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Olga ShemyakinaView profile

Associate Professor

• Applied Microeconomics
• Development Economics
• Labor Economics
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Dr. Olga Shemyakina is an Associate Professor and Director of Doctoral Programs at the School of Economics, Georgia Institute of Technology. Her research focuses on the microeconomic impacts of armed conflict and natural disasters on individual and household decisions regarding education, healthcare, migration, and labor markets. She holds a Ph.D. in Economics from the University of Southern California (2007) and has been a Senior Affiliate with the Households in Conflict Network (HiCN) since 2007 and an IZA Research Fellow since 2014. Education: Ph.D., Economics, University of Southern California (2007) M.A., Economics, University of Massachusetts - Amherst M.A., Economics, Kazakhstan Institute of Management, Economics and Strategic Research (KIMEP) B.A., Economics, Kazakh State Academy of Management Research Interests: Applied microeconomics, development economics, labor economics Armed conflict's impact on health, education, gender disparities, and migration Policy design for post-conflict resilience and gender equity Recent Articles: Her work analyzes topics such as childhood exposure to conflict, gender-differential effects of terrorism, and food insecurity in conflict zones. Key themes include long-term societal impacts of violence and the role of education in mitigating conflict consequences. Awards and Affiliations: IZA Research Fellow (2014), Senior Affiliate at HiCN (2007). She has advised the World Bank on conflict-education linkages. Labs/Teams: Active contributor to the Households in Conflict Network and collaborator on World Bank research projects.

Farzan SasangoharView profile

Associate Professor

• Human Factors in Healthcare
• Telehealth and Mobile Health
• Health Systems Engineering
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Dr. Farzan Sasangohar is an Associate Professor in the Department of Industrial & Systems Engineering at Texas A&M University, holding the Mike and Sugar Barnes Faculty Fellowship. He also serves as an Assistant Professor at Houston Methodist Hospital's Center for Outcomes Research and Department of Surgery. His academic roles include affiliations with the Environmental and Occupational Health, Biomedical Engineering, and multiple centers focused on health technologies and systems design. Education: PhD in Industrial Engineering (Human Factors Engineering), University of Toronto (2015) Research Interests: Human factors in healthcare delivery and telehealth systems Wearable technology for stress/health monitoring Crisis management team cognition and decision-making Remote patient monitoring systems Mental health self-management interventions Awards: Jack A. Kraft Innovator Award (HFES, 2023) Dr. Hamed K. Eldin Early Career Award (2022) William C. Howell Young Investigator Award (2021) TEES Young Faculty Fellow (2021) Nominated for Ergonomics Journal Best Paper (2021) Advising & Grants: Mentored over 15 graduate students including Dr. Mahnoosh Sadeghi (PhD 2023) Recipient of NSF PATHS-UP Engineering Research Center funding Active grants in offshore worker fatigue management and telehealth integration Labs/Teams: Director of the Applied Cognitive Ergonomics Lab (ACE-lab) , focusing on human-system interactions in healthcare, aviation, and disaster management. Current projects include: - Wearable stress monitoring systems - Telehealth integration frameworks - Crisis team cognition analysis

Gonzalo Castex HernandezView profile

Senior Lecturer

• Macroeconomics
• Labour Economics
• Applied Economics
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Dr Gonzalo Castex Hernandez is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Economics at the University of New South Wales (UNSW). He holds a Ph.D. in Economics from the University of Rochester. His research focuses on Macroeconomics, Labour Economics, and the Economics of Education, with particular emphasis on topics such as pension systems, juvenile crime determinants, and the impact of policy measures like minimum wage laws and non-pharmaceutical interventions during pandemics. He has contributed to edited volumes, including Changing Inflation Dynamics, Evolving Monetary Policy , and authored numerous peer-reviewed articles in journals such as Journal of Economic Dynamics and Control and Economic Modelling . His recent work explores nonlinear means-tested pension systems, the evolving relationship between capital and skill complementarity, and cross-country analyses of policy responses to crises like the 2020 pandemic. He maintains an active research agenda bridging theoretical models with empirical evidence, particularly in areas affecting public policy design and labor market dynamics. Dr Castex Hernandez’s academic contributions span multiple subfields, including public finance, development economics, and quantitative social science. He collaborates internationally with institutions such as the Central Bank of Chile and the ANU Crawford School of Public Policy. His ORCID profile ( 0000-0001-7943-8627 ) and personal website ( https://sites.google.com/site/gonzalocastex/ ) provide access to his full body of research.

