response pathways. Her work consistently addresses healthcare disparities through studies on social determinants of health in vulnerable populations.

Clifton RuehlView profile

Professor

• Ecology
• Evolutionary Biology
• Freshwater Ecosystems
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Dr. Clifton Ruehl is a Professor and Assistant Chair in the Department of Biology at Columbus State University. His research focuses on population, community, and evolutionary ecology with an emphasis on freshwater ecosystems. He investigates predator effects on prey populations and ecosystem processes, using experimental and observational approaches. His teaching philosophy centers on student-centered learning through experiential activities like hypothesis-driven labs and fieldwork. Ruehl's lab studies how predation influences population dynamics and community structure along environmental gradients. Current projects include Haley Lane's research on freshwater mussels in coastal streams and Jimmy Williams' work on predator-prey interactions in pond ecosystems. The Biology Department is launching a master's program, with teaching assistantships available for interested students. His research methodologies include structural equation modeling, reciprocal transplants, and field experiments. Key areas of interest span phenotypic plasticity, food web dynamics, and the ecological consequences of human-altered habitats. Over 15 years, his work has explored topics from green frog tadpole temperature effects to invasive plant impacts on amphibians. Ruehl is committed to advancing ecological understanding through collaborative experiments and mentoring future scientists. His lab emphasizes hands-on training for undergraduates through senior research projects, combining field data collection with analytical rigor.

Virginie HACHARDView profile

Associate Professor

• Finance
• Entrepreneurship
• Telework
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Virginie Hachard is an Associate Professor of Finance at EM Normandie since 1996, serving as Deputy Dean of the Faculty and Head of the Law, Finance & Control Department. She earned her PhD in Management Sciences from the University of Caen-Normandie in 2009, focusing on neo-entrepreneur creation processes. Her research spans managerial relationships, telework dynamics, and new forms of entrepreneurship, with a focus on digital strategies, gender equality in remote work, and social enterprise support systems. Her academic leadership includes editorial roles at journals such as Journal of Enterprising Communities and International Journal of Technology Transfer and Commercialisation . Research interests are reflected in over 40 publications since 2011, addressing topics like telework’s impact on gender inequality, cognitive strategies in resource recognition, and ESG rankings influenced by financial innovation. Her contributions extend to pedagogical innovation, including crowd-learning methodologies and AI integration in education. Notable works include analyses of telework’s effects on managerial relationships and psychosocial risks, as well as studies on hybrid organizations’ business models in open-source contexts. She actively participates in international conferences and collaborates on policy-oriented research, such as the RSE et risques d’entreprise conference in 2023.

• Bayesian Statistics
• Actuarial Science
• Econometrics
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Emilio Gómez Déniz is a Professor at the University of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, affiliated with the Department of Quantitative Methods in Economics and Management and the IU of Tourism and Sustainable Economic Development research group. His academic rank is University Professor, and he is actively involved in Bayesian statistical techniques and decision-making methodologies in economics and business. His research focuses on actuarial science, econometrics, Bayesian methods, health economics, tourism economics, and risk analysis. He has contributed to projects funded by national and regional bodies, including studies on health economics Bayesian solutions, tourism sustainability, and risk analysis using actuarial data. Key projects include 'Economic Evaluation and Meta-Analysis: Bayesian Solutions in Health Economics' (2022–2026) and 'Laboratory of Tourism Experiences and Sustainability in the Multimedia Environment' (2019–2022). His publications span topics like distribution modeling, Bayesian credibility theory, and tourism expenditure analysis. Awards and grants are not explicitly mentioned in the provided text.

• Structural Engineering
• Civil Engineering
• Structural Health Monitoring (SHM)
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Prof. Carlo RAINIERI is an academic researcher affiliated with the Department of Bioscienze e Territorio at the University of Molise, Italy. His work focuses on structural health monitoring (SHM), vibration-based diagnostics, and the dynamic characterization of civil infrastructure. He has pioneered methodologies for environmental compensation in modal analysis, automation of operational modal analysis (OMA), and integration of remote sensing technologies for infrastructure assessment. RAINIERI's research spans bridge monitoring, historical structure preservation, and hospital facility resilience. Key contributions include development of kernel PCA-based environmental effect compensation, hybrid OMA algorithms, and SHM systems validated via shaking table tests. His recent work emphasizes practical clustering approaches for anomaly detection, smart healthcare facility design through vibration monitoring, and cyber-physical systems for infrastructure management. He has collaborated on projects involving UNESCO heritage sites like the Trisulti Charterhouse and the Santa Maria Maddalena church. His experimental studies include investigations on masonry structures' seismic vulnerability, cement paste behavior under storage conditions, and liquid storage tank dynamics. RAINIERI has also contributed to advancing digital twin technologies for historical buildings through BIM-FEM integration. Over 150 published articles demonstrate his expertise in modal parameter monitoring, damage detection algorithms, and probabilistic assessment techniques. His work bridges theoretical advancements with industrial applications, providing actionable insights for infrastructure maintenance and disaster resilience strategies.

