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Mark LambieView profile

Senior Lecturer

• Nephrology
• Peritoneal Dialysis
• Renal Medicine
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Dr. Mark Lambie is a Senior Lecturer in Renal Medicine and Honorary Consultant Nephrologist at Keele University's School of Medicine. He is affiliated with the University Hospitals of North Midlands (UHNM) and has a PhD in nephrology-related research from Keele University, supervised by Prof. Simon Davies. His primary roles include academic teaching, clinical practice, and leading research into peritoneal dialysis outcomes and peritoneal membrane function. Dr. Lambie's research focuses on cytokine networks, ultrafiltration failure in peritoneal dialysis, and the role of systemic vs. local inflammation in renal diseases. He has contributed to large-scale studies like PDOPPS and the GLOBAL Fluid Study, analyzing outcomes across international cohorts. His work emphasizes improving dialysis techniques, patient survival rates, and reducing complications like encapsulating peritoneal sclerosis (EPS). Teaching responsibilities include mentoring renal medicine trainees and contributing to the West Midlands STC program. He has also been involved in initiatives to enhance home dialysis uptake and improve patient care pathways. Key publications span peritoneal dialysis technique survival, biomarker discovery, and cost-effectiveness analyses of dialysis modalities. Dr. Lambie collaborates with institutions like Cardiff University and Manchester Royal Infirmary, advancing translational research in nephrology. His efforts include developing clinical tools like the ELIXIR trial for glucose-sparing dialysis solutions and advocating for standardized outcome measures in peritoneal dialysis.

Jane RuseskiView profile

Professor

• Health Economics
• Health Financing and Policy
• Sports Economics
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Jane Ruseski is a Professor and Economics Ph.D. Coordinator at West Virginia University's Department of Economics. She is affiliated with the Center for Free Enterprise Expertise. Her research focuses on applied microeconomics, with core interests in health economics, health policy, sports economics, and industrial organization. Dr. Ruseski's work examines socioeconomic determinants of health behaviors, policy impacts on public health, and the economic implications of sports-related phenomena. She has held editorial roles at journals such as Contemporary Economic Policy and the International Journal of Sport Finance . Education: Ph.D. in Economics (Johns Hopkins University), M.A. in Economics (Johns Hopkins University), B.S. in Health Management and Policy (University of New Hampshire). Research Interests: Dr. Ruseski investigates topics such as maternal smoking in Appalachia, the socioeconomic drivers of chronic health conditions, policy interventions to improve health behaviors, and the economic effects of sports facilities and events. Her work bridges health outcomes with economic mechanisms, emphasizing policy relevance. Recent studies include analyses of sports betting legalization's mental health impacts, air quality's influence on NFL performance, and opioid prescribing patterns under monitoring programs. Editorial Contributions: Co-editor of Contemporary Economic Policy , associate editor of International Journal of Sport Finance . Advising and Grants: As Economics Ph.D. Coordinator, Dr. Ruseski oversees graduate training in applied economics. Her research has been supported by grants examining regional health disparities, sports economics, and health policy evaluation.

Eli FrankView profile

Lecturer

• Radical history
• American Communist history
• History of Radical Milwaukee
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Eli Frank is a Lecturer in the Department of History at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (UWM). Their research focuses on radical history, American communism, and the intellectual history of social movements, with a particular emphasis on Milwaukee's radical history. They teach courses such as North American Indian History, American History surveys, and collaborative interdisciplinary courses with the American Indian Studies program. Educational Background: MA in History/MLIS (expected 2024), B.A. in History from UWM (2021). Their MA thesis explores 'Communists in Milwaukee during the ‘Long 1970s’ and ‘Black 1980s’.' Research Interests: Frank examines the intersection of radical political movements, urban spaces, and historical memory. They have conducted spatial analyses of Milwaukee’s radicalism and collaborated on projects like Mapping Radical Milwaukee . Awards: 2022 Archive Fellow at UWM’s Center for 21st Century Studies. Grants & Activities: Library internships, presentations on public history, and community engagement projects, including discussions on Milwaukee’s Black Lives Matter movement and historical commemoration practices. Labs/Teams: Involved with UWM’s Center for 21st Century Studies and collaborative public history initiatives with the Milwaukee Public Library and local schools.

