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Shufang ZhuView profile

Lecturer

• Artificial Intelligence
• Formal Methods
• Automated Reasoning
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Dr. Shufang Zhu is a Lecturer (Assistant Professor equivalent) at the Department of Computer Science, University of Liverpool , and an Associate Member at the University of Oxford’s Department of Computer Science . Previously, she held roles including Senior Research Associate at Oxford (2023–2024) and Postdoctoral Researcher at Sapienza Università di Roma (2020–2022). She earned her Ph.D. in Software Engineering from East China Normal University (ECNU, 2020) under Prof. Geguang Pu, with a visiting Ph.D. at Rice University (2016–2018) under Prof. Moshe Y. Vardi. Education: B.Sc./Ph.D. in Software Engineering from ECNU (2010–2020). Scholarships include the Chinese Scholarship Council (CSC) and UT Austin EECS Rising Star (2022). Her research focuses on interdisciplinary areas of Formal Methods and Artificial Intelligence , emphasizing automated reasoning, planning, and synthesis. Key topics include temporal logics (LTL/LTLf), symbolic synthesis frameworks, and applications in reactive systems. Notable work addresses finite-trace specifications, best-effort strategies, and coordination in multi-agent systems. Teaching: Lecturer for Game-Theoretic Approach to Planning and Synthesis (European Summer School) and Foundations of Self-Programming Agents (Oxford). She also supervises funded Ph.D. positions, including a 2025 deadline for CSC-Liverpool scholarships. Awards: Future Digileader (Digital Futures, 2023), UT Austin EECS Rising Star (2022). Erdős number ≤3 via Moshe Y. Vardi. Collaborations: Co-chair of AAAI 2023 symposium on temporal logics in AI. Active in open-source tools like LydiaSyft for LTLf synthesis. Engages with academic networks through Google Scholar, DBLP, and GitHub.

Megan SteeleView profile

Research Fellow

• Public Health
• Mental Health
• Forensic Psychiatry
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Megan Steele is an Honorary Senior Research Fellow at the University of Queensland's School of Public Health. Her research focuses on public health interventions, mental health in forensic settings, cancer survivorship, and Indigenous health equity. She contributes to initiatives like the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Impact Strategy and collaborates with law enforcement and healthcare agencies to improve crisis response and patient outcomes. Key research areas include forensic mental health patients' physical activity, suicide crisis interventions, and substance use among justice-involved youth. Her work integrates data linkage studies and systematic reviews to address healthcare gaps in vulnerable populations. She has co-authored over 70 publications spanning oncology, neuroprotection, and public health policy. Her recent studies highlight innovative methods like bioimpedance spectroscopy for lymphedema diagnosis and explore exercise safety in cancer survivors. Collaborations with German oncology centers inform integrative therapy approaches. While no formal awards are listed, her extensive publication record demonstrates significant scholarly impact. Advising and grant details are not explicitly stated, but her involvement in multi-disciplinary projects suggests active team-based research. She contributes to initiatives like the Mental Health and Climate Change Research Network and Public Health Connect platform, fostering cross-sectoral partnerships.

Frank JotzoView profile

Professor

• Climate Change Economics
• Energy Transition Policy
• Decarbonisation Strategies
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Frank Jotzo is a Professor at the ANU Crawford School of Public Policy and holds leadership roles as Head of Energy at the ANU Institute for Climate, Energy and Disaster Solutions (ICEDS) and Director of the Centre for Climate and Energy Policy. His research focuses on climate change economics, energy transition policies, decarbonisation strategies, and international climate policy. He has contributed to major policy initiatives, including the NSW Net Zero Commission and Australia's Carbon Leakage Review, and served as a Lead Author for the IPCC. His work emphasizes economic instruments for climate change mitigation, regional transition policies, and the analysis of hydrogen and coal sector dynamics. He teaches climate policy and economics at ANU and engages in executive education programs. Research interests include the economics of decarbonisation, zero-emissions industries, and structural economic changes in Australia, Europe, China, and Indonesia. He has advised governments on climate policy design, energy transitions, and the socio-economic impacts of coal phase-outs. Key projects include studies on green hydrogen cost competitiveness, China's coal import reduction strategies, and regional recovery post-coal plant closures. He holds a Dipl-VWL from Berlin and advanced degrees from ANU (MEcDev and PhD). Frank Jotzo’s contributions span over 80 publications, focusing on energy economics, climate policy frameworks, and the interplay between environmental and economic development. His work bridges academic research with policy implementation, particularly in Asia-Pacific contexts. He leads ANU's engagement in global climate policy dialogues and is a sought-after advisor on sustainable development strategies.

