Professor Panayiotis Andreou is a faculty member at the Department of Finance within Durham University . His research focuses on finance, corporate finance, financial literacy, market orientation, environmental economics, and risk management. His recent studies explore stock market resilience , financial distress risks , corporate diversification , and managerial behavior . His work utilizes textual analysis, econometric modeling, and behavioral finance frameworks. Key research areas include: Customer-Centric Financial Strategies Technology Rhetoric and Institutional Investment Financial Literacy and Personal Debt Environmental Proactivity in Corporate Governance Market Expectations and Stock Returns
Dr. Jonathan Ryan Davis is an Associate Professor of Urban Education in the Department of Educational Administration and Secondary Education at The College of New Jersey (TCNJ), where he coordinates the Urban Secondary Education Program. His work focuses on preparing effective educators for diverse school contexts, particularly urban settings. Dr. Davis earned his Ph.D. in Sociology with a focus on education from The Graduate Center, City University of New York (2015), an M.A. in Social Studies from Teachers College, Columbia University (2005), and a B.A. in History and African/African-American Studies from Washington University (2003), where he graduated Magna Cum Laude. His research emphasizes strategies for preparing new teachers, including culturally responsive/sustaining teaching, classroom management, and diverse and adaptable pedagogy. Dr. Davis' work consistently addresses the challenges and opportunities in urban education contexts, with a particular focus on middle and secondary school environments. His recent publications form a cohesive series on adaptable teaching strategies that can be implemented across various school settings, with his most recent work including the 2025 publication 'Planning for Teaching Success: 30 Practical Strategies for All School Contexts.' School of Education Outstanding Faculty Member Award Finalist (2022) Outstanding Faculty Member Award Finalist (2017, 2016) Dissertation Fellowship Honorable Mention, Ford Foundation Dissertation Year Fellowship, The Graduate Center, CUNY Enhanced Chancellor's Fellowship, The Graduate Center, CUNY Teacher of the Year, Urban Assembly School of Design and Construction Outstanding Teaching of Civic Education, Honorary Colonel of Kentucky With extensive experience as both a classroom teacher in urban settings and a teacher educator, Dr. Davis brings practical insights to his academic work. His background as a social studies teacher in northern Kentucky and New York City informs his research on teacher preparation and classroom practices. He has secured funding including a contract with the New Jersey Department of Education for 'Leveraging Teacher Leaders for School Improvement' through May 31, 2025.
Jikai Li is an Associate Professor of Computer Science in the Department of Computer Science at The College of New Jersey (TCNJ), part of the School of Science. His office is located in the STEM Building, and he can be reached at jli@tcnj.edu or (609) 771-2973. Dr. Li earned his educational qualifications from prestigious institutions: Ph.D. in Computer Science, The State University of New York at Buffalo, 2004 M.S. in Computer Science, Chinese Academy of Science, 1998 B.S. in Computer Science, Wuhan University, 1994 Dr. Li's research spans two major domains with a clear chronological progression. His early work (2003-2009) focused on optical burst switching networks, where he made significant contributions to traffic grooming, scheduling algorithms, and topology design in WDM optical networks. More recently (2017-2022), his research has pivoted to network security, particularly password security and authentication mechanisms. This evolution demonstrates his ability to adapt to emerging challenges in computer science while maintaining technical depth. His publication pattern reveals a strategic shift from specialized optical networking research to broader security applications. The earlier works represent deep technical contributions to a niche field, while his recent publications address more immediately applicable security concerns affecting everyday users. This transition reflects both personal research evolution and broader trends in computer science priorities. Dr. Li has been actively involved in institutional service at TCNJ: Committee Member, Department Promotion and Reappointment Committee (2010-Ongoing) Committee Member, School of Science Curriculum Committee (2009-Ongoing) Representative, Dept IT Liaison (2017-Ongoing) Committee Chair, Department Promotion and Reappointment Committee (2020-2022) Through his teaching of courses ranging from foundational programming to advanced security topics, and his mentorship of undergraduate research, Dr. Li contributes significantly to developing the next generation of computer scientists while maintaining an active research agenda that has evolved with the changing landscape of computer science.