Norair KhachatryanView profile

Assistant Professor

• Juvenile Homicide
• Recidivism
• Prisoner Reentry
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Norair Khachatryan serves as an Assistant Teaching Professor in the School of Criminology and Criminal Justice at Northeastern University's College of Social Sciences and Humanities, where he instructs core courses including Criminology, Introduction to Criminal Justice, Psychology of Crime, and Organized Crime. Education: PhD in Criminology from the University of South Florida BA in Psychology from the University of Cincinnati His research program centers on juvenile homicide offender typologies, recidivism patterns, prisoner reentry dynamics, and hate crime victimization. Through empirical analyses of longitudinal datasets, he examines developmental trajectories, risk assessment methodologies, and desistance mechanisms among juvenile homicide offenders, with particular attention to gender differences, racial disparities, and cyber-related homicide contexts. His work bridges criminological theory with practical criminal justice applications. Recent publications reveal a concentrated focus on latent class analyses of juvenile homicide offenders (2021-2025), examining subtypes through 37 years of national arrest data while exploring intersections with cybercrime and adoptive family violence. The research consistently addresses recidivism prediction, post-release outcomes, and policy implications for juvenile justice systems.

Matthew P UngerView profile

Associate Professor

• Law and Society
• Criminal Accusation
• Social Theory
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Matthew P Unger is an Associate Professor in the Department of Sociology and Anthropology at Concordia University, Montreal. His research intersects socio-legal studies, sound studies, and cultural theory. He holds a PhD in Sociology from the University of Alberta and has conducted postdoctoral research there. His work focuses on legal beginnings through settler colonialism, biopolitics, and new materialism; sound and music subcultures; and the symbolic dynamics of extreme metal. He co-leads the Transgressive Sounds and Atmospheres initiative and has been supported by SSHRC and FRQ-SC grants. Educations: PhD in Sociology, University of Alberta (2006–2013) Postdoctoral Fellow, University of Alberta (2014–2016) Research Interests: His dual focus includes: 1) Socio-Legal Studies: colonial legal imaginaries, criminal accusation, and legal phenomenology. 2) Sound Studies: extreme metal subcultures, sonic atmospheres, and music’s role in constructing identity and meaning. He employs hermeneutic and phenomenological methods to explore how symbols shape social and legal judgments. Recent Article Trends: Recent work emphasizes colonial legal structures, environmental jurisprudence, and the interplay between sound/music and transgressive cultural practices. His scholarship bridges Continental philosophy, critical legal theory, and ethnographic research. Awards: Concordia University Research Award (Category A) Advising & Grants: Supervises students in criminology, socio-legal theory, metal studies, and sound studies. Active in securing interdisciplinary grants for collaborative research programs. Labs/Teams: Leads the Transgressive Sounds and Atmospheres project, fostering international dialogues on sonic and musical inquiry through curated soundscapes and textual analyses.

