Priyanka Raina is an Assistant Professor of Electrical Engineering at Stanford University, with a courtesy appointment in Computer Science. She leads the Stanford Accelerate research group, focusing on domain-specific hardware architectures and agile hardware-software co-design. Her work emphasizes high-performance, energy-efficient accelerators for emerging technologies. Education: B.Tech. from IIT Delhi (2011), M.S. and Ph.D. from MIT (2013/2018). Postdoctoral experience includes NVIDIA Research (2018) and Amazon Visiting Academic (2023–present). Awards include the Sloan Research Fellowship (2024), NSF CAREER Award (2023), and Terman Faculty Fellowship (2018). Research Interests: Domain-specific architectures, near-memory computing, design productivity, and machine learning acceleration. Her group develops frameworks like AHA (Agile Hardware) for efficient accelerator design and compilers. Awards: Over 10 major awards, including best paper recognitions at VLSI, MICRO, and JSSC. Active roles as Associate Editor for IEEE JSSC and Program Chair for IEEE Hot Chips (2020). Advising & Teaching: Supervises multiple PhD and MS students in hardware design, CGRAs, and ML accelerators. Teaches VLSI design courses (EE271/272/372) and oversees independent studies in embedded systems and chip design. Labs & Collaborations: Affiliated with Stanford PORTAL Center, AHA Center, and SystemX Alliance. Projects include MINOTAUR (edge AI accelerator), Amber (CGRA-based SoC), and EMBER (RRAM macros).
Alex Mouzakitis is a Lecturer in Physiotherapy within the Faculty of Health, Education and Society at the University of Northampton, where he contributes to the MSc Physiotherapy (Pre-registration) programme. He combines extensive clinical experience with innovative teaching methods to develop competent, reflective physiotherapy practitioners. Educational Background: BSc (Hons) in Physiotherapy, First-class, University of West Attica, Athens, Greece (2015) MSc in Musculoskeletal Healthcare and Rehabilitation, University College London (2016) Alex's research and teaching focus on cardiorespiratory physiotherapy and musculoskeletal rehabilitation , emphasizing clinical reasoning and the integration of simulation and digital tools in education. His experience in ICU settings during the COVID-19 pandemic solidified his expertise in managing complex, critically ill patients. He also explored shoulder joint biomechanics in his MSc dissertation, focusing on rotator cuff activation patterns. Although no peer-reviewed publications are listed, his academic and clinical work centers on evidence-based approaches to physiotherapy, particularly in cardiorespiratory care and professional development. He is currently working toward Fellowship Accreditation in Higher Education, reflecting his commitment to pedagogical excellence. Scientific Awards and Honors: Alex supervises student learning through module leadership and clinical instruction, though no formal advisees are listed. He has been instrumental in delivering key modules such as PHYM002: Evidence-Based Cardiorespiratory Physiotherapy and PHY3001: Developing Professionalism and Collaborative Practice . He also maintains active clinical practice as a cardiorespiratory physiotherapy specialist in a private clinic in Northamptonshire, ensuring his teaching remains grounded in real-world application. Alex is involved in curriculum development and simulation-based teaching, contributing to a dynamic and responsive learning environment. His interdisciplinary approach bridges clinical expertise with educational innovation, preparing students for the evolving healthcare landscape.
Zohreh Pourzolfaghar is an Assistant Professor in Management Information Systems (MIS) at the School of Business, Maynooth University (MU). She serves as Director of the IT-Enable Innovation Programme and cluster lead for the Digital Construction cluster at the Innovation Value Institute (IVI). She is also a member of Lero, the SFI Research Centre for Software. Education: PhD in Project Management (University Putra Malaysia, 2011); MSc in Management Systems and Productivity; BSc in Software Engineering. Research Interests : Focuses on digital transformation for SMEs, information management in construction, and smart city architectures. Leads EU-funded projects like EnTrust (agri-data governance), DIGI+ (sustainable digital transformation), and DigiFABs (food & beverage SMEs). Co-PI for projects such as GDI-IE (genomic data infrastructure) and PERFORM (digital retail innovation). Grants & Awards : Secured funding from SFI, Enterprise Ireland, and EU. Notable awards include the BIM Hero Award (2022) and Research Engaged Award (2022). Teaching : Courses include Digital Business, Digital Technology Governance, and Enterprise Architecture. Advises PhD students in MIS and digital transformation. Industry Collaboration : Works with firms like ArcDox and Corballis Technologies on BIM standards and data governance. Active in national and EU policy networks, including NSAI committees.