Mickey D. Levy is a Visiting Professor at the Hoover Institution , Stanford University, and a long-standing member of the Shadow Open Market Committee . His career bridges academic research and financial sector experience, notably as Chief Economist at Bank of America. Education: PhD in Economics, University of Maryland MPP, University of California, Berkeley Research Focus: Levy specializes in analyzing how monetary and fiscal policies shape economic and financial market behavior. His work examines inflation dynamics , budget deficits , Fed projections , cyclical monetary patterns , tariff impacts , and the evolution of the Fed’s dual mandate . Publication Trends: Recent articles emphasize trade wars , inflation control , Fed policy missteps , and economic uncertainty . Collaborations with Hoover fellows like Michael Bordo and Charles Plosser highlight institutional and historical perspectives on monetary frameworks.
Laura Eldridge is a Senior Lecturer at Antioch University New England (AUNE) and an alum. She serves as an Intensive Behavioral Needs Case Manager and leads the student support team at an elementary school in Western New Hampshire. Pursuing a Doctorate in Educational Leadership at Southern New Hampshire University, her work focuses on developing courses to help educators address challenging student behavior proactively. Educational Leadership Special Education Mindfulness in Education Integrated Teaching Through the Arts She has taught courses such as The Developing Mind and Principles and Practices of Mindful Leadership . Laura holds certifications in Emotional and Behavioral Disabilities, Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities, Special Education, and Integrated Teaching Through the Arts.
Rachel Gaines is an Associate Professor of Educational Psychology at the Bagwell College of Education, Kennesaw State University . Her work bridges educational theory and practical classroom application through teaching, research, and lab initiatives. Ph.D. in Educational Psychology from University of Texas at Austin M.Ed. in Secondary Education (English) from University of Massachusetts Boston B.A. in English from Connecticut College Her research focuses on teacher stress and burnout , emotional regulation , online learning dynamics , and educational innovation , particularly during pandemic-era challenges. She explores: Teacher burnout prevention strategies Restorative practices in education Productive computer-mediated discussions Technology integration in teacher training Perspectival understanding in collaborative learning Equity in curriculum development Rachel leads the Interactive Research Methods Lab , which promotes: Collaborative research design Reflective teaching practices Technology-enhanced pedagogy Professional development evaluation Her publications analyze: Teacher coping mechanisms during crises Online discourse patterns Preservice teacher identity formation Assessment strategies for critical thinking Restorative disciplinary approaches Teacher-student partnership models
Michela Carraro is an Assistant Professor in the Information Systems, Supply Chain Management and Decision Making department at NEOMA Business School . She holds a Ph.D. in Management from the University of Padova (Italy) and previously worked as a postdoctoral researcher at the Technische Universität München (Germany). Visiting Scholar positions at Michigan State University, Curtin University, and ETH Zürich Member of the Academy of Management, Production and Operations Management Society, and European Association of Work and Organizational Psychology Her research focuses on digital transformation , behavioral operations , and lean management , with a particular emphasis on micro-foundations of operational performance and team proactivity. Recent articles explore shared mental models in lean environments, SDGs in corporate reporting, and the impact of digital resources on traditional operations. Michela has published in Human Relations and the Journal of Management & Governance , contributed a book chapter to A Research Agenda for Lean Management , and presented at Academy of Management conferences. Her work bridges theoretical frameworks with practical applications in digital and lean operational systems.
Emily Althoff is an Assistant Extension Professor and State Extension Specialist of Urban Entomology at Lincoln University, with a split appointment between MU (University of Missouri-Columbia) and Lincoln University. Her work focuses on insect chemical ecology, pest management, and conservation, collaborating with local, state, and federal partners to address urban entomology challenges. Ph.D. in Entomology, University of Minnesota, 2024 M.S. in Plant, Insect, and Microbial Sciences, University of Missouri-Columbia, 2020 B.S. in Integrative Biology & Anthropology, 2018 Her research explores how insects use chemical signals to interact with their environment, with emphasis on: Insect Chemical Ecology : Understanding olfactory communication and behavior. Urban Pest Management : Developing eco-friendly strategies for insects in human habitats. Conservation Biology : Balancing insect population dynamics with environmental health. Population Dynamics : Proactive modeling for predicting pest outbreaks. The Althoff Lab integrates findings into extension programming, offering insect identification services through photo submissions and location-based analysis. Her work bridges fundamental research with practical applications in agriculture, public health, and ecological sustainability.