• Congenital Heart Disease
• Fetal Cardiology
• Pediatric Echocardiography
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Dr. Dina Ferdman is an Associate Professor of Pediatrics at Yale School of Medicine, serving as Director of the Pediatric Echocardiogram Program and Co-director of the Yale Fetal Care Center. She practices pediatric cardiology at Yale Pediatric Specialty Centers in Trumbull and Greenwich, providing comprehensive care for congenital heart disease from prenatal diagnosis through adolescence. Education & Training: MD: University of Massachusetts Medical School (2008) Pediatrics Residency: Columbia University Medical Center (2011) Chief Residency: Columbia University Medical Center (2012) Pediatric Cardiology Fellowship: Columbia University Medical Center (2015) Her research focuses on advancing diagnostic techniques in fetal and pediatric cardiology, particularly through echocardiography innovations. She investigates prenatal detection of congenital heart defects, ventricular strain analysis, and quality improvement initiatives for high-risk infant care. Her work integrates clinical practice with translational research to optimize outcomes for children with structural heart disease. Dr. Ferdman's publications demonstrate consistent focus on echocardiography techniques, prenatal diagnosis, and pediatric cardiac management. Recent work explores the application of high-sensitivity biomarkers for myocarditis diagnosis and quality improvement in preventive cardiology. Her longitudinal studies provide valuable insights into cardiac complications of inflammatory conditions like MIS-C. As Co-director of the Yale Fetal Care Center, she leads interdisciplinary teams providing comprehensive care for pregnancies complicated by fetal heart anomalies. She also directs the Pediatric Echocardiogram Program, implementing advanced imaging protocols and quality standards. She contributes to multicenter collaborative studies through the Fetal Heart Society Research Collaborative.

Paul A. ToroView profile

Professor

• Homelessness
• Mental Health
• Community Psychology
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Paul A. Toro is a Professor of Psychology at Wayne State University and Director of the Research Group on Homelessness and Poverty. He has conducted extensive research on homelessness over 30 years, focusing on adults, families, and youth. His work includes cross-national studies, longitudinal designs, and policy advocacy. He holds a Ph.D. in Clinical/Community Psychology from the University of Rochester (1983). Education: Ph.D. in Clinical/Community Psychology, University of Rochester, 1983, with minors in Social and Developmental Psychology. Research interests prioritize understanding homelessness causes, mental health correlates, and intervention efficacy. His studies compare U.S. and European populations, analyze public opinion, and evaluate foster care transitions. He has authored/co-authored over 60 peer-reviewed articles and book chapters. Key contributions include identifying homelessness typologies, assessing program effectiveness for at-risk youth, and informing national policy. He collaborates with the National Alliance to End Homelessness and has advised on international prevention programs. Courses taught include Abnormal Psychology and Research Methods in Psychology.

• Public Health Nutrition
• Food Literacy
• Childhood Obesity Prevention
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Helen Vidgen is a Professor in Public Health at the School of Public Health, Faculty of Health, Queensland University of Technology (QUT). Her research focuses on food literacy, childhood obesity prevention, and nutrition education, with significant contributions to public health policy and program implementation. She has led projects evaluating school meal programs, childhood obesity management services like PEACH™, and food literacy interventions across diverse populations. Her work emphasizes socio-ecological barriers to nutrition education, policy development, and the translation of evidence-based practices into community settings. Dr. Vidgen has authored over 100 peer-reviewed articles and edited books, including Food Literacy: Key Concepts for Health and Education (2016), which establishes foundational frameworks for food literacy research. She collaborates with government agencies, non-profits, and healthcare professionals to address systemic challenges in obesity prevention and food system reforms. Recent contributions include analyzing the role of school-provided meals in obesity prevention, evaluating father’s roles in family food practices, and advancing measurement tools like the IFLQ-19 food literacy questionnaire. Her research bridges theory and practice, informing policy initiatives on nutrition education, food regulation, and equitable health outcomes.

