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• Child Psychiatry
• Mental Health Services Research
• Clinical Psychology
• +3 more

Erin M. Warnick, PhD, serves as Director of Clinical Operations and Vice Chair of Clinical Operations at the Child Study Center within Yale School of Medicine. She holds an appointment as an Associate Research Scientist. Her academic background includes a PhD from Yale University (2006) and a BA from Lewis and Clark College (2001). Warnick’s work focuses on child mental health services research, clinical measurement tools, and psychotherapy outcomes. She leads organizational initiatives such as the YCSC open house events and community volunteering programs, fostering collaboration between the center and local providers. She has authored peer-reviewed publications addressing service delivery evaluation and youth psychotherapy challenges. Education: PhD in Clinical Psychology, Yale University (2006) BA in Psychology, Lewis and Clark College (2001) Her research emphasizes practical applications of assessment tools in clinical settings and improving retention in youth mental health treatments. Recent activities include organizing community outreach events and internal networking forums to strengthen the Child Study Center’s impact. She collaborates with faculty on translational research aimed at bridging clinical practice and scientific inquiry.

Mauro PezzèView profile

Professor

• Software Engineering
• Software Testing and Analysis
• Self-Adaptive Systems
• +5 more

Mauro Pezzè is a Full Professor of Software Engineering at the Università della Svizzera italiana (USI) and Università di Milano Bicocca, leading the STAR research group since 2006. He holds a laurea from the University of Pisa and a PhD from Politecnico di Milano. His research focuses on software testing, analysis, self-adaptive systems, and cloud systems. He has held editorial roles, including Editor-in-Chief of ACM Transactions on Software Engineering and Methodologies (TOSEM), and served on numerous program committees. Education: Laurea (Pisa), PhD (Politecnico di Milano). Professional roles include Dean of the Faculty of Informatics at USI (2009-2013), visiting scientist at UC Irvine and Edinburgh, and technical lead for international projects. He co-authored a seminal book on software testing (Wiley, 2007), with over 670 citations. Research Interests: Software Testing, Self-Adaptive Systems, Cloud Computing, AI in SE, Sustainable Software. Projects include work on field-based testing, failure prediction in distributed systems, and neuro-symbolic approaches for test oracles. Grants and Advising: Led STAR Lab projects in self-healing systems, GUI testing, and semantic matching. Advised numerous PhD/postdoc students (e.g., Ciniselli, Di Grazia, Qiu). Collaborations with European tech firms on R&D initiatives. Labs/Teams: STAR Group at USI/Constructor Institute, Bicocca, and Politecnico di Milano. Current members include postdocs and PhD students working on AI-driven testing and cloud reliability.

Axel DreherView profile

Professor

• International economics
• Political economy
• Development economics
• +1 more

Axel Dreher is a Professor of International and Development Politics at Ruprecht-Karls-University Heidelberg, Germany, where he holds the Chair of International and Development Politics within the Faculty of Economics and Social Sciences. He has been a faculty member at Heidelberg University since 2011, previously serving as Head of Department from 2011-2014 and again from 2015-2017, with a term as Deputy Head from 2017-2018. Before joining Heidelberg, he was a Full Professor of Economics at Georg-August University Goettingen from 2008-2011. Professor Dreher's research spans several key areas of economics, with a particular focus on International economics , Political economy , Development economics , and Public economics . His interdisciplinary work on international organizations has established him as one of the leading experts on the International Monetary Fund and potential European Monetary Fund. His research investigates how political factors influence economic development, foreign aid effectiveness, and international financial institutions. Dreher's scholarly output reveals consistent themes across his publications, with a strong emphasis on the intersection of politics and economics in international contexts. His work frequently examines how political considerations affect the effectiveness of foreign aid, the operations of international financial institutions, and patterns of globalization. The methodological approaches in his research combine rigorous econometric analysis with deep theoretical understanding of political economy dynamics. Global Labor Organization (GLO) Fellow (2018) Research Fellow at CEPR (2013) Full Member, European Development Network (EUDN) (2013) Faculty Associate, AidData (2012) Affiliated Professor, Georg-August University Goettingen (2011) Member of the Research Committee on Economic Policy, German Economic Association (2011) Research Fellow at CESifo (2009) As Editor of the Review of International Organizations and chairman of the Research Group on Development Economics of the German Economic Association, Professor Dreher plays a significant role in shaping scholarly discourse in his fields. His extensive publication record, including over 100 articles with more than 14,000 citations, an h-index of 63, and an i10-index of 102, demonstrates the substantial impact of his research. He has supervised numerous graduate students and collaborated on various research projects examining the political economy of international development. Professor Dreher has led significant research initiatives, including serving as Managing Director of the Center for European, Governance and Development Research (cege) at Georg-August University Goettingen from 2009-2011 and as Principal Investigator for the Courant Research Center 'Poverty, Equity and Growth in Developing Countries.' His current research continues to explore the complex relationships between political institutions, economic policies, and development outcomes in the global context.

