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Jaana-Maija KoivistoView profile

Lecturer

• Nursing Science
• Health Science
• Educational Sciences
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Jaana-Maija Koivisto is a University lecturer at the University of Helsinki's Faculty of Medicine, Department of Nursing Science. She serves as a Clinicum Teachers' Academy Supervisor in the doctoral program, and supervises in both the Doctoral Program in Cognition, Learning, Teaching and Communication and the Doctoral Programme in Population Health. With 54 publications spanning from 2013 to 2025, her research output shows significant growth, with particular productivity in recent years (10 publications in 2020, 7 in 2022, and 6 each in 2023-2024). Dr. Koivisto holds qualifications as a Docent in Nursing, a Doctor of Philosophy in Education, and a Master of Health Sciences in Nursing. Her academic journey reflects a strong foundation in both healthcare practice and educational theory, positioning her at the intersection of nursing science and pedagogical innovation. Her research interests center on the application of virtual reality and simulation technologies in nursing education, with particular focus on empathy development, knowledge acquisition, and interprofessional competencies. She investigates how immersive technologies can enhance traditional nursing education methods, examining both quantitative learning outcomes and qualitative student experiences. Her work demonstrates a commitment to evidence-based educational practices that prepare nursing students for complex clinical environments. Analysis of her recent publications reveals a clear trajectory toward increasingly sophisticated applications of technology in healthcare education, with her 2025 work exploring generative AI integration with VR environments. The publications consistently address practical educational challenges while contributing to theoretical understanding of technology-mediated learning in healthcare contexts. As a doctoral program supervisor across multiple disciplines, Dr. Koivisto plays a significant role in shaping the next generation of healthcare educators and researchers. Her work bridges clinical practice, educational theory, and technological innovation, creating valuable cross-disciplinary connections within the university's academic ecosystem.

• Health Services Research
• Public Health Policy
• Healthcare Management
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Pauline Allen is a Professor at the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine , Department of Health Services Research and Policy. Her work focuses on healthcare policy, commissioning strategies, and organisational reforms within the English National Health Service (NHS) and international contexts. Key Research Themes: NHS commissioning models, integrated care systems, contractual governance, market-based healthcare reforms, and equity in healthcare financing. Collaborations: Frequent collaborations with researchers like Kath Checkland, Rod Sheaff, and Marie Sanderson on NHS structural evaluations and policy impacts. Policy Influence: Contributions to understanding NHS privatisation, resource allocation challenges, and the role of third-sector organisations in healthcare delivery.

• Text mining
• Intelligent information retrieval
• Natural language processing
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Efstathios Stamatatos is a Professor in the Department of Information and Communication Systems Engineering at the University of the Aegean, Greece. He has been a faculty member at the university since 2004, following previous research positions at the Wire Communications Lab of the University of Patras, the Polytechnic University of Madrid, the Austrian Research Institute for Artificial Intelligence, and the TEI of Ionian Islands. His primary research interests include Text mining, Intelligent information retrieval, Natural language processing, Machine learning, and Computer music, with a particular focus on authorship attribution, plagiarism detection, and web genre identification. His work bridges computational linguistics, digital forensics, and digital humanities, applying machine learning techniques to analyze textual patterns and stylistic features. Dr. Stamatatos has authored numerous publications on authorship attribution, plagiarism detection, and text classification, with a strong emphasis on developing robust methodologies that work across different domains and languages. His research has evolved from traditional n-gram approaches to more sophisticated techniques involving machine learning ensembles, topic modeling, and recently, addressing challenges posed by generative AI systems. He has served as Associate Editor for the International Journal of Digital Crime and Forensics, and as Editorial Board Member for Language Resources and Evaluation and Information Processing and Management. He has also been Guest Editor for a Special Issue on Plagiarism and Authorship Analysis in Language Resources and Evaluation. Dr. Stamatatos has been instrumental in organizing the PAN (Uncovering Plagiarism, Authorship, and Social Software Misuse) workshop series, serving as co-organizer and contributing numerous overview papers on authorship verification, plagiarism detection, and digital text forensics. He has also served on program committees for major conferences including ACL, SIGIR, ECIR, and AAAI.