• Conflict Resolution
• Mediation
• Peacebuilding
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Madhawa Palihapitiya is an academic professional affiliated with the University of Massachusetts Boston, where he serves as a Lecturer in the Conflict Resolution Program at the McCormack Graduate School of Policy and Global Studies. He also holds the role of Associate Director at the Massachusetts Office of Public Collaboration (MOPC), overseeing research, program evaluation, and fundraising for mediation initiatives. Education: MA in Conflict Resolution from Brandeis University BA from the University of Colombo Completed law courses at Sri Lanka Law College His work spans violent conflict prevention , mediation program design , and evaluative frameworks , with over 15 years of experience in both academic and practical conflict resolution domains. His research focuses on early warning systems , community-based mediation , and collaborative governance , often integrating data analysis and ICT for peacebuilding into his work. He has authored numerous publications on themes such as hate crime monitoring , housing stability through mediation , and court-connected ADR systems . His career bridges academic rigor with real-world applications in peacebuilding and public policy .

• Procedural Law
• Criminal Procedure
• Chain of Custody
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Andrea Jamardo Lorenzo is an Assistant Professor at the University of León , affiliated with the School of Law and working within the Department of Public Law . Her research focuses on Procedural Law , with particular emphasis on Chain of Custody mechanisms, Technology in Law , and Legal Education innovations. Education : PhD in Law from the University of León (2023), thesis titled La cadena de custodia: análisis sistemático , supervised by Dr. Piedad González Granda. Her research explores the legal configuration and technological evolution of chain of custody systems in both national and European contexts. She investigates how digital evidence handling , AI applications , and cybersecurity protocols impact judicial integrity and procedural guarantees. Recent work also addresses pedagogical methods like flipped classrooms and role-playing in legal education. Analysis of her publications reveals trends in criminal procedure reforms , comparative chain of custody models (Spain vs. US), and ethical implications of legal technology . While no scientific awards are documented, her work contributes to debates on judicial efficiency , fundamental rights , and data protection in criminal contexts.

• Multivariate Methods for Change Analysis
• Latent Class Models in Developmental Processes
• Machine Learning in Psychology
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Kevin John Grimm is a Professor in the Department of Psychology at Arizona State University (ASU), serving as Director of Operations and Research within the College of Health Solutions. He holds a B.A. in Mathematics and Psychology from Gettysburg College (2000), and M.A. (2003) and Ph.D. (2006) in Psychology from the University of Virginia. Previously, he served as faculty at UC Davis before joining ASU in 2014. His research focuses on multivariate methods for analyzing developmental change, including nonlinear growth modeling, latent class analysis, and integrating machine learning with psychological data. Notable contributions include co-authoring the textbook *Growth Modeling: Structural Equation and Multilevel Modeling Approaches* (Guilford Press, 2017). Teaches courses like Structural Equation Modeling, Longitudinal Growth Modeling, and Machine Learning in Psychology at ASU. Active in professional service: Associate Editor of *Structural Equation Modeling: A Multidisciplinary Journal* since 2012. Recipient of NIH/NIDA grants for drug abuse/HIV prevention research and NICHD-funded studies on sleep health in children. His methodological work bridges quantitative innovation with substantive developmental research, emphasizing rigorous model specification and cross-disciplinary applications.