Laura WinterView profile

Professor

• Social Justice
• Education
• Counselling Psychology
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Dr. Laura Winter is a Reader in Education and Counselling Psychology at the Manchester Institute of Education, University of Manchester. She holds roles as School Director of Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) and previously served as Associate Director for EDI and Programme Director for the Doctorate in Counselling Psychology. Her research focuses on social justice, education, and wellbeing, with particular attention to welfare policy impacts on schools and marginalized communities. She is a Chartered Psychologist with the BPS and Fellow of the Higher Education Academy, and leads initiatives like the BPS Division's Social Justice Networking Group. Her research interests include the intersections of social justice and psychological practice, political influences on therapy, and the role of psychologists in advocating for systemic change. Notable works include editing the SAGE Handbook of Counselling and Psychotherapy and co-authoring the Handbook for Social Justice in Psychological Therapies . Recent studies address adolescent mental health, austerity's effects on schools, and policy advocacy in psychological training programs. Awards: Fellow of the Higher Education Academy Professional Roles: BPS Training Committee Deputy Chair, BPS Division Leadership Key Projects: Co-produced research on adolescent well-being, policy analysis of welfare reforms Her teaching emphasizes social justice in counselling psychology, with modules on oppression, discrimination, and reflective practice. She supervises doctoral research on inequality and education, fostering a generation of socially conscious psychologists.

Lesley W. ChowView profile

Associate Professor

• Biomaterials Design and Synthesis
• Additive Manufacturing
• Peptides
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Lesley W. Chow is an Associate Professor in Bioengineering and Materials Science & Engineering at Lehigh University. She leads the Chow Lab, focusing on designing biomaterials for regenerative medicine and tissue engineering, particularly musculoskeletal interfaces like the osteochondral junction. Her work integrates 3D printing, peptide-polymer conjugates, and self-assembly techniques to create hierarchical scaffolds mimicking native tissues. Chow holds a Ph.D. in Materials Science and Engineering from Northwestern University and a B.S. in Materials Science and Engineering from the University of Florida. Her research emphasizes understanding how tissue organization influences cell behavior and improving clinical translation of biomaterials. Key areas include osteochondral interface regeneration, immunomodulatory biomaterials, and spatially functionalized scaffolds using additive manufacturing. Her lab’s innovations address challenges in musculoskeletal repair, such as creating gradient scaffolds to replicate native tissue properties. Collaborations span biomaterials science, engineering, and clinical translation. She also advocates for diversity in engineering through frameworks promoting institutional accountability. Major grants include the NSF CAREER Award for spatially organized biomaterials. Her work is published in journals across biomaterials science and tissue engineering, with a focus on interdisciplinary solutions for complex tissue regeneration.

Ana Andrés PayánView profile

Lecturer

• Sustainable Environmental Management
• Hazardous Waste Management
• Marine Sediments Remediation
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Ana Andrés Payán is a Lecturer in Chemical Engineering at the University of Cantabria, Spain. Her research focuses on Sustainable Environmental Management of hazardous wastes and marine sediments, with contributions to the development of eco-efficient construction materials using industrial byproducts. She has collaborated on R+D projects at European and national levels, emphasizing both academic and industrial partnerships. Since 1992, she has taught Chemical, Industrial, and Marine Engineering courses at the undergraduate level and contributed to postgraduate programs with quality awards. Her work integrates environmental toxicology, materials science, and waste management to address sustainability challenges. Key research areas include recycling industrial byproducts into construction materials (e.g., slag, fly ash), assessing ecotoxicological impacts via bioassays (luminescent bacteria, sea urchin embryogenesis), and optimizing waste management strategies through multi-criteria analysis. She emphasizes circular economy principles and collaboration with industry to achieve sustainable outcomes. Her publications (2025–2021) highlight innovation in alkali-activated binders, eco-toxicity testing, and material durability. No scientific awards are listed, but her work has been applied in regional planning and industrial ecology initiatives. She leads research in the GER group , focusing on environmental and materials science applications.