Westley Weimer is a Professor in the Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science (EECS) at the University of Michigan, College of Engineering. He teaches advanced courses such as EECS 590 (Advanced Programming Languages) and EECS 481 (Software Engineering), and has previously taught at the University of Virginia. His research integrates software engineering, programming languages, and cognitive science, focusing on automated program repair, program analysis, and the neuroscience of code comprehension. University: University of Michigan School: College of Engineering Department: Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science Academic Rank: Professor His research interests include automated program repair (e.g., GenProg), software quality, cognitive modeling of programming, neuroimaging studies of code review, and the application of medical imaging to software engineering. He explores deep questions at the intersection of consciousness, time, and computation, advocating for interdisciplinary approaches to understanding the mind through programming behavior. The most recent publications reflect a trend toward empirical and cognitive studies in software engineering, combining automated repair with human factors, neuroimaging (fMRI, TMS), and real-world software challenges. Themes include bias in code review, programming under cognitive influences, and the neurological basis of code comprehension. His work increasingly bridges computer science with psychology, neuroscience, and social science. Scientific awards include multiple Distinguished Paper Awards at ICSE, FSE, and ESEC/FSE, Best Paper and Runner-up awards, and several 10-Year Most Influential Paper Awards from ASE, GECCO, POPL, and ASPLOS, recognizing the lasting impact of his contributions to automated software repair and program analysis. He has advised numerous PhD and Master’s students, many of whom have gone on to faculty positions or industry research roles. He contributes to academic service through organizing diversity and inclusion initiatives, maintaining graduate career resources, and promoting ethical and inclusive practices in computing. He leads a vibrant research group focused on improving software quality through both technical and human-centered innovations, with ongoing projects in automated repair, cognitive modeling, and secure systems.
Professor David Alldred is a Professor of Medicines Use and Safety at the University of Leeds' School of Healthcare, within the Faculty of Medicine and Health. His expertise spans medicines optimisation, patient safety, deprescribing, and care home medication management. He leads key research initiatives such as the NIHR Yorkshire and Humber Patient Safety Research Collaboration's 'Decluttering Safely for Safety' theme and co-leads the School of Healthcare's Quality and Safety research theme. Education: PhD (clinical research on care home medication review), MSc in Clinical Pharmacy, PGCert in Learning and Teaching, and BPharm (Hons). Professional memberships include Fellowships of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society and the Higher Education Academy. Research focuses on improving medication use for older adults in care homes and underserved populations, employing systematic reviews, qualitative studies, and RCTs. Notable projects include the CHUMS study (Department of Health-funded medication error analysis in care homes) and leadership roles in NIHR Programme Grants like CHIPPS and CHARMER. He collaborates with NHS England to implement medicines optimisation programs and co-designed multilingual medication review resources to reduce health inequalities. Awards include the Pharmacy Practice UK Research Award (2015) and NIHR Senior Investigator status (2025). His work emphasizes translating evidence into clinical practice, with over 150 publications and supervising NIHR-funded doctoral students in critical care, diabetes, cystic fibrosis, and geriatrics. Led the Care Homes' Use of Medicines Study (CHUMS), contributed to NICE guidelines for care home medicines management, and developed interventions like the Medicines at Transitions Intervention (MaTI) for heart failure patients. His research themes address polypharmacy reduction, medication safety across care transitions, and pharmacist-led deprescribing strategies.
Monique Boddington is a Management Practice Associate Professor and Director of the MSt in Entrepreneurship programme at the Cambridge Judge Business School, University of Cambridge. She holds a PhD from the University of Cambridge, where her thesis applied philosophical frameworks to archaeology to explore knowledge creation. Her research focuses on entrepreneurship, particularly early-stage venture formation, startup strategy, experimentation, pivoting, gender dynamics, and the application of sociological frameworks to entrepreneurial practice. She is dedicated to enhancing entrepreneurship education to empower future entrepreneurs. Her professional experience includes leading research initiatives such as the EVER project on early-stage venture strategy and EU-funded projects measuring entrepreneurship education impact. She advises on entrepreneurship policy globally and supports startups across industries. Monique teaches modules like Experimentation and Pivoting, Entrepreneurial Impact (Ethics and Diversity), and Management Praxis across Cambridge Judge programmes. Her research trends emphasize gendered norms in entrepreneurship, anthropological approaches to entrepreneurial action, and the intersection of education and innovation. She has contributed to over 15 peer-reviewed articles and edited books since 2014, focusing on gender inclusion, pivoting strategies, and educational methodologies. Monique has advised multiple students and collaborates on initiatives like the EnterpriseWISE programme to increase accessibility for women in science and engineering (WISE). Her work bridges theory and practice, influencing both academic discourse and real-world entrepreneurial ecosystems.