Isabel Capeloa GilView profile

Professor

• Culture Studies
• Visual Culture
• German Studies
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Isabel Capeloa Gil is a Full Professor of Culture Studies and the current Rector of Catholic University of Portugal (UCP). Previously, she served as Dean of the Faculty of Human Sciences at UCP from 2005 to 2012. She is an Honorary Fellow at the School of Advanced Studies of the University of London and has held numerous visiting professorships at universities in the United States, Germany, Brazil, Italy, Ireland and Wales. She is the founder of The Lisbon Consortium network and leads the International Doctoral Degree Program in Culture Studies. Additionally, she is a senior researcher and founder of the Research Centre for Communication and Culture. Her educational background includes: B.A. in Modern Languages and Literatures from the University of Lisbon (1987) M.A. in German Studies from the University of Lisbon (1992) PhD in German Language and Culture from Catholic University of Portugal (2001) Professor Capeloa Gil's research spans multiple interdisciplinary fields with a focus on Cultural Studies , particularly examining the intersections of visual culture, memory studies, and contemporary theoretical frameworks. Her work delves deeply into Mythography , analyzing representations of figures like Antigone, Cassandra, and Medea in 20th-century German drama. She has pioneered research in Visual Literacy , exploring how images communicate meaning and shape cultural understanding. Her scholarship on European Identity examines the complex tapestry of cultural identities across the continent. More recently, her work has engaged with contemporary cultural phenomena, including analyses of celebrity culture through figures like Beyoncé, and investigations into post-theoretical approaches to cultural analysis. Her publication record demonstrates a consistent evolution from traditional literary and cultural analysis toward more contemporary, interdisciplinary approaches that engage with visual culture, memory studies, and global cultural phenomena. Early work focused on German literature and European cultural identity, while more recent publications address contemporary issues like digital surveillance, posthumous representation, and the cultural significance of contemporary figures and movements. Her scholarship consistently bridges theoretical frameworks with concrete cultural analysis across multiple media forms. Among her notable recognitions: Honorary Fellow at the School of Advanced Studies of the University of London As an academic leader, Professor Capeloa Gil has mentored numerous graduate students through the master's and doctoral programs in Cultural Studies that she coordinates. Her leadership extends to shaping international academic partnerships and positioning Catholic University of Portugal within the global academic landscape. She has secured funding for research initiatives including The Lisbon Consortium and the Research Centre for Communication and Culture, which foster interdisciplinary collaboration across multiple institutions. Professor Capeloa Gil founded and leads the Research Centre for Communication and Culture, which serves as a hub for interdisciplinary research in cultural studies, media analysis, and visual culture. Through The Lisbon Consortium, she has established an international network connecting scholars and doctoral students from multiple institutions to explore contemporary cultural phenomena through interdisciplinary lenses. Her leadership in these initiatives has created collaborative spaces where researchers from diverse backgrounds can engage with pressing cultural questions of our time.

Patricia Felicitas FunkView profile

Professor

• Gender Economics
• Political Economics
• Gender Research
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Patricia Felicitas Funk is a Full Professor at the Università della Svizzera italiana (USI), holding roles in the Faculty of Economics and the Institute of Economics (IdEP). Previously, she served as Associate Professor at the Universitat Pompeu Fabra and Affiliated Professor at the Barcelona Graduate School of Economics. She is also the Director of the Master in Economics program and an Associate Editor at the Economic Journal. Her research focuses on gender economics, political institutions, and voting behavior, with a particular emphasis on gender disparities in academia and policy outcomes. Her work explores topics such as voter turnout dynamics, the impact of election closeness on participation, and gender representation in academic and political spheres. Notable contributions include analyses of direct democracy, fiscal policy, and institutional reforms. Patricia has authored influential papers in top journals like the Quarterly Journal of Economics, the Review of Economics and Statistics, and the Journal of the European Economic Association. Award details are not explicitly mentioned in the provided texts. However, her research has been funded by grants, such as the Swiss National Science Foundation (grant 172739). She is affiliated with the Center for Federalism (CF) and contributes to policy-relevant studies on governance and public policy.