Francesca ChiaromonteView profile

Professor

• Statistics
• Bioinformatics
• Genomics
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Francesca Chiaromonte is a renowned statistician and professor holding dual faculty positions at the Sant'Anna School of Advanced Studies (Institute of Economics) and Penn State University (Department of Statistics). She is the scientific coordinator of the EMbeDS Department of Excellence and a key figure in interdisciplinary research, particularly at the interface of statistics, computation, and life sciences. Her work focuses on developing methods for analyzing high-dimensional, complex data, with applications in genomics, meteorology, and economics. Education: She earned a Laurea (cum laude) in Statistical and Economic Sciences from the University of Rome La Sapienza (1990s) and a Ph.D. in Statistics from the University of Minnesota (2000s). Her thesis work, under R. Dennis Cook, explored sufficient dimension reduction and envelope models. Research Interests: Methodological contributions include dimension reduction, functional data analysis, and computational techniques for significance assessment. Applied research spans Omics data integration, climate change socioeconomic impacts, and statistical validation of agent-based economic models. She has pioneered applications of statistical methods to meteorology, such as improving tropical storm forecasts and analyzing storm lifecycle dynamics. Awards: Elected Fellow of the American Statistical Association (2016) and Fellow of the Institute of Mathematical Statistics (2022), recognizing her contributions to statistical methodology and interdisciplinary training. Academic Leadership: Spearheads interdisciplinary training programs, including the PhD in Data Science (consortium with Scuola Normale Superiore and others) and the National Doctorate in Artificial Intelligence. Active in Penn State’s Huck Institutes of the Life Sciences and multiple research centers. Collaborations: Engages with institutions such as the Santa Fe Institute, UCLA’s Institute for Pure and Applied Mathematics, and the International Institute for Applied Systems Analysis.

Ruth EndacottView profile

Academic

• Critical Care Nursing
• Patient Safety
• Healthcare Education
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Professor Ruth Endacott is an Honorary Professor at the School of Nursing and Midwifery, University of Plymouth, and serves as Project Lead for the South West Clinical Schools and Director of the Plymouth University/Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital Clinical School. Her academic roles are complemented by extensive clinical and educational leadership in critical care nursing and patient safety. Her research focuses on acute care nursing, particularly in intensive care units (ICUs), patient safety protocols, and end-of-life care. She has supervised over 25 doctoral students exploring topics such as patient deterioration management, family involvement in ICU care, and nursing competencies. Her work emphasizes interdisciplinary collaboration and patient-centered approaches, with contributions to international guidelines like the European Society of Intensive Care Medicine's end-of-life care standards. Recent studies highlight her expertise in patient escalation pathways, psychological impacts on healthcare workers during crises, and innovations in self-management strategies for chronic conditions. She actively promotes patient and public involvement (PPIE) in research, ensuring community voices shape healthcare policies and practices. Prof. Endacott’s contributions extend to educational reforms, including clinical skills training and feedback mechanisms for nursing students. She has pioneered studies on nurse staffing models during pandemics and resilience-building strategies for frontline staff. Her work bridges academic research with clinical practice, aiming to improve outcomes for critically ill patients and enhance healthcare systems globally.

• Cystic Fibrosis Treatment
• Gender Disparities in Airway Diseases
• Clinical Trials
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Raksha Jain, M.D., M.S.C.I., is a Professor in the Department of Internal Medicine at UT Southwestern Medical Center, specializing in Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine. As a Dedman Family Scholar in Clinical Care and Medical Director of the Adult Cystic Fibrosis Program, she leads clinical trials and translational research focused on cystic fibrosis treatments and gender disparities in respiratory diseases. She completed her medical training at UT Houston and UT Southwestern, followed by a pulmonology fellowship at Washington University. Her work bridges clinical care and scientific inquiry, emphasizing patient-centered outcomes. Dr. Jain holds academic leadership roles including chairing the Department of Medicine Clinical Scholars Incentive Plan Committee and the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation’s Sexual Health Research Working Group. Her research portfolio includes multi-center trials evaluating CFTR modulators, hormonal influences on lung disease, and reproductive health in cystic fibrosis patients. Awards from NIH, Children’s Medical Center Dallas, and the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation recognize her contributions to advancing care for underserved populations. Professionally, she serves on committees like the American Thoracic Society and European Cystic Fibrosis Society. Her lab focuses on improving maternal-fetal outcomes, mitigating metabolic syndrome in CF patients, and optimizing therapeutic regimens through precision medicine approaches. Recent studies explore the impact of gender identity on care and the safety of modulators during pregnancy.

