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Mikołaj KlimczakView profile

Adjunct Professor

• Institutional Economics
• Market Analysis
• Regulation
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Dr Mikołaj Klimczak is an Adjunct Professor and Coordinator of the Business Individual Study Program at the Faculty of Economics and Finance, Wrocław University of Economics. He holds positions as Academic Tutor and President of the Wrocław Branch of the Polish Economic Society. His affiliations include active roles in academic administration and professional organizations, emphasizing collaboration with economic stakeholders. He obtained his Doctorate in Economic Sciences and specializes in institutional economics, market regulation, digital transformation, and competition policy. His research focuses on institutional failures during economic crises, dynamics of crowdfunding, and strategic adaptations in the digital economy. He explores intersections between economic theory and practical policy implementation, particularly in Poland's transition economy context. Key research themes include: institutional interdependence in competition regulation, impact of digital revolution on market strategies, and theoretical frameworks for emerging financial mechanisms like crowdfunding. His work bridges legal, economic, and policy perspectives, addressing challenges in Poland's regulatory frameworks and European integration processes. Publications span 20+ years, analyzing topics from early 2000s institutional developments to 2024 creative industries strategies. Recent works emphasize digital economy dynamics, while earlier papers explored Polish competition policies' evolution. He engages in applied economics through business consultations and mentoring students in innovative academic programs. Active in academic governance, he coordinates interdisciplinary initiatives and promotes practical applications of economic theories. His work reflects a commitment to both theoretical rigor and real-world policy relevance in evolving market environments.

• Health Promotion
• Health Technology
• Evidence-Based Healthcare
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Camilla Wikström-Grotell serves as Vice Dean for Graduate School and Research at Arcada University of Applied Sciences, overseeing academic partnerships and research initiatives. She holds a PhD in Health Sciences and is an affiliated researcher at Mälardalen University. Her roles include international higher education quality evaluation and leadership in digital learning environment development. Education Background : PhD in Health Sciences, M.Sc. in Healthcare, and Physiotherapy qualifications. She actively contributes to Nordic welfare model research and multidisciplinary teamwork in healthcare. Research Focus : Prioritizes health promotion, health technology, social participation for vulnerable groups, and evidence-based practices. Specializes in physiotherapy theory development, service innovation, and digital pedagogy. Projects include the DITEPRACT guide for blended teaching and studies on faculty digital competence in health sciences. Key Contributions : Authored/co-authored over 20 publications since 2016, focusing on healthcare education, sustainable development in curricula, and global competence building. Collaborates internationally in service development and higher education policy analysis. Affiliations : Leading roles in Arcada Health Tech Hub and Patient Safety and Learning Centre. Involved in EU-funded networks and Nordic welfare system research.

• Early Years Education
• Primary Education Leadership
• Professional Learning in Teacher Development
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Dr. Amanda Ince is an Associate Professor (Teaching) at University College London's IOE - Learning & Leadership. She holds roles as Programme Leader for National Professional Early Years Leadership and Leading Literacy, contributing to MA Primary Education (4-12), MA Early Years Education, and the EdD program. Her research focuses on professional learning in early years and primary education leadership, particularly using facilitated action research to empower educators. She has held leadership roles including Academic Head of Teaching and Learning (2018-2021) and Programme Leader for multiple MA specialisms. Dr. Ince's doctoral work explored cognitive dissonance in professional development, emphasizing risk management in postgraduate learning. She is a UKGCE Recognised Research Supervisor and Advