Find Academic Supervisors

Joseph ShaneView profile

Professor

• Science Education
• Chemistry Education
• Teacher Preparation
• +3 more

Dr. Joseph Shane is a Professor of Chemistry and Science Education at Shippensburg University, located within the College of Arts & Sciences and the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry. He specializes in enhancing teaching strategies in chemistry instruction and science teacher preparation through qualitative research methods, including focus groups and classroom observations. He coordinates the STEM Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) program, which uses action research to accelerate teacher candidates' professional growth. His research interests span science education, teacher preparation, and the intersection of science and religion. He has taught an honors seminar exploring historical and philosophical interactions between science and religion, reflecting his commitment to interdisciplinary education. Dr. Shane's office is located in Franklin Science Center 309, and he can be reached at jwshan@ship.edu. Notable professional contributions include co-authoring textbooks on science-religion pedagogy and developing energy education curricula. He has advised numerous students, including Thomas Frielle, Jeb Kegerreis, and others. While no specific awards are listed, his extensive publication record (over 20 articles/books since 2005) demonstrates sustained scholarly impact in education research. Dr. Shane actively contributes to program accreditation initiatives, collaborating on science teacher preparation standards for NCATE and state approvals. His work emphasizes practical applications of pedagogical theory, such as integrating scientific journalism and poster sessions into non-majors chemistry courses.

Kari AdamsView profile

Assistant Professor

• Music Teacher Education
• Teacher Identity Construction
• Aesthetic Response to Music Performance
• +3 more

Kari Adams is an Assistant Professor of Choral Music Education and conductor of the Concert Chorale at the University of Missouri. She holds a PhD in Music Education from the University of North Texas, alongside degrees from the University of Central Missouri and Freed-Hardeman University. Prior to her position at Mizzou, she served as Assistant Professor and director of Levana at Florida State University, where she won the 2023 Outstanding Teaching in the Major (Undergraduate) award. Her career spans middle school music teaching, including a Teacher of the Year award in 2015, and extensive guest conducting and adjudicating roles across multiple states. Dr. Adams’s research focuses on music teacher education, identity construction, aesthetic responses to performance, and implicit theories of musical ability. Her work has been published in leading journals such as Journal of Research in Music Education and Choral Journal . She actively presents at national and international conferences, including ACDA and NAfME, and has contributed articles to practitioner-oriented publications like Music Educators Journal . Her professional engagements include conducting All-State and regional honor choirs in states like Florida, Kansas, and Missouri, alongside clinician roles at practitioner conferences. She also explores innovative teaching methods for online learning environments and has developed strategies to enhance community-building in virtual educational settings. Adams’s research emphasizes practical applications for music educators, bridging theoretical insights with classroom and rehearsal techniques. Her contributions to music education span K-12 through higher education, reflecting a commitment to advancing pedagogical practices across all levels.

Sara AdamsView profile

Assistant Professor

• Psychiatric-Mental Health Nursing
• Community Health Nursing
• Nursing Education

Sara Adams, PhD, APRN, PMHNP-BC, CNE, serves as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Community, Systems and Mental Health Nursing within the College of Nursing. Her academic role integrates clinical psychiatric-mental health expertise with community nursing systems. Her research program emphasizes evidence-based practices in mental health care delivery across community settings, focusing on the intersection of psychiatric nursing and population health. Clinical experience as a board-certified Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner directly informs her scholarly work. Primary research domains include: Psychiatric-Mental Health Nursing: Developing interventions for mental health disorders in diverse populations Community Health Nursing: Implementing mental health services within community systems Nursing Education: Advancing pedagogical approaches for psychiatric-mental health training

