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Ann BruceView profile

Professor

• Agriculture and Food Security
• Animal Biosciences
• Antimicrobial Resistance
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Ann Bruce is Professor of Innovation in Food Systems at the University of Edinburgh's Global Academy of Agriculture and Food Systems and affiliated with the Innogen Institute. Her interdisciplinary research bridges social and natural sciences with a focus on agricultural innovation, food systems, and animal biosciences. She maintains an active research program with numerous current projects funded by major organizations including the European Commission, Global Food Security Programme, and ESRC. Dr. Bruce holds postgraduate degrees in both natural and social sciences and completed a part-time PhD at the Open University. Her research interests span agriculture and food security, animal biosciences, antimicrobial resistance, livestock genetics, and sustainable agriculture. She has developed significant expertise in interdisciplinary research processes and practices, having worked closely with Catherine Lyall on capacity building workshops for conducting interdisciplinary research. Her publication record demonstrates consistent output across multiple disciplines, with recent work focusing on food system resilience, antimicrobial resistance in livestock, and innovation in agricultural technologies. Her research shows a clear trajectory toward addressing critical challenges in sustainable food production, particularly in remote and upland regions. She has developed particular expertise in translating scientific research into practical applications for farmers and policymakers. Dr. Bruce has supervised numerous PhD students working on diverse topics including Scottish spring barley production, climate blogging, co-innovation in agriculture, and urban farming in Nairobi. Her current students continue this tradition of interdisciplinary research addressing pressing food system challenges. She has held significant advisory roles including as co-opted expert member of Exotic Disease Sub-group of the Defra Science Advisory Council (2012-2018), external member of SRUC Animal Ethics Committee (2013-2018), and member of advisory groups for Scottish Funding Council Knowledge Exchange projects. These roles demonstrate her standing as a trusted expert in food systems and agricultural policy. Dr. Bruce convenes courses on Innovation in Sustainable Food Systems for both the MSc in Bioeconomy, Innovation and Governance and the online MSc on Global Food Security and Nutrition, demonstrating her commitment to training the next generation of food systems researchers and practitioners. Her teaching reflects her research expertise in interdisciplinary approaches to complex food system challenges.

Nodir DjanibekovView profile

Researcher

• Land reform and agricultural restructuring
• Agricultural and water management institutions
• Sustainability and resilience
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Dr. Nodir Djanibekov is a Researcher at the Leibniz Institute of Agricultural Development in Central and Eastern Europe (IAMO) , serving as Deputy Head of the Agricultural Policy Department since 2012. He leads the CARe research group on rural community resilience and acts as IAMO's contact for Central Asia international collaboration . Doctorate from University of Bonn's Center for Development Research (ZEF) Specializes in Central Asian agriculture , focusing on: Land and water governance Behavioral economics in farming Institutional analysis of agricultural reforms Climate change adaptation strategies His recent publications focus on water governance challenges (2025), economic integration impacts (2025), and adoption of sustainable practices (2024-2025). Research employs experimental economics and bio-economic modeling across Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, and Kyrgyzstan. Key projects include: UzFarmBarometer - Understanding sustainable practice adoption AGRIWANET - Climate change and water scarcity CAWAMNET - Water conflicts and migration SUSADICA - Doctoral program on sustainable agriculture

Erin Todd BronchettiView profile

Associate Professor

• Public Health Economics
• Labor Economics
• Public Policy
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Erin Todd Bronchetti is an Associate Professor of Economics at Swarthmore College , with expertise in public health economics, labor economics, and public policy. She is affiliated with the National Academy of Social Insurance, American Economic Association, American Society of Health Economists, and Association for Public Policy Analysis and Management. Research Focus: Behavioral economics in healthcare, workers' compensation, food security, and social insurance. Education: Not explicitly stated in the text. Recent Work: Analyzes pandemic-era healthcare delays, vaccination incentives, and SNAP program effectiveness. Her publications blend experimental economics with health policy, emphasizing cognitive resource allocation and preventive care. She has contributed to debates on government incentives for vaccine uptake and the impact of healthcare reforms on labor markets. Scientific Awards include the EXCELLENCE IN REFERRING AWARDS ANNOUNCEMENT (2023) . She has no listed advisees in the provided text.