Afsan Bhadelia, PhD, MS is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Public Health at Purdue University, where she teaches PUBH 240 – Global Health . Her nearly two decades of global-health scholarship focus on health-systems analysis, equity-oriented priority-setting, and the integration of palliative care for chronic diseases, notably cancer. Education: PhD – Johns Hopkins University MS – Tufts University BS – Tufts University Research Interests: Dr. Bhadelia’s transdisciplinary programme sits at the intersection of public health, complexity science, ethics, economics, and policy . She develops novel methodologies and metrics to illuminate social and structural determinants of health—using cancer and palliative care as tracer conditions—and embeds a gender-justice lens throughout. Her overarching goal is citizen-driven priority-setting that aligns health-system investments with societal values. Awards & Recognition: Fulbright U.S. Scholar (2021) Gordis Teaching Fellowship, Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health (2015) Young Cancer Leader, Union for International Cancer Control (2015) Presidential Award for Citizenship and Public Service, Tufts University (2006) Research Trajectory & Impact: Bhadelia’s prolific publication record (46+ papers) charts a clear arc from quantifying the global burden of serious health-related suffering to crafting ethically-grounded, policy-ready solutions. Recurring themes include opioid-access equity, racism and casteism in pain relief, and integration of palliative care into universal health coverage. Her 2025 updates to the Lancet Commission, alongside multiple WHO-aligned metrics papers, position her work at the forefront of global palliative-care science. Community-Engaged Scholarship & Teaching: Emphasising community-partnered research, she mentors students in community-engaged methods and co-develops curricula that blend complexity thinking with real-world policy challenges. Through Purdue’s signature research areas— Developmental Health & Wellness, Healthy Lifestyles & Vital Longevity, Sustainable Organizations & Thriving Communities —her lab collaborates across disciplines to ensure research uptake by policymakers and practitioners.
Adrian Priest is a Senior Lecturer in the School of Mathematics and Computer Science within the Faculty of Science and Engineering at the University of Wolverhampton. He plays key roles in academic quality assurance, apprenticeship development, and international education partnerships. His responsibilities include serving as a University Quality Panel Member, School Apprenticeships Champion, Link Tutor for Degree Apprenticeships, and Personal Tutor for Computing students. His educational background includes a degree in Business Information Systems from Staffordshire University and postgraduate qualifications from the University of Wolverhampton, such as a Postgraduate Certificate in Learning and Teaching in Higher Education, and studies in Business Information Technology and Strategic Information Technology Management. Adrian's research and teaching focus on critical areas in modern computing and management, particularly Cyber Security, Project Management, Change Management, Risk Management, and Degree Level Apprenticeships . His work bridges academic theory and industry practice, informed by prior professional experience as an IT Manager and IS Consultant in the financial sector. The available publication highlights his interest in the integration of change management within project management frameworks, reflecting a broader trend in organizational and technological adaptation. His work suggests a strong applied research orientation with relevance to both academic and industrial contexts. Chartered IT Professional, British Computer Society (Member) Fellow of the Higher Education Academy Member of the Institute of Leadership and Management Adrian has extensive experience in academic leadership and student supervision, having served as Module Leader for numerous undergraduate and postgraduate courses, supervised MSc and BSc projects, and led curriculum development initiatives. He has also contributed to institutional growth through roles in course validation, transnational education (Sri Lanka and Malaysia), Knowledge Transfer Partnerships, and vocational training facilitation (Prince2). While no specific grants are mentioned, his involvement in KTP and international programs indicates engagement with funded collaborative projects. He is actively involved in professional service, including health and safety representation, union activities, wellbeing advocacy, and fire safety. These roles reflect a strong commitment to the broader university community beyond teaching and research.
