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Charlotte AlbrechtsenView profile

Lecturer

• Digital Media
• Participatory Research Methods
• Qualitative Data Analysis
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Charlotte Albrechtsen is an External Lecturer in the Department of Business & Management at the University of Southern Denmark, Faculty of Social Sciences. She is actively engaged in teaching, research, and editorial activities, contributing to interdisciplinary studies at the intersection of digital media, communication, and participatory research methods. Institution: University of Southern Denmark Department: Department of Business & Management (DBM) Academic Role: Lecturer Email: charal@sam.sdu.dk Her research interests center on innovative qualitative methodologies, including mobile ethnography, collaborative data analysis through gamified techniques, and the integration of generative AI in creative research practices. She explores how digital tools can enhance participatory research and democratize knowledge production. Recent publications reveal a strong trend toward blending humanities perspectives with digital technologies—such as drawing analogies between medieval monastic practices and modern prompt engineering, or using board games to involve stakeholders in data interpretation. This reflects a unique interdisciplinary approach that bridges communication theory, design, and AI literacy. Scientific recognition includes: Forbundet Kommunikation & Sprogs ph.d.-pris (2006) Forfatterlegat (2007) She has taught courses in strategic communication, research methodology, and market analysis, and has served as a peer reviewer for journals like CoDesign . Her current project, Balancing AI in EDU , investigates ethical and pedagogical implications of AI in higher education. While no formal advisees are listed, her supervisory role in teaching suggests mentorship experience. She does not appear to lead a formal lab but contributes to collaborative, participatory research networks.

Petra PaloniemiView profile

Senior Lecturer

• Sharing Economy
• Tourism Destination Development
• Value Creation in Tourism
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Petra Paloniemi is a Senior Lecturer at Lapland University of Applied Sciences and a Doctoral Researcher at the University of Lapland's Faculty of Social Sciences. She is affiliated with the Multidimensional Tourism Institute (SuMu) and the Arctic in a Changing World doctoral program. Her research focuses on sharing economy dynamics in peripheral tourism destinations, particularly in Finnish Lapland. She actively collaborates on projects like Jaava (2020–2022), exploring responsibility and value creation in sharing economy contexts. Her academic background includes a PhD in Tourism Research. Key research interests include sustainable tourism practices, value co-creation frameworks, and the socio-economic impacts of digital platforms like Airbnb. She has presented at international conferences and contributed to peer-reviewed journals and book chapters. Her work emphasizes ethical business models and community engagement in peripheral regions. Petra has participated in numerous academic activities, including conference presentations on topics such as 'value co-creation in online experiences' and peer-reviewing for journals like Matkailututkimus . She is committed to advancing sustainable tourism strategies through collaborative research and interdisciplinary approaches.

Caren CooperView profile

Professor

• Wildlife Biology
• Citizen Science
• Environmental Health
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Caren Cooper is a Professor at North Carolina State University in the Department of Forestry and Environmental Resources, College of Natural Resources. Her research focuses on geospatial analytics to study bird ecology, environmental hazards, and equity in environmental data. She leads the Public Science Lab, developing participatory programs to engage volunteers in large-scale environmental data collection. Her work emphasizes racial and economic disparities in environmental risks and the representativeness of scientific data. Research interests include urban forest ecosystem services, citizen science methodology, and ethical frameworks for participatory projects. Notable projects include Crowd the Tap to assess lead plumbing disparities and the IDEAL Guide for inclusive science initiatives. Cooper has secured grants totaling over $2M from NSF, DoD, and other agencies for projects addressing environmental justice, STEM diversity, and citizen science infrastructure. Her publications span ethics in citizen science, participatory science design, and environmental equity. Cooper collaborates with organizations like the Citizen Science Association and SciStarter to advance equitable practices. She teaches courses on science communication and public engagement, leveraging interdisciplinary approaches at NC State. Labs/Teams: Public Science Lab, IDEAL Working Group. Key grants include 'Advancing Capacity for a Resilient NC Sentinel Landscape' ($124K) and 'Iterative Improvement of IDEAL Participatory Science' ($1.1M).