Tony EvansView profile

Senior Lecturer

• Gender Studies
• Psychology
• Counselling Psychology
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Tony Evans is a Chartered Counselling Psychologist, Principal Lecturer at Roehampton University, and clinical consultant. He serves as Programme Convener for the undergraduate BSc Psychology and Counselling program and supervises research projects. His academic work intersects with therapeutic practice in forensic and mental health settings. PsychD in Counselling Psychology MSc in Counselling Psychology (Distinction) BSc Psychology & Counselling Post-Graduate Certificate in Teaching in Higher Education Evans' research focuses on gender, power dynamics, and identity formation through personal narratives. His clinical work with male prisoners and trauma survivors informs his integrative approach to counseling psychology, emphasizing the interplay of art and science in therapeutic practice. Recent publications examine masculinity narratives in incarcerated populations. Tony has contributed to consultancy projects evaluating juvenile and adult fire setters, while maintaining a private therapy practice in London. His 2008 article on prison masculinity received 85 citations and attracted 99 Mendeley readers, indicating significant academic engagement with his forensic psychology research.

Matthew IvesView profile

Research Fellow

• Economics
• Complex Systems
• Sustainability
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Matthew Ives is a Research Fellow at the Oxford Martin School , where he leads innovative work on the Programme for Post-Carbon Transition . His expertise combines economics and complex systems modeling to identify sensitive intervention points for rapid global emissions reduction. Masters of Environmental Management (Portland State University, USA) PhD in Systems Modelling (University of New South Wales, Australia) Fellow of the Royal Geographical Society Matthew's research focuses on: Climate policy and economic systems Decarbonization pathways Infrastructure planning Green hydrogen and ammonia systems Corporate net-zero accountability Statistical testing in energy modeling His recent publications analyze critical areas like: Fossil fuel industry emissions Corporate climate performance Energy transition in India and China Workforce impacts of decarbonization Recognitions Fellow of the Royal Geographical Society Matthew's career spans both private and public sectors, with notable contributions to: UK national decarbonization pathways UN infrastructure planning US Forest Service sustainability indicators Australian fisheries modeling His work bridges complex systems analysis with actionable policy solutions, emphasizing the need for systemic change across energy, transport, and economic sectors.

Alireza AhadiView profile

Part-Time Lecturer

• Data Science
• Machine Learning
• Educational Data Mining
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Dr Alireza Ahadi is a PartTime Lecturer at the Faculty of Engineering & Information Technology , University of Technology Sydney. He holds a PhD in Data Analytics from UTS (2018) and has previously worked as a postdoctoral researcher at Macquarie University (2019-2022) focusing on skills analytics and educational data mining. Education: PhD in Data Analytics (UTS, 2018), Master of Information Technology Extended (UTS, 2013), Bachelor in Computer Science (UTS, 2010). Current Role: Teaching IT and Science subjects at UTS with expertise in databases, programming languages, and data science. Research Interests center on data-driven educational solutions , including text mining in education, skills gap analysis between academia and job markets, code comprehension studies, and miRNA regulation in cancer research. His work integrates machine learning with curriculum analytics to improve educational outcomes and workforce alignment. Recent publications (15 most) reveal trends in applying NLP to educational data, eye-tracking analysis for programming behavior, and skills analytics engines for curriculum-job market mapping. His 2022 article on skills gap identification using Burning Glass data highlights his focus on real-world educational impact. Teaching Experience includes coordination and lecturing in core subjects like Database Fundamentals, Programming Languages, and Data Structures at UTS. He also explores educational data mining , optimization of analytics engines , and recommendation system design in pedagogical contexts.

Anna MintonView profile

Associate Professor

• Privatisation of Public Space
• Security and Surveillance
• Financialisation of Land and Housing
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Dr Anna Minton is a Reader in Architecture at the University of East London, based in the Department of Architecture & Visual Arts within the School of Architecture Computing and Engineering. She serves as Programme Leader for the MRes Architecture program, bridging architectural practice, urban democracy, and critical social analysis in contemporary city landscapes. Her research centers on the privatisation of public space, security and surveillance systems, financialisation of land/housing markets, gentrification dynamics, and the global housing crisis. Minton critically examines how capital flows and policy decisions reshape urban environments, particularly in London, as demonstrated in her influential books Ground Control (2009) and Big Capital (2017), with ongoing work on urban sterilisation culminating in a 2026 Penguin publication. Recent publications (2022-2023) reveal deep engagement with post-pandemic spatial transformations, London 2012 Olympic legacy critiques, and Grenfell Tower fire policy analyses. Her work consistently exposes tensions between corporate interests and public welfare in urban development, spanning academic journals, government commissions, and mainstream media commentary. Her scientific recognition includes: Royal Commission for the Great Exhibition of 1851 Fellowship in the Built Environment (2011-2014) As MRes Architecture Programme Leader, Minton oversees postgraduate research training and mentorship though specific advisees aren't publicly documented. She regularly contributes urban analysis to The Guardian and Financial Times , maintaining active public scholarship through annaminton.com while developing her third book on urban sterilisation.

