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Anne HeckstedenView profile

Professor

• Sports Science
• Exercise Physiology
• Sports Medicine
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Professor Anne Hecksteden holds a professorship at the Institute of Sports Science, University of Innsbruck since 2022. A physician with a multidisciplinary background in sports science, her research focuses on exercise physiology, injury prevention, recovery management, and biomarker applications in sports medicine. Her work integrates data analytics, molecular biology, and clinical insights to address performance optimization and athlete health. Before joining Tyrol, Hecksteden spent nearly three decades near Saarbrücken, completing her medical studies and residency while balancing elite sports careers in inline skating (German champion) and horseback riding. Her competitive spirit translates into academic rigor, evident in her over 100 peer-reviewed articles across sports science, physiology, and clinical medicine. Key research themes include: Exercise intensity prescription and training adaptation mechanisms Injury epidemiology and return-to-play protocols in football/badminton Thermoregulation and cross-adaptation strategies Blood-borne biomarker profiling for recovery assessment MiRNA expression patterns in training response Her 2025 publications emphasize data-driven approaches in sports decision-making and personalized training strategies. Recent work on Bayesian networks for injury prediction and heat therapy applications showcases cutting-edge methodological innovation. Awards/recognitions: While specific awards aren't listed, her sustained academic output and leadership in sports medicine research position her as a field authority. Labs/Teams: Leads the Saddle, Skates and Sports Lab, collaborating with international sports federations and clinical institutions on translational research projects.

• Consumer Behavior
• Marketing
• Healthcare Economics
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Liudmyla Dorokhova is a Visiting Professor (part-time) at the University of Tartu's School of Economics and Business Administration within the Faculty of Social Sciences. She concurrently held an Associate Professor position at the National University of Pharmacy (Kharkiv, Ukraine) from 1997 to August 2024. Her research focuses on consumer behavior, marketing strategies in healthcare, and decision-making models. PhD in Pharmaceutical Market Research (1994) Master's in Pharmacy (1990) Economist training (1998) Her work bridges consumer psychology with practical applications in pharmacy operations, digital marketing, and organizational HR practices. Notable research includes studies on fitness gadget preferences, pharmacy service optimization, and cross-cultural HR strategies. She collaborates internationally, publishing in journals like Studies in Business and Economics and Journal of Risk and Financial Management . Her contributions span consumer modeling techniques, healthcare market analysis, and innovative platform development for charity tourism.

Ben RATTRAYView profile

Professor

• Physical Activity and Cognition
• Neurophysiology
• Fatigue Management
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Ben Rattray is a Professor at the University of Canberra (UC), leading the Active Brain Research theme within the Research Institute for Sport and Exercise (UC-RISE). He holds a PhD from the University of Sydney (2009), specializing in mitochondrial calcium interactions. His research focuses on cognition-physical activity interactions, neurophysiological correlates of fatigue, and exercise applications in military, occupational, clinical, and sports settings. He has received UC’s Early Career Research Prize (2016) and leads international collaborations. Education: PhD in Mitochondrial Calcium and Respiration from the University of Sydney (2009). Research interests include brain health via exercise, BDNF responses, mental fatigue mitigation, and cerebral blood flow dynamics. Recent projects address cognitive-physical training for dementia patients, exercise countermeasures for cancer survivors, and neuroimaging-based performance evaluation tools. Key themes in articles include cognitive performance optimization, sleep-brain structure links, and transcranial stimulation effects. Awards include UC’s 2016 Early Career Research Prize. Supervision focuses on PhD projects like physical activity-cognition interactions. Collaborations involve global institutions and applied projects like firefighter health solutions.

Rik PietersView profile

Professor

• marketing communication
• consumer behavior
• services marketing
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Rik Pieters is a Professor of Marketing at the Department of Marketing, Faculty of Economics and Business, Tilburg University since 1993. His research spans marketing communication, consumer behavior, and services marketing with specific expertise in advertising, attentiveness, and emotional responses in consumption contexts. Key research areas Marketing communication Consumer behavior Services marketing Eye movement analysis Materialism and envy Survey methodology His recent publications analyze: Advertising exposure duration and frequency effects (2025) Truthful data collection methods for sensitive topics (2024) Temporal dynamics in materialism and life satisfaction (2023) Scientific recognition includes: HBD Dissertatie Beurs (1997) Literati Outstanding Paper Award (1997) As dissertation chair, he has guided 18 PhD candidates including: Roger Bougie (2004): Negative emotions in service consumption Maria Louro (2006): Cum laude work on positive emotions Thales Texeira (2008): Attention to TV advertising Active in editorial roles since 1997: International Journal of Research in Marketing International Journal of Service Industry Management Journal of Consumer Policy