Shubham AtrejaView profile

Assistant Professor

• Data Science
• Machine Learning
• Human-Computer Interaction
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Shubham Atreja is an Assistant Professor at the University of San Francisco, focusing on data science, machine learning, and human-computer interaction. He emphasizes curiosity-driven learning and ethical innovation in data work. With over eight years of experience, his research explores online trust, social computing, and human-centered design, particularly in social media moderation and news curation. Education: PhD in Information (University of Michigan, expected 2025), BTech in Electrical Engineering (IIT Kanpur, 2016) His work includes designing tools like AppealMod for Reddit moderation and studying journalists' workflows. He has published in top venues like CHI and CSCW and holds two patents. Prior to academia, he worked as a Research Engineer at IBM Research India and a Research Assistant at Georgia Tech.

Benjamin XieView profile

Assistant Professor

• Computing Education
• Human-Computer Interaction (HCI)
• Critical Data Studies
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Dr. Benjamin Xie is an Assistant Professor joining the Department of Computer Science at the University of Denver's Ritchie School of Engineering and Computer Science in fall 2025. He is currently a Postdoctoral Fellow at Stanford University, jointly affiliated with the Human-Computer Interaction Group and the Graduate School of Education. His research focuses on designing equitable and critical human-data interactions in educational and environmental justice contexts. PhD in Information Science, University of Washington (2022) MEng in Computer Science, Massachusetts Institute of Technology (2016) BS in Computer Science, Massachusetts Institute of Technology (2015) Dr. Xie’s research lies at the intersection of computing education, human-computer interaction, and AI ethics. He investigates how to make computing education more inclusive, ethical, and critical. His work emphasizes participatory design, co-designing curricula with educators, and developing tools that scaffold AI literacy for high school students. He also explores how data can be used to promote equity in large-scale computing courses and environmental justice initiatives. His recent publications highlight a strong trajectory in AI and computing education, including benchmarking LLMs in CS assessments, co-designing AI curricula with teachers, and developing tools like Prompty to foster critical engagement with generative AI. His work consistently addresses ethical implications and equity considerations in technology education. Dr. Xie has been recognized with prestigious awards, including: National Science Foundation (NSF) Graduate Research Fellowship Embedded Ethics Fellow at Stanford’s Institute for Human-Centered AI and McCoy Center for Ethics in Society He actively mentors students and collaborates with K–12 educators and community organizations. While formal advisees are not listed, he welcomes student inquiries and is building his research group at the University of Denver. His future work will continue to bridge technical innovation with social impact, particularly in democratizing access to AI and data literacy. Dr. Xie leads projects on environmental data justice, AI literacy tools, and equitable computing education. He collaborates with teams at Stanford and will establish a research lab at the University of Denver focused on critical and equitable human-data interactions.

Dana VauxView profile

Associate Professor

• Interior Design
• Product Design
• Design Pedagogy
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Dana Vaux is an Associate Professor in the Department of Industrial Technology at the University of Nebraska at Kearney, within the College of Business & Technology. She specializes in Interior and Product Design, with a strong emphasis on interdisciplinary research connecting people and environments. Education: Ph.D., Interdisciplinary: Architecture, Design, Environmental History – Washington State University M.A., Interior Design – Washington State University B.A., Interior Design – Washington State University Her research focuses on the intersection of culture, history, and the built environment. Key areas include place theory , design pedagogy , and the cultural-historical meanings of interior spaces . Dr. Vaux explores how interiors shape human experience and identity, integrating environmental history and ethical considerations into design practice. The 15 most recent publications reflect a consistent trajectory in interdisciplinary design research , spanning ethics, pedagogy, sustainability, and cultural identity. Her work bridges architecture, interior design, and environmental psychology, often emphasizing qualitative and historical methodologies. Themes of human well-being , historical continuity , and educational innovation recur across her scholarship. Scientific Awards: 2022 Midwest Regional Best of Award for Scholarship of Teaching and Learning-Pedagogy (IDEC) 2021 Midwest Regional Best of Award for Scholarship of Design Research-History and Theory (IDEC) 2019 Best Paper in Family Studies/Human Development (AAFCS) 2021-2022 College of Business & Technology Outstanding Faculty Award: Scholarship Dr. Vaux is an active researcher and educator, contributing significantly to design scholarship and pedagogy. She has co-authored influential books used in classrooms and published in top journals. While specific grant details are not listed, her sustained output and recognition suggest successful funding and institutional support. She mentors future designers through curriculum development and research integration in teaching, emphasizing the importance of research for ethical and effective design. Though no formal lab or research team name is mentioned, her interdisciplinary approach suggests collaboration across departments, particularly in architecture, environmental studies, and family sciences. Her work continues to influence both academic and professional practices in interior design.

