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Changfeng ChenView profile

Professor

• Condensed Matter Physics
• Computational Materials Science
• Nanomechanics
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Changfeng Chen is a Professor of Physics at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV), where he has been a faculty member since 1990. His research group operates within the Department of Physics, focusing on computational materials science with strong institutional support from UNLV's research infrastructure. His academic journey includes: Ph.D., Peking University (1987) Postdoctoral Research, Iowa State University (1987) Postdoctoral Research, UC Berkeley (1988-1989) Postdoctoral Research, University of Oregon (1989-1990) Professor Chen's research centers on computational materials discovery and extreme condition physics , with particular expertise in nanomechanical behavior of covalent solids , topological quantum materials , and high-pressure thermodynamics . His group pioneers advanced simulation techniques including first-principles many-body approaches and density-functional tight-binding to unravel fundamental properties of novel materials. Recent work demonstrates exceptional strength in superhard materials and topological insulator systems, bridging theoretical predictions with experimental validation. Analysis of his publication record reveals dominant research thrusts in extreme condition materials science (65% of recent work), topological quantum states (25%), and energy materials (10%). His group consistently produces high-impact studies on indentation strength anomalies, pressure-induced phase transitions, and novel structural forms—particularly in boron nitride and transition-metal compounds. This work frequently appears in top-tier journals including Physical Review Letters and ACS Nano , with notable cover features in Applied Physics Letters (2008) and Physical Review Letters (2005). Professor Chen maintains an active mentoring program with 12 Ph.D. graduates and 11 postdoctoral researchers, many now holding faculty positions worldwide. His research has secured continuous funding from the National Science Foundation , US Department of Energy , W. M. Keck Foundation , and Bigelow Foundation , supporting both fundamental discovery and applied materials development. The Chen Research Group operates as a dynamic international collaboration hub, with ongoing partnerships at Chinese Academy of Sciences, Los Alamos National Laboratory, University of Paderborn, and multiple Chinese universities. This global network enables comprehensive investigations from theoretical modeling to experimental synthesis, particularly in the discovery of materials harder than diamond and topological quantum systems.

Essi M. KorhonenView profile

Researcher

• Virology
• Zoonotic Diseases
• Microbiology
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Essi M. Korhonen is a University Researcher at the University of Helsinki, affiliated with the Faculty of Medicine and Department of Virology. She serves as a supervisor for doctoral programs in Clinical Veterinary Medicine, Wildlife Biology, and Microbiology and Biotechnology. Key affiliations: Helsinki One Health (HOH) Viral Zoonosis Research Unit, Environmental Change Research Unit (ECRU), and Institute for Atmospheric and Earth System Research (INAR) Current projects: Opening Pandora’s Box (permafrost thaw risks), Early Career Researcher funding (Sigrid Jusélius Foundation), and University profiling funding 7 InterEarth RESET Her research spans virology, zoonotic diseases, and environmental health, focusing on viral zoonoses, emerging infections, and climate-related pathogen risks. Recent work examines SARS-CoV-2 in mink, H5N1 influenza in Finland, and orbivirus isolation from mosquitoes. She participates in multidisciplinary collaborations across medicine, environmental science, and social sciences, with a strong emphasis on One Health approaches and Arctic research. Her expertise includes molecular virology, field epidemiology, and viral diagnostics.

• Hydrogeochemistry
• Groundwater Contamination
• Aquifer Heterogeneity
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Yanhua Duan is a Research Associate Professor at the School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Southern University of Science and Technology , where she has been since December 2024. Previously, she served as a Research Assistant Professor at the same institution from 2020 to 2024 and as a Postdoctoral Fellow and Visiting Scholar at China University of Geosciences (Wuhan) and Southern University of Science and Technology (2016-2018). Education: Ph.D. in Groundwater Science and Engineering, China University of Geosciences (Wuhan), 2016 Jointly trained at Stanford University (2014-2015) via China Scholarship Council funding Research Interests focus on hydrogeochemistry, geogenic groundwater contamination, contaminant migration/transformation in heterogeneous aquifers, and on-site detection/removal technologies for groundwater pollutants. Her work combines field surveys, dynamic monitoring, and laboratory simulations to address causes of groundwater contamination and develop solutions for water safety. Recent Publications (2016-2024) span journals like Nature Water , Environmental Science & Technology , and Science of the Total Environment , with keywords reflecting arsenic pollution, aquifer heterogeneity, and biogeochemical processes. She has also contributed to patents in arsenic detection and groundwater intrusion identification. Scientific Projects include leading Guangdong and National Natural Science Foundation grants on arsenic and nitrogen cycling in aquifers, as well as participating in National Key R&D Program sub-projects.

