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• Ethics
• Artificial Intelligence
• Transhumanism
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Tracy Trothen is a Professor of Ethics jointly appointed to the School of Religion and the School of Rehabilitation Therapy at Queen's University, within the Faculty of Arts and Science. Her interdisciplinary work bridges ethics, religion, and technology, with a focus on artificial intelligence, transhumanism, human enhancement technologies, and their implications for sport, aging, and spiritual health. She holds a BA from Queen's University, an MDiv from Queen's, and a ThD from the University of Toronto. Her research explores the ethical dimensions of emerging technologies, including AI's impact on spirituality, enhancement in sports, and moral distress in caregiving roles. She has authored or edited ten books, including the ISSR-awarded Religion and the Technological Future: An Introduction to Biohacking, A.I., and Transhumanism (2021). Trothen is also a certified Clinical Spiritual Health Specialist and Supervisor-Educator with the Canadian Association of Spiritual Care. Her articles span topics like AI ethics in East Asian philosophies, anti-aging technologies' spiritual implications, and mindfulness-based interventions for cognitive decline. She addresses intersections between religion, technology, and healthcare, emphasizing marginalized perspectives in bioethics through an intersectional theological lens. Awards: ISSR Award (2021), ISSR Fellowship Key Research Themes: Human enhancement ethics, sport theology, spiritual health in aging, AI and religion Publications: Over 100 articles, 10+ books, and chapters on transhumanism, sport ethics, and caregiving Trothen's work often critiques technological utopianism, advocating for ethical frameworks that prioritize human dignity and spiritual well-being. She collaborates across disciplines to address moral challenges posed by rapid technological advancements.

Yevgen BiletskiyView profile

Professor

• Knowledge-Based Systems
• Artificial Intelligence
• Semantic Web
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Yevgen Biletskiy is a Professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the University of New Brunswick (UNB), Fredericton. His academic roles include serving as Co-Director of the RuleML Initiative and Program Co-Chair of RuleML-2007. He holds a Ph.D. and is a licensed Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) in New Brunswick. His teaching spans graduate and undergraduate courses in software engineering, digital systems, and power electronics, including EE 6263 (Knowledge Representation for Software Engineering) and EE 6213 (Advanced Digital Systems). Research Interests: His work focuses on Knowledge-Based Systems , Artificial Intelligence , Semantic Web , Information Extraction , FPGA-based Design , and Renewable Energy . He has supervised over 40 graduate and undergraduate students, including 3 active PhD candidates, 1 completed PhD, 9 Masters, and 30+ research-based Bachelors. Publications: Over 100 peer-reviewed articles, including recent contributions on smart grid optimization, fault diagnosis in power electronics, and ontology-driven systems. Notable works include frameworks for semantic interoperability, rule-based learning systems, and FPGA applications. Professional Activities: Served as a reviewer for NSERC grants, IEEE journals (e.g., TKDE, TE), and conferences (CDC, WTAS). He has chaired tracks at international conferences and contributed to industry partnerships through consulting roles with firms like Netsphare Solutions and Vox Interactif. Labs/Teams: Active in UNB’s research initiatives involving power systems, semantic web technologies, and e-learning systems. His lab collaborates on projects like SEMESIS (semantic search systems) and advanced manufacturing post-processing techniques.

• Comparative Politics
• Nationalism Studies
• Animal Rights Politics
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Paul Hamilton is Associate Professor of Political Science and Graduate Program Director at Brock University. He holds a PhD from the University of Alberta, an MA from McMaster University, and a BA from Brock University. His research focuses on comparative nationalism, animal rights politics, and regional political systems. His scholarly work examines nationalism in Western democracies, secession movements, and the political dimensions of animal welfare. Geographic expertise includes European and American politics. Recent publications analyze intersections of political science with animal ethics and comparative nationalist movements. Courses taught include: Comparative Politics: Political Institutions and Approaches Government and Politics of the USA Nationalism and Ethnic Politics Graduate seminars in Comparative Politics

