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John FlintView profile

Professor

• Urban Studies
• Housing Policy
• Urban Governance
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Professor John Flint is a distinguished academic at the University of Sheffield, currently serving as Deputy Vice President for Research since September 2022. Previously, he was Faculty Director of Research and Innovation from 2017 to 2022, Interim Head of the Department of Geography until September 2017, and Head of the Department of Urban Studies and Planning between 2012 and 2016. He joined the University of Sheffield in 2011 as Professor of Town and Regional Planning in the Department of Urban Studies and Planning (formerly TRP). Before this, he was appointed Professor at the Centre for Regional Economic and Social Research at Sheffield Hallam University in 2007, having previously worked as a research associate at the University of Edinburgh and the University of Glasgow, and as a lecturer in Housing Studies at the University of Glasgow. His educational background includes an MA in Politics from the University of Glasgow in 1994 and an MPhil in Urban Policy from the same institution in 1998. During his studies, he also lectured part-time in HM Prison, Saughton, Edinburgh. Professor Flint's research focuses on urban studies, housing policy, and urban governance, with particular expertise in social exclusion, community cohesion, and the welfare state. His work often examines the intersections of housing, urban space, and social control, with a critical perspective on how policies affect marginalized populations. He has extensively researched anti-social behavior interventions, welfare conditionality, and the politics of urban marginality. His scholarship applies theoretical frameworks from sociological traditions, particularly drawing on the work of Norbert Elias regarding civilizing processes. His recent publications demonstrate a continued focus on housing and urban governance, with emerging work on the building safety crisis following the Grenfell Tower fire, the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on domestic space, and the temporal dimensions of estate regeneration. His scholarly output shows a consistent engagement with critical urban theory and policy analysis. Among his notable professional recognitions, Professor Flint served as a REF sub-panel member in 2014 and 2021, reflecting his standing as a leading expert in his field. He was previously Co-Managing Editor of the Housing Studies Journal and serves as a Trustee of both the Urban Studies Foundation and the Housing Studies Charitable Trust. Throughout his career, Professor Flint has demonstrated leadership in research administration and academic governance. His transition from departmental leadership to faculty-level and now university-wide research leadership positions indicates significant recognition of his administrative capabilities alongside his scholarly contributions.

• Offensive Security
• Network Security Protocols
• Critical National Infrastructure Security
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Oluwafemi Falobi is a Lecturer in Cyber Security at the University of Wolverhampton , within the Faculty of Science and Engineering . He serves as Programme Leader for the MSc Cyber Security programme, overseeing curriculum development, student recruitment, and teaching quality. With 7 years of industry experience in computer networking and cyber security, his expertise focuses on promoting business continuity through risk management and fostering cyber-resilient organizations. Education: BSc Computer Science, University of Jos, Nigeria MSc Cyber Security with Professional Practice, University of Wolverhampton, UK Research Interests: Offensive Security, AI-driven security for critical infrastructure, Network Security Protocols, Information Governance, and WLAN Security. His work emphasizes practical applications of ethical hacking and threat intelligence to address modern cyber challenges. Certifications: Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH Master), Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP). Teaching Responsibilities: Leads modules in Information Assurance, Ethical Hacking, Cyber Threat Intelligence, and Cyber Risk Management. Engages in hands-on cyber lab development and student project supervision.

Julie KarstenView profile

Assistant Professor

• Forensic Psychology
• Clinical Psychology
• Psychopathology
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Dr. Julie Karsten is an Assistant Professor at the University of Groningen's Faculty of Behavioural and Social Sciences, affiliated with the Clinical Psychology & Experimental Psychopathology department within the Heymans Institute for Psychological Research. Her work focuses on forensic psychology, victimology, and offender behavior, with expertise in risk assessment, aggression, and mental health interventions in forensic settings. She coordinates the master's track in Clinical Forensic Psychology and Victimology, emphasizing understanding offending behavior and psychopathological treatments for offenders and victims. Dr. Karsten holds a PhD from the University Medical Center Groningen (UMCG) and a clinical psychology degree from the University of Amsterdam. Her research spans forensic psychiatry, including studies on insomnia treatment in forensic patients and the role of conscience in criminal behavior. She has conducted projects funded by the Dutch Research Council (NWO), such as investigating victim selection in online dating contexts. Her work integrates empirical and clinical approaches, addressing issues like aggression prediction, sleep quality’s impact on forensic populations, and cross-cultural emotional responses to trauma. She actively publishes in peer-reviewed journals, contributing to both theoretical frameworks (e.g., conscience functioning models) and applied clinical studies (e.g., randomized controlled trials for insomnia).