• Cancer Survivorship
• Behavioral Interventions
• Physical Activity Promotion
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Abi Fisher is Professor of Physical Activity and Health at University College London (UCL), affiliated with the Department of Behavioural Science and Health within the Faculty of Population Health Sciences. She co-leads UCL REACH (Research into Eating Activity and Health) with Prof Clare Llewellyn. Education: BSc in Physiology (2009), PhD in Developmental Medicine (2013) from the University of Glasgow. Academic Timeline: Lecturer (2015), Associate Professor (2018), Full Professor (2023). Her research focuses on developing behavioral interventions for cancer survivors, including the Cancer Research UK-funded ASCOT trial and the Yorkshire Cancer Research-funded APPROACH trial. She explores digital health tools, physical activity promotion, and the impact of health behaviors on cancer outcomes. Her recent publications span topics like dietary adherence in cancer patients, pandemic effects on health behaviors, and physiotherapist-led exercise programs. Trials emphasize NHS implementation feasibility. Teaching: Course convenor for UCL's MSc in Health Psychology and module lead for 'Health and Behaviour' in the BSc Population Health Sciences. Grants: Funded by Cancer Research UK, Yorkshire Cancer Research, NIHR, and Myeloma UK. Labs: Co-leads UCL REACH, focusing on cancer survivorship and lifestyle interventions. Collaborations: Works with UCLH haematologists and multidisciplinary teams.

Neera BhatiaView profile

Associate Professor

• Health Law
• Bioethics
• End-of-Life Decision Making
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Associate Professor Neera Bhatia is a prominent health law scholar at Deakin University's Faculty of Business and Law, where she serves as Director of the 'Law, Health, and Society' (LHS) research unit. Her work critically evaluates health law, policy, regulation, and ethics to improve societal well-being and health outcomes. She is internationally recognized for her expertise in health law and regularly engages with media as an expert commentator on topical health law issues. Dr. Bhatia earned her LLB (Hons) and Master of Laws from the University of Wolverhampton, UK, and completed her Doctorate in Law at Deakin University. She also holds a Graduate Certificate of Higher Education from Deakin University. Her research spans critical areas of health law including end-of-life decision making for children, emerging health technologies, regulation of human reproduction, assisted reproduction, reproductive tissues (including human breast milk and gametes), organ and tissue donation, and healthcare justice for vulnerable populations. Professor Bhatia takes an intersectional approach to her work, particularly focusing on equity issues for LGBT+ communities and other marginalized groups. Analysis of her recent publications shows a consistent focus on the legal and ethical challenges at the intersection of medicine and society. Her work addresses contemporary issues such as voluntary assisted dying, organ donation protocols, reproductive technologies, and the legal implications of emerging medical practices. She frequently examines how legal frameworks can better serve vulnerable populations and promote healthcare equity. Professor Bhatia actively contributes to academic discourse through her membership and editorial roles with multiple scholarly health and bioethics journals. She serves as Deputy Chair of the Deakin University Human Research Ethics Committee and has previously held leadership roles including Director of Research in the Deakin Law School (2016-2018) and Health Law Stream Leader for the Australasian Association of Bioethics and Health Law (2018-2022). At Deakin, she teaches Health Law in undergraduate and postgraduate programs and has experience teaching Torts, Misleading Conduct, and Economic Torts. She has supervised numerous honours students and commenced two PhD supervisions in 2025. Her research unit, Law, Health and Society, serves as a hub for interdisciplinary scholarship addressing critical health law issues.