Joy KlammerView profile

Senior Lecturer

• Personnel Selection
• Leadership Development
• Organizational Culture
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Dr. Joy Klammer serves as a Senior Lecturer in the School of Business at the University of New South Wales (UNSW) Canberra, specializing in Industrial/Organizational Psychology. With over 20 years of service in the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF)—first as operational aircrew and later in human resources—she transitioned to academia after a distinguished career as a Defence Scientist with Canada's Department of National Defence, where she culminated as Research Director overseeing three teams focused on CAF recruitment, selection, and retention. Education: PhD in Psychology, Western University (2009) MSc in Psychology, University of Calgary (1997) BA in Psychology (Minor: English), Simon Fraser University (1990) Certificate in Liberal Arts, Simon Fraser University (1990) Leader Character Practitioner, Ivey School of Business (2022) Solution-focused coach, Erickson International (2022) Dr. Klammer's research centers on optimizing organizational personnel systems, with emphases on evidence-based selection, leadership development, and cultural transformation. She has pioneered character-based assessment for executive roles to drive inclusive military culture change and designed high-stakes selection systems—including Canada's astronaut recruitment processes. Her work bridges military and civilian contexts through the Five Eyes Technical Cooperation Programme (TTCP), where she chaired Human Resources Technical Panel 23. Recent publications demonstrate a consistent focus on integrating character assessment into military promotion systems, inclusive behavior frameworks, and validation of selection methodologies. Key Scientific Awards: Deputy Minister / Chief of Defence Staff Organizational Culture Award (2023, team) Chief of Defence Staff Commendation for executive selection systems (2022) Chief of Military Personnel Group Commendation for inclusive behaviors (2022, team) TTCP Letter of Commendation for leadership (2021) Public Service Award of Excellence for Astronaut Recruitment (2017, team) At UNSW, Dr. Klammer contributes to the Public Service Research Group, advising on public sector workforce capability while teaching courses spanning Organizational Behavior, Leadership, and Military Ethics. Her applied research approach—forged through decades of operational military experience—ensures practical implementation of evidence-based solutions in real-world defense and public sector contexts.

Andy SmithView profile

Researcher

• Computer Science Education
• Artificial Intelligence
• Data Mining
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Andy Smith is a Research Scientist at the Department of Computer Science within the College of Engineering at North Carolina State University. He is affiliated with the Intellimedia Group and focuses on enhancing learning environments through data-mining and artificial intelligence techniques. Education: Ph.D. in Computer Science (2020), North Carolina State University M.S. in Computer Science (2016), North Carolina State University B.S.E. in Electrical/Computer Engineering and B.S. in Computer Science (2005), Duke University His research spans game-based learning environments, military training scenario generation, and automated analysis of student drawings in digital science notebooks. He applies machine learning and behavioral modeling to personalize educational experiences and assess learning outcomes. Scientific Awards: President’s Volunteer Service Award – Gold Level (2013) NCSU College of Engineering Fellowship (2011) NCSU Graduate Dean’s Fellowship (2010) Smith previously worked at SPAWAR Systems Center in San Diego, developing sensor integration systems for underwater gliders. He is part of the Intellimedia Group, which designs intelligent educational technologies and adaptive learning frameworks.

• Political Science
• Regulatory Governance
• Legal Policy
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Noora Alasuutari is a Doctoral Researcher at the University of Helsinki’s Institute of Criminology and Legal Policy , affiliated with the Doctoral Programme in Political, Societal and Regional Change . Her research focuses on legislative processes, regulatory governance, and stakeholder engagement in policymaking. Education: M.A. in Political Science (2018), B.A. in Political Science (2015), both from the University of Helsinki Her work explores the intersection of evidence-based policymaking and regulatory impact assessment, particularly in Nordic and neo-corporatist contexts. Recent publications examine stakeholder consultation mechanisms , access to justice , and qualitative-to-quantitative transitions in legislative analysis . Alasuutari actively participates in international academic events, including the Biennial Conference of the Standing Group on Regulatory Governance (2025) and the EUI, Firenze visiting researcher program (2024). She collaborates with scholars like K. Rantala and K. Kuorikoski on regulatory transparency and policymaking frameworks. Contact: noora.alasuutari@helsinki.fi