Jacquelyn HumphreyView profile

Associate Professor

• Sustainable Finance
• Responsible Investment
• Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Factors
• +6 more

Associate Professor Jacquelyn Humphrey is the Discipline Convenor (Finance) at the University of Queensland's School of Business. She specializes in sustainable finance, ESG factors, and responsible investment, with interdisciplinary work in broader sustainability and funds management. Her research has influenced international entities like the UN Environment Programme and Norway's Government Pension Fund. She holds a PhD in Finance from UQ (2008) and an Honours degree in Business (2004). Her research focuses on how environmental, social, and governance considerations impact investment decisions, corporate behavior, and climate goals. Key areas include green bonds, fossil fuel extraction benchmarks, and the financial implications of corporate sustainability commitments. Her work appears in top journals like Nature Climate Change and Journal of Banking and Finance . Her 2022 study on climate skepticism's link to temperature trends and political shifts highlights her interdisciplinary impact. Recent articles analyze plastic pollution reduction strategies in the food sector and reproducibility in management science. She co-authored the open textbook Sustainable Finance (2024), addressing industry needs. Awards: Senior Fellow of Advance HE, BEL Faculty Teaching & Leadership Awards Industry Impact: Advised Queensland Treasury Corporation on social benefit bonds and DNR Capital on board performance Research Groups: Leads sustainability-focused projects with global industry partners

Daniel ConwayView profile

Associate Professor

• Feminist International Relations
• Queer Theory
• LGBTQ+ Activism
• +5 more

Dr Daniel Conway is a Reader in Politics and International Relations at the University of Westminster, specializing at the intersection of Feminist International Relations, political sociology, and queer theory. He leads research on LGBTQ+ activism, migration, and critical whiteness studies. His Leverhulme Trust-funded project examines global LGBTQ+ Pride events, challenging Western-centric narratives through comparative studies in Africa, Asia, and North America. His forthcoming book The Queer Politics of Pride critiques homocapitalism and activist dynamics. Previously, he explored anti-apartheid activism in South Africa, focusing on white conscientious objectors and the End Conscription Campaign. His British Academy project analyzed British migrants' transnational identities in South Africa, published in Migration, Space and Transnational Identities: The British in South Africa . He holds a PhD from Rhodes University, with prior roles at Open University, Loughborough University, and visiting fellowships at institutions like UCL and UCT. His teaching emphasizes real-world connections, leading modules on Gender, Sexuality and International Relations. Awards include the 2018-19 Leverhulme Fellowship and ESRC Post-Doctoral Fellowship. He supervises PhD students in queer theory, South African history, migration studies, and critical whiteness.

Ceylan Onay SahinView profile

Senior Lecturer

• Fintech
• Digital Transformation Strategy
• Financial Innovation
• +5 more

Ceylan Onay Sahin is a Senior Lecturer in Finance at the University of Brighton's School of Business and Law, affiliated with the Digital Innovation and Transformation Research Excellence Group. She previously served as Professor of Finance at Bogazici University, where she founded the Digital Finance Working Group. Holding a PhD from Bogazici University (2004) and a Master's from Koç University (2000), she is a Marie Curie Fellow (2008) and has published in top journals like the Journal of Corporate Finance. Her research focuses on Fintech, digital transformation in financial services, regulatory impacts, and financial inclusion. She actively participates in industry networks such as the Global Blockchain Business Council and the Emerging Markets Group. Her teaching spans 20+ years, emphasizing corporate finance, fintech, and information systems through case-based and blended learning. She has supervised numerous MA/PhD theses on Fintech, digital strategy, and banking innovation. Current research explores open banking productivity, SME access to fintech financing, and blockchain applications. Recent work includes a commissioned report on Turkey's Fintech landscape (2025), studies on EU economic integration through foreign investment (2024), and analyses of mobile banking adoption barriers (2023). Awards include the EU Marie Curie Fellowship and recognition for contributions to Fintech education.

Jeffrey DoserView profile

Assistant Professor

• Ecological Modeling
• Species Distribution Analysis
• Spatial Statistics
• +3 more

Jeffrey Doser is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Forestry and Environmental Resources at North Carolina State University (NC State), within the College of Natural Resources. His research focuses on ecological modeling, species distribution analysis, spatial statistics, and biodiversity monitoring. He specializes in developing R software tools for ecological data analysis, such as the spAbundance and spOccupancy packages. His work emphasizes improving statistical methods for occupancy models, integrating acoustic and survey data, and addressing environmental challenges like invasive species and climate change impacts on ecosystems. Key research themes include species-environment interactions, spatially varying coefficients in ecological models, and functional reproducibility in scientific coding. His recent studies address topics such as American chestnut restoration, wild bee community dynamics, and early detection of invasive aquatic species. Doser collaborates on interdisciplinary projects involving forest inventory, avian soundscapes, and long-term ecological monitoring. His publications (2020–2025) highlight methodological advancements in species distribution modeling, occupancy frameworks for multi-season data, and applications of Bayesian approaches. He advocates for rigorous statistical practices and reproducible research in ecology.

Stephan RaveView profile

Researcher

• Numerical Analysis
• Scientific Computing
• Machine Learning
• +4 more

Dr. Stephan Rave is a Researcher in the Institute for Analysis and Numerics at the University of Münster. He is affiliated with the Applied Mathematics Münster cluster and serves as an Investigator in Mathematics Münster. His work focuses on numerical analysis, scientific computing, and machine learning, with a strong emphasis on model reduction techniques for complex systems. Education : PhD in Mathematics (2012), University of Münster, thesis on finitely summable K-homology. Master's and Bachelor's degrees in Mathematics from the University of Münster. Research Interests : Dr. Rave specializes in model order reduction (MOR) methods, including reduced basis techniques, localized orthogonal decomposition (LOD), and nonlinear approximation strategies. His work addresses challenges in multiscale modeling, domain decomposition, and parametrized partial differential equations. He also develops open-source software tools like pyMOR for MOR and contributes to initiatives like the MaRDI (Mathematical Research Data Initiative) to enhance interoperability in scientific computing. Projects : Key initiatives include the MaRDI project (2021–2026), EXC 2044 Cluster of Excellence (Geometry-based modeling), and MULTIBAT (lithium-ion battery simulation). His research bridges theoretical developments with practical applications in battery modeling, electrochemistry, and computational fluid dynamics. Grants & Awards : Funded by DFG, the German Federal Ministry of Research, and internal university grants, his work addresses strategic areas like sustainable research software and energy storage systems. He leads projects on distributed model reduction and communication-avoiding algorithms. Teaching : Dr. Rave teaches advanced numerical methods courses, including Model Order Reduction, Numerical Methods for PDEs, and Python-based computational labs. He co-organizes seminars and workshops on MOR and scientific software engineering.

Márton KarsaiView profile

Associate Professor

• Network Science
• Human Dynamics
• Temporal Networks
• +11 more

Márton Karsai is an Associate Professor and Head of the Department of Network and Data Science at the Central European University in Vienna, and a Research Professor at the HUN-REN Alfréd Rényi Institute of Mathematics in Budapest. He leads the Computational Human Dynamics Lab, focusing on data-driven modeling of social and biological systems. He is also the Editor-in-Chief of the journal Advances in Complex Systems . His research interests lie at the intersection of network science, human dynamics, and socioeconomic systems. He specializes in temporal and spatial networks, modeling contagion processes (both social and biological), and analyzing large-scale human behavioral datasets. His work integrates computational methods with real-world data to understand complex social phenomena such as mobility patterns, migration, segregation, and epidemic spread. He is particularly known for using remote sensing and digital trace data to infer poverty and socioeconomic conditions in urban areas. The recent publications highlight a strong trend in applying network science and machine learning to societal challenges. His work spans high-impact journals in complex systems, data science, and computational social science, with recurring themes in epidemic modeling, urban analytics, socioeconomic inference, and the structure of temporal and spatial networks. The research is highly interdisciplinary, combining physics, computer science, and social science methodologies. He has been invited to speak at major events such as the Conference on Complex Systems, the Lake Como School on Complex Networks, and workshops on data for vulnerability assessment. He served as general co-chair of CCS 2021 in Lyon, demonstrating leadership in the complexity science community. General Co-Chair, Conference on Complex Systems (CCS) 2021, Lyon Invited speaker, 4th Workshop on Data for the Wellbeing of the Most Vulnerable @ ICWSM'23 Invited speaker, Complexity72h Workshop Invited lecturer, Lake Como School on Complex Networks Invited talk, Hungarian Academy of Sciences on COVID-19 modeling While specific grant details are not listed, his coordination of projects on segregation, migration, and poverty inference—often in collaboration with the Complexity Science Hub—suggests active involvement in externally funded interdisciplinary research. He advises students through the Department of Network and Data Science at CEU, though specific advisees are not named. His lab, the Computational Human Dynamics Lab, serves as a hub for data-driven research on social systems.

Tom Roar EikebrokkView profile

Professor

• Digital Transformation
• Business Process Management
• Co-creation
• +5 more

Tom Roar Eikebrokk is a Professor at the Department of Information Systems , University of Agder , Norway. He contributes to the Center for Digital Transformation (CeDiT) research group and has over two decades of academic and practical experience in digitalization, business process management, and collaborative innovation. Research Focus : Digital transformation, co-creation frameworks, e-health innovation, IT service management (ITIL), and remote work dynamics. Methodologies : Empirical studies, mixed-method research, case analysis, and Delphi studies. Recent Publications (2024–2025) explore reciprocal relationships between BPM and digitalization, generative AI for sustainable co-creation, and open innovation workspaces in specialized industries. His 2018–2021 work on co-creation in SME networks, worklife ergonomics in digital environments, and robotic process automation impacts remains influential. Collaborative Networks : Frequently co-authors with Dag Håkon Olsen , Niels Frederik Garmann-Johnsen , and Jon Iden , focusing on cross-municipal healthcare systems, digital governance, and IT competence frameworks.

• Actuarial Science
• Life Insurance
• Pension Funds
• +6 more

Annamaria Olivieri is a Professor of Actuarial Science at the Department of Economics and Business , School of Business , University of Parma , Italy. Her research focuses on actuarial mathematics for life insurance and pension funds , particularly in longevity risk valuation, solvency requirements, and risk-sharing frameworks. She has held visiting positions at the School of Actuarial Studies and CEPAR , University of New South Wales , and contributed to institutional teaching and PhD programs in Italy. Her work appears in leading journals such as Insurance: Mathematics & Economics and ASTIN Bulletin . Degree in Business Economics, University of Parma Degree in Statistics and Actuarial Science, University of Florence PhD in Mathematics for Financial Markets, University of Brescia Her research spans stochastic mortality modeling , capital allocation for life annuities, and multistate models for insurance valuation. Recent publications explore longevity-linked annuities , time-restricted annuity benefits , and mortality shock risk . As an Associate Editor of the European Actuarial Journal , she contributes to advancing actuarial research. Scientific Awards: Bob Alting von Gesau Prize 2010 (with Ermanno Pitacco) for longevity risk research She has participated in Italian MUR-funded projects and served on PhD scientific committees at the University of Udine , University of Parma , and University of Trieste . Her editorial and refereeing roles include ASTIN Bulletin , Insurance: Mathematics & Economics , and Journal of Risk and Insurance .

Jane GinsborgView profile

Professor

• Music Psychology
• Musicians' Health and Wellbeing
• Cognitive Processes in Music Performance
• +3 more

Professor Jane Ginsborg is the Associate Director of Research and Programme Leader for Research Degrees at the Royal Northern College of Music (RNCM). She holds a dual background in music and psychology, with a PhD from Keele University. Her research focuses on music performance psychology, musicians' health, and aging in musical professions. She leads the Centre for Music Performance Research and serves as Editor-in-Chief of Musicae Scientiae . Educated at the University of York (Music), Guildhall School of Music and Drama, and the Open University (Psychology), she has held roles at the University of Manchester, Leeds Metropolitan University, and Sheffield University. Her AHRC-funded projects include initiatives on hearing-impaired musicians and healthy practice for musicians, recognized nationally and internationally. Her research areas include cognitive processes in performance, memorization strategies, and musicians' health literacy. She has supervised over 10 PhD students, focusing on topics like health education in music training and gender dynamics in brass playing. Awards include the Van Lawrence Award (2002) and recognition for her work on musicians' health projects. Teaching responsibilities include courses on music psychology, health in performance, and research methodologies. She regularly delivers keynotes globally and reviews for top journals. Current projects explore aging musicians' transitions and health literacy assessment tools for performers.