Giada Di StefanoView profile

Associate Professor

• Innovation
• Knowledge Transfer
• Organizational Learning
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Giada Di Stefano is an Associate Professor of Strategy at Bocconi University's Department of Management and Technology, and Director of the Doctorate in Business Administration (DBA) at SDA Bocconi School of Management. She holds a PhD from Bocconi University (2011) and previously worked as a faculty member at HEC Paris and as a product manager at L’Oréal Paris. Her research focuses on innovation, knowledge transfer, and organizational learning within creative industries like gourmet cuisine, academia, and computer programming. Her teaching portfolio includes courses on strategy, data analysis for managerial decision-making, and research design at the M.Sc., MBA, and PhD levels. She also contributes to editorial roles at journals like Strategic Management Journal and Strategy Science , and serves on the board of the Consortium on Competitiveness and Cooperation (CCC). Her research methodology emphasizes mixed-method approaches, including field experiments conducted in real-world settings. Key research themes include the interplay between competition and cooperation, institutional norms in knowledge transfer, and organizational responses to status shocks. Her work has been published in top-tier journals such as Academy of Management Journal , Management Science , and Strategic Management Journal , with notable contributions to dynamic capabilities theory and experimental strategy research. Editorial Roles: Associate Editor at Strategic Management Journal , Contributing Editor at Strategy Science Affiliations: BELSS, iCrios, SnO Research Center (HEC Paris) Service Roles: Director of SRF Will Mitchell Dissertation Research Grant Program, Board Member of the Strategic Management Society Her work bridges organizational theory and strategic management, emphasizing interdisciplinary dialogue and practical applications of research findings.

• Metabolic Flux Analysis
• Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy
• Mass Spectrometry
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Dr. Shawn C. Burgess is a Professor at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center (UTSW), where he leads research in the Center for Human Nutrition and Department of Pharmacology. His work focuses on metabolic flux regulation and its alterations in disease states, particularly obesity and diabetes. Dr. Burgess earned his PhD in Chemistry from the University of Texas at Dallas in 2000, with research on carbon-13 tracers and NMR for metabolic flux analysis. He completed postdoctoral training in the Department of Radiology at UT Southwestern (2000-2003), studying substrate metabolism in β-cells and liver using tracer approaches. His research laboratory employs stable isotope tracers, nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) spectroscopy, and mass spectrometry to investigate how metabolic flux is regulated by molecular physiology and altered by disease or pharmacology. The Burgess Lab specifically focuses on oxidative and biosynthetic metabolism pathways in contexts of obesity, insulin resistance, and diabetes, seeking to understand how metabolic mechanisms contribute to pathologies such as steatosis, oxidative stress, and inflammation. Analysis of his publication record reveals consistent focus on hepatic metabolism, particularly gluconeogenesis, TCA cycle function, and mitochondrial metabolism in fatty liver disease. His work frequently examines metabolic adaptations to high-fat diets, exercise, and pharmacological interventions, with strong emphasis on translational applications for metabolic disorders. Dr. Burgess has maintained an active research program for over two decades, with publications spanning from 2001 to the present. His laboratory continues to produce high-impact research in metabolic diseases, with recent work focusing on malonyl-CoA synthesis, ketogenesis, and metabolic adaptations to exercise in mouse models and human subjects.

Seongho AnView profile

Assistant Professor

• Nonprofit Management
• Digital Technology in Nonprofits
• Civic Engagement
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Seongho An is an Assistant Professor in the School of Public Administration at the University of Central Florida (UCF), part of the College of Community Innovation and Education. His research focuses on nonprofit organizations' digital advocacy, crisis communication, and cross-sector collaboration. Prior to UCF, he worked at LG Chemical’s Corporate Social Responsibility team and earned his Ph.D. in Social Welfare from the University of Pennsylvania’s School of Social Policy and Practice. He holds dual bachelor’s degrees in Psychology and Business Administration from Yonsei University, South Korea. **Education**: Ph.D. in Social Welfare, University of Pennsylvania (School of Social Policy and Practice) Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and Bachelor of Business Administration, Yonsei University **Research Interests**: Dr. An’s work explores how nonprofits leverage digital tools for advocacy, navigate government regulations, and respond to crises like pandemics. He examines homelessness solutions, social media coalition-building, and international nonprofit practices, particularly in South Korea. His studies emphasize policy implications and cross-cultural insights. **Article Trends**: Recent research highlights nonprofit crisis communication during disasters (e.g., Hurricane Irma), cross-sector partnerships, and homelessness policy in Central Florida. A thematic focus on digital advocacy and social media strategies underscores his commitment to modernizing nonprofit engagement. **Awards/Grants**: No awards or grants explicitly mentioned in the text. **Labs/Teams**: No lab affiliations or collaborative teams specified.