Dr. Adewale Adeyinka is a researcher and academic with a PhD from the University of Reading, specializing in organizational ethics, virtuous leadership, and entrepreneurship ecosystems in African contexts. His interdisciplinary work bridges management, sociology, and cultural philosophy, with a focus on ethical behavior, moral agency, and sustainable development across Sub-Saharan Africa. His research interests include organizational ethics, virtuous leadership, creative entrepreneurship, African development, and the intersection of religion and business. Drawing from both Western and African philosophical traditions, such as the Yorùbá worldview, he explores how cultural frameworks shape ethical decision-making and leadership in business environments. The recent articles highlight a consistent focus on ethical leadership, entrepreneurship, and institutional development in Africa. Themes span from digital innovation (e.g., central bank digital currencies) to cultural frameworks (e.g., courage in Yorùbá thought), showing a broad yet cohesive research agenda centered on transforming African economies through ethical and inclusive models. Dr. Adeyinka has contributed to influential publications with MIT Press, Palgrave Macmillan, and Emerald Publishing. His reports for the Nigeria Economic Summit Group demonstrate policy-relevant research aimed at economic transformation and job creation. Despite extensive scholarly output, no formal scientific awards are listed in the provided materials. He has collaborated with researchers across institutions on topics including job crafting, management education reform, and post-colonial theory applications. While no direct mention of advising students or leading a lab is present, his role as a co-author on major projects and books suggests active participation in research teams and knowledge dissemination efforts.
Mario Bravetti is a Full Professor at the Department of Computer Science and Engineering, University of Bologna. His academic discipline is Informatics (INFO-01/A). He specializes in formal methods, process calculi, and distributed systems, with a focus on session types, microservices architecture, and formal verification of software systems. His research bridges theoretical foundations with practical applications in cloud computing, edge computing, and industry 4.0. Research interests include: Session types and behavioral contracts Formal semantics of concurrent systems Microservices deployment and orchestration Low-latency anomaly detection in industrial IoT Formal verification tools for programming languages His recent work emphasizes proactive-reactive scaling strategies for microservices and the integration of formal methods into cloud-native architectures. He has contributed to projects like SEAWALL and the BETTY COST Action, advancing software reliability in large-scale systems. His articles highlight advancements in session subtyping algorithms, typestate systems for Java, and edge-cloud continuum optimizations. He has served as a guest editor for journals on service-oriented architectures and formal methods.
Daniel Nagin is the Lester Hamburg University Professor of Public Policy and Statistics at Carnegie Mellon University (CMU), serving as Associate Dean of the Heinz College since 2006. He holds a Ph.D. from CMU’s Heinz College (formerly part of the Graduate School of Industrial Administration). His research focuses on criminal behavior trajectories, deterrence mechanisms, and statistical methods for longitudinal data analysis. He has held leadership roles, including Deputy Secretary for Fiscal Policy in Pennsylvania (1981–1986) and chair of the National Research Council’s Committee on Deterrence and the Death Penalty. He is a Fellow of the American Society of Criminology, American Academy of Arts and Sciences, and National Academy of Sciences, among others. Notable awards include the Stockholm Prize in Criminology (2014) and the National Academy of Science Award for Scientific Reviewing (2017). His work spans interdisciplinary journals, including Journal of the American Statistical Association and Crime and Justice Annual Review . He is also a Max Planck Law Research Fellow in Germany. His research emphasizes life-course criminology, policy evaluation, and statistical innovation, with applications to crime prevention and public policy. Recent work examines guardianship mechanisms, sanction perceptions, and the societal impacts of policing strategies.
Renee Kleine Deters is a Researcher and Lecturer at the University of Groningen, affiliated with the Faculty of Behavioural and Social Sciences and the Faculty of Medical Sciences . She holds a position at the Department of Clinical Psychology & Experimental Psychopathology and is also a Researcher at Accare, a specialized center for child- and adolescent psychiatry. Her contact information includes the email r.kleine.deters@rug.nl and a telephone number at the Faculty of Medical Sciences: +31 50 361 2065. Education : MSc degree in a relevant field (specific discipline not explicitly stated, but inferred from her role in clinical psychology and psychiatry). Research Interests focus on disruptive behavior disorders, social cognition, and emotion recognition. Her work explores neurobiological mechanisms underlying aggression subtypes, ADHD, and callous-unemotional traits in youth. Methodologically, she employs neuroimaging techniques like fMRI to study brain connectivity and amygdala activity in clinical populations. Recent Research Trends : Her articles emphasize neurobiological heterogeneity in disruptive behaviors, functional connectivity patterns in aggression, and adherence to clinical guidelines in ADHD treatment. Collaborations span institutions across Europe, reflecting interdisciplinary approaches to child and adolescent mental health. Scientific Contributions : She has published 14 peer-reviewed articles, including a thesis on neurobiological heterogeneity in youth disruptive behavior. Her work bridges clinical psychology, psychiatry, and neuroscience, with a focus on translational research. Labs/Teams : Active in the Accare research group, contributing to child psychiatry initiatives and collaborative projects in Europe.