• Kinesiology
• Sports Science
• Volleyball
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Mirjana Milić is an Associate Professor at the Faculty of Kinesiology, University of Split. She holds a doctoral degree in Kinesiology from the same institution (2014). Her academic work focuses on sports kinesiology, volleyball, and physical education methodologies. Research Interests: Volleyball, sports research methodology, kinesiological education, anthropometry, motor skills, physical activity Teaching Roles: Lecturer for undergraduate and graduate courses including Systematic Kinesiology, Volleyball Methodology, and Research Methodology Her publications emphasize volleyball player profiling, injury prevention, and the intersection of physical activity with public health and education. She contributes to understanding motor ability development in youth athletes and has explored topics like health literacy among university students.

Anton MeyerView profile

Professor

• Market-oriented management
• Integrated marketing
• Market research
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Anton Meyer serves as Full Professor of Business Administration and Marketing at the Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich (LMU), where he leads the Institute for Marketing within the School of Management. His distinguished academic career spans several decades with significant contributions to marketing theory and practice. Position: Full Professor of Business Administration and Marketing Institution: Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich Department: Department of Business Administration Institute: Institute for Marketing Location: Ludwigstraße 28, 80539 Munich, Germany Professor Meyer's research focuses on market-oriented management, integrated marketing, market research, strategic marketing, customer orientation, brand management, service marketing, and trade and financial marketing. His work emphasizes practical applications of marketing theory, particularly in service industries and customer relationship management. He has developed influential frameworks for understanding customer satisfaction, service quality, and strategic marketing implementation. His publication record demonstrates consistent scholarly output across multiple formats including books, book chapters, and journal articles. Meyer's research shows particular strength in service marketing, customer orientation, and strategic implementation. His work on the German Customer Barometer has provided valuable benchmarking data for service quality across multiple industries. Professor Meyer has established himself as a leading authority in marketing through his extensive publication record and practical contributions to the field. His work bridges academic theory and business practice, making significant contributions to both scholarly understanding and practical marketing applications.

• Biotechnology
• Food Microbiology
• Natural Preservatives
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Agnieszka Nowak is a Professor at Lodz University of Technology's Institute of Fermentation Technology and Microbiology. Her research spans biotechnology, food microbiology, and sports performance analysis, with a focus on natural preservatives, microbial safety of food products, and physiological factors in athletic training. She has contributed to studies on amputee football players, bioactive compounds, and environmental risk assessments. Research Interests Biotechnology applications in food processing Microbial safety and preservation methods Sports performance and physiological adaptations Environmental remediation using plant-based solutions Article Trends Her recent publications emphasize food safety, bioconversion of agricultural waste, and interdisciplinary approaches to sports science and environmental toxicology. Multiple articles address microbial quality control, biochemical mechanisms of plant extracts, and physical fitness in specialized populations.