Marlyn MayoView profile

Professor

• Liver Diseases
• Hepatology
• Autoimmune Diseases
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Marlyn Mayo, M.D., is a Professor in the Department of Internal Medicine at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, specializing in liver diseases within the Division of Digestive and Liver Diseases. She focuses on immune-mediated and cholestatic liver diseases such as primary biliary cholangitis (PBC), autoimmune hepatitis, and primary sclerosing cholangitis. Her research emphasizes clinical trials for novel treatments, cholestatic pruritus, and liver-related complications like hepatorenal syndrome and pregnancy-associated liver diseases. Education: B.A. in Psychology (Northwestern University), M.D. (Baylor College of Medicine), Internal Medicine residency (UC-Irvine), and Gastroenterology/Hepatology fellowship (UT Southwestern). Research interests include advancing therapeutic strategies for autoimmune and cholestatic liver diseases, improving clinical trial methodologies, and understanding disease mechanisms. She has contributed to practice guidelines for autoimmune hepatitis and PBC, and her work spans translational research with collaborators like Peter Lipsky, M.D. Dr. Mayo has been honored with multiple listings in D Magazine's Best Doctors . She holds leadership roles in professional societies (e.g., AASLD, AGA) and served as Program Director of the Gastroenterology Fellowship program at UT Southwestern. Her contributions to medical education and mentorship are central to her career. Current research trends include exploring drug efficacy (e.g., seladelpar, elafibranor), managing pruritus, and refining diagnostic/prognostic tools like the GLOBE score. Her work bridges clinical practice and translational science to improve patient outcomes.

Mary CampView profile

Associate Professor

• Geriatric Psychiatry
• Cognitive Disorders
• Medical Education
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Mary Camp, M.D. serves as Associate Professor in the Department of Psychiatry at UT Southwestern Medical Center, specializing in geriatric mental health and cognitive disorders. She directs the Neurocognitive and Geriatric Psychiatry Program within the Psychiatry Outpatient Clinic and holds leadership roles as Associate Program Director for the combined Psychiatry and Neurology Residency Program. Education : M.D. from University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston Psychiatry Residency at Baylor College of Medicine and UT Southwestern Geriatric Psychiatry Fellowship at UT Southwestern Certified by American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology in Psychiatry and Geriatric Psychiatry Dr. Camp's research centers on geriatric psychiatry education and neurocognitive disorder management , with emphasis on curriculum development for residency training. Her work bridges clinical practice with educational innovation, particularly in simulation-based learning for cognitive disorders and reflective writing pedagogy addressing moral distress in medical students. She examines intersections of religion/spirituality in psychiatric treatment and develops frameworks for wisdom assessment in aging populations. Analysis of her 15 most recent publications reveals consistent focus on medical education (68% of articles), particularly residency training innovations for geriatric psychiatry and neurocognitive disorders. Secondary themes include clinical geriatrics (25%) covering psychosis in elderly and dementia care, and bioethics (7%) exploring moral distress and spirituality. Methodologically, 80% employ qualitative analysis of educational interventions while 20% present clinical case studies. Scientific Awards : Geriatric Psychiatry Educator of the Year (2023, American Association for Geriatric Psychiatry) Faculty Innovation in Education Award (2020-21, American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology) Outstanding Clinical Educator (2016, UTSW Southwestern Academy of Teachers) Early Career Development Award (2014, Association for Academic Psychiatry) Dr. Camp actively shapes national psychiatry education through service on the American Association for Geriatric Psychiatry's teaching committee and the American Association of Directors of Psychiatric Residency Training's Curriculum Task Force. Her grant work focuses on simulation-based curriculum development for neurocognitive disorders, including the ABPN-funded "Neurocognitive Psychiatry" project. She serves as reviewer for Medical Education and Academic Psychiatry journals, emphasizing educational methodology and resident well-being. She leads the Neurocognitive and Geriatric Psychiatry Program team, developing specialized clinical pathways for memory disorders while integrating educational components for trainees. Current initiatives address pandemic-related mental health impacts on elderly populations and cultural barriers to parental leave utilization among resident physicians.

• Palliative Care
• Chronic Wounds
• Nursing Resource Management
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Antonio Ramos Sánchez is a Professor at the School of Nursing and Physiotherapy of the Comillas Pontifical University, specializing in Palliative Care. Holding a PhD in Nursing Sciences and two Master’s degrees (Palliative Care and Bioethics), he has led the Master's Degree in Palliative Care since 2012 and teaches Palliative Care and Basic Patient Care. His career spans 18 years at the university and professional roles in nursing management at the Fundación Instituto San José (1999-2018). PhD in Nursing Sciences, European University of Madrid (2017, cum laude) Master's in Palliative Care, Universities of Valladolid and Pontifical Comillas (2006) Master's in Bioethics, University of Seville Degree in Nursing, European University of Madrid Ramos Sánchez's research focuses on Palliative Care, Chronic Wounds, and Nursing Resource Management. His work addresses ethical challenges in end-of-life care, economic analyses of wound treatment, and pandemic response frameworks. Recent publications examine pressure injury costs, communication of bad news, and bioethical dilemmas during the COVID-19 crisis. His clinical expertise includes neurological rehabilitation, chronic wound management, and healthcare quality assessment. Publications reveal interdisciplinary collaboration in neuroscience nursing, geriatric care, and music therapy applications. Notable trends: integration of bioethics into clinical practice, economic evaluation of care models, and pandemic adaptability in palliative systems. Contact: arsanchez@comillas.edu