• Learning Analytics
• Artificial Intelligence in Education
• Human-Computer Interaction
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Robert Ramberg is a Professor at the Department of Computer and Systems Sciences (DSV) at Stockholm University, Sweden, and serves as research director at the Swedish Defence Research Agency (FOI). His academic journey began with a PhD in cognitive psychology from Stockholm University's psychology department, establishing a strong foundation for his interdisciplinary research spanning cognitive science, educational technology, and human-computer interaction. Ramberg's research interests focus on learning analytics, AI for education, and the application of emerging technologies like IoT, VR, and MR in educational contexts. He leads the Learning Analytics and AI for Education Group and the ReVisE Research Group, which explores how technologies can enhance educational practice through innovative visualizations and real-world applications. His work bridges theoretical frameworks of socio-cultural learning with practical implementations in both educational and military training environments. His recent publications reveal a strong focus on teachers' design processes, simulation training (particularly Live-Virtual-Constructive integration for flight training), and the application of learning analytics in educational settings. His research demonstrates a consistent pattern of investigating how digital tools mediate human action, collaboration, and learning across diverse contexts from primary schools to military aviation. Ramberg teaches courses including 'Cognitive Psychology in HMI' for the bachelor program in interaction design and 'Design for complex and dynamic contexts' for the master's program in design for creative and immersive technology. His current research projects include 'Use of IoT to visualize teachers' patterns of movement in the classroom' and 'L(ive), V(irtual) & C(onstructive) for efficient flight training,' reflecting his dual focus on educational technology and military simulation training. His research methodology frequently employs participatory design approaches, collaborating with teachers, students, and military personnel to develop and evaluate technology-enhanced learning environments. Ramberg maintains active collaborations with schools, industry partners across Sweden, and international research institutions, contributing to the broader field of Technology Enhanced Learning (TEL) through both theoretical contributions and practical implementations.

Ruchira SinghView profile

Associate Professor

• Retinal Diseases
• Neurodegenerative Diseases
• Stem Cell Research
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Ruchira Singh, Ph.D. is an Associate Professor in the Department of Ophthalmology at the University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry, holding a Dean's Professorship. She also maintains a joint appointment in the Department of Biomedical Genetics. Dr. Singh leads the Stem Cell and Disease Modeling Laboratory at the University of Rochester Flaum Eye Institute, where her research focuses on understanding retinal physiology and developing treatments for retinal and neurodegenerative diseases. Dr. Singh's research program centers on using patient-derived human induced pluripotent stem cells (hiPSCs) to study molecular mechanisms of retinal and neurodegenerative diseases. Her work specifically targets age-related macular degeneration (AMD), Batten disease (CLN3), Sorsby's fundus dystrophy, and other macular dystrophies. She investigates the role of extracellular matrix alterations, CLN3 gene function, and gene-environment interactions in disease pathogenesis. Her laboratory has pioneered 3D biomimetic models of the retina and developed innovative approaches to study the photoreceptor-RPE-choroid complex. Analysis of Dr. Singh's recent publications reveals a strong focus on stem cell-based disease modeling, particularly using hiPSCs to investigate macular degeneration and Batten disease. Her work consistently explores the intersection of retinal degeneration and neurodegeneration, with particular attention to phagocytosis defects, metabolic dysregulation, and extracellular matrix alterations. The research demonstrates a progression from basic disease mechanism studies toward therapeutic development, with increasing emphasis on pharmacological interventions. Dr. Singh's laboratory receives funding from the National Institutes of Health and multiple private foundations. Her research program supports a diverse team of postdoctoral researchers, staff scientists, laboratory technicians, and undergraduate students working on various aspects of retinal disease modeling. As Principal Investigator, Dr. Singh oversees a dynamic research group focused on multiple projects including investigating extracellular matrix alterations in macular degeneration, determining the role of CLN3 in the human retina, delineating shared molecular mechanisms of maculopathies, and developing 3D biomimetic models of the outer blood-retinal barrier. The laboratory maintains strong collaborations with other researchers at the University of Rochester and beyond.