• Pediatrics
• Pediatric Neurology
• Epilepsy
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Prof. Kürşat Bora Çarman is a distinguished academic at Eskisehir Osmangazi University Faculty of Medicine , serving as a Professor in the Department of Internal Medical Sciences since 2020. He previously held academic positions as Associate Professor (2014-2020) and Assistant Professor (2013-2014) at the same institution. Education: Undergraduate (1990-1997) at Marmara University School of Medicine (English Program) Post-Doctorate: Medicine (2008-2011) at Eskisehir Osmangazi University Expertise: Pediatrics (1999-2003) at Istanbul Haydarpasa Numune Training and Research Hospital His research spans Pediatrics , Pediatric Neurology , and Clinical Medicine , with particular focus on Epilepsy , Cerebral Palsy , Neurogenetics , and Vaccinology . He has contributed extensively to understanding microRNA expression in neurological disorders and metabolic complications in pediatric patients . Key article trends reveal specialization in: Clinical studies on seizure disorders and antiepileptic drugs Neurogenetic and neuroinflammatory mechanisms Pediatric neuroimmunology and infectious disease comorbidities Micronutrient studies in neurological conditions Multicenter epidemiological research Additional roles include Vice Rector at Eskisehir Osmangazi University (2022-present) and active participation in academic governance as a member of the University Academic Incentive Evaluation Commission.

• Labor Economics
• Health Economics
• Economic Analysis of Crime
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Duha T. Altindag is an Associate Professor in the Department of Economics at Auburn University. He holds a Ph.D. and M.S. in Economics from Louisiana State University and a B.A. in Business Administration from Bogazici University. His research integrates applied econometrics with policy analysis, focusing on labor markets, education, health, and crime. Research Interests: Dr. Altindag's work spans labor economics (joblessness consequences, workforce dynamics), health economics (environmental impacts on health, healthcare management), education policy (online learning efficacy, school nutrition programs), and political economy (election administration, legislative behavior). His interdisciplinary approach often leverages large-scale datasets to evaluate real-world policy impacts. Publication Trends: Recent articles emphasize education policy (e.g., universal school lunch effects, COVID-19's impact on universities) and labor markets (e.g., nuclear plant employment, managerial turnover). Earlier work established foundations in crime-tourism linkages and subjective well-being. Methodologically, studies consistently employ quasi-experimental designs to infer causality. Students Advised: Current: Jonghoon Park Past: Reem El Cheikh Taha (University of Wisconsin - La Crosse, 2025) Samuel Cole (Westmont College, 2023) Divya Sadana (University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire, 2022) Jie Zhang (Hunan University, 2020) Grants: Secured $62,500 from the Bipartisan Policy Center (2024-2025) for research on election technology's impact on administrative workforce.

Aylin AydinliView profile

Associate Professor

• Consumer Behavior
• Pricing and Price Promotions
• Food Decision Making and Sustainability
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Aylin Aydinli is an Associate Professor of Marketing at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam's School of Business and Economics. She holds a PhD in Marketing from London Business School and has professional experience in lobbying at the U.S. Capitol Hill and strategic marketing at BMW. She served as a visiting scholar at Columbia Business School's Research in Emotion and Decision Lab. Aydinli is the Program Director for the MSc Marketing program at VU Amsterdam and co-chaired the EACR Amsterdam 2023 conference. Her research focuses on consumer behavior, particularly how emotions and social identities influence food consumption, pricing, and sustainability. She addresses societal challenges like food waste, healthy choices, and inclusive market experiences. Key grants include a 2019 VENI Grant (€250,000) for studying price promotions' impact on food waste, and a 2023 Incentive Grant (€240,000) from VU SBE. Award highlights include the 2025 AMA-EBSCO-RRBM Award for Responsible Research and the 2014 Amsterdam Business Research Institute Best Faculty Paper Award. Her work spans over 17 peer-reviewed articles in top journals like Journal of Consumer Research and Journal of Marketing Research. Her research explores topics such as price promotions' effects on stigmatized identities, organic food waste aversion, and political ideology's role in food preferences. She actively participates in academic conferences and contributes to datasets for empirical studies on retail behavior and consumer decision-making.

• Environmental Economics
• Development Economics
• Applied Microeconometrics

Raymond Guiteras is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Agricultural and Resource Economics at North Carolina State University. He holds a Ph.D. from MIT (2008). His research focuses on Environmental Economics, Development Economics, and Applied Microeconometrics, with a strong emphasis on sanitation policy, poverty targeting, and behavioral interventions in developing economies. Key research themes include algorithmic vs. traditional methods for poverty targeting, financial/social incentives for sanitation investments, and experimental evaluations of global health interventions. His work bridges theoretical econometric models with field experiments in regions like Bangladesh, Ghana, Malawi, and Uganda. Publications span topics such as WASH (Water, Sanitation, Hygiene) program effectiveness, microcredit impacts on environmental investments, and policy design for collective action problems. He has developed tools like statacons for reproducible econometric workflows. Current research trends highlight algorithmic approaches to social protection, behavioral nudges for health investments, and cross-country comparative policy analysis. No scientific awards are explicitly mentioned in the text. Advising and grant activities remain unspecified. He contributes to the Economics Graduate Program and engages with global development initiatives.

Doug MacKayView profile

Associate Professor

• Public Policy Ethics
• Economic Inequality
• Global Justice
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Doug MacKay is an Associate Professor in the Department of Public Policy and Core Faculty in the Philosophy, Politics, and Economics Program at the University of North Carolina. He holds a PhD in Philosophy from the University of Toronto and previously completed a post-doctoral fellowship in Bioethics at the National Institutes of Health (NIH). His research focuses on the intersection of justice and public policy, particularly addressing ethical dimensions of economic inequality, immigration policies, biomedical research governance, and health/welfare policy design. MacKay’s educational background includes a PhD in Philosophy from the University of Toronto, complemented by postdoctoral training in bioethics. His work emphasizes ethical frameworks for policy decisions, including debates over genome editing governance, soda taxation equity, and fair subject selection in clinical trials. He has contributed to discussions on policy experiments, organ donation ethics, and the moral implications of immigration health requirements. Key themes in his research include balancing fairness and effectiveness in public health interventions, rethinking distributive justice in global contexts, and ensuring ethical standards in both biomedical and social science research. His recent work explores the ethical use of wastewater surveillance data and the governance of preventive genome editing technologies. MacKay’s publications span topics from vaccine trial ethics during pandemics to the philosophical foundations of taxation systems. His writing bridges moral philosophy with practical policy design, advocating for frameworks that prioritize equity and transparency.

Amy ShoberView profile

Professor

• Nutrient Management
• Environmental Soil Science
• Agronomic Cropping Systems
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Amy Shober is a Professor and Extension Specialist in Nutrient Management at the University of Delaware's College of Agriculture & Natural Resources , Department of Plant & Soil Sciences. She holds a Ph.D. in Environmental Soil Management from the University of Delaware, M.S. in Soil Science from Penn State, and dual B.S. degrees in Environmental Science (Waste Management) and Chemistry from Virginia Tech. Her research group focuses on: Developing soil/nutrient management practices to reduce nonpoint nutrient pollution Integrating agronomy, geohydrology, engineering, and policy disciplines Improving agricultural profitability through sustainable practices Training 2-4 graduate/postdoctoral students annually Research trends analysis shows strong emphasis on phosphorus dynamics (legacy P, subsurface transport), nitrogen management (leaching mitigation, fertilizer optimization), and developing practical solutions for coastal plain soils. Her work frequently involves interdisciplinary approaches combining soil science with agronomy, environmental engineering, and policy analysis. Scientific recognition includes: Best paper award (Agricultural and Environmental Letters 2021) Leadership in regional workgroups (SERA-17, NECC-1812) Collaborative projects with USDA-NIFA, NRCS, and state agencies Student mentorship spans: Ph.D. students (Zhixuan Qin, Lauren Mosesso) M.S. students (Jeremy Newswanger, Willow Blew) Former advisees now working in USDA, Nature Conservancy, and state environmental agencies Co-advising arrangements with Dr. Jarrod Miller Her Nutrient Management and Environmental Quality Research Group operates from Townsend Hall, specializing in: Ditch-drained field studies Crop-soil-water interactions Practical BMP implementation Coastal soil salinity management Phosphorus Site Index development