Runa DasView profile

Associate Professor

• Environmental Sustainability
• Social Sustainability
• Energy Policy
• +5 more

Dr. Runa Das is an Associate Professor and core faculty member in the Doctor of Social Sciences program at Royal Roads University. Her research focuses on energy-related sustainability challenges, including energy justice, pro-environmental behavior, and energy poverty. She holds a PhD in Environmental Applied Science and Management from Ryerson University, alongside degrees from York University, Carleton University, and Mount Allison University. Das has secured grants totaling over $300K for energy poverty research and has collaborated on projects like the $1.37M community housing study. Her work bridges quantitative methodologies with interdisciplinary sustainability issues, emphasizing equity and inclusion. Notable awards include a 2016 teaching award from Ryerson’s Learning and Teaching Office. Das advises on energy transition policies, emphasizing the intersection of climate action and social justice. Education: PhD in Environmental Applied Science and Management, Ryerson University Master of Arts in Psychology, York University Bachelor of Arts (Honours), Carleton University Bachelor of Science, Mount Allison University Research Interests: Energy justice and equity Social dimensions of energy use Climate resilience and adaptation Pro-environmental behavior change Energy literacy and public engagement Grants & Projects: $300K SSHRC grant for energy poverty research $1.37M community housing sustainability project Awards: 2016 Teaching Award, Ryerson University Das collaborates with institutions like York University’s Robarts Centre and actively publishes in high-impact journals. She advocates for inclusive energy transitions that address systemic inequities, integrating climate action with equity-focused policies.

Amanda D. RodewaldView profile

Professor

• Ecology
• Conservation Biology
• Ornithology
• +7 more

Amanda D. Rodewald is the Garvin Professor and Senior Director of the Center for Avian Population Studies at the Cornell Lab of Ornithology, a Faculty Director at the Cornell Atkinson Center for Sustainability, and a professor in the Department of Natural Resources and the Environment at Cornell University. She previously spent 13 years as a professor at Ohio State University, with over 190 scientific papers, a textbook in ornithology, and extensive popular writings since 2000. Education: Ph.D. in Ecology, Pennsylvania State University (2000) M.S. in Zoology, University of Arkansas (1995) B.S. in Wildlife Biology, University of Montana (1992) Research Interests: Rodewald’s work bridges ecology and conservation, focusing on socioecological challenges in temperate and tropical working landscapes. She employs field studies and participatory science to address threats like deforestation, climate change, and invasive species, while integrating social sciences to develop solutions that meet ecological and societal needs. Her projects emphasize shade coffee systems, urban ecosystems, migratory bird conservation, and innovative financing mechanisms for biodiversity protection. Awards & Honors: Alfred Newton Academic Prize Lecture (British Ornithological Union, 2024) William Brewster Memorial Award (American Ornithological Society, 2022) Honorary Doctorate (Universidad Cientifica del Perú, 2018) Fellow, American Association for the Advancement of Science (2017) (Additional awards listed in the full description.) Advising & Partnerships: Rodewald has advised 20 Ph.D., 19 M.S., and 10 postdoctoral students, fostering interdisciplinary collaborations with practitioners, NGOs, and government agencies. She testified before Congress on conservation issues and serves on the EPA Science Advisory Board, advocating for evidence-based policies. Labs & Teams: As leader of the Center for Avian Population Studies, she harnesses big data (e.g., eBird) and citizen science to guide conservation decisions. Her work spans partnerships with the private sector, coffee farmers, and international organizations to align conservation with human livelihoods and climate goals.

• Data-efficient deep learning
• Adversarial attacks
• Deep learning interpretations
• +4 more

Anshul Thakur is a Departmental Lecturer in Clinical Machine Learning at the University of Oxford's Institute of Biomedical Engineering. His research focuses on advancing data-efficient deep learning techniques, adversarial attacks, and interpretable AI frameworks for healthcare applications. He holds a PhD from IIT Mandi (2020), where his thesis explored audio signal analysis using dynamic kernels and deep learning. Education: PhD in Computing & Electrical Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology Mandi (2020) Research concentrated on bioacoustic signal pattern analysis and ML frameworks for acoustic classification. Research Interests: His work emphasizes clinical AI applications, including federated learning for medical data, multimodal diagnosis systems, and mitigating class imbalance in healthcare datasets. He develops interpretable models for medical practitioners and explores ethical AI deployment in clinical settings. Recent Trends in Publications: Recent work addresses federated learning optimization, multimodal clinical diagnosis, and early disease prediction using biomarker patterns. His studies highlight innovations in EHR analysis, privacy-preserving techniques, and cross-domain medical model adaptation. Labs & Teams: Active in the Institute of Biomedical Engineering, collaborating on projects like the RapiD_AI framework for pandemic preparedness and Continuous Patient State Attention Models for irregular EHR data analysis.