Anastasia SERGEEVA is a Postdoctoral researcher at the University of Luxembourg's Interdisciplinary Centre for Security, Reliability and Trust (SnT), specifically within the Interdisciplinary Research Institute in Security and Cryptology (IRiSC). Her work focuses on cybersecurity, AI ethics, and human-computer interaction, with particular attention to deceptive design patterns, misinformation detection, and user behavior in digital environments. She is affiliated with the Maison Sciences Humaines in Esch-sur-Alzette. Her research integrates transdisciplinary perspectives, addressing topics such as dark patterns in e-commerce, extended reality (XR) ethical challenges in industrial settings, and the psychological dimensions of cybersecurity education. She actively contributes to projects involving AI-driven solutions for transparency in deceptive pattern detection and prebunking strategies to combat misinformation. Recent publications highlight her exploration of cognitive interventions for critical thinking, the impact of voice fidelity on decision-making, and the ethical implications of AI models in code generation. Her work bridges technical and social sciences, emphasizing user-centric design and policy implications for digital environments.
Dr Nicola Kalk is an Adjunct Senior Lecturer in the Department of Addictions at King's College London's Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience, and a Consultant Addiction Psychiatrist at King's College Hospital Addictions Care Team (South London & Maudsley NHS Trust). She holds a MBChB from the University of Cape Town, MSc degrees in Comparative Social Policy (Oxford) and Neuroscience (Oxford), and a PhD in Addiction Psychiatry from Imperial College London funded by the Wellcome Trust GSK Fellowship. Her research focuses on addiction medicine, neuroinflammation in alcohol dependence, opioid overdose mechanisms, and the impact of smartphone use on youth mental health. She co-leads studies like the BUILD2depot trial on buprenorphine treatment and the ProACTIVE study evaluating Alcohol Care Teams. She is also part of the National Programme on Substance Use Mortality analyzing drug-related deaths. Key research themes include: opioid overdose prevention, alcohol-liver disease comorbidities, digital health interventions for smartphone addiction, and translational pharmacology in addiction. Over 50 peer-reviewed articles span topics like benzodiazepine toxicity, naloxone dosing protocols, and smartphone usage trends among adolescents. Her work intersects clinical practice, policy, and public health, emphasizing harm reduction strategies and equitable access to care. Grants: NIHR-funded projects on AI/wearable tech for addiction treatment, virtual reality cue exposure therapy Labs/Teams: Addictions Care Team, National Programme on Substance Use Mortality (NPSUM)
Uta Bindl is a Professor of Organisational Behaviour at King’s Business School, King’s College London, since 2019. Previously, she was an Assistant Professor at the London School of Economics (LSE). She holds a PhD in Work Psychology from the University of Sheffield (2011), alongside BA and MA degrees in Management Studies from Germany. Her research focuses on three core areas: motivation in organizations (e.g., proactivity and job crafting), employee wellbeing, and the implications of digital transformation and AI on work performance. She has been recognized with the LSE Excellence in Teaching Award and has held leadership roles such as Associate Dean (Doctoral Studies) at King’s. Education: PhD in Work Psychology, University of Sheffield (2011) MA and BA in Management Studies, Germany Research Themes: Proactivity and job crafting mechanisms Employee wellbeing and its management Impact of AI and digitalization on work Editorial Roles: Associate Editor, Journal of Organizational Behavior Editorial Board Member, Academy of Management Review and Journal of Management Grants & Awards: ESRC-funded research on AI’s impact on work performance LSE Excellence in Teaching Award Labs/Teams: Active in King’s Business School’s research clusters on Organisational Behaviour and Future of Work.