Jamie SommerView profile

Associate Professor

• Environmental Sociology
• Development Studies
• Political Ecology
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Dr. Jamie Sommer is an Associate Professor in the Department of Sociology & Interdisciplinary Social Sciences at the University of South Florida's College of Arts and Sciences. Her research focuses on how institutional structures, governance, and external factors like multinational corporations and NGOs influence environmental and development outcomes. She holds a Ph.D. from SUNY Stony Brook (2018) and has conducted extensive cross-national studies on forest loss, corruption, and climate policy. Education: Ph.D., State University of New York at Stony Brook, 2018 Her work examines state capacity's role in environmental health, with recent projects analyzing how global trade, governance quality, and gendered resource rights affect forest ecosystems. She collaborates with UN agencies to evaluate climate adaptation programs in developing nations. Key themes in her research include: Environmental governance and policy effectiveness Ecologically unequal exchange Corruption's environmental impacts Gender and environmental citizenship Her 15 most recent articles (2023–2025) reveal a focus on cross-national analyses of forest loss drivers, including tax policies, NGO interventions, and transnational corporate practices. She critiques how global systems perpetuate environmental inequities while advocating for governance reforms to protect ecosystems and marginalized communities. Collaborations include the UNFCCC Gender Division and transnational advocacy networks in Asia. No advising or grant details are explicitly stated in the provided materials.

Mi Youn PaekView profile

Senior Lecturer

• Investments
• International Finance
• Mutual Funds
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Mi Youn Paek serves as a Senior Lecturer in the Finance Department at the University of Colorado Denver Business School, having joined the institution in Fall 2023. Prior to her position at CU Denver, she was an Assistant Professor of Finance at Georgetown College and previously worked as a research fellow and instructor at the University of Cincinnati. Before transitioning to academia, Dr. Paek spent six years as a financial effects analyst and international trading specialist in a multinational corporation. Dr. Paek earned her PhD in Finance and MA in Finance from Pusan National University, establishing a strong academic foundation for her career in finance education and research. Her educational background has directly informed her expertise in multiple finance domains. Dr. Paek's research program centers on mutual fund markets and public/private pension systems, with additional exploration of behavioral finance and empirical corporate finance. She investigates investment decision-making processes, which are essential for effective portfolio management and risk mitigation strategies that ensure post-retirement income security. Her work spans multiple international contexts, with particular attention to Asian financial markets including China, Korea, and the broader Asia Pacific region. She has published extensively on fund flow-performance relationships, pension fund management, and comparative analyses of equity fund performance across different market environments. Dr. Paek demonstrates a strong commitment to student development, actively engaging with students through mentoring, academic advising, and career guidance throughout their educational journey and beyond graduation. Her industry experience combined with academic expertise allows her to provide practical insights that bridge theoretical finance concepts with real-world applications in the finance profession.

Wesley C. ZechView profile

Professor

• Construction Engineering
• Erosion and Sediment Control
• Project Management
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Wesley C. Zech is a Professor in the Department of Civil, Construction, and Environmental Engineering at the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB). He also serves as the Director of the Online Master's in Engineering in Construction Engineering Management. Previously, he held the position of Brasfield and Gorrie Professor of Construction Engineering and Management at Auburn University. His research focuses on construction engineering methodologies, erosion and sediment control, project management, safety, and the application of unmanned aerial systems (UAVs) in construction site inspections. Dr. Zech earned his B.S., M.E., and Ph.D. in Civil Engineering from the University at Buffalo. His professional experience includes collaboration with state transportation departments (e.g., Alabama and Ohio DOTs) to develop practical erosion control solutions. He pioneered the Auburn University Erosion and Sediment Control Testing Facility, which evaluates full-scale performance of erosion control practices like silt fences, ditch checks, and sediment basins. His current research emphasizes sediment barrier system performance, UAV-based site inspections, and rainfall simulator design for erosion control evaluation. He has published extensively on topics including construction safety, work zone safety, and geospatial analysis of occupational injuries. His teaching spans construction equipment, project management, and sustainable design. Zech’s contributions include developing methodologies for liquidated damages calculation in construction contracts and optimizing road user cost analyses. His work bridges academic research and industry application, with a focus on environmental sustainability and safety in construction practices.