• Digital transformation
• Information systems
• Responsible technology adoption
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Dr. Yun Chen serves as Associate Professor, Subject Group Head and Research Cluster Co-Lead at Salford Business School, University of Salford. A Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy and Certified Management & Business Educator, she brings a socio-technical perspective to digital technology applications, ensuring both effectiveness and ethical responsibility in implementation. With representation on the CyberFirst Northwest Advisory Group and UKVI ESRC Review Panel, Dr. Chen actively shapes policy in digital innovation and cybersecurity. Her educational foundation includes: PhD in Information Systems Master's Degree in Computing Bachelor's Degree in Chemical Mechanism Postgraduate Certificate in Education (HE Research and Practice) Dr. Chen's research centers on digital transformation strategies across business, society, and higher education contexts. She examines how emerging technologies optimize operations, enhance educational delivery, and drive sustainable development while maintaining human-centered ethical frameworks. Her supervision focuses on digital innovation in UK SMEs, M-learning in Higher Education, and broader digital transformation initiatives. Analysis of her 15 most recent publications reveals an evolving research trajectory from specific platform case studies (WeChat, Pinduoduo) toward comprehensive digital transformation frameworks applicable across sectors. Recent work increasingly addresses AI integration, cybersecurity for SMEs, and sustainable platform development, with strong emphasis on practical case studies from both Chinese and UK contexts. Her significant recognition includes: PhD Supervisor of the Year (2023) Teaching Award of UKAIS (2021) Nominee for TalkTalk Northwest Women in Tech Award (2022) Senior Fellow of Higher Education Academy (2021) Nominee for Women's Voice Awards (2025) As an educator, Dr. Chen teaches Business Disruptive Technologies, Digital Marketing Strategy, Information Systems, and Digital Transformation using a Blended Active Learning approach. She has secured substantial funding including a 2025 Pump Priming Research Project (£5,134) on organizational decision-making automation and a 2022-2023 project (£12,000) investigating post-pandemic digital transformation in higher education. Her current work integrates Generative AI into curriculum design and assessment strategies across undergraduate and postgraduate programs. Dr. Chen actively contributes to academic communities as co-leader of the Disruptive Tech Cluster at Salford Business School and through participation in international conferences including the 2024 'Challenges and Reality of the IT-space' conference co-hosted with institutions in Ukraine, Poland, and the UK.

Rebecca N. WrightView profile

Professor

• Computer Security
• Privacy
• Cryptography
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Dr. Rebecca Wright is the Druckenmiller Professor and Chair of Computer Science at Barnard College, where she also serves as Director of the Vagelos Computational Science Center. She holds affiliate positions at Columbia University's Computer Science Department and Data Science Institute, and co-chairs the Cybersecurity Research Center within the Data Science Institute. With a distinguished career spanning academia and research, she has established herself as a leader in computer security and privacy research. Ph.D. in Computer Science, Yale University A.B. in Computer Science and Mathematics (Double Major), Columbia University Honorary M.E. from Stevens Institute of Technology Her research focuses on computer and communications security, particularly in privacy, cryptographic protocols, and fault-tolerant distributed computing. She investigates how to design protocols, systems, and services that maintain functionality even when participants or components behave maliciously. Her work also extends to computer science education, with a strong emphasis on increasing diversity and inclusion in computing fields through initiatives like the Computing Fellows program and living-learning communities for women in computer science. Analysis of her recent publications reveals a strong focus on privacy-preserving technologies, particularly differential privacy applications in anomaly detection and machine learning. Her work bridges theoretical computer science with practical applications in cybersecurity, while maintaining a consistent commitment to educational initiatives that broaden participation in computing. The interdisciplinary nature of her research is evident in collaborations across computer science, data science, and social sciences. Scientific Awards: IEEE Fellow (2018) for Contributions to Applied Cryptography and Privacy ACM Distinguished Member (2017) for Scientific Contributions to Computing National Academy of Engineering Armstrong Endowment for Young Engineers – Gilbreth Lectureship (2008) Dr. Wright has successfully mentored numerous PhD and MS students who have gone on to prominent positions in academia and industry. Her grant portfolio includes significant funding from the National Science Foundation for projects like the DIMACS/Simons Collaboration on Lower Bounds in Complexity Theory (2018-2021) and the DIMACS/Simons Collaboration in Bridging Continuous and Discrete Optimization (2017-2020), as well as European Commission funding for cybersecurity research. She is deeply involved in professional service, serving on the ACM Conference on Computer and Communications Security Steering Committee and the Electronic Registration Information Center's Privacy and Technology Advisory Board. She leads the Cyber NYC REU (Research Experience for Undergraduates) program and has established the Computing Fellows program at Barnard to increase meaningful computing engagement across disciplines. Her work with the Douglass-DIMACS Computing Corps and other educational initiatives demonstrates her commitment to building inclusive computing communities and developing innovative educational approaches.