Jooho LeeView profile

Professor

• Public Management
• E-Government
• IT Management
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Jooho Lee is a Professor at the School of Public Administration (SPA) at the University of Nebraska at Omaha (UNO) and Co-Director of the Digital Governance and Analytics Lab. His research focuses on public management, e-government, IT management, e-participation, crowdsourcing, social media, and organizational networks. He holds a Ph.D. in Public Administration from Syracuse University and has served in leadership roles including Co-Chair of the Doctoral Program Committee at SPA and Chair of the Section on Korean Public Administration (SKPA) within the American Society for Public Administration (ASPA). He has received notable awards such as the 2014 Best Paper Award and the 2020 CPACS Inquiry Award. His work bridges theory and practice, emphasizing digital transformation, citizen engagement, and inclusive governance. Dr. Lee's academic contributions span over two decades, with a focus on leveraging technology to enhance public service delivery. His service roles include membership in UNO's Academic Planning Council and the Faculty Senate. He has co-chaired major international conferences, including the 26th Digital Government Research Conference, and is a Research Fellow at Arizona State University's Center for Organizational Research and Design (CORD). His research and teaching address contemporary challenges in public administration, such as digital divides, trust in government, and participatory budgeting. Dr. Lee's recent publications explore socio-demographic factors influencing e-government use, the role of incentives in crowdsourcing, and trust dynamics in participatory processes. His work highlights the importance of inclusive strategies to ensure equitable access to digital services, particularly for vulnerable populations. Through his lab and collaborations, he continues to advance innovative solutions for modern governance challenges.

• Family Nursing
• Advanced Practice Nursing (APN)
• Rare Diseases Nursing
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Prof. Dr. Veronika Waldboth is a Professor for Family-Centered Nursing at the ZHAW School of Health Sciences (Institute of Nursing). Her work focuses on Advanced Practice Nursing (APN) , Rare Diseases , Digital Technologies in Nursing , and Participative Mixed Methods Research . PhD in Nursing (2013-2017) from King's College London MSc and BSc in Nursing from Zurich University of Applied Sciences and University of Verona Her research explores family transitions in chronic conditions, with emphasis on neuromuscular diseases and low-birth-weight infants . She leads projects like the Swiss Nursing Research Agenda and Care-NMD-CH , focusing on interprofessional care models and digital health platforms. Recipient of the 2015 Nursing Science Foundation Switzerland Young Researchers Award Active in Rare Disease Action Forum and ORCID ID 0000-0003-2785-3241 Current projects include Care Management for Neuromuscular Diseases and Global Bridge in Health Professions Education . Her teaching includes Advanced Practice Competencies and Rare Diseases Nursing Education .

Philippe le BillonView profile

Professor

• Political Ecology
• Resource Governance
• Environmental Security
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Philippe le Billon is a Professor at the University of British Columbia , affiliated with both the School of Public Policy and Global Affairs and the Department of Geography . His work bridges the environment-development-security nexus , with a focus on climate change, ocean governance, extractive sectors, and conflicts. He collaborates extensively with NGOs and international organizations, particularly on environmental defenders' issues. Research Expertise: Development, Energy Policy, Environment and Climate Change, International Security, Oceans and Fisheries, Social Justice Geographic Focus: Africa, Canada/US, Latin America, Southeast Asia His research explores global challenges such as green transition mineral risks , fish crimes , reparative capitalism , and neoliberalized violence . Recent work examines the techno-utopianism of space mining , AI in anti-corruption , and ocean defender human rights . He has contributed to leading journals like Global Environmental Change and Nature Sustainability , while engaging public audiences via The Guardian and The Conversation . Scientific Contributions: 8 2025 publications on AI in extractives, energy transitions, and ocean governance 7 2024 works addressing carbon neutrality, green extractivism, and fisheries 2023 PNAS study on climate-smart conservation in Africa Awards & Appointments: Scholar, Institute for Advanced Study (Princeton) Fulbright Research Chair, UC Berkeley Research Fellowship, Science-Po Paris Founding Director, Environmental Peacebuilding Association Supervision: Mentored 15+ graduate students including Erik Post (green energy conflicts), Nick Middeldorp (environmental defenders), and Larissa Santos (microhydropower). Current advisees include Erik Post and Philippe's former students hold academic posts at institutions like University of Toronto and University of Sheffield.