Michelle VineView profile

Assistant Professor

• Public Health Practice
• Program Evaluation
• School Health
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Michelle Vine, PhD, CE, is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Health Sciences at Brock University’s Faculty of Applied Health Sciences. She holds a PhD in Health Geography (McMaster University, 2013) and an MA in Sociology (Acadia University, 2006). Her research focuses on public health practice, program evaluation, school nutrition policy, and adolescent mental health, emphasizing qualitative methods to explore how environments shape health outcomes. She previously worked as an Evaluation Specialist at Public Health Ontario and holds the Credentialed Evaluator designation from the Canadian Evaluation Society. Dr. Vine’s research interests include school nutrition policy compliance, health literacy, and the scholarship of teaching and learning. She has contributed to studies assessing Ontario’s Healthy Kids Community Challenge and the COMPASS study’s vending machine data. Her work also addresses Indigenous evaluation methodologies and health equity. She is affiliated with Brock University’s Health Sciences Research Ethics Board and various academic committees. Her teaching portfolio includes courses like Foundations of Program Evaluation and Measuring Health Equity, reflecting her commitment to bridging research and practice. Dr. Vine’s publications span peer-reviewed journals in public health, education, and geography, with a focus on policy implementation, school environments, and collaborative knowledge exchange.

Scott NapperView profile

Professor

• Vaccine Development
• Prion Diseases
• Kinome Analysis
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Dr. Scott Napper is a Professor in the Department of Biochemistry, Microbiology & Immunology at the University of Saskatchewan, with a concurrent appointment as Senior Scientist at VIDO-Intervac. His work bridges structural biochemistry and immunology to address challenges in protein misfolding diseases, vaccine development, and host-pathogen signaling. Ph.D., Department of Biochemistry, 1999, University of Saskatchewan B.Sc. Honours, Department of Biochemistry, 1994, University of Saskatchewan Dr. Napper's research focuses on: Vaccine development for prion diseases and proteinopathies Kinome analysis for infectious disease mechanisms Peptide array technology for high-throughput signaling studies Science education outreach to secondary and undergraduate students Recent publications highlight his work in: Prion disease immunization strategies Host kinome responses to prebiotics Epitope immunogenicity prediction Comparative stress response analysis in livestock Scientific recognition includes: Three-time recipient of University of Saskatchewan Teaching Excellence Award His research program integrates computational approaches with experimental validation to identify therapeutic targets in: Infectious diseases of humans and animals Cancer signaling pathways Protein misfolding disorders Food contaminant toxicity

Elaina HydeView profile

Associate Professor

• Galactic archaeology
• Galaxy formation
• Data science for astrophysics
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Elaina Hyde is an Associate Professor in the Department of Physics and Astronomy at York University, serving as Director of the York Allan I. Carswell Observatory. She is affiliated with the Faculty of Science and eligible to supervise graduate students in the Physics and Astronomy program. Her research focuses on galactic archaeology, galaxy formation, and data science for astrophysics, leveraging cloud computing and machine learning. She has contributed to major initiatives like the GALAH survey and studies of the Sagittarius stream. Her work combines observational astronomy with technical leadership in telescope operations and public outreach. Hyde is also a certified Google Cloud Trainer and Engineer, integrating industry-level data science practices into academic and educational contexts. Education & Professional Background : While specific educational details are not listed, her roles indicate advanced expertise in astrophysics and data science. She has held technical and leadership positions in telescope operations and academic observatories. Research Interests : Hyde's work bridges computational and experimental astrophysics, emphasizing: Galactic archaeology via chemical and kinematic analysis of stellar populations Data-driven approaches to galaxy formation modeling Development of automated spectroscopic pipelines (e.g., GALAH survey) Machine learning applications for spectral classification and dimensionality reduction (e.g., t-SNE techniques) Astronomy education through public telescope access and interdisciplinary training Publications Overview : Her recent work focuses on the GALAH survey's chemical and kinematic inventory of the solar neighborhood, Sagittarius stream dynamics, and machine learning-enhanced spectral analysis. Key themes include stellar abundance trends in open clusters, tidal debris identification, and multi-survey data integration with Gaia. Labs & Teams : Leads the York Allan I. Carswell Observatory, fostering observational astronomy research and public engagement. Collaborates with global telescope networks and industry partners in cloud computing.

Shahin KamaliView profile

Associate Professor

• Algorithms Design
• Algorithms Analysis
• Online Algorithms
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Shahin Kamali is an Associate Professor in the Department of Electrical Engineering & Computer Science at York University's Lassonde School of Engineering. Previously, he served as an Assistant Professor at York University (2022-2024) and the University of Manitoba (2017-2022), where he continues to hold an Adjunct Professor position. He completed his Ph.D. in Computer Science at the University of Waterloo in 2014 and was a postdoctoral fellow at MIT's CSAIL lab from 2015-2017. Dr. Kamali received his B.Sc. from the University of Tehran and his M.Sc. from Concordia University, both in Computer Science. He has earned teaching certifications including the Kaufman Teaching Certificate Program from MIT and the Certificate in University Teaching from the University of Waterloo. His research focuses on algorithms' design, analysis, and limitations, with particular emphasis on online problems such as bin packing, paging, list update, and k-Server. His work extends to big-data applications of algorithms in data compression, graph partitioning, resource allocation in the cloud, and algorithmic aspects of blockchain technology. His recent publications (2023-2025) demonstrate a strong focus on learning-augmented algorithms, online computation with predictions, and novel applications in blockchain and graph theory. His research has been supported by multiple NSERC grants since 2010, with recent projects investigating models, applications, and limitations of online algorithms. He has successfully supervised numerous graduate students and serves on various committees related to algorithms conferences and academic governance. University of Waterloo Doctoral Thesis Completion Award (2014) University of Waterloo Mathematics Graduate Experience Award (2008) Dr. Kamali teaches advanced courses in algorithms and data structures and is scheduled to teach Design and Analysis of Algorithms (EECS 3101) in Fall 2025 and Advanced Data Structures (EECS 4101/5101) in Winter 2026. He is actively involved in organizing major conferences, including CCCG and WADS 2025 at York University.

• Critical discursive perspectives in psychotherapy
• Family therapy
• Sociopolitical influences on mental health
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Dr. Olga Smoliak is an Associate Professor in the Department of Family Relations & Applied Nutrition at the University of Guelph, part of the College of Social & Applied Human Sciences. She holds dual roles as a clinical/counselling psychologist and family therapist, with expertise in discursive and poststructuralist approaches to psychotherapy. Her research critiques the apolitical framing of therapy, emphasizing its role in reinforcing societal norms around gender, kinship, and inequality. She advocates for therapy’s potential as a tool for social change, particularly in addressing structural inequities. Research interests include critical discursive psychology, feminist therapy, and the intersection of neoliberalism with mental health practices. Dr. Smoliak’s work spans qualitative methodologies, focusing on how language and power shape therapeutic interactions. She is actively involved in training future clinicians through graduate supervision in the FRHD and SOPR programs, emphasizing social justice-oriented practices. Her recent publications (2022–2025) reflect a focus on gender dynamics in therapy, emotion regulation, and the sociopolitical dimensions of mental health. Key themes include the critique of neoliberal influences on selfhood, stigma around self-injury, and redefining collaborative practices in couples’ therapy. While no specific awards are listed, her work aligns with interdisciplinary efforts to democratize mental health discourse. Dr. Smoliak’s advising emphasizes graduate training in discursive research methods, with a commitment to ethical, client-centered approaches. Her office is located in Macdonald Stewart Hall, Room 228, and she can be reached at osmoliak@uoguelph.ca for academic inquiries.