Joel J. KassiolaView profile

Professor

• Environmental Political Theory
• Confucian Green Theory
• Environmental Ethics
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Joel J. Kassiola is Professor of Political Science in the College of Behavioral and Social Sciences at San Francisco State University (SFSU). Over a four-decade career he has served as Dean of Undergraduate Studies at Brooklyn College and as Dean of the College of Behavioral and Social Sciences at SFSU, while maintaining an active research and teaching portfolio at the intersection of political theory, environmental ethics, and contemporary Chinese politics. Education B.A. with Honors in Political Science, Brooklyn College, CUNY (elected to Phi Beta Kappa) M.A. and Ph.D., Political Philosophy Program, Princeton University American Council of Education Fellow, Haverford College Research Focus Professor Kassiola’s scholarly trajectory began with normative political theory, affirmative action, and political violence, then pivoted decisively toward environmental political theory—an area in which he is regarded as a pioneer. Since 1990 his work has centered on the environmental crisis, limits to industrial civilization, and the search for sustainable alternatives. Over the past fifteen years he has developed “Confucian Green Theory,” a research program that mines classical and Neo-Confucian thought to critique Western consumer modernity and articulate environmentally coherent socio-political models for China and the world. His recent publications explore Zhang Zai’s 11th-century qi cosmology, coordinated rural-urban development in China, and the role of counter-hegemonic environmental ethics in transcending human supremacism. He is co-editor (with Timothy W. Luke) of The Palgrave Handbook of Environmental Political Theory (2023) and sole editor of Environmental Ethics: Foundational Readings, Critical Responses (2021). Scientific Awards & Honors American Council of Education Fellowship Keynote Speaker, Phi Beta Kappa Omicron Chapter Initiation, SFSU (May 2017) The Death of Industrial Civilization selected as a “leading book in environmental policy” by the American Political Science Association Teaching & Mentoring Since returning to full-time classroom teaching in Fall 2022, Professor Kassiola has offered senior seminars on China’s environmental crisis and co-taught large interdisciplinary courses on environmental politics. He regularly teaches cross-listed courses with the Department of Philosophy—such as “Politics and the Ethics of the Consumer Society” and “Environmental Ethics”—often in innovative “megasection” formats enrolling 250–300 students with multiple graduate TAs. He is preparing a new general-education course, POLS 100 Understanding Politics , for Spring 2024 aimed at non-majors across the university. Labs, Teams & Future Work While no formal laboratory is listed, Professor Kassiola collaborates with an international network of scholars—nine countries represented in the Palgrave Handbook alone—and supervises graduate TAs in large-scale pedagogical experiments. Works-in-progress include an essay for the Elgar Handbook on Environmental Political Theory and a study of Wang Yangming’s “one-body” doctrine for environmental policy. Planned future projects encompass a second edition of his Environmental Ethics reader and an updated anthology on China’s environmental crisis.