M. Ishaque KhanView profile

Professor

• Materials Chemistry
• Nanomaterials
• Catalysis
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M. Ishaque Khan is a Professor of Chemistry and Director of the Materials Chemistry Program at Illinois Institute of Technology's Lewis College of Science and Letters. His work bridges materials design, catalysis, and sustainable chemistry. Ph.D., Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur M.S., Aligarh Muslim University His research focuses on creating functional materials like polyoxometalates (POMs), metal-organic frameworks (MOFs), and nanocomposites for catalysis, sensing, gas separation, energy storage, and biomedical applications. He emphasizes sustainable synthesis and atomic-level control of material architecture. Recent publications highlight advances in POM@MOF hybrids, organo-functionalized clusters, and NOx sensor development. Collaborations span Argonne National Laboratory, Northwestern University, and industry partners. Scientific Awards German Academic Exchange Fellowship Commonwealth Academic Staff Fellowship Editorial Board Member, Professional Journals As an educator, he designed interdisciplinary science-business programs and courses at Illinois Tech. His leadership roles include Department Chair and Associate Dean.

• Medical Sociology
• Health Disparities
• Prenatal Health
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Janet Hankin serves as a Professor in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences at Wayne State University, where she maintains an active research program in medical sociology. Her office is located in 2259 Faculty Administration Building, and she can be reached at janet.hankin@wayne.edu or (313) 577-2930. Education: PhD from University of Wisconsin-Madison Research Focus: Dr. Hankin's scholarly work centers on critical intersections of medical sociology and public health, with sustained emphasis on preventing alcohol consumption during pregnancy and addressing systemic health disparities. Her research employs sociological frameworks to examine how social determinants impact maternal health outcomes, particularly among vulnerable populations. The landmark 2010 special issue of the Journal of Health and Social Behavior that she co-edited represents a comprehensive synthesis of medical sociology's evolution over five decades, establishing foundational knowledge for contemporary health equity research. Publication Trends: Her recent scholarly output demonstrates dual trajectories: theoretical contributions through historical analysis of medical sociology (2010) and applied research on prenatal alcohol screening implementation (2012). The Alabama-based study examining alcohol detection in prenatal care settings for low-income women exemplifies her commitment to translating sociological insights into clinical practice improvements within resource-constrained environments. Recognition: Citation index of 383 (2009-present) Academic Service: Professor Hankin teaches MGG7640 - Principles of Genetic Counseling in Fall terms (2023-2024), demonstrating engagement with health professional education. No information regarding grant funding or student mentorship was provided in available materials.

Kazem KazerounianView profile

Professor

• Nano-Mechanical Systems
• Robotics
• Gear Systems Dynamics
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Dr. Kazem Kazerounian is a Professor of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Connecticut, affiliated with the School of Mechanical, Aerospace, and Manufacturing Engineering. He holds B.S., M.S., and Ph.D. degrees in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Illinois at Chicago (1980–1984). His expertise spans analytical and computational kinematics/dynamics applied to bio-nano machines, robotics, gear systems, and product design with health/ergonomics focus. He is a Fellow of ASME and recipient of the ASME Lifetime Achievement Award (2006) and George Wood Award (1997). Research interests include protein-based nano-scale devices, gear system dynamics, robotic manipulation, and creativity in engineering education. He consults for OSIM International (Singapore), Pratt & Whitney, and the Singapore Productivity & Standards Board. Editorial roles include ASME Applied Mechanics Review, Journal of Medical Devices, and Journal of Mechanisms and Machine Theory. Awards: ASME Lifetime Achievement Award (2006), George Wood Award (1997), ABB Outstanding Faculty Award (1997) Consulting: OSIM International, Pratt & Whitney, Singapore Productivity & Standards Board His work bridges mechanical engineering with bio-nano systems, emphasizing interdisciplinary applications in medicine and robotics. Over 150 publications span topics like nanorobotics, orthosis design, and computational protein folding models.