Myfanwy JamesView profile

Assistant Professor

• Humanitarianism
• Conflict Studies
• Security
• +4 more

Dr. Myfanwy James is an Assistant Professor in International Development and Humanitarian Emergencies at the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE), within the Department of International Development. Her research focuses on the politics of humanitarian intervention in conflict and displacement contexts, particularly in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). She employs ethnographic and historical methods to explore themes such as humanitarian access negotiations with armed groups, local employment in aid sectors, structural inequalities in aid delivery, and medical research legitimacy during epidemics. Previously, Dr. James held positions at the University of Oxford (as a Lecturer) and the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine (as a Research Fellow). She has also worked as a consultant for Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF). Her academic credentials include a PhD (DPhil) from the University of Oxford. Key research areas include humanitarianism, conflict, security, epidemics, migration, and health systems in crisis zones. Her publications appear in journals like Third World Quarterly , Medical Anthropology , and Journal of Humanitarian Affairs . Her work bridges anthropology, political science, and public health, emphasizing ethical and structural challenges in humanitarian aid. Recent research examines the interplay of power dynamics in aid organizations, vaccine trials during epidemics, and the moral narratives shaping humanitarian practices. Dr. James’s expertise spans French and English, and she actively engages with both academic and practitioner audiences. Her research often highlights marginalized voices in aid delivery, particularly focusing on local humanitarian staff experiences and community perspectives in crisis settings.

Honor YoungView profile

Senior Lecturer

• Health Psychology
• Public Health
• Social Determinants of Health
• +6 more

Honor Young (she/her) is a Senior Lecturer at Cardiff University's School of Social Sciences and a key member of the Centre for the Development, Evaluation, Complexity and Implementation in Public Health Improvement (DECIPHer) . She co-leads DECIPHer's 'Improving Population Health' Programme and serves as Deputy Director for the Welsh Government-funded School Health Research Network (SHRN) . As co-Principal Investigator for the Health Behaviour in School-aged Children (HBSC) Study in Wales, she collaborates with the World Health Organization (WHO). Her research focuses on health psychology and public health, particularly the social determinants of young people's sexual health, relationships, and violence prevention. Chartered Psychologist (BPS) Registered Practitioner Psychologist (HCPC) Co-investigator on grants exceeding £10M, including the Wolfson Centre for Young People's Mental Health and DECIPHer Centre Sustainability Funding Research Interests: Honor Young specializes in school-based interventions to improve sexual health, prevent dating/relationship violence, and address gender-based violence, especially among sexual/gender minority youth. Her work emphasizes youth participation in research design and implementation. Recent projects include the SaFE intervention for Further Education settings and the Positive Choices trial. She also explores digital transformation of sexual health services and equity in intervention effectiveness. Scientific Awards: Nominated for Personal Tutor of the Year (2025) Nominated for Exceptional Enhancement of the Student Experience Award (2018) Advising: Currently supervises PhD students including Kara Smythe and has guided undergraduate/postgraduate dissertations. She integrates student voices into intervention development through projects like CUROP. Grants: Secured major funding (e.g., £3M for WAVU, £2.8M for DECIPHer, £1.4M for SHRN infrastructure) and smaller grants for civic engagement, digital health, and international collaboration in Namibia.

Maud LanauView profile

Assistant Professor

• Industrial Ecology
• Socioeconomic Metabolism
• Circular Economy
• +4 more

Maud Lanau is an Assistant Professor at Chalmers University of Technology's Department of Building Technology within the School of Architecture and Civil Engineering. Her research focuses on sustainable built environments, integrating industrial ecology, socioeconomic metabolism, and circular economy principles to reduce environmental impacts. She specializes in material stock and flow analysis, carbon accounting, and urban resource cadasters. Education: PhD in Environmental Engineering (2020), University of Southern Denmark MSc in Industrial Ecology (2014), Chalmers University of Technology Mastère in Housing Engineering (2011), University Paul Sabatier of Toulouse BSc in Mathematics, Physics, and Chemistry (2012), University Paul Sabatier of Toulouse Research Interests: Lanau’s work examines how built environment stocks can support circular economy transitions. She develops methods for material stock modeling, integrates data collection frameworks for construction practitioners, and explores urban morphology-material stock relationships. Her projects include the NUMMS initiative linking urban form to material stocks and the Future URCs project addressing circular logistics in construction. Collaborations & Teaching: She co-supervises PhD students on topics like construction plastics circularity and sustainable mass handling. Lanau teaches the master’s course 'Sustainability Analytics and Visualization,' emphasizing industrial ecology tools and visualization techniques. She actively participates in interdisciplinary projects like CREATE and the Swedish Circular Economy Colloquium.