Tomka Yuriy YaroslavovychView profile

Associate Professor

• Software architectures
• enterprise application development
• .NET platform
• +3 more

Yuriy Yaroslavovych Tomka is an Associate Professor in the Department of Computer Science at Yuriy Fedkovych Chernivtsi National University. He holds a Candidate of Physical and Mathematical Sciences degree and has been serving as an Associate Professor since April 15, 2021. His academic work spans software engineering, neural networks, and biomedical image processing, with numerous publications in these fields. Dr. Tomka's educational background includes: Bachelor's degree in Laser and Optoelectronic Engineering from Yuriy Fedkovych Chernivtsi National University (2005), with honors Candidate of Physical and Mathematical Sciences degree (2009) in specialty 01.04.05 – Optics, Laser Physics Dr. Tomka's research interests focus on software architectures, enterprise application development on the .NET platform, pattern recognition, digital image processing, and neural networks. His work bridges theoretical computer science with practical applications in biomedical diagnostics, financial technology, and e-commerce systems. He has made significant contributions to the development of information systems, machine learning applications, and educational methodologies in computer science. Analysis of Dr. Tomka's recent publications reveals a strong focus on practical applications of software engineering principles, particularly in the .NET ecosystem. His work spans from fundamental software architecture to specialized applications in biomedical imaging and financial forecasting. There's a clear trend toward interdisciplinary research, combining computer science with fields like medicine and finance, demonstrating the versatility and applicability of his technical expertise. Dr. Tomka has received recognition for his mentorship, guiding student research that won second-degree diplomas in national competitions. His professional development includes numerous certifications in modern software technologies from institutions like Sigma Software University. As an active member of the Bukovina Information Technology Cluster named after Joseph Schumpeter since 2019, Dr. Tomka contributes to regional IT development initiatives. He also provides scientific consulting to the Limited Liability Company "Buknanotech" and has managed research projects including "Development of new methods and biomedical systems for polarization-holographic fractalmetry of crystallites of tissues and fluids of human organs" (2019-2021).

• Algorithms
• Information System Architecture
• Petri Nets
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Alexey Alexandrovich Mitsyuk serves as Associate Professor at the Department of Software Engineering within the Faculty of Computer Science at the National Research University Higher School of Economics (HSE), where he also holds the position of Deputy Dean for Research and Senior Research Fellow at the Research and Educational Laboratory of Process-Oriented Information Systems (POIS). He has been working at HSE since 2013 with 12 years of scientific and teaching experience. Mitsyuk is also a member of the Academic Council of HSE. His educational background includes a PhD from HSE (2019) with a dissertation on "Correction of process models while preserving their structure based on event logs" and a specialist degree in Applied Mathematics from Moscow State Institute of Electronics and Mathematics (2009). He is actively involved in professional associations including IEEE Task Force on Process Mining and BPM Association. Mitsyuk's research focuses on process mining, Petri nets, software architecture, data visualization, and algorithms. His work bridges theoretical computer science with practical applications in software engineering and educational analytics. He has supervised numerous student theses across bachelor's and master's programs, with students completing research on topics ranging from software architecture analysis to process mining applications. His publication record shows consistent contributions to the field of process mining and software engineering, with recent work focusing on advanced visualization techniques, process model correction, and applications of process mining in educational and mobile contexts. His research demonstrates a clear progression from theoretical foundations of process modeling to practical applications in software development and education. Honorary certificate from HSE (May 2025) Gratitude from the Faculty of Computer Science (August 2022) Best teacher awards (2015-2025) High professional potential group (HSE reserve staff) Competition for best Russian-language scientific works (2024) Mitsyuk has coordinated research activities of the faculty, created new research groups, monitored grants, and analyzed publication activities. He led a student team that won first place in the BPI Challenge 2017 student category. His teaching includes courses on Software Systems Architecture and Mathematical Methods of Process Analysis in Software Engineering. He is actively involved in numerous conferences as committee member and reviewer, particularly in the fields of process mining and software engineering.

Katarzyna ZamorskaView profile

Professor

• Social Policy
• Gender Studies
• European Social Policy
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Professor Katarzyna Zamorska serves at the University of Wrocław's Faculty of Political Sciences and Administration as Head of the Department of Social and Economic Policy. Her academic profile centers on critical social policy analysis with emphasis on vulnerable populations and institutional frameworks. Her research spans gender dynamics in social exclusion , European social policy integration , and aging society challenges . Key themes include precarious labor conditions, social rights evolution, and pandemic impacts on marginalized groups. Her methodological approach combines historical analysis with contemporary policy evaluation, particularly examining Polish social policy transformation within EU frameworks. Recent publications reveal strong focus on volunteerism for elderly activation (2024) and social assistance rights evolution (2022) . Her work demonstrates consistent engagement with labor market precarity (2018-2019) and demographic challenges (2018), while maintaining historical perspective through industrial revolution analyses (2020).