• Forensic Psychiatry
• Psychiatric Disorders
• Criminal Behavior Analysis
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Thomas Nilsson is an Adjunct Professor at the Department of Psychiatry and Neurochemistry, University of Gothenburg. His work focuses on forensic psychiatry, mental health law, and the intersection of personality disorders with criminal behavior. He is affiliated with the Sahlgrenska Academy and has conducted extensive research on forensic mental health services, risk assessment methodologies, and neurodevelopmental conditions like ADHD and autism spectrum disorders. Key areas of research include: Psychopathy and violent offender profiling Forensic psychiatric care interventions (e.g., physical exercise programs) Gender differences in violent offending Clinical assessment of severe mental disorders in legal contexts Comorbidity patterns in neurodevelopmental disorders His recent work analyzes risk assessment practices, the impact of mental disorders on criminal behavior, and the efficacy of therapeutic interventions in forensic settings. He has collaborated on nationwide studies about Swedish forensic psychiatric care and contributed to longitudinal follow-up studies of offenders' recidivism rates. Notable contributions include: Development of screening tools for neurodevelopmental disorders Analysis of legal-ethical dilemmas in forensic decision-making Investigations into the role of personality traits in treatment adherence and criminal behavior Historical analyses of forensic psychiatric practices Nilsson's research emphasizes evidence-based practices in forensic psychiatry and the translation of clinical findings into policy and care frameworks.

Carlo TramontanoView profile

Assistant Professor

• Social Cognitive Theory
• Self-Efficacy
• Moral Disengagement
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Carlo Tramontano is an Assistant Professor at Coventry University's Centre for Global Learning. His research focuses on social cognitive dimensions such as self-efficacy and moral disengagement in contexts like workplace ethics, aggression, and cyberbullying. He holds a PhD from Sapienza University of Rome (2004) and has held roles at institutions including the Italian National Institute for Educational Evaluation and the Leonard Cheshire Disability and Inclusive Development Centre at UCL. His methodological expertise includes psychometric scale development and multivariate analysis. Research interests span moral disengagement mechanisms, bullying prevention, and the impact of self-efficacy beliefs on behavior across educational, organizational, and criminal justice settings. He has contributed to UN Sustainable Development Goals related to quality education and reduced inequalities through inclusive education projects. Recent work examines remote work dynamics, parkrunner motivations, and ethical behavior in organizations. He has collaborated on projects like the LIDER leadership training program and the Maximize Diversity initiative. His 45+ publications include reviews on sexual offenders and meta-analyses on workplace self-efficacy.

Francisco Javier Vigier MorenoView profile

Associate Professor

• Legal Translation
• Court Interpreting
• Specialized Translation Teaching
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Francisco Javier Vigier Moreno is an Associate Professor in the Department of Philology and Translation at Pablo de Olavide University (UPO) in Seville, Spain. He has been working full-time at UPO since 2015 and is a prominent member of the INTERGLOSSIA research group focused on Intercultural Communication Processes. His academic journey began with a PhD from the University of Granada in 2010, where he studied the appointment of sworn translators-interpreters of English through academic accreditation. Dr. Vigier Moreno's research centers on legal translation, court interpreting, specialized translation teaching, and bilateral interpreting training. His work uniquely bridges theoretical translation studies with practical applications in judicial settings, refugee services, and business contexts. He has published extensively on the quality of interpreting services, the use of technology in legal translation, and innovative interpreter training methodologies that address real-world challenges. Analysis of his recent publications reveals a consistent focus on practical challenges in legal and public service interpreting, particularly within Spanish criminal courts and refugee/asylum contexts. His research often combines empirical corpus analysis with pedagogical applications, demonstrating his commitment to improving professional practice through academic research. He has made significant contributions to understanding outsourcing models in court interpreting and developing resources for interpreters working with refugees. As an external lecturer for the Master's Degree in Intercultural Communication, Interpreting and Translation in Public Services (part of the European Master's in Translation network), Dr. Vigier Moreno actively shapes the next generation of translation professionals. His dual role as both academic and practitioner—having served as a Sworn Translator-Interpreter of English appointed by the Spanish Ministry of Foreign Affairs since 2005—gives him unique insights into the profession. The INTERGLOSSIA research group he participates in conducts vital work examining intercultural communication processes, particularly how language services function in legal and public service contexts across Andalusia. His leadership in this group has fostered numerous collaborative projects addressing the evolving needs of interpretation and translation services in increasingly multilingual societies.