• International Political Economy
• Comparative Political Economy
• Finance
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Elsa Clara Massoc is an Assistant Professor in Political Science at the School of Economics and Political Science (SEPS) of the University of St. Gallen. Her research focuses on international political economy, comparative political economy, finance, and politics, with a particular emphasis on banking policy, central bank accountability, and climate policy narratives. She examines state-bank relationships, the structural power of financial institutions, and the geo-economic foundations of policy decisions in Europe. Her work spans themes such as the governance of large European banks, the interplay between climate goals and economic stability, and the dynamics of anti-finance discourses on social media. Notable contributions include analyses of European Central Bank accountability mechanisms, state-guaranteed credit programs during the pandemic, and comparative studies of banking sector management during crises. Her research methodologies combine quantitative analysis of institutional interactions (e.g., MEP-ECB accountability forums) with qualitative case studies, such as the 2012 French banking rescue under Sarkozy. She also explores digital political behavior through studies of polarized user interactions on platforms like Reddit. Labs/Teams: While no specific lab is mentioned, her collaborative work suggests engagement with interdisciplinary teams studying European financial governance, central banking dynamics, and digital democracy.

Leah BremerView profile

Research Professor

• Ecosystem services
• Watershed management
• Water resources
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Leah Bremer is the Associate Director for the Institute for Sustainability and Resilience and a Faculty Specialist with the University of Hawaiʻi Economic Research Organization (UHERO) and Water Resources Research Center (WRRC) at the University of Hawaii. She is also cooperating faculty with the Department of Geography and Environment, the Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Management, and the Biocultural Initiative of the Pacific. Additionally, she maintains affiliations with the Gund Institute for Environment and serves as a research fellow with Fundación Cordillera Tropical in Ecuador. Education Ph.D., Geography, University of California at Santa Barbara – San Diego State University M.S., Conservation Biology, Victoria University of Wellington, New Zealand-Macquarie University, Australia B.A., Psychology (Spanish minor), Northwestern University Research Focus Dr. Bremer's research examines policies and strategies for sustainable land/water management, emphasizing cultural, socio-economic, hydrologic, and ecological co-benefits. Her interdisciplinary work spans community-based agroforestry, groundwater-dependent ecosystems, and ecosystem compensation mechanisms like water funds and Payments for Ecosystem Services. Key themes include equity in environmental programs, climate adaptation, and biocultural approaches to resource management. Publication Trends Her recent articles (2021-2023) demonstrate a strong focus on nature-based solutions, watershed governance, and environmental justice. Common themes include: hydrological modeling for decision-making, equity in payment-for-ecosystem-services programs, climate impacts on island ecosystems, and community-centered conservation. Geographically, her work emphasizes Hawaiʻi and Latin American contexts, with methodologies ranging from ecological field studies to socio-economic analyses. Grants & Projects Dr. Bremer leads significant research initiatives including: Hawaiʻi Community Foundation (2023-2028): Linking water management needs with UH educational pathways (PI) NOAA CIROH (2023-2026): Equitable nature-based flood solutions (PI) USGS (2022-2024): Land-sea systems in American Samoa (PI) National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (2022-2025): Flood mitigation through invasive species control (Co-I) Sea Grant (2022-2024): Climate-resilient agroforestry (PI) Collaborations She coordinates with diverse teams including The Nature Conservancy, Fundación Cordillera Tropical, and the Gund Institute, focusing on ridge-to-reef conservation, community-based restoration, and interdisciplinary watershed management across Pacific and Andean regions.