Professor Paul Jackson is a leading political economist and Professor of African Politics at the University of Birmingham, affiliated with the International Development Department within the College of Social Sciences. His work focuses on conflict analysis, post-conflict reconstruction, and governance, particularly in African contexts. PhD Public Policy (University of Birmingham) MSc Information Management (University of Central England) MA Development Studies (University of East Anglia) BA Economics and Politics (University of York) His research interests center on the creation, destruction, and reconstruction of states, with a focus on liberal state-building, security sector reform (SSR), DDR processes, and the interplay between security and development. He has extensive field experience in Sierra Leone, Rwanda, Uganda, Zimbabwe, Iraq, Bhutan, India, China, and Nepal, working with institutions like the World Bank and local civil society organizations. His publications highlight trends in security and development, including books on SSR in Sierra Leone, state-building, and fragile states. Recent works analyze post-conflict justice systems and the role of donor agencies in stabilization. He has contributed to journals like Peacebuilding , Third World Quarterly , and Contemporary Security Policy . Scientific recognition includes being elected Fellow of the Royal Society for the encouragement of the Arts, Manufactures and Commerce (FRSA) based on his academic management role in public policy education. He also serves as an assessor for the University of Birmingham's Certificate in Teaching and Learning. As Programme Leader for the British Academy's Sustainable Development Programme and advisor to the Governance and Social Development Resource Centre, he engages in policy discussions with European governments, the EU, UN, World Bank, and UK Government. He previously led the School of Government and Society (until 2010) and chairs the University's Chaplaincy Committee, integrating student welfare into his roles.
Dr. Asieh Hosseini Tabaghdehi is a Senior Lecturer in Strategy & Business Economy at Brunel Business School, Brunel University of London. She serves as Programme Lead for the BSc International Business Programme and Trade2Grow Executive Education Programme. Additionally, she is Impact Lead at the Brunel Centre for AI: Social and Digital Innovation, where she leads the capability area in the Future of Work. Dr. Tabaghdehi is also an economist and social impact advisor for the independent NGO, Social Innovation Movement. Dr. Tabaghdehi earned her PhD in Economics and Finance (2008) and MSc in International Money, Finance, and Investment (2015), both from Brunel University London. She also holds a BA in Theoretical Economics from University of Mazandaran. She completed the Postgraduate Certificate in Academic Practice and is a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy. Dr. Tabaghdehi is internationally recognized for her research on digital transformation, with particular expertise in the ethical integration of artificial intelligence and digital technologies. Her work focuses on how emerging technologies shape industries, labor markets, and society, with emphasis on enhancing SME growth through technological innovation. She explores applications across critical sectors including social care, supply chain management, and environmental sustainability. A central theme in her research is smart data governance, ensuring ethical, transparent, and responsible use of data in decision-making processes. Her research portfolio demonstrates a consistent focus on the intersection of technology, ethics, and business strategy. She has developed frameworks like the Digital Business Auditing Framework, which has been adopted internationally for smart city initiatives. Her work connects academic research with practical policy applications, as evidenced by her presentations as oral and written evidence to the House of Commons Select Committee. Her publications span AI ethics, digital footprint implications, fertility economics, and healthcare cost analysis, showing interdisciplinary breadth while maintaining thematic coherence around digital transformation's societal impact. Scientific Awards and Recognition Semi-finalist: Research Impact Award at Brunel University London, 2023 Staff Award: Exceptional in Collegiality and Supportive to Colleagues at Brunel University London, 2022 Exceptional Performance at Regents University London, 2018-19 Staff Award in Teaching, Learning and Assessment at Regents University London, 2016 Best Lecturer Award at London Brunel International College, 2014 Best Lecturer Award at London Brunel International College, 2013 Dr. Tabaghdehi actively supervises PhD students researching areas including Smart Data Governance, Ethical AI Governance, Digital Innovation Impact, Responsible AI Adoption Strategies, Sustainability, and Future of Labour Market. She has secured research funding from multiple sources including the Economic & Social Research Council (ESRC), Brunel University London, and Brunel Business School. Her current projects include research on AI Adoption and Governance, Youth digital addiction, Algorithm Reliability Framework, and SMEs digital footprints. She has also co-designed the "Digital Adoption" module for the UK Government's Help to Grow Management program, demonstrating the practical application of her research. As a member of multiple professional organizations, Dr. Tabaghdehi serves as an associate practitioner at Social Value International, associate member of the Big Innovation Centre, and member of the All-Party Parliamentary Group on AI. She is also a member of the ESRC Review College, British Academy of Management Review College, and Energy Institute UK, contributing to the broader academic and policy communities through these roles.