Samet ÖZDEMİRView profile

Researcher

• Human Resources Management
• Organizational Behavior
• Reverse Mentoring
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Res.Asst.Dr. Samet ÖZDEMİR is a faculty member at the Department of Human Resources Management within Sakarya University's Faculty of Business Administration. He holds a Researcher academic rank and teaches courses such as Social Entrepreneurship, Career Planning, Human Resources Management, and Graduation Project supervision. His research focuses on reverse mentoring, HR risk assessment, workplace discrimination, leadership competencies, and sustainable career development. He has published extensively in national and international journals, contributing to organizational behavior and management science domains. Education & Academic Background: While specific educational details are not explicitly stated, his titles (Res.Asst.Dr.) indicate doctoral-level qualifications in a relevant field such as Business Administration or Human Resources Management. His academic contributions include co-authoring book chapters on topics like digital HR management and sustainable entrepreneurship. Research Interests: His work bridges theoretical frameworks with practical HR applications, emphasizing reverse mentoring case studies (e.g., research assistants-advisors dynamics), ethical recruitment practices, and leveraging digital tools for leadership development. He also explores cross-cultural career perceptions and the role of lifelong learning in managerial roles, as seen in his analysis of historical business figures like Madam C.J. Walker. Publication Trends: Recent works (2022-2023) highlight digital transformation in HR practices, entrepreneurship competency frameworks, and LinkedIn-based executive leadership analysis. Earlier studies (2015-2017) addressed blue-collar workforce underrepresentation in academic research and discrimination in HR job advertisements. Teaching & Supervision: He manages various theses and oversees vocational training programs, integrating practical workplace experiences into academic curricula. Courses like 'Vocational Training in Business' and 'Career Planning' reflect his commitment to bridging educational theory with professional readiness. Awards & Grants: No specific awards are mentioned, though his active publication record suggests contributions meriting academic recognition. Grant details are not provided in the text. Labs & Teams: While no specific labs are noted, his collaborative publications indicate involvement in academic teams focusing on human resources innovation, organizational behavior, and sustainable development initiatives.

Hürrem Tezcan-GüntekinView profile

Professor

• Public Health
• Healthcare Equity
• Intersectional Healthcare
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Prof. Dr. Dr. Hürrem Tezcan-Güntekin is a Professor of Interprofessional Approaches with a Focus on Qualitative Research Methods in Public Health at Alice Salomon University of Applied Sciences Berlin (ASH Berlin), affiliated with the Berlin School of Public Health (BSPH) at Charité. She holds dual doctorates in Public Health and Sociology from Bielefeld University, and a Master's in Sociology and Education from TU Berlin. Her work bridges academia and practice, focusing on healthcare equity, intersectional perspectives, and marginalized populations. Research Interests: Racism in healthcare, dementia caregiving among migrants, gender disparities in care work, diversity-sensitive healthcare, transnational healthcare practices, and ethical dimensions of patient care. Roles: Member of the Federal Government’s 9th Aging Report Commission, Diversity Steering Committee at ASH Berlin, and editorial board member for multiple journals. Leads projects on reducing racial discrimination in healthcare and developing culturally sensitive caregiver support tools. Her research emphasizes qualitative methods and participatory approaches, addressing systemic inequities in healthcare access and professional training. Notable projects include analyzing racial discrimination in hospitals and developing an online self-help program (Diversity-On) for Turkish caregivers of dementia patients. Prof. Tezcan-Güntekin teaches courses on public health, interprofessional care, and diversity-sensitive practices. She has received awards including the Cäcilia Schwarz Prize (2017) and the German Alzheimer Society Research Prize (2016).

Erick M. CarreiraView profile

Professor

• Organic Synthesis
• Asymmetric Catalysis
• Natural Products
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Professor Erick M. Carreira is Full Professor at ETH Zürich's Laboratory of Organic Chemistry. His research program focuses on asymmetric synthesis of biologically active natural products through catalytic methods innovation. Holds a BS (University of Illinois), PhD (Harvard), and completed postdoctoral work at Caltech. Previously served on faculty at Caltech before joining ETH Zürich in 1998. Research emphasizes organometallic chemistry, coordination chemistry, and molecular recognition for asymmetric stereocontrol. Current projects include medicinal chemistry collaborations and reaction design for complex molecule synthesis. Publications demonstrate advancements in iridium-catalyzed reactions, iron-catalyzed transformations in aqueous media, and total synthesis of bioactive compounds. Yamada Koga Prize ACS Pure Chemistry Award Beckman Young Investigator Award Editor-in-Chief of Journal of the American Chemical Society. Teaches graduate courses in asymmetric synthesis and organic reaction strategies.