• Mathematical Programming
• Optimization
• Machine Learning
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Daniel Gartner is a Professor of Operational Research at Cardiff University's School of Mathematics. His research focuses on mathematical programming, optimization, and machine learning applied to healthcare operations and service industry problems. He collaborates extensively with the NHS, producing impactful mathematical models that lead to significant cost savings and carbon footprint reductions in healthcare delivery. Gartner is a Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy and serves as an Area Editor for several international journals including INFORMS Journal on Data Science, Operations Research for Healthcare, and Health Systems. His educational background includes: PhD in Operations Management (Technische Universität München) Master in Medical Informatics (University of Heidelberg) Master in Computer Science (Université Lyon I) Gartner's research centers on applying quantitative methods to healthcare operations across strategic, tactical, and operational decision levels. His work spans hospital-wide patient scheduling, resource optimization, and machine learning applications for healthcare planning. He has developed job shop scheduling models for healthcare services and created optimization approaches for reusable medical equipment management. His research bridges theoretical operations research with practical healthcare applications, focusing on improving efficiency while maintaining high-quality patient care. Analysis of Gartner's recent publications reveals a strong focus on applying operational research to elderly care, emergency services, and mental health challenges. His work increasingly integrates predictive and prescriptive analytics, with growing emphasis on sustainability in healthcare operations. There's a clear trend toward multi-disciplinary collaborations with healthcare professionals to address real-world problems like virtual ward capacity planning, surgical instrument decontamination, and ADHD monitoring services. Award highlights include: Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy EPSRC Peer Review College member (top 6% ranking for 2019/20) Cardiff University's Celebrating Excellence 2019 Rising Star Award Multiple prizes at international conferences including INFORMS healthcare and ORAHS Gartner currently supervises six PhD students on healthcare operations research projects funded by EPSRC CASE and KESS2 scholarships. His students work on topics including virtual ward capacity planning, ADHD monitoring, and optimizing adolescent mental health services. He has co-designed a program with the NHS to support clinicians and managers in healthcare analytics, creating a network of modeling fellows. His research collaborations with healthcare providers have led to practical implementations of mathematical models in real healthcare settings, demonstrating strong industry and NHS engagement.

• Operational Research
• Stochastic Modeling
• Queueing Theory
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Professor Paul Harper is a distinguished academic in the School of Mathematics at Cardiff University, where he holds the position of Professor of Operational Research. With over 110 peer-reviewed publications and £18 million in funded research grants as a named investigator, he has established himself as a leading expert in applying mathematical methods to healthcare systems. He is also a founding editor-in-chief of the international journal Health Systems (Taylor & Francis) and has successfully supervised 22 PhD students to completion. Harper's research focuses on stochastic Operational Research, including queueing theory, simulation methods, optimization, and game theory, with particular applications to healthcare systems. His work spans mathematical modeling of healthcare resources, disease prevention and detection, and machine learning approaches to improve healthcare delivery. His research has significant practical impact, as evidenced by his REF2021 sub-panel membership for Mathematical Sciences and numerous awards recognizing his contributions to the field. Professor Harper's extensive publication record demonstrates consistent contributions across multiple domains of healthcare operations research. His recent work shows a strong trend toward applying advanced modeling techniques to emergency and urgent care services, elderly patient care, and resource allocation challenges in diverse healthcare settings including dental care and mental health services. His research increasingly integrates behavioral aspects with traditional operations research methods to create more realistic and effective models. Among his notable achievements are being elected as a Fellow of the Learned Society of Wales (FLSW), receiving the Companion of OR Award and the Lyn Thomas Impact Medal from The OR Society, and a Times Higher Education award for 'Outstanding Contribution to Innovation and Technology.' His research has been instrumental in informing national health policy and transforming healthcare delivery through mathematical modeling. As a dedicated educator and mentor, Professor Harper has supervised 22 PhD students to successful completion and has been actively involved in postgraduate supervision. His research grants totaling £18 million have supported numerous projects addressing critical challenges in healthcare delivery, resource planning, and service optimization across various medical specialties. Professor Harper leads research in the Operational Research group at Cardiff University, focusing on applying quantitative methods to solve complex healthcare challenges. His work bridges theoretical operations research with practical healthcare applications, creating impactful solutions for real-world problems in healthcare systems worldwide.