Kamila A. AlexanderView profile

Associate Professor

• Health Equity
• Intimate Partner Violence
• HIV/AIDS Prevention
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Kamila A. Alexander, PhD, RN, is an Associate Professor and Director of the PhD, DNP/PhD, and Postdoctoral Programs at the Johns Hopkins School of Nursing. She holds the endowed Natalie and Wes Bush Rising Professorship. Her research integrates health equity and social justice frameworks to examine socio-structural determinants of trauma, violence, and sexual/reproductive health outcomes among marginalized youth, with emphasis on intimate partner violence, HIV resilience, and economic opportunity. Education Dr. Alexander earned: B.S. in Exercise Science (Howard University) BSN and MSN/MPH (Johns Hopkins School of Nursing) PhD in Nursing Science (University of Pennsylvania) Research Focus Her work spans: Socio-structural drivers of health disparities Intersections of violence, trauma, and sexual/reproductive health Community-engaged interventions to promote HIV resilience Policy impacts on health equity for Black and Latino communities Publication Trends Recent articles (2019–2024) cluster around reproductive coercion, intimate partner violence, and HIV/STI prevention, employing mixed-methods approaches. Key themes include gender-based power dynamics, structural barriers in healthcare, and culturally responsive intervention strategies. Awards & Honors Notable recognitions: Betty Irene Moore Fellowship for Nurse Leaders (2020) Dean’s Award for Outstanding Nurse Researcher (2020) Johns Hopkins Catalyst Award (2018) New Nurse Faculty Fellowship (2015) Leadership & Affiliations She directs NIH-funded training programs and chairs key initiatives including: Nursing Initiative, Mid-Atlantic CFAR Consortium Violence Working Group, Johns Hopkins Center for Injury Research NIH T32 Training Program in Trauma and Violence She is affiliated with six Hopkins research centers focused on global health equity, adolescent health, and infectious diseases.

• political stability and instability
• failed states
• dysfunctional states
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Dr. Grzegorz Gil is a Lecturer at the Department of International Security , Maria Curie-Skłodowska University in Lublin , Faculty of Political Science and Journalism. Holds a PhD in Political Science (2010) and MA in International Relations (2005) from UMCS. Research focuses on state failure , post-conflict recovery , and international security with regional expertise on Africa , Middle East , and Pacific states . Teaches courses on: International relations Humanitarian operations Australian foreign policy Economic diplomacy Publications (over 15 works) analyze state collapse (Somalia, Yemen, Colombia), military interventions , and regional integration (EU-ASEAN relations). Currently serves as expert for Team Europe Direct (2023–present) and juror in Academic Polish Oxford Debating Championships .

• Primary Care Medicine
• Multimorbidity
• Mental Health Interventions
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Professor Martin Scherer is affiliated with the Institute and Polyclinic for General Medicine at University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf , part of the University of Hamburg's Faculty of Medicine. His work focuses on primary care innovations, multimorbidity management, mental health interventions, and digital health solutions. Primary Care Implementation Research EU-Funded Chronic Disease Projects Teledermatology Applications Vaccination Strategy Development Research trends include optimizing urgent care pathways, reducing hospital admissions through general practice interventions, and creating climate-sensitive health guidelines. His work spans observational studies, cluster-randomized trials, and guideline development projects. Key collaborations involve the German Society for General Practice and Family Medicine (DEGAM), EU health programs, and interdisciplinary teams across Germany's healthcare sector.