Wolfgang LauterbachView profile

Adjunct Professor

• Social Science
• Education Policy
• Sociology
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Prof. Dr. Wolfgang Lauterbach holds an Adjunct Professorship in Social Science Educational Research at the University of Potsdam. His work focuses on educational trajectories, social inequality, and family dynamics. He leads the LifE study examining life course development and is involved in research on shadow education systems and wealth disparities. Research interests include educational inequality, private tutoring effects in stratified systems, intergenerational mobility, and cross-national comparisons of labor market participation. He has conducted extensive studies on Germany's highly structured education system and its impact on socio-economic outcomes. Notable projects include the LifE study tracking life course transitions and the HViD project analyzing high-wealth populations. His publications emphasize policy-relevant findings on educational expansion, family influence on academic success, and global shadow education trends. Research areas: Educational sociology, social stratification, family studies Key projects: LifE study, HViD study, Berlin school choice analysis Teaching focus: Soziologische Bildungsforschung in teacher training programs Advising and grants: Active in mentoring PhD projects on education-work transitions and promotes quantitative methodologies in educational research. Coordinated UP's teacher training initiatives under the Quality Offensive program. Labs/teams: Part of the Social Science Educational Research team with 6 staff members including assistants and doctoral researchers.

• Family Intervention
• Family and Education Dynamics
• Emotional and Behavioral Problems in Children and Adolescents
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Virginia Cagigal de Gregorio is a Professor at the Department of Psychology of the Faculty of Human and Social Sciences at Comillas Pontifical University in Madrid. She holds a PhD in Psychology and specializes in Clinical Psychology with accreditation from FEATF and FEAP. She served as Director of the UNINPSI Clinical Psychology Unit (2013-2022) and is a member of the Jordan Project Research Team studying structural causes of abuse in the Church. Her teaching includes courses on systemic family intervention, psychological assessment, and therapeutic alliance across undergraduate and master’s programs. Her academic training includes a PhD and Philosophy degree from Comillas. Key research focuses on family dynamics, forgiveness psychology, child/adolescent mental health, and institutional abuse prevention. Notable works include studies on forgiveness mechanisms, systemic family therapy in schools, and pandemic-related family stress. Professional recognitions include a 2013–2021 Sexenio de Investigación in Social Sciences and ACAP certifications for academic qualifications. Her publications span clinical psychology, systemic therapy, and interdisciplinary research, with contributions to journals like Frontiers in Psychology and Journal of Happiness Studies . She has advised over 20 years of academic programs at Comillas, including supervised internships and thesis supervision. Current research integrates clinical practice, institutional accountability, and family-school collaboration frameworks.

• International Marketing
• Globalization of Organizations
• Emerging Markets
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Dr. Nigel Barrett holds academic roles as an Adjunct Professor at the University of Economics, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, and Phranakhon Rajabhat University, Thailand, alongside being an Industry Fellow in the Marketing Discipline Group at the University of Technology Sydney (UTS). He previously served as Head of the School of Marketing at UTS (1992–98, 2005–07), Associate Professor (1990–2008), and Director of multiple programs including the UTS/Mahidol double-degree Masters Program. His expertise spans international marketing, with a focus on Asian markets, global branding, and the impact of digital technology on business expansion in emerging economies. Education Background: Prior to academia, Barrett held management roles in Australian industrial and consumer goods companies, blending industry experience with academic rigor. His research emphasizes the internationalization of firms in Asia, leveraging digital tools and cross-cultural insights. Research Interests: His work explores how firms in transitional markets leverage the internet for globalization, relationship quality in B2B contexts, and brand strategies in Vietnam, Thailand, and China. Notable areas include consumer ethnocentrism, hedonic shopping motivations, and signaling theory in export-import dynamics. Teaching & Outreach: Barrett teaches international marketing across institutions in Shanghai, Thailand, and Vietnam, and advises on strategic partnerships between UTS and universities in Asia. He has led over 100 commercial market research projects for organizations in Asia, Europe, and beyond, focusing on market entry strategies and feasibility studies. Professional Contributions: He serves on editorial boards for journals like International Marketing Review and Journal of Business-to-Business Marketing . His work has pioneered international marketing programs at UTS, including the Master of Business in International Marketing and the Market Strategy and Information Technology Group (MSAT).