Nick QuinnView profile

Senior Lecturer

• Entrepreneurship
• Experiential Learning
• Active Feedback Mechanisms
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Dr. Nick Quinn is a Senior Lecturer in Entrepreneurship at the University of Glasgow's Adam Smith Business School, joining in 2019 after a career in industry. He serves as MBA Programme Director and leads Executive Education initiatives. His academic credentials include a PhD in Entrepreneurship and MEd in Academic Practice from University of Glasgow, plus an MBA and MSc in Marketing from University of Strathclyde. He is recognized with multiple professional certifications including Fellow of Research Excellence in Teaching (FRET) and Chartered Manager (CMgr). Research focuses on entrepreneurship education , experiential learning , and active feedback mechanisms . He has pioneered innovative pedagogical approaches for developing graduate attributes through comparative feedback systems and immersive learning environments. Recent publications demonstrate expertise in experiential business education (2025), collaborative learning frameworks (2024), and entrepreneurial mindset development (2023). His work spans educational innovation, feedback systems, and business learning pedagogy. Scientific recognition includes : Fellow of Research Excellence in Teaching (FRET) Chartered Manager (CMgr) Chartered Fellow of the CMI Certified Business and Management Educator (CMBE) Professional activity highlights: Principal Investigator for ESRC IAA Accelerating Business Collaboration (£6k) Co-Investigator - Accelerate EEE EIT Digital Award (€1.2M) KTP with Multiverse Group Ltd and Innovate (£113,071) Current teaching includes Entrepreneurship and Consultancy for engineering students and Venture Management for undergraduates.

James BlakeView profile

Associate Professor

• Fluid-Structure Interaction
• Marine Vehicle Design
• Sustainable Composite Materials
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James Blake is an Associate Professor in Sustainable Composites and High Performance Marine Vehicles at the University of Southampton, where he also serves as the Director of Programmes for Maritime Engineering. His research focuses on fluid-structure interaction , sustainable composite materials , and high-speed marine craft performance , with applications in boat design, structural reliability, and experimental material analysis. Education : First-class BSc in Ship Science (1993), MSc in Maritime Engineering Science, and PhD in high-speed planing craft motion prediction from the University of Southampton. Research Groups : Member of the Southampton Marine and Maritime Institute. His academic career spans industry roles at Halyard Marine, Vosper Thorneycroft, and BMT Seatech, combined with academic leadership in maritime engineering. Key research themes include: Composite Material Analysis : Natural fiber composites, hybrid composites, and interface fracture mechanics. Marine Structural Dynamics : Skin-stiffener debonding, high-speed planing craft simulation, and lifeboat mooring stability. Sustainability Initiatives : Development of eco-friendly composite boat materials through projects like HyMedPoly and RNLI Advanced Technology Partnership. His publications (10 most recent) span composite modeling, autonomous vessel design, and marine structural reliability, reflecting interdisciplinary collaborations with EPSRC, European Union, and RNLI. Awards include Fellow of the Higher Education Academy and leadership roles in the World Sailing Sustainability Commission. Teaching : Delivers modules on yacht design (SESS3027), composite engineering (SESG6039), ship science fundamentals (SESS6065), and marine structures in fluids (SESS6071). Supervises PhD student Darren Roderick. External Roles : Invited speaker on composite boatbuilding at 2011 conferences.

Anna-Carolina HaenschView profile

Assistant Professor

• Missing Data Analysis
• Synthetic Data Generation
• Big Data in Social Sciences
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Anna-Carolina Haensch is a Lecturer at the University of Munich in the Chair of Statistics and Data Science in Social Sciences and the Humanities and an Assistant Professor at the University of Maryland in the International Program in Survey and Data Science. Her interdisciplinary work bridges statistics, computational social science, and natural language processing, with a focus on methodological innovation in social research. Education: PhD in Sociology, University of Mannheim (2017-2021) M.Sc. in Survey Statistics, University of Bamberg (2014-2017) B.A. in Political Science/Sociology, Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München (2011-2014) Dr. Haensch's research centers on missing data, synthetic data, and big data applications in social sciences. She develops advanced statistical methods for survey data harmonization, multiple imputation techniques, and leverages natural language processing to analyze complex social phenomena. Her work consistently addresses methodological challenges in social research with practical applications for data collection and analysis. Her recent publications reveal a significant trend toward integrating large language models with traditional survey methodology, exploring how AI can enhance data collection, analysis, and interpretation in social science research. She has made substantial contributions to understanding missing data patterns, developing synthetic data approaches, and examining the societal implications of AI tools across multiple domains including mental health, political science, and housing policy. Scientific Awards: 2022 AAPOR Burns "Bud" Roper Fellow Award 2022 AAPOR Warren J. Mitofsky Innovators Award (as part of CTIS team) 2022 AAPOR Policy Impact Award (as part of CTIS team) 2011-2017 Max-Weber-Programm (undergraduate and graduate stipend) Dr. Haensch actively mentors the next generation of researchers, currently supervising 3 PhD theses on statistical education, machine learning applications in social sciences, and synthetic data generation with LLMs. She has guided approximately 6 master's theses and 15 bachelor's theses at the University of Munich since 2022, with topics primarily related to synthetic data, multiple imputation, and LLM applications. Her teaching spans statistical methods, data science techniques for survey researchers, and specialized topics in big data analysis. She has secured teaching grants including a €20,000 promotion for the RAINER project (R Assistant IN Error Resolution) for 2024-2025 and a €10,000 LMU-NYU Scholarship in 2023. She serves on several important boards including the Eurostat EMOS Board (2024-2026), the Ethics Commission of Faculty 16 at LMU (2023-2025), and as Women's Representative at the Institute for Statistics, LMU (2024-2026). Her collaborative work with the University of Maryland Social Data Science Center and involvement in the Global COVID-19 Trends and Impact Survey demonstrates her commitment to large-scale data collection initiatives and real-time social research.