• Gynecologic pathology
• Breast pathology
• Gestational Trophoblastic Disease
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Dr. Natalia Buza is a Professor of Pathology at Yale School of Medicine with a distinguished career specializing in gynecologic and breast pathology. She serves as Director of Women's Health Pathology and Director of both the Gynecologic Pathology and Women's Health Pathology Fellowship Programs at Yale. Dr. Buza earned her medical degree from the University of Pecs Med and Health Science Center in Hungary, followed by residency and fellowship training at Yale University, where she joined the faculty in 2010. Professor of Pathology, Yale School of Medicine Director, Pathology Center of Excellence for Women's Health, Anatomic Pathology Director, Gynecologic Pathology Fellowship Program Director, Women's Health Pathology Fellowship Program Secretary, International Society of Gynecological Pathologists (ISGyP) Dr. Buza's research focuses on gestational trophoblastic disease, ovarian neoplasms, and uterine cancers, with particular expertise in morphological and microscopic analysis of gynecological pathologies. Her work bridges diagnostic pathology with clinical applications, contributing significantly to precision medicine approaches in gynecologic oncology. She has authored over 160 publications, including review articles, book chapters, and a textbook on Intraoperative Frozen Section in Gynecologic Pathology. Her recent publications demonstrate a strong focus on molecular characterization of endometrial and ovarian cancers, HER2 testing methodologies, gestational trophoblastic disease diagnostics, and targeted therapies for gynecologic malignancies. Dr. Buza's work frequently incorporates advanced molecular techniques like STR genotyping and next-generation sequencing to improve diagnostic precision and treatment selection. The Averill A. Liebow Award for Excellence in the Teaching of Pathology Residents (2016) Dr. Buza serves as Section Editor for Archives of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine and Pathology and Oncology Research, and sits on the editorial boards of Modern Pathology, International Journal of Gynecological Pathology, and Human Pathology. She is a domain expert for the International Collaboration on Cancer Reporting datasets on Gestational Trophoblastic Tumors and Endometrial Cancer, and frequently serves as course faculty for major pathology organizations including ASCP and USCAP.

Abbas JessaniView profile

Assistant Professor

• Public Health Dentistry
• Oral Health Services
• Marginalized Populations
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Abbas Jessani, DDS, MSc, PhD, is an Assistant Professor at the Department of Restorative Dentistry within Schulich School of Medicine and Dentistry at the University of Western Ontario. He also holds cross-appointments in the Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics and is affiliated with research clusters focused on Behavioral and Environmental Risk Factors, Global Health, and Mental Health and Addiction. Dr. Jessani serves as the coordinator for community dental outreach and course director for preclinical operative dentistry. Education: DDS (Doctor of Dental Surgery) MSc in Public Health Dentistry, University of British Columbia PhD in Public Health Dentistry, University of British Columbia Dr. Jessani’s research focuses on barriers to healthcare access and oral health disparities in marginalized communities, including people living with HIV/HCV, LGBTQ2S+, Indigenous populations, refugees, and pregnant women. His work examines the stigma and discrimination faced by these groups and integrates community-based participatory research methods to address systemic inequities. Globally, he investigates oral health access in low-income African countries like Uganda and Southern Africa. His recent publications highlight trends in LGBTQ+ oral health , pregnancy-related dental care , and barriers in underserved populations . He advocates for service-learning programs to train socially-conscious dentists and has contributed to Canada’s first national oral health research strategy.

• Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
• Behavioral Medicine
• Rural Mental Health
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Jennifer Ludrosky is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Behavioral Medicine & Psychiatry at the West Virginia University School of Medicine, specializing in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry through the HRSA-funded Graduate Psychology Education (GPE) program. Her educational credentials include: PhD from Miami University (2005) Child and Adolescent Psychology Internship at University of Rochester School of Medicine (2005) HRSA-funded GPE Fellowship at University of Rochester School of Medicine (2006) Dr. Ludrosky's research centers on critical gaps in behavioral healthcare delivery, with emphasis on rural mental health access for children, palliative care integration in pediatric oncology, and telehealth service optimization. Her work addresses systemic barriers like insurance authorization processes, geographic isolation, and pandemic-related service disruptions, while developing interventions for caregiver education and provider wellness. This portfolio reflects a commitment to equity-focused solutions in underserved communities. Her 2022-2023 publications reveal consistent methodological rigor across diverse settings—from rural Appalachia to school systems—using mixed-methods approaches to evaluate distance metrics, telehealth adoption, and mindfulness interventions. Key trends include intersectional analysis of socioeconomic barriers, real-world implementation challenges, and patient-family centered care models. No scientific awards were documented in source materials. Regarding academic mentorship and funding, the provided texts contained no information about supervisees, grant awards, or research teams.