• Agricultural Development
• Food Security
• Sustainable Intensification
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Jens Andersson is a Researcher at the Plant Production Systems department (PE&RC), focusing on sustainable agricultural practices and food security in smallholder farming systems across Africa. His work emphasizes the application of agronomic technologies, such as mobile-based decision support tools, to enhance productivity and resilience in farming communities. He holds a doctoral degree (dr.) and an engineering degree (ir.) from an unspecified institution, reflecting his academic background in agricultural sciences and engineering. His research interests include agricultural development, food security, sustainable intensification, and the analysis of farming systems. He explores how legume integration and conservation agriculture can address yield gaps and promote equitable resource management. Additionally, he investigates the challenges of scaling digital agronomy solutions and the socio-economic factors influencing technology adoption among smallholder farmers. Jens has not been mentioned to have received any scientific awards or fellowships in the provided texts. His recent publications highlight critical analyses of farm size impacts on economic development, gender dynamics in agricultural investments, and the failure to scale digital agronomy solutions in developing countries. He also examines farmer perceptions of livestock intensification and the historical trajectory of Zimbabwe's agricultural policies. As a co-promotor, Jens has advised multiple PhD candidates, including R. Pawar, H. Nyirahabimana, M. Kilakila, and T. Delaune. He is involved in grants such as the Sustainable intensification of soybean production in Ghana and Tanzania, and the Food Systems Transformation in Southern Africa for One Health (FoSTA-Health) project, where he collaborates as a co-PI. His contributions to projects like Farming Systems Analytics and Conservation Agriculture targeting tools underscore his commitment to bridging research and development practices. Jens is affiliated with the Plant Production Systems group (PE&RC), contributing to interdisciplinary teams researching farming systems analytics and agricultural development strategies. His work integrates socio-economic dimensions with agronomic science, addressing systemic barriers in technology adoption and policy design for marginalized farming communities.

Cord SiemonView profile

Professor

• Entrepreneurship
• Start-up Financing
• Entrepreneurship Education
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Prof. Dr. Cord Siemon is a Professor of Business Administration with a focus on Entrepreneurship at Frankfurt University of Applied Sciences since 2016. Previously, he held a professorship in General Business Administration (with emphasis on start-ups) at the Technical University Brandenburg. His research interests span start-up financing, entrepreneurship education, and the application of Joseph A. Schumpeter’s developmental theories within modern economic frameworks. He actively advises start-ups and contributes to the theoretical foundations of entrepreneurial methodologies. Teaching responsibilities include courses such as Entrepreneurship for Bachelor and Master programs, Study Skills, and Introduction to Business Administration. His academic leadership roles include serving as Managing Director of the IFE (Institute for Entrepreneurship), fostering interdisciplinary collaboration between academia and industry. Research highlights include exploring effectuation vs. causation strategies in start-up contexts, the role of business plans and models (e.g., Business Model Canvas), and historical analyses of economic theories. He has co-edited volumes on entrepreneurship education methodologies and start-up financing, emphasizing practical applications and theoretical rigor. Prof. Siemon’s work bridges academic theory and real-world entrepreneurship, with a particular focus on fostering innovation ecosystems and educating future entrepreneurs through evidence-based practices.

• Metaphysics
• American philosophy
• Pragmatism
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Kevin Kennedy is an Associate Professor and Chair of the Department of Philosophy at St. John's College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, St. John's University, where he has served since 1990. He also directs the Master of Arts in Liberal Studies Program and serves as Councilor of the Metaphysical Society of America. Education: Ph.D. in Philosophy, The Catholic University of America, 1990 M.A. in Philosophy, The Catholic University of America, 1985 B.A. in Philosophy, LeMoyne College, 1980 Dr. Kennedy's research centers on Metaphysics with deep engagement in American philosophical traditions, particularly Pragmatism and Marxist theory. His work critically examines dialectical pluralism, historical metaphysical systems, and the interplay between ontology and epistemology. He has made significant contributions to understanding Paul Weiss's philosophical methodology and the evolution of metaphysical thought in contemporary contexts. His publication record spans 1992-2008, dominated by metaphysical inquiry through books like 'The Journey of Metaphysics' (three editions) and analyses of dialectical pluralism. Key themes include the synthesis of American pragmatism with metaphysical frameworks, critical examinations of truth and objectivity, and historical surveys of metaphysical systems. His work frequently appears in 'The Review of Metaphysics' and 'Reason Papers'. Scientific Awards: Faculty Recognition Award for his support of the St. John’s Stagecraft Course and Internships with the award-winning Peccadillo Theater Company Dr. Kennedy actively mentors students through theater internships as Managing Director of the Peccadillo Theater Company, bridging academic philosophy with practical artistic experience. His Stagecraft Course collaboration demonstrates commitment to experiential learning, though specific research grants aren't documented in available materials.