• Behavioral Pharmacology
• Substance Use Disorders
• Opioid Use Disorder
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Dr. Alison Oliveto is a Professor in the Department of Psychiatry at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) College of Medicine, where she serves as Director of the Center for Addiction Research and Research Director of the UAMS Substance Abuse Treatment Clinic. She has maintained continuous NIH funding since 1993 and has held significant leadership roles including Vice Chair for Research in Psychiatry and Director of the UAMS CTSA-supported Clinical Trials Unit. Dr. Oliveto is also the UAMS site principal investigator for the NIDA Clinical Trials Network Big/SouthWest Node and Team Leader of the Arkansas Statewide Epidemiological Outcomes Workgroup. Dr. Oliveto earned her B.S. in Chemistry/Psychology from St. Lawrence University (1983), her Ph.D. in Experimental Psychology/Behavioral Pharmacology from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (1989), and completed postdoctoral training in Human Behavioral Pharmacology at the University of Vermont (1991). Her career began at Yale School of Medicine where she established and directed the Outpatient Treatment Research Program at the West Haven CT Veterans Administration Healthcare System. As a behavioral pharmacologist, Dr. Oliveto's research focuses on translational studies of substance use disorders, particularly opioids and stimulants. She has pioneered human laboratory and clinical trial methodologies for developing treatments, including novel-response option drug discrimination procedures and relapse paradigms for stimulant use disorder. Her current work includes monitoring substance use trends through the Arkansas Statewide Epidemiological Outcomes Workgroup and developing game-based prevention interventions for adolescent prescription drug misuse. Recent publications reflect her ongoing commitment to advancing treatment for substance use disorders through pharmacological and behavioral approaches. Dr. Oliveto's scientific contributions have been recognized with numerous awards including the AACAP Outstanding Mentor Award (2019) and the RAAD Above & Beyond in Prevention Award (2022). She is a Fellow of the College on Problems of Drug Dependence and has served as a reviewer for NIDA Special Emphasis Panels. As an educator and mentor, Dr. Oliveto has advised doctoral and professional students including Lauren Russell, PhD, and Azizi Ray, PharmD. She has been instrumental in establishing research tracks for Psychiatry residents and mentoring physician scientists. Her extensive grant portfolio includes multiple NIH-funded projects such as the NIDA Clinical Trials Network Big South/West Node (2025-2032) and several R01 and R21 mechanisms focused on tobacco use disorder, methamphetamine use disorder, and opioid use disorder. Dr. Oliveto leads the Center for Addiction Research at UAMS, which focuses on strategic recruitment of addiction scientists and developing synergy among faculty. She also directs the Arkansas Statewide Epidemiological Outcomes Workgroup, which gathers, analyzes, and disseminates substance abuse trends to inform prevention efforts across Arkansas.

Robert HandfieldView profile

Professor

• Supply Chain Management
• Cybersecurity in Supply Chains
• Healthcare Logistics
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Robert Handfield is a Professor at North Carolina State University , affiliated with the Department of Bioproducts . He serves as Editor-in-Chief of Logistics and leads the Supply Chain Resource Cooperative , focusing on interdisciplinary research in supply chain systems. Research Keywords: Supply Chain Management, Cybersecurity, Machine Learning, Public Health Analytics Key Collaborations: Amir Hossein Sadeghi, Dayna Simpson, Emel Aktas His research spans supply chain security , healthcare logistics , and machine learning applications in industrial contexts. Recent publications address cybersecurity vulnerabilities, pandemic testing protocols, opioid crisis patterns, and railcar health monitoring systems. Articles demonstrate cross-domain expertise in integrating analytical frameworks with public health and transportation networks. As a leading academic , he contributes to advancing strategic sourcing and supplier development methodologies, while mentoring emerging scholars through collaborative research initiatives at North Carolina State University.

• Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs)
• Resilience and Positive Youth Development
• Substance Abuse Epidemiology
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Kristen Clements-Nolle serves as Professor and Graduate Director of Epidemiology at the University of Nevada, Reno School of Public Health. Her research program focuses on social and psychological determinants of health across the lifespan, with particular emphasis on adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) and their impact on adolescent behavioral health outcomes. Grounded in positive youth development frameworks, she investigates how resilience factors and positive childhood experiences (PCEs) mitigate ACEs effects. Her educational background includes a Ph.D. in Epidemiology and an MPH in Behavioral Sciences, both from the University of California, Berkeley. Current research initiatives are supported by major federal grants including: Essentials for Childhood (EfC) in Nevada (CDC, 2023-2028; $2.1M; PI) Nevada System of Care for Youth (SAMHSA, 2025-2028; $1.8M; PI) Nevada Youth Risk Behavior Surveillance System (CDC, 2024-2029; $2.5M; Co-PI) Her research portfolio demonstrates consistent focus on ACEs, substance abuse epidemiology, and health disparities among vulnerable youth populations. Recent publications reveal increasing attention to cannabis policy impacts, LGBTQ+ health disparities, and school-based surveillance systems. Methodologically, she employs population-based surveys, longitudinal cohort designs, and multilevel analytical approaches. Scientific recognition includes: Foundation Professor designation (2025) Regents Academic Graduate Advisor Award (2023) University Academic Advisor Award (2022) F. Donald Tibbitts Distinguished Teacher Award (2013) Her advising excellence is evidenced by consistent mentorship of student-authored publications (indicated by asterisks in author lists). Current work expands into military family health, transgender youth disparities, and polysubstance overdose epidemiology through Nevada's comprehensive YRBS infrastructure. She directs the state's primary adolescent health surveillance system which informs public health interventions across Nevada's school districts.