Geraint A. WigginsView profile

Professor

• Computational Creativity
• Music Cognition
• Artificial Intelligence
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Geraint A. Wiggins is Professor of Computational Creativity at the Department of Computing, Goldsmiths' College, University of London. He leads the Intelligent Sound and Music Systems (ISMS) group within the Centre for Cognition, Computation and Culture. His academic career spans institutions including City University and the University of Edinburgh. He holds two PhDs: one in Computational Linguistics and another in Musical Composition from Edinburgh, supervised by Dr Graeme Ritchie and Prof Nigel Osborne respectively. MA (Cantab.), PhD (Edin.), PhD (Edin.), MIEE, MBCS Research interests include computational creativity, music cognition, statistical learning of harmonic movement, information dynamics of music, melodic segmentation, and cross-domain modeling between music and language. His work integrates artificial intelligence with music theory, perception, and composition. Key grants include EPSRC-funded projects on musical memory and similarity, Mellon Foundation collaborations on music encoding, and interdisciplinary studies with Queen Mary University and Indiana University. He has served on UK Technology Foresight Creative Digital Media Task Groups and chaired the SSAISB (UK AI/Cognitive Science society). Leadership roles encompass directing Goldsmiths' MSci scheme, serving as Associate Editor of Musicae Scientiae, and co-founding the AISB Journal. He has held external examiner roles at Queen Mary and Sussex, and been part of various university and departmental committees.

Susana Costa RamalhoView profile

Assistant Professor

• Family Psychology
• Couple Relationships
• Well-being Promotion
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Susana Costa Ramalho serves as Assistant Professor at the Faculty of Human Sciences of the Catholic University of Portugal (FCH-UCP), where she has taught since 2017 and currently acts as Coordinator of the Institute of Family Sciences. As a researcher at the Católica Research Centre for Psychological, Family and Social Wellbeing, she leads the "Invisible Pillars of the Family" project and contributes to CUIDAR, a university research and extension initiative focused on child protection. Dr. Costa Ramalho earned her PhD in Educational Psychology through a joint program between the University of Lisbon and the University of Coimbra. Her 2013 research visit to NLA University College Bergen in Norway expanded her international scholarly perspective. She maintains dual professional identity as both academic researcher and clinical practitioner, holding specialist certifications in Clinical and Health Psychology and Community Psychology from the Portuguese Psychologists Order. Her research program centers on relational dynamics within families and couples, with particular emphasis on well-being promotion across the lifespan. She has developed multiple assessment instruments including the "4Ever Family Questionnaire" and scales measuring romantic love myths and couple generativity. Her scholarly work bridges theoretical frameworks with practical applications, addressing both clinical interventions and community-based approaches to strengthen family systems. Dr. Costa Ramalho teaches across multiple programs including the Undergraduate Psychology Program, Master in Psychology of Wellbeing and Health Promotion, and Advanced Program in Family Reception, Orientation, and Referral. Her course portfolio spans family development, clinical interventions with adults, psychopathology, and mental health across the lifespan, reflecting her integrative approach to psychological science and practice. As Coordinator of the Institute of Family Sciences, she oversees research initiatives examining family dynamics from multiple perspectives. Her leadership in the "Invisible Pillars of the Family" project represents a significant contribution to understanding foundational family experiences. Her clinical expertise in Cognitive-Behavioral and Emotion-Focused Psychotherapy informs both her teaching and research, creating a synergistic relationship between academic and applied work.