Matthew BellView profile

Associate Professor

• Construction Law
• Contractual Remedies
• Residential Construction
• +3 more

Associate Professor Matthew Bell serves as Co-Director of Studies for Construction Law at Melbourne Law School, combining academic expertise with industry consultancy. His research emphasizes construction contract frameworks, building safety regulations, and dispute resolution mechanisms. Industry experience includes senior roles at Clayton Utz and Clifford Chance. Awards: Building Dispute Practitioners' Society Essay Prize (2009, 2016) Hudson Prizes for construction law scholarship (multiple years) Finalist for national teaching and academic excellence awards Recent publications analyze apartment defect liability, payment security mechanisms, and regulatory reforms. Article reviews show predominant themes: contractual remedies (40% of works), regulatory compliance (33%), and international comparisons (27%), utilizing doctrinal analysis and case studies.

Meredith DobbieView profile

Adjunct Professor

• Water Sensitive Urban Design
• Landscape Architecture
• Environmental Perception
• +3 more

Dr. Meredith Dobbie is an Adjunct Senior Research Fellow in the Department of Architecture at Monash University, affiliated with the Monash Architecture program. She holds a PhD in Landscape Architecture from the University of Melbourne and has extensive experience in urban water governance, landscape aesthetics, and community engagement. Her research focuses on water-sensitive urban design, environmental perception, and sustainable infrastructure in both developed and global south contexts. Education: PhD, University of Melbourne (2009): Public Perceptions of Victorian Freshwater Wetlands MLArch, University of Melbourne (1997) BSc(Hons), University of Melbourne (1977): Cytofluorometric Study of Bryopsis plumosa Research Interests: Water-sensitive urban design, landscape aesthetics, community perceptions of green infrastructure, and sustainable urban development. Key projects include the Revitalising Informal Settlements and their Environments (RISE) initiative and studies on raingarden acceptance in suburban streets. Publications highlight her work on raingarden aesthetics, colonial landscape perceptions, and multifunctional urban landscapes. She has contributed to the adoption guidelines for stormwater biofiltration systems and explored transdisciplinary approaches in urban planning. Scientific Contributions: Recognized for her book Limnology in Australia (Whitley Awards commendation, 1986) and her role as Chair of the Environment Committee at the Australian Institute of Landscape Architects. Grants and Collaborations: Collaborations include CSIRO's Water for a Healthy Country initiative and projects with Monash's Water for Liveability Centre. Active in global south sanitation research through the RISE project. Labs/Teams: Member of the Informal Cities Lab and RISE project, focusing on sustainable solutions for informal settlements.

Kirsten GalbraithView profile

Professor

• Pharmacy Education
• Competency-Based Education
• Workplace-Based Assessment
• +3 more

Kirsten Galbraith is a Professor in the Department of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences Education at Monash University. She holds leadership roles including Course Director for the Master of Clinical Pharmacy and Unit Coordinator for PGC5119 Advanced Practice Portfolio. Her expertise lies in practitioner development, competency-based education, and workplace-based assessment. She leads key programs such as the Skills Coaching program, Student Experiential Placements (StEPs), and the Intern Training Program. Education: MClinPharm, Faculty of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences BPharm, Victorian College of Pharmacy Ltd Research focuses on advancing pharmacy education and workforce development, including global frameworks for professional advancement (e.g., FIP Hub initiatives). Her work aligns with UN Sustainable Development Goals, particularly in education and healthcare equity. Key projects include the 'Global Advanced Development Framework' and reducing medication-related risks through competency-based training. Recent articles emphasize entrustable professional activities (EPAs) in pharmacy training, AI in reflective learning, and global workforce resilience strategies. Awards include the American AACP Innovation in Teaching Award (2022) and Fellowships from FIP and SHPA. She leads collaborative grants on reducing medication risks and advancing practice standards. Supervises students like Carmen Abeyaratne (MClinPharm). Active in editorial roles for journals like Research in Social and Administrative Pharmacy and peer review for BMJ Open . Labs/Teams: Co-leads the Graduate Outcomes and Workforce Development group. Collaborates internationally via the FIP Hub and GRiT community for pharmacy workforce resilience.