James CurleyView profile

Associate Professor

• Social Dynamics
• Social Neuroscience
• Social Determinants of Health
• +4 more

James Curley is an Associate Professor in the Department of Psychology at the University of Texas at Austin, part of the College of Liberal Arts. He is Co-Director of the Behavioral and Social Data Science Major and Principal Investigator of the Social Dynamics Lab. His research focuses on the neurobiological basis of social behavior, social hierarchies, and long-term physiological changes linked to social status. He earned his B.A. from the University of Oxford and a Ph.D. from the University of Cambridge, followed by postdoctoral work at Cambridge before joining Columbia University in 2012. At UT Austin since 2017, he has received awards including the Affordable Education Champion (2021), Dr. Wendy Domjan Excellence in Teaching Award (2021), and President’s Associates Teaching Excellence Award (2022). His teaching includes courses on statistics, R programming, and social behavior analysis. Curley’s lab investigates social dynamics through interdisciplinary approaches, combining behavioral studies with genomic, transcriptomic, and neuroendocrine analyses. He emphasizes open educational resources, co-authoring an open-access textbook for statistics and developing interactive learning tools. His work spans animal and human social systems, exploring how early life experiences shape behavior and how social hierarchy impacts neural and physiological processes. He has published extensively on topics like social dominance, gene expression, and the application of network models to understand social interactions. Teaching highlights include PSY 317L (statistics for behavioral sciences), PSY 120R (R programming), and UGS 302 (Being Social). His commitment to affordable education and innovative pedagogy has been recognized nationally. Research collaborations include studies on primate microbiota, stress vulnerability in depression models, and transgenerational epigenetic effects. He maintains affiliations with platforms like GitHub and Google Scholar, reflecting his embrace of open science principles.

Katherine Rose AdamsView profile

Associate Professor

• boundary spanning
• higher education leadership
• minority-serving institutions
• +4 more

Katherine Rose Adams serves as an Associate Professor in the College of Education at the University of North Georgia (UNG), where she joined in August 2018 and assumed coordination of the Higher Education Leadership and Practice (HELP) Ed.D. program in 2019. Starting Fall 2025, she will expand her role as Assistant Director of the UNG Center for Teaching, Learning, and Leadership while maintaining her academic position. Her educational foundation includes: Ph.D. in Adult Education from The University of Georgia (2013) Graduate Certificate in Interdisciplinary Qualitative Studies (2013) M.Ed. in Human Resource/Occupational Development (2007) B.S. in Psychology (2005) Dr. Adams' research centers on boundary spanning within university-community partnerships, higher education leadership, minority-serving institutions, and hidden student populations including those experiencing foster care or homelessness. Her work critically examines higher education affordability, open educational resources, and equity considerations across rural contexts and institutional types, with particular attention to Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) and student mental health. Analysis of her 15 most recent publications reveals consistent thematic threads: boundary spanning behaviors in research-practice partnerships (2013-2017), evolving frameworks for community engagement through systems theory (2014-2021), and contemporary equity-focused investigations into rurality, race, and leadership (2023). Her scholarship spans qualitative, historical, and organizational perspectives while maintaining practical applications for graduate education and institutional development. As HELP program coordinator, Dr. Adams developed a grant writing academy, peer mentoring program for adult learners, and dissertation support workshops. She chairs doctoral committees and teaches core courses including Dissertation Development, Qualitative Research Methods, and specialized seminars on organizational theory, ethics, and finance in higher education. Her leadership extends to program design through the HELP Ed.D. curriculum and upcoming collaboration with UNG's Center for Teaching, Learning, and Leadership, reflecting her commitment to developing educational leaders through experiential, community-engaged pedagogy.

Lennart HeimView profile

Professor

• Artificial Intelligence
• Emerging Technologies
• Cybersecurity
• +3 more

Lennart Heim is a Professor of Policy Analysis at the RAND School of Public Policy and Compute Lead at the Technology and Security Policy Center within The RAND Corporation. His research focuses on AI governance, compute infrastructure, and their strategic implications for national security and global competitiveness. He advises organizations like Epoch and contributes to initiatives such as the OECD.AI Expert Group on AI Compute and Climate. Previously, he held roles at ETH Zürich and the Centre for the Governance of AI. Education: Studied computer engineering at ETH Zürich and RWTH Aachen University. Current affiliations include adjunct fellowships at GovAI and pro forecasting at INFER Pub. Research Interests: He examines how compute capacity shapes AI development, policy frameworks for AI governance, and the interplay between technology and geopolitical strategy. His work emphasizes leveraging compute for ethical AI deployment while mitigating security risks. Advising & Grants: Advises Epoch on AI trajectory analysis and has collaborated with the National Science Foundation and NIST on policy frameworks. His grants focus on AI energy requirements and global engagement strategies. Labs/Teams: Leads compute research initiatives in the Technology and Security Policy Center, engaging interdisciplinary teams to address AI’s societal and security challenges.