• Neuromorphic Computing
• Embodied Artificial Intelligence
• Robotics
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Dr. Yulia Sandamirskaya is the Head of Research Center "Cognitive Computing in Life Sciences" at Zurich University of Applied Sciences (ZHAW), focusing on neuromorphic computing applications for embodied artificial intelligence. Her work bridges computational neuroscience and robotics, emphasizing neural-dynamic architectures for real-time decision-making, learning, and sensorimotor integration in autonomous agents. Key Research Areas: Neuromorphic hardware, dynamic neural fields, spiking neural networks, spatial language modeling, and autonomous sequence generation. Projects: Developed controllers for UAVs and robotic arms using event-based vision sensors, explored on-chip unsupervised learning, and designed models for spatial language interpretation in robots. Scientific Contributions: Her publications span robotics conferences and journals like Science Robotics and Frontiers in Neurorobotics , addressing topics such as path integration, obstacle avoidance, and cognitive architectures. Recent work (2024) includes visual odometry with resonator networks and hyperdimensional scene factorization on neuromorphic chips. Advising: Supervised multiple MSc theses at ETH Zurich and NSC/INI programs, mentoring students on neuromorphic navigation, spiking networks, and tactile learning. Collaborated with institutions like ETH Zurich, University of Queensland, and INI Bochum. Labs & Collaborations: Leads the "Neuromorphic Computing Applications: Embodied AI" group at ZHAW, partnering with INIvation (Zurich) and Jörg Conradt (KTH) on neuromorphic hardware implementations. Projects integrate cognitive models with robotic platforms, emphasizing energy efficiency and low-latency interaction.

Frederik Schou-JuulView profile

Assistant Professor

• Public Health Ethics
• Bioethics
• Dementia Care Ethics
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Frederik Schou-Juul serves as Assistant Professor at the National Institute of Public Health, University of Southern Denmark, where he bridges public health ethics with dementia care research. His interdisciplinary work spans European collaborations through COST Action EDEM and national projects funded by the Independent Research Fund Denmark, focusing on ethical decision-making frameworks for dementia care practitioners and caregivers. His research integrates philosophical inquiry with empirical measurement development, specializing in ethical self-efficacy and stigma operationalization. Schou-Juul critically examines tensions between theoretical richness and instrumental precision in measurement tools, advocating for reflective operationalization that preserves conceptual complexity. His work combines qualitative methodologies with mixed-methods intervention design to enhance ethical literacy in dementia care systems across nursing homes and community settings. Recent publications reveal a concentrated focus on practical ethical interventions: feasibility studies of staff training programmes, qualitative evaluations of ethical decision-making tools, critical analyses of assistive technology ethics, and innovative humanities approaches to dementia narratives. These works collectively advance dementia care through interdisciplinary lenses spanning bioethics, gerontology, and psychosocial theory. He leads the "Understanding stigma: Concept and measurement" project (2025-2028) and co-founded the COST Action Ethics in Dementia (EDEM), where he serves as Working Group leader. His grant portfolio includes European collaborative funding and Danish national research council support for dementia ethics initiatives, often involving cross-border partnerships with institutions in Ireland, Spain, and Italy. Schou-Juul co-develops and teaches the course "Folkesundhedsetik og videnskabsteori" (Public Health Ethics and Philosophy of Science) since 2017, while actively disseminating research through conference presentations and industry collaborations like the OMTANKE intervention for managing ethical dilemmas in dementia care.