Breanne WylieView profile

Assistant Professor

• Developmental Psychology
• Forensic Psychology
• Child Witness Testimony
• +3 more

Breanne Wylie is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychology at NC State University’s College of Humanities and Social Sciences. Her research focuses on adult-child communication within legal contexts, particularly improving children’s accurate reporting of maltreatment experiences during interviews by legal professionals. She employs multi-method approaches including lab-based tasks to assess linguistic development and field-based analysis of child witness testimonies. Dr. Wylie emphasizes knowledge mobilization, collaborating with practitioners to provide evidence-based training. Her research interests span developmental psychology, forensic psychology, and legal communication. She investigates how children’s cognitive and linguistic abilities influence their interactions with legal systems, aiming to enhance forensic interviewing practices and reduce misunderstandings in judicial contexts. Key areas include the impact of question phrasing, parental support roles, and jurors’ perceptions of child testimony credibility. Recent publications (2025-2023) highlight trends in analyzing defense attorneys’ questioning tactics, improving forensic interviewer training, and exploring how language nuances affect child witnesses’ reliability. Her work underscores the need for standardized, developmentally appropriate legal questioning methods to protect vulnerable populations. As part of the Lifespan Developmental Psychology group, she operates the Law Development Lab to bridge academic research and practical legal applications. While no formal awards are listed, her contributions reflect a commitment to impactful, applied research. Grant and advising specifics are not detailed in the provided text.

Alexander MoensView profile

Professor

• NATO and Canadian Armed Forces
• Canadian and American Defence Policy
• European Security and Defence Policy
• +3 more

Professor Alexander Moens is a prominent academic in Political Science at Simon Fraser University's Department of Political Science. He holds the rank of Professor and specializes in NATO studies, Canadian-American defense policy, and experiential teaching methods. His research emphasizes great power politics involving the U.S., China, and Russia, with extensive fieldwork in NATO institutions and military organizations. Education: BA (with Distinction), University of Lethbridge MA, McMaster University PhD, University of British Columbia His research focuses on NATO's strategic relevance in contemporary geopolitics, defense policy formulation, and the evolving security architecture in Europe and North America. He pioneered the NATO Field School program, an experiential learning initiative taking students to NATO member countries for simulations and engagement with military/diplomatic officials. Publications analyze NATO's adaptation to emerging challenges, Sino-American competition, and the legacy of post-9/11 security frameworks. His work bridges academic research with practitioner insights through direct engagement with policymakers in Ottawa, Washington, and Rome. Moens has developed influential frameworks for understanding Canada's role in NATO, including the 'Framework Nation' concept and defense policy modernization strategies. He actively contributes to think tanks like the Macdonald-Laurier Institute and collaborates with the NATO Defense College.

Steven RadeletView profile

Professor

• Economic Growth
• Foreign Aid Policy
• Debt Management
• +3 more

Steven Radelet is the Donald F. McHenry Chair in Global Human Development and Distinguished Professor of the Practice at Georgetown University’s Edmund A. Walsh School of Foreign Service, where he directs the Global Human Development Program. His research focuses on economic growth, foreign aid, debt management, and financial crises in Africa and Asia. He previously served as USAID’s Chief Economist, Senior Adviser to Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Treasury, and economic advisor to Liberian President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf and Malawian President Joyce Banda. His honors include Liberia’s Knight Officer Knighthood (2017) and the Royal Economic Society Prize (2012) for groundbreaking work on aid timing and growth. Education: Ph.D. and MPP from Harvard University (Economics & Public Policy), B.A. in Mathematics from Central Michigan University. He co-authored influential books like The Great Surge and Emerging Africa , and pioneered research on foreign aid effectiveness and development trends. His work bridges academia and policy, emphasizing evidence-based approaches to global challenges. Key contributions include analyzing the Millennium Challenge Corporation’s impact, advising post-conflict nations, and promoting transparent aid policies. His academic output spans over 150 articles, with recent work addressing theory-practice gaps in international relations and environmental policy.