Bruce CurranView profile

Associate Professor

• Labour Law
• Employment Law
• Dispute Resolution
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Dr. Bruce Curran is an Associate Professor at the University of Manitoba Faculty of Law. He specializes in empirical legal research focusing on labour & employment law, dispute resolution, and negotiation. His academic background includes a JD from Western University, a Master of Industrial Relations from the University of Toronto, an LLM in Alternative Dispute Resolution from Osgoode Hall, and a PhD from the University of Toronto’s Centre for Industrial Relations and Human Resources. Education: Bachelor of Laws (Western University) Master of Industrial Relations (University of Toronto) LLM in Alternative Dispute Resolution (Osgoode Hall Law School) PhD (University of Toronto) His research emphasizes empirical methods, with peer-reviewed publications and contributions to the national Labour Law Casebook Group. He teaches Contracts, Negotiation, Trusts, Labour Law, and Human Rights. Dr. Curran has received multiple teaching awards, including the 2015 UOIT Award of Teaching Excellence and the 2017 University of Manitoba Merit Award. He actively reviews for journals like the Journal of Empirical Legal Studies and serves on organizing committees for academic events such as the Canadian National Negotiation Competition. His service contributions include roles in the Canadian Industrial Relations Association, Manitoba Bar Association, and the Isaac Pitblado Lectures. Recent awards include the 2023 Extraordinary Service Faculty Award for governance and program leadership.

Patrick J. CoeView profile

Associate Professor

• Macroeconomics
• Economic History
• Monetary Policy
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Patrick J. Coe is an Associate Professor in the Department of Economics at Carleton University, affiliated with the Faculty of Public and Global Affairs. He holds degrees from the University of Essex (B.A., M.A.) and the University of British Columbia (Ph.D.). His research focuses on macroeconomics and economic history, particularly testing long-run neutrality restrictions, the Great Depression, and Canadian labour market integration. Key research contributions include analyzing downward nominal wage rigidity in early 20th-century Canada and exploring the relationship between financial conditions and economic growth. His work often employs advanced econometric techniques such as regime switching models and bounds testing approaches. Current research interests include monetary history and the predictive power of financial indicators like yield curves. Coe’s teaching spans introductory economics, graduate-level monetary history, and specialized courses on financial crises. He has published extensively in journals like the Journal of Applied Econometrics, Canadian Journal of Economics, and Journal of Banking and Finance. Though no specific awards are listed, his work has addressed pivotal historical economic events and policy-relevant topics such as apprenticeship systems and sovereign debt management. He has advised on topics related to labour market policy and apprenticeship completion rates, though no formal student advisees are named. His research often involves collaborations with scholars like Shaun P. Vahey and Tony Chernis, focusing on historical data analysis to inform contemporary economic debates.

Sean McGrathView profile

Professor

• German Idealism
• Phenomenology
• Philosophy of Religion
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Sean J. McGrath is a Full Professor of Philosophy at Memorial University of Newfoundland, specializing in the philosophy of religion and the history of philosophy. He holds a Ph.D. from the University of Toronto and conducts research spanning German idealism, phenomenology, psychoanalysis, and environmental philosophy. Dr. McGrath's research examines Schellingian metaphysics, psychoanalytic theory, religious secularism, and ecological ethics. His work integrates historical philosophical analysis with contemporary issues including environmental crisis and mental health. His publications demonstrate sustained engagement with Schelling's philosophy applied to psychoanalysis, environmental ethics, and theological secularism, with recent work addressing ecological consciousness and pandemic-era existentialism. Dr. McGrath has held visiting positions globally and serves as external examiner for doctoral programs. He teaches courses in metaphysics, German philosophy, psychoanalysis, and philosophy of religion.

Tina DanielsView profile

Associate Professor

• Conflict Resolution
• Aggression Studies
• Child Development
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Tina Daniels is an Associate Professor and Associate Chair in the Department of Psychology at Carleton University, affiliated with the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences. Her research focuses on conflict and aggression, with a specialization in primary prevention strategies. She has developed and evaluated programs such as conflict resolution, social skills training, peer mediation, and anti-bullying initiatives. Recently, she has concentrated on relational aggression in children’s friendships and peer networks, aiming to improve conflict management in youth. She chairs the Ottawa Anti-bullying Coalition, a community group of over 50 members dedicated to combating bullying in children’s lives. Daniels also conducts workshops for educators, parents, and children on anti-bullying strategies. Education: Ph.D. in Psychology from the University of Waterloo. Office: B549 Loeb Building, Carleton University, Ottawa. Her research interests emphasize understanding the relational dynamics of aggression to design effective interventions. Her work spans local and international contexts, with a focus on child development and social-emotional learning. She collaborates with schools and communities to implement evidence-based anti-bullying programs. Publications span topics like social cognitions in withdrawn children, relational aggression in peer conflicts, and the role of sociometric status in child behavior. Her contributions include both empirical studies and applied initiatives to address bullying in educational and social settings.