Prof. George Magoulas is a Professor of Computer Science at the University of London's School of Computing and Mathematical Sciences and Director of the Birkbeck Knowledge Lab. He specializes in machine intelligence, machine learning algorithms, and AI system architectures, with applications in healthcare (e.g., neurodegenerative disease diagnosis) and educational technologies. His research has received awards from IEEE, ACM, and others. He holds a PhD in Nonlinear Optimization for Neural Networks and a PGCE in Higher Education. Education: BEng/MEng (Integrated Master's in Systems & Control Engineering), University of Patras, Greece PhD in Nonlinear Optimization for Neural Networks Learning, University of Patras, Greece PGCE in Teaching and Learning (Higher Education) Research & Leadership: He leads the Birkbeck Knowledge Lab, focusing on AI's impact on learning and communication. His work includes designing learning algorithms for psychophysiological data modeling and developing the cloudUPDRS app for Parkinson's disease assessment. He has supervised over 12 PhD students and contributed to 200+ publications. Awards & Recognition: Stanford’s “World’s top 2% of Scientists” (2024) Best Paper Awards at IEEE, ACM, and EUNITE Keynote speaker at major AI and e-learning conferences Honorary membership in the Hellenic Artificial Intelligence Society Administrative Roles: Director of Teaching & Learning Quality (2016–2023) Chair of Postgraduate Programmes Exam Board (2010–2022) Editor-in-Chief, International Journal on Artificial Intelligence Tools Teaching: He teaches courses on Artificial Intelligence, Neural Networks, and Project Management at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels. Labs & Collaborations: He directs the Birkbeck Knowledge Lab and is a member of the Data Science and AI Research Group. His projects include analyzing violent cycles using AI and collaborating on EU-funded initiatives.
Lisa Yan serves as a Teaching Professor in the Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Sciences at the University of California, Berkeley, appointed in Spring 2022. She teaches core computer science education courses including CS 195 (Social Implications of Computer Technology), CS H195 (Honors variant), CS 294-189 (Teaching Process Design), and CS 375 (Teaching Techniques), holding regular office hours in Soda Hall for student engagement. Her academic credentials include: PhD in Electrical Engineering from Stanford University (2019) MS in Electrical Engineering from Stanford University (2015) BS in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science from UC Berkeley (2013) Dr. Yan's research centers on data-driven analysis of student learning in large-scale computer science courses, with significant contributions to computing ethics pedagogy and teaching assistant development programs. Her work develops innovative methodologies for assessing student earnestness in interactive lectures, creating flexible learning extensions, and designing integrity-focused assessments. Earlier research focused on software-defined networking and network switch performance optimization, demonstrating technical depth before her pivot to educational innovation. Current projects emphasize scalable teaching techniques and mastery learning frameworks that address challenges in modern CS education. Analysis of her 14 publications (2013-2024) reveals a strategic shift from computer networking (pre-2018) to computer science education research (2018-present). Recent work (2020-2024) dominates in venues like SIGCSE, featuring tools such as Otter-Grader for Jupyter notebook grading and the Earnest Insight Toolkit for lecture participation analysis. This evolution highlights her commitment to solving practical educational challenges through data analysis and tool development, particularly for large undergraduate courses. She received recognition through: The Faculty Award for Outstanding Mentorship of GSIs (2024) Lisa actively mentors Graduate Student Instructors and collaborates with educational technology initiatives. Her research team includes dedicated support staff like Taylor Kaserman (taylor.kase@berkeley.edu), reflecting structured collaboration in developing teaching innovations. She contributes to curriculum design committees within EECS, focusing on assessment integrity and scalable pedagogical methods for growing student populations. Her work operates through the EECS department's educational infrastructure, utilizing Soda Hall resources for both teaching coordination and research development, with strong connections to Berkeley's broader computing education ecosystem.