Dong WangView profile

Associate Professor

• Social Sensing
• Human-Centered AI
• AI for Social Good
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Roles and Affiliations: Associate Professor at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign's School of Information Sciences, affiliated with the Siebel School of Computing and Data Science, Illinois Informatics, and multiple research centers including NCSA and CSBS. Director of the Social Sensing & Intelligence Lab. Education: PhD in Computer Science from University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. Research Focus: Social sensing, human-centered AI, responsible AI, edge computing, and smart cities. Develops systems that integrate human and machine intelligence for societal challenges like disaster response, healthcare, and environmental sustainability. Authored two books on social sensing and edge computing. Recent Trends in Publications: Focuses on AI fairness, crowd-AI collaboration, misinformation detection, and federated learning applications. Recent work addresses demographic bias mitigation in AI models and symbiotic learning frameworks for healthcare policy adherence. Awards and Honors: NSF CAREER Award, ARO YIP Award, Google Faculty Award, and multiple teaching excellence recognitions. Senior Member of IEEE. Grants and Projects: Active projects include metacognitive calibration interventions, disaster scene assessment systems, and environmental contaminant modeling. Completed work includes smart water crowdsensing and health policy projects. Labs and Teams: Leads the Social Sensing & Intelligence Lab, collaborating on interdisciplinary initiatives across computer science, informatics, and environmental science.

Larissa ChristensenView profile

Senior Lecturer

• Sexual Violence Prevention
• Child Sexual Abuse
• Female-Perpetrated Offending
• +5 more

Dr Larissa (Lara) Christensen is a Senior Lecturer in Criminology and Justice at the University of the Sunshine Coast (UniSC), located at the Sunshine Coast Campus. She holds a PhD in Psychology (Forensic Psychology) and leads the University's Sexual Violence Research and Prevention Unit (SVRPU). Her academic roles include teaching, program coordination, and editorial board memberships for journals like the Journal of Sexual Aggression . Education: PhD in Psychology (Forensic Psychology). Prior roles include Lecturer at Griffith University (Gold Coast) and Program Coordinator for the Bachelor of Criminology and Justice at UniSC (2019–2021), where she integrated forensic science, intelligence, and cybercrime components. Research focuses on sexual violence prevention, female-perpetrated child sexual offending, and technology-facilitated abuse. Key areas include media portrayals of offenders, judicial sentencing patterns, and policy evaluation. Her work appears in high-impact journals like Sexual Abuse and Journal of Interpersonal Violence . Awards: Multiple teaching accolades including the 2020 Australian and New Zealand Society of Criminology Excellence Award (national), 2019 UniSC Vice-Chancellor's Award, and 2017 Griffith University Teaching Excellence Award. Teaching and supervision: Known for high student satisfaction, supervising Honours and PhD students in Criminology/Psychology. Courses include 'Introduction to Criminology' and 'Homicide Studies'. Service roles: Treasurer of the Australian and New Zealand Society of Criminology (2018–2020), Committee Member of the Daniel Morcombe Foundation, and ARC Peer Reviewer. Current projects involve collaboration with Queensland Corrective Services and innovative research on cybercrime prevention. Active in public commentary on child exploitation and gendered offending dynamics.

• Social Psychology
• Neuropsychology
• Health Psychology
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Dr. Stephen Walsh is a Senior Lecturer at Manchester Metropolitan University with expertise in social psychology, neuropsychology, and health psychology. His research applies social identity approaches to health and wellbeing, particularly in acquired brain injury (ABI) contexts. Walsh maintains research partnerships with Future Directions CIC and Acquired Brain Injury Ireland. Research focus areas: Social identity approaches to chronic conditions ABI rehabilitation outcomes Quality of life measurement Community-based support systems His recent publications examine trauma, violent crime patterns, educational leadership, and housing for older adults. Walsh serves as expert reviewer for multiple journals including Frontiers in Psychology and British Journal for Health Psychology.