Manaf ZargoushView profile

Associate Professor

• Health Policy
• Healthcare Operations Management
• Data Science
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Dr. Manaf Zargoush serves as Associate Professor of Health Policy & Management and Associate Dean at McMaster University's DeGroote School of Business. His academic appointments span health systems research, operations management, and data-driven healthcare policy. Education: Ph.D. in Healthcare Operations and Information Management, McGill University Ph.D. in Decision Science and Statistics, ESSEC Business School M.Phil. in Decision Sciences, ESSEC Business School M.Sc. in Socio-Economic Systems Engineering, Sharif University of Technology B.Sc. in Mechanical Engineering, Jundi-Shapoor University His research integrates data science and stochastic optimization to solve healthcare challenges, with focus areas including chronic disease management (hypertension/diabetes), aging research (disability trajectories, ALC), and causal analytics. Current projects leverage machine learning for personalized medication prescription, climate-resilient elderly care, and hospital discharge optimization. His work bridges operations research with clinical implementation through predictive-prescriptive analytics frameworks. Recent publications demonstrate strong trends in gerontechnology applications (wearable monitoring), health equity analysis (care fragmentation), and pandemic response systems . Key thematic clusters include: aging population health modeling, climate-health intersections, and AI-driven clinical decision support systems across 15 high-impact publications from 2023-2025. Teaching Portfolio: Decision Analysis for Healthcare (BUSADMIN BL718) Analytics and Decision Making in Healthcare (BUSADMIN C755) Operations Management (BUSADMIN O650) Research Issues in Health Management (BUSINESS C783) Dr. Zargoush actively leads interdisciplinary research through McMaster's health analytics initiatives, with current projects examining climate impacts on elderly care infrastructure and machine learning applications for hospital discharge optimization. His work connects mathematical modeling with real-world healthcare policy implementation.

Klaus KjaerView profile

Clinical Professor

• Obstetric Anesthesia
• Maternal Health
• Pain Management
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Klaus Kjaer, M.D., is a Clinical Professor at Weill Cornell Medical College, Cornell University, with dual appointments in the Department of Anesthesiology and Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology . He serves as an Attending Anesthesiologist at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital and has held leadership roles such as Co-Director of Obstetric Anesthesia (since 2004) and Program Director of the ACGME-accredited fellowship in Obstetric Anesthesiology (since 2013). Dr. Kjaer also acts as an examiner for the American Board of Anesthesiology. Education: M.B.A., Columbia Business School, Columbia University (2010) M.D., University of California, San Francisco, School of Medicine (1995) A.B., B.S., Stanford University (1990) Dr. Kjaer’s research focuses on obstetric anesthesia and maternal health , with special emphasis on comorbidity indices , opioid use in surgical patients , and temperature regulation during delivery . His work spans clinical outcomes, healthcare economics, and quality improvement in labor and delivery settings. Key trends in his recent publications include analyses of racial disparities in obstetric comorbidity indices, economic impacts of private equity investment on anesthesia costs, and quality assurance frameworks for delivery room safety. He has also contributed to studies on postoperative pain management after otorhinolaryngologic and plastic surgeries. Scientific Recognition: America's Top Doctors Dr. Kjaer’s administrative expertise complements his clinical and academic work, including roles at New York Presbyterian Hospital and leadership in anesthesia fellowships. His professional network includes membership in the Society for Obstetric Anesthesia and Perinatology.