Sigurt VitolsView profile

Research Fellow

• Corporate Governance
• Sustainable Development
• Worker Participation
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Sigurt Vitols is a Senior Research Fellow at the Wissenschaftszentrum Berlin für Sozialforschung (WZB), currently working in the Project Group "Globalization, Work, and Production" since July 2017. His research focuses on corporate governance systems, sustainable development, worker participation mechanisms, and financial institutions' impact on corporate behavior. His educational background includes a Ph.D. in Sociology from the University of Wisconsin-Madison (1997) and an M.A. in Sociology from the same institution (1989). His academic journey began at WZB as a Doctoral Candidate in 1990, becoming a Research Fellow in 1997. Vitols' research interests center on comparative corporate governance systems, with particular focus on European models that incorporate worker representation. His work examines how different governance structures affect corporate sustainability, long-term investment strategies, and social outcomes. He has extensively studied German codetermination systems and their impacts on corporate behavior, including tax avoidance practices, investment horizons, and corporate social responsibility initiatives. His research spans political economy, labor relations, and institutional analysis of financial systems. His publication record shows consistent focus on worker participation in corporate governance, sustainable business models, and the relationship between financial institutions and corporate behavior. Recent work has expanded to examine European-wide worker representation mechanisms, corporate sustainability reporting, and the impact of worker representation on corporate tax practices. Vitols has led significant research projects including the development of the Mitbestimmungsindex (MB-ix), which measures the strength and impact of worker representation in corporate governance. He has also contributed to European research on corporate governance frameworks through projects examining the European Company Statute, cross-border mergers, and takeover directives. His work has been supported through collaborations with major European institutions including the European Trade Union Institute (ETUI), where he served as a Visiting Senior Researcher (2010-2011), and the Harvard Labor and Worklife Program, where he was a Wertheim Fellow in Residence (2009).

• Cultural Management
• Arts Marketing
• Co-creation
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Annukka Jyrämä is Professor of Cultural Management at Estonian Academy of Music and Theatre (EAMT) since 2012 (0.75 part-time) and Senior Advisor at Aalto University. She holds a Ph.D. in Marketing from Helsinki School of Economics (1999) and a Master's in International Business (1991). Her research integrates cultural management, arts marketing, and organizational studies. Research Focus: Jyrämä's work explores co-creation dynamics, cultural policy frameworks, technology adoption in arts management, and organizational identity. Recent projects examine mentorship models and cultural joint ventures. Her research consistently addresses inclusivity and sustainability in creative ecosystems. Publications: Recent articles emphasize participatory cultural practices, policy capacity-building, and digital transformation in arts management, reflecting interdisciplinary approaches across 63+ publications. Awards: Best Paper Award, AIMAC 2015 (Management) Supervision & Projects: Mentored 47+ graduate students and 2 postdocs. Leads EU-funded projects like 'Reinventing Mentoring in Arts Management' (€319,999) and 'Inclusive Wellbeing Through Arts in Baltics'. Current work includes orchestra identity studies and EU Erasmus collaborations.