Dr Rebecca Mardon is a Reader (Associate Professor) in Marketing at Cardiff Business School, Cardiff University. Her research explores consumption through a sociocultural lens, focusing on how digital technologies shape consumption practices and influence consumers' identities, relationships, and well-being. She serves as Director of the Business Studies PhD Programme and is a member of Cardiff Business School's Shadow Management Board. Dr Mardon holds a Postgraduate Certificate in University Teaching & Learning from Cardiff University (2019), a PhD in Marketing from the University of Southampton (2015), and a BA (First Class Hons) in Advertising and Marketing Communications from Bournemouth University (2011). Her primary research interests include materiality and digital materiality, ownership and sharing practices, online consumer collectives, social media influencers, fandom and anti-fandom, and marketplace conflict. Her work examines how digital technologies impact experiences of ownership, how influencers navigate complex relationships with followers, how 'deviant' consumption communities thrive despite external vilification, and why seemingly irrational conflicts persist within online consumer collectives. Dr Mardon's publications reveal a strong focus on the intersection of digital technologies and consumer behavior, particularly examining influencer marketing, parasocial relationships, digital possessions, and community dynamics. Her recent work shows increasing attention to negative relationship dynamics in influencer-follower interactions and the complexities of digital ownership in sharing economies. Sidney Levy Award Honourable Mention, 2024 Editor's Choice, Journal of Consumer Research, 2023 Research Award, Academy of Marketing, 2017 Best Paper Award, Consumer Culture Theory Conference, 2016 Editor's Choice, Journal of Marketing Management, 2016 Best Paper Award, Consumer Culture Theory Conference, 2013 Dr Mardon is an Associate Editor at the Journal of Marketing Management and the Journal of Business Research, and a member of the ESRC Peer Review College. She supervises PhD students exploring sociocultural aspects of consumer culture using qualitative research methods, with current students Wahura Kabutha and Zoe Feng. Her past supervisees include Bader Alkaffary (completed 2022) and James Davies (completed 2021). She teaches digital marketing at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels, including BS3012 Digital Marketing (Module Leader), BST240 Digital Marketing, BST356 Digital Marketing, and BST212 Conducting Research in Marketing & Strategy. Her teaching blends the latest research-based insights with current industry best practice.
Dr. Felix Mezzanotte is an Assistant Professor of Law at Trinity College Dublin and Director of the MSc in Law and Finance Programme, a collaboration between Trinity Law School and Trinity Business School. He holds a PhD and advanced degrees from the University of East Anglia, SOAS (University of London), and the University of Warwick. His research focuses on the legal dimensions of sustainable finance, corporate sustainability reporting, investor protection, and compliance frameworks within financial markets. Academic Role: Assistant Professor of Law Affiliations: Trinity Law School, Trinity Business School (MSc Programme Director) Professional Experience: Former teaching at Hong Kong Polytechnic University, policy advisor for the World Bank, and visiting scholar at Columbia Law School and others. Dr. Mezzanotte's research interests span sustainable finance regulatory design, ESG compliance, blockchain applications in reporting, and cross-border enforcement challenges. His recent work emphasizes the legal accountability mechanisms linking corporate sustainability disclosures to investor rights under EU directives. Publications reflect a focus on EU sustainable finance policy, with analysis of regulatory complexity, blockchain innovations, and investor protection gaps. Recent articles address double materiality frameworks, impact reporting standards, and the role of robo-advisors in ESG integration. Key Award: Faculty of Business Award for Outstanding Teaching (Hong Kong Polytechnic University) Research Collaborations: European-China Law Studies Association, Columbia Center for Sustainable Investment He supervises doctoral candidates exploring topics like greenwashing prevention, non-financial disclosure obligations, and regulatory enforcement in sustainable finance contexts.
Dr John Owens is a Senior Lecturer in the School of Education, Communication & Society at King's College London. He co-directs the Centre for Public Policy Research and previously founded the BA Social Sciences programme. His research focuses on applying philosophical and sociological theories to policy challenges in education, healthcare, and environmental sectors, emphasizing critical realism and the capabilities approach. He teaches modules on social justice, environment-society relations, and education policy at undergraduate and postgraduate levels. Research Interests: John explores ethical, social, and political dimensions of public policy through interdisciplinary lenses. His work addresses autonomy, equity, and justice in contexts like environmental pedagogy, healthcare professionalism under austerity, and disability service personalization. He has led projects funded by the Health Foundation and Wellcome Trust, investigating topics like self-management support for long-term conditions and interdisciplinary bioethics training. Publications: His recent works include studies on wearable technology's impact on autonomy, medical professionalism in challenging environments, and the financialization of public services. He has contributed to journals like *Health Care Analysis*, *BMJ Leader*, and *Frontiers in Education*, with over 30 peer-reviewed articles and book chapters. Advising & Grants: John supervises doctoral research on topics like pediatric professionalism and environmental youth engagement. He co-led projects on healthcare ethics and self-management strategies, supported by major health foundations. His work aligns with UN Sustainable Development Goals on health, education, and climate action. Labs/Teams: Active in King's Climate & Sustainability Research and the Centre for Public Policy Research, focusing on policy analysis for social justice in education, healthcare, and environmental policy.