• Exercise Immunology
• Sports Nutrition
• Metabolomics
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David Christopher Nieman is a Professor in the College of Arts and Sciences at Appalachian State University and serves as the director of the Human Performance Lab at the North Carolina Research Campus (NCRC) in Kannapolis, NC. A pioneer in exercise immunology, Dr. Nieman's foundational work established that regular moderate exercise lowers the risk of upper respiratory tract infections, while prolonged intense exercise can temporarily increase susceptibility. His research program integrates exercise physiology, nutrition, and immunology to investigate how dietary interventions (such as cranberry, blueberry, and beet supplementation) and physical activity modulate immune function and inflammation. Utilizing multiomics approaches including metabolomics, his laboratory identifies molecular signatures associated with healthy lifestyles and develops evidence-based strategies to enhance immune resilience in athletes and the general population. Recent publications (2024) demonstrate a clear trajectory in his work: leveraging advanced analytical techniques to evaluate the countermeasure potential of specific foods against exercise-induced immune perturbations. This research spans sports nutrition, clinical immunology, and systems biology, with practical applications for athletic performance and public health. As director of the Human Performance Lab at the NCRC, Dr. Nieman leads a multidisciplinary team that collaborates with researchers across institutions to advance understanding of the exercise-immune-nutrition triad. The lab's state-of-the-art facilities enable comprehensive assessments of immune, metabolic, and inflammatory responses to various interventions. No scientific awards were mentioned in the provided text. Details regarding graduate student advising, research grants, and future projects were not included in the available information.

Roger BaileyView profile

Associate Clinical Professor

• Quantitative Marketing
• Pricing Strategy
• Behavioral Economics
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Roger Bailey is a Clinical Associate Professor at The Ohio State University's Max M. Fisher College of Business, holding a courtesy appointment in the Department of Engineering Education. His academic career spans roles in teaching and research, focusing on integrating classical and behavioral economics with modern modeling techniques for pricing and product design. He teaches undergraduate, graduate, and executive education courses in marketing research, pricing, business analytics, and applied economics. Education : Ph.D. in Economics (Vanderbilt University, 2013), M.S. in Mathematics (Northern Arizona University, 2006), B.S. in Mathematics (Northern Arizona University, 2004) Roger’s research emphasizes prescriptive models for pricing and product design, leveraging economic theory and behavioral insights. His expertise also extends to market analysis, customer value, and AI applications in marketing. He has received multiple teaching awards for his contributions to courses like MBA 6243 (Organizations, Markets and Management), BUSML 6243 (Managerial Economics), and BUSML 7207 (Pricing Strategy). As Associate Dean of Executive Education and Centers, he bridges academic rigor with practical executive training, focusing on market research, optimal pricing, and economic forecasting. His work integrates ethical considerations, case studies, and professional experience to enhance managerial decision-making.

• Healthcare Resilience
• Implementation Science
• Climate Change and Health
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Shalini Wijekulasuriya is a Researcher at the Australian Institute of Health Innovation , Macquarie University , specializing in healthcare resilience, implementation science, and climate change mitigation in health systems. ORCID: 0000-0002-5269-955X Email: shalini.wijekulasuriya@mq.edu.au Her research focuses on: Climate change adaptation in healthcare Adverse childhood experiences and long-term health outcomes Integrated care models for chronic disease Quality indicators for end-of-life care Digital health solutions for system resilience Recent publications analyze strategies for reducing healthcare’s carbon footprint, systemic responses to pandemics, and impacts of early-life trauma on adolescent health trajectories. She collaborates with multidisciplinary teams across Australia and internationally. Her work includes systematic reviews, qualitative studies, and consensus-building projects with institutions like the Fragility Fracture Network , focusing on translating research into policy and practice.

Frank SullivanView profile

Professor

• Health Informatics
• Primary Care
• Clinical Trials
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Frank Sullivan is the Professor of Primary Care Medicine at the School of Medicine of the University of St. Andrews , UK. He holds honorary professorships at the University of Dundee and University of Toronto , including appointments in the Department of Family & Community Medicine and Dalla Lana School of Public Health . As an Adjunct Scientist at the Institute for Clinical Evaluative Sciences (ICES) in Ontario, he bridges academic and clinical research. Research Overview: Sullivan's work spans health informatics , community-based trials , and early cancer detection . His contributions include decision support systems, complex intervention evaluations, and leveraging electronic health records for risk modeling. Article Trends: Recent publications focus on AI and big data in opioid disorder management, diabetes-hypertension co-morbidity in Canadian primary care, innovative medical education programs like ScotGEM, and lung cancer biomarker trials . These align with his expertise in data science and public health innovation . Scientific Awards: Fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh (2011) Ian Stevenson Prize for Public Engagement (2014) Outstanding Contribution to Family Medicine Research (2016) Grants & Projects: Sullivan leads initiatives such as the LIFTS grant (2025) for tailored academic support and EAGLE (2021-2022) series on golf prescriptions for public health. He also directed the Nodule Evaluation Study (2021) with Oncimmune.