• Data-Driven Optimization
• Operations Research
• Machine Learning Applications
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Dr. Ian Yihang Zhu is an Assistant Professor of Analytics and Operations at the NUS Business School. He holds a PhD and MASc in Operations Research from the University of Toronto and a BSc in Mathematics from the University of British Columbia. His research focuses on data-driven optimization, inverse optimization, and algorithm design for applications in healthcare, logistics, and commodity markets. Notable contributions include optimizing donor milk pooling using machine learning and studying spatial price dynamics in capacitated networks. Research interests span structured learning, incentive design, and operations research, with a focus on real-world applications. Collaborations include partnerships with healthcare institutions to improve nutritional outcomes for premature infants. His work has been recognized in competitions like the 2023 Manufacturing & Service Operations Management Practice-Based Research Competition. Education: PhD in Operations Research, University of Toronto (2018-2023) MASc in Operations Research, University of Toronto (2016-2018) BSc in Mathematics, University of British Columbia (2012-2016) Publications highlight solutions to complex optimization challenges in healthcare logistics, commodity markets, and pedagogy. Ongoing research explores inverse optimization theory and robust binary optimization techniques.

• Agricultural Education
• Food Security
• Curriculum Development
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Kelsey Hall is an Associate Professor at Utah State University's S.J. & Jessie E. Quinney College of Agriculture & Natural Resources in the Department of Applied Sciences, Technology and Education. Her work bridges agricultural education, food systems, and community engagement. Research Interests: Agricultural Education, Food Security, Curriculum Development, Educational Technology, Diversity and Inclusion in Agriculture, Community Supported Agriculture Her recent publications emphasize integrating food, water, and agriculture education in early childhood, enhancing critical thinking through case studies, and promoting equity in farmers markets and CSA programs. She investigates consumer behavior in agricultural markets, pedagogical strategies for technology integration, and policy implications for food security initiatives.

• Nutrition
• Dietetics
• Public Health
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Amy Moore is an Associate Professor in Nutrition at the Department of Nutrition and Dietetics, Southeast Missouri State University, within the School of Allied Health, Kinesiology, & Sport Sciences. She holds a PhD in Curriculum and Instruction, along with a Master of Medical Dietetics and Master of Public Health from Saint Louis University, and a Bachelor of Science in Dietetics from Southeast Missouri State University. Her teaching philosophy emphasizes service learning, bridging academic knowledge with community engagement. She believes in understanding barriers to good nutrition to foster empathy in future professionals. Her research focuses on community nutrition, public health, and behavioral nutrition, particularly through initiatives like the Power of Produce program targeting children's eating behaviors via farmers' market incentives. Professional highlights include presenting at the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Conference, and receiving the Missouri Dietetic Association Recognized Young Dietitian of the Year award. She is actively involved with the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.

Markus WinkelmannView profile

Researcher

• Sustainable Bioeconomy
• Technology Assessment
• Sociotechnical Futures
• +6 more

Markus Winkelmann is a Researcher at the Institute for Technology Assessment and Systems Analysis (ITAS) at Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT). His work focuses on sustainability transitions, with expertise spanning sociotechnical energy futures, sustainable bioeconomy, and technology assessment. He has contributed to European projects like CONCERTO and LeNa Shape, integrating societal responsibility into scientific institutions. Education: Studied sociology (major), psychology, and history at Albert-Ludwigs University of Freiburg (1996-2003), with study abroad at University of Wisconsin, Madison (1999-2000). Research Interests include: Sustainable consumption patterns and societal impacts of technology Energy efficiency in urban districts and renewable energy acceptance Responsible research frameworks for sustainability transformation Smart city development with inclusive mobility solutions Food systems sustainability and consumer behavior Decarbonization strategies and degrowth principles Publications reflect his focus on sociotechnical systems, with recent work covering: Position papers for EU sustainability projects Climate protection strategies post-pandemic Public participation in mobility technology development Sustainable neighborhood energy systems across Europe Transdisciplinary research effectiveness Consumer attitudes toward cereal-based functional foods Professional Activities span multiple institutions, including research roles at: European Institute for Energy Research (2005-2007) Federal Research Center for Nutrition and Food (2006-2009) Interfaculty Coordination Office for General Ecology in Bern (2009-2012) He has presented at international conferences including the European Sociological Association and World Sustainable Energy Days, with recent 2024 contributions focusing on societal responsibility in research processes.