Tony WhiteView profile

Adjunct Professor

• Artificial Intelligence
• Swarm Intelligence
• Genetic Algorithms
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Dr. Tony White is an Adjunct Professor in the School of Computer Science at Carleton University. He holds a Ph.D. from Carleton (2000), an M.A. from Cambridge, and a B.A. in Theoretical Physics. His research focuses on complex adaptive systems, including influence measurement in social networks and swarm intelligence applications. He leads the Complex Adaptive Systems Group and has extensive industry experience, previously working at Nortel. Education: Bachelor of Theoretical Physics, Cambridge University (1981) Master of Physics, Cambridge University (1981) Master of Computer Science, Carleton University (1993) Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, Carleton University (2000) Research Interests: Artificial Intelligence Swarm Intelligence Genetic Algorithms Neural Networks Recommender Systems Search Engines His work explores influence dynamics in social networks, adaptive information systems, and evolutionary computation. Recent publications address neural network topologies, distributed control strategies, and embedded systems administration. He has also contributed to trust models, referral networks, and traffic signal optimization. Dr. White’s research bridges theoretical computer science and practical applications in robotics, network management, and autonomous systems. Labs/Teams: Leads the Complex Adaptive Systems Group, focusing on interdisciplinary approaches to complex systems and swarm intelligence.

Timothy PettipieceView profile

Associate Professor

• Classics and Religion
• Gnostic and Manichaean Studies
• Late Antiquity
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Timothy Pettipiece is an Associate Professor in the Department of Religion at Carleton University, part of the College of Humanities. He holds an Hon. BA in Classical Languages from the University of Guelph (2000), an MA in Religion and Culture from Wilfrid Laurier University (2002), and a PhD in Religious Studies from Université Laval (2006). His research focuses on interdisciplinary approaches to religious cultures of Late Antiquity, particularly Gnostic and Manichaean studies, and the reception of ancient religious ideas in modern media. His teaching interests include Classics and Religion, with a specialization in Manichaean literature and the intersection of late ancient religious texts with contemporary cultural narratives. Key research areas are Coptic Manichaean homilies, Syriac Christianities in Mesopotamia, and gender roles in early religious communities. Dr. Pettipiece’s publications emphasize textual analysis of apocryphal traditions, redaction criticism in Manichaean and early Christian texts, and comparative religious studies. Recent work explores intersections between Manichaean theology and global religious movements, as well as modern reinterpretations of ancient mythologies in popular culture. He currently serves as an academic leader in Carleton’s Religion program, contributing to both undergraduate and graduate curriculum development. His office is located in 2A51 Paterson Hall, and he maintains active engagement with international scholarly networks through conferences and collaborative research projects.

Jaswant SinghView profile

Professor

• Reproductive Biology
• Veterinary Biomedical Sciences
• Ovarian Function
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Jaswant Singh is a Professor at the Department of Veterinary Biomedical Sciences, Western College of Veterinary Medicine (WCVM), University of Saskatchewan. He serves as Associate Dean of Academic Excellence and Innovation at the College of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies (CGPS). His work bridges veterinary reproductive biology with human health research, focusing on ovarian function and oocyte competence using bovine models. BVSc and AH (1983, Punjab Agricultural University, India) MVSc (1986, Punjab Agricultural University, India) PhD (1997, University of Saskatchewan, Canada) His research explores the molecular and endocrine control of ovarian follicles, with applications in cattle breeding and human reproductive disorders like endometriosis. He pioneered the use of GnRH antagonists for follicle synchronization and ultrasound biomicroscopy for in vivo oocyte imaging. His lab maintains specialized facilities for molecular and live-cell imaging. Dr. Singh’s work spans basic and applied research, including field studies on ergot alkaloids in cattle feed and domestic animal models for human prostate and endometrial disorders. He has authored over 135 peer-reviewed articles and secured 21 consecutive NSERC Discovery Grants. He mentors extensively, co-directed 13 reproductive ultrasonography workshops, and contributes to university governance as a University Council member and Chair of the Biomedical Engineering Division.