Martin Salzmann-EriksonView profile

Associate Professor

• Nursing Science
• Psychiatric Nursing
• Digital Health
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Martin Salzmann-Erikson is an Associate Professor in Nursing Science at the University of Gävle, specializing in Caring Science. With extensive clinical experience in psychiatric intensive care, he has developed innovative models for staff-patient interactions and advanced courses like "Integrative Nursing in Psychiatric Care" and "Concept Analysis." His work bridges clinical practice, education, and research, focusing on the complexities of human interaction through chaos theory and digital transformation. Current research in the "Digital Shapeshifting" program addresses critical challenges in healthcare digitization, including reducing digital exclusion, ensuring inclusive care environments, and safeguarding nursing quality. Projects span interprofessional communication, digital inclusion for homeless women, and the ethical implications of AI in mental health. His methodological expertise includes netnography, autoethnography, and complexity science. Key article trends highlight intersections of technology and empathy, with recurring themes in psychiatric care, technostress, and digital equity. His 2023–2025 publications emphasize ethical AI integration, footwear symbolism in healthcare teams, and socio-technical approaches to continuous learning. Supervision roles include doctoral projects on intellectual disabilities, cyber nursing, and violence in intensive care. Supervised: Ingela Rudberg (Interprofessional Communication), Oskar Andersson (Staff Participation Promotion), Fredric Sjöberg (Violence Management, KI) Education: Courses on Integrative Nursing & Concept Analysis Affiliations: Strategic Research Area Health-Promoting Work, University of Gävle

• Occupational Health Psychology
• Organizational Psychology
• Psychosocial Risk Prevention
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Christine Jeoffrion is a Professor of Occupational Psychology at Université Grenoble Alpes, where she directs the Doctoral School of Human Sciences and leads the "Risk and Change Accompaniment" axis at the Inter-university Psychology Laboratory. With extensive international engagement through organizations like EAOHP and IAAP, her work bridges occupational health, organizational psychology, and psychosocial risk prevention. Key affiliations: Université Grenoble Alpes, Université de Tours, INRS, CNAM Leadership roles: Doctoral School Director (2024+), CNU member (2024-2028), HCERES expert (2023+) Her research focuses on workplace psychological and physical health, examining organizational factors affecting well-being through 15+ funded projects like ANR PacBot (€670k) and CDP BOOT (€850k). Current PhD students explore virtual reality interventions, prison worker coping mechanisms, and organizational transformations for meaningful work. Recent publications analyze cobot impacts on work quality, telework dynamics, and bullying consequences. She has co-edited special issues for International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health and Psychologie du travail et des Organisations . Her 2023 Légion d'honneur recognition underscores her field leadership. As a thesis advisor, she has directed 34+ doctoral candidates across France and Gabon, including works on intercultural competence, healthcare worker stress, and managerial innovation. She contributes to European research networks through symposium organization and journal editorial boards.

Robert HughesView profile

Assistant Clinical Professor

• Child Health
• Global Health
• Climate Change
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Dr Robert Hughes is a Clinical Assistant Professor at the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine's Department of Population Health. With dual expertise in clinical medicine (University of Bristol) and public health (Harvard School of Public Health), he bridges academic research with policy implementation. Faculty of Epidemiology and Population Health Research focus on urban early childhood development in LMICs and climate change impacts on child wellbeing His work combines epidemiology , climate change analysis, and social policy research, particularly examining urban health dynamics in Sub-Saharan Africa. Recent publications address climate-sensitive health outcomes in Kenya, AI applications in knowledge sharing, and pandemic childcare disruptions in Nairobi slums. Scientific contributions include: Investigating decarbonization health impacts in global cities Developing nurturing care frameworks for urban childcare Advocating for child-centered climate governance Key awards include the Albert Schweitzer Award (2011) and Kennedy Scholarship to Harvard (2010). He teaches epidemiology to 60-70 students annually and contributes to environmental health policy modules.

David J. YuView profile

Associate Professor

• Sustainability Science
• Civil Engineering
• Environmental Engineering
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David J. Yu is an Associate Professor at Purdue University with primary appointments in the Lyles School of Civil Engineering (75%) and Department of Political Science (25%) . He contributes to interdisciplinary research through Purdue’s Building Sustainable Communities cluster, focusing on sustainability and community resilience. His research examines resilience of coupled systems to change and uncertainty, combining natural, physical, and institutional factors across scales from local to global. Methodological approaches include mathematical modeling , case study analysis , and behavioral experiments to understand human-infrastructure-water interactions. Recent publications demonstrate expertise in socio-hydrology of reservoir operations groundwater governance frameworks agent-based modeling of water systems cognitive biases in water management His work was recognized with an NSF CAREER Award (2022) for innovative research on resilience engineering. He actively seeks graduate students for projects in Civil Engineering, Ecological Sciences, Environmental Engineering, and Political Science programs at Purdue. Current research includes logical interdependencies in water infrastructure and AI-enhanced resilience frameworks for reservoir management.