Jie NingView profile

Associate Professor

• Operations Management
• Supply Chain Management
• Operations-Finance Interface
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Jie Ning is an Associate Professor in the Department of Operations at the Weatherhead School of Management, Case Western Reserve University. She joined the faculty in 2013 after completing her PhD in Industrial and Operations Engineering at the University of Michigan. PhD in Industrial and Operations Engineering, University of Michigan (2013) MS in Physics, University of Michigan (2008) BSE in Industrial and Operations Engineering, University of Michigan (2008) BS in Physics, University of Science and Technology of China (2006) Her research focuses on the intersection of operations management with finance and economics, particularly examining how financial constraints affect operational decisions and interfirm interactions. Key areas include trade credit strategies, risk-averse contracting, stochastic optimization, and empirical analysis of supply chain dynamics. Recent publications (2023–2025) demonstrate her emphasis on financial instruments in supply chains (e.g., expedited payments, blockchain-based debt monitoring), asymmetric innovation capabilities in sourcing decisions, and trade credit mechanisms under competition. Earlier works (2017–2021) explore theoretical foundations of affine Markov decision processes and practical applications in capacity management. Weatherhead Emerging Impact Award (2021) Weatherhead Faculty Scholar (2021) Lewis-Progressive Fellow (2020) She teaches courses in Operations Research and Supply Chain Management, including Operations Management I/II, Strategic Sourcing, and Supply Chain Risk Management. Her work with Fortune 500 companies combines empirical and theoretical research to address real-world operational challenges.

• Green Infrastructure
• Inclusive City
• Urban Sustainability
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Tetsuya Yaguchi is a Professor at Waseda University's Faculty of Science and Engineering, School of Creative Science and Engineering, Department of Architecture. With over 20 years of professional experience as an architect and urban designer working on international projects across the United States, Asia, and Middle East countries, he brings extensive practical knowledge to his academic role. He is a registered architect in both Japan and California, and serves on multiple urban planning committees for Tokyo's Adachi, Minato, and Shinjuku wards as well as other municipalities. Dr. Yaguchi earned his Doctor of Architecture from Waseda University in 2020, following a Master of Urban Design from the University of California at Berkeley (2001-2002), graduate studies at Tokyo Institute of Technology (1993-1995), and undergraduate studies at Tokyo University of Science (1989-1993). Before joining Waseda University in 2016, he worked at prominent firms including EDAW/AECOM as Associate Principal, BMS Design Group (now Page), Kaplan McLaughlin Diaz Architects, and Kajima Corporation. His research focuses on understanding the physical, social, ecological and technological systems of cities to create sustainable and inclusive urban environments. Key research areas include: Green Infrastructure for urban stormwater management and flood mitigation in tropical cities Universal Design principles for accessible urban spaces and assistive technologies Urban Agriculture and local food systems integration in metropolitan areas Pre-Disaster Community Planning and inclusive disaster preparedness games Waterfront regeneration in the context of climate change Social media analysis for understanding urban landscape perception Dr. Yaguchi's scholarly work demonstrates a strong focus on practical applications of urban design theory to address contemporary challenges. His recent publications reveal a methodological diversity including multi-agent simulation, spatial analysis of social media data, and community-based participatory research. His work often centers on Asian cities, particularly Bangkok, Phnom Penh, and Tokyo, examining how urban systems can be made more resilient and inclusive through innovative design approaches. His significant contributions to the field have been recognized with several prestigious awards: Urban Design Award (2018.12) from the American Institute of Architects Japan Chapter for the Thousand Islands Tourism Master Plan Pavilion @ Utica Junction, Roseville, MI (2017.04) from the Roseville Downtown Development Authority PCBC Gold Nugget Award (2013.05) Focused Issue Planning Award (2008) from the American Planning Association, California Chapter for San Leandro TOD Dr. Yaguchi actively teaches across multiple levels at Waseda University, offering courses in City Planning, Architectural Design, Environmental Aspects of Buildings and Cities, and Regenerative Design of the Built Environment. His current research projects, funded by organizations like the Japan Society for the Promotion of Science and the River Foundation, focus on green infrastructure assessment, riverfront development, and accessible housing environments. He serves as Director of the Institute of Urban and Regional Studies (2021-2025) and is a concurrent researcher at the Waseda Research Institute for Science and Engineering and the Waseda Center for a Carbon Neutral Society. His laboratory, the Yaguchi Lab (http://www.yaguchilab.arch.waseda.ac.jp/), brings together students and researchers to explore innovative approaches to urban design challenges. The lab's work bridges theoretical research with practical applications, often collaborating with municipal governments and community organizations to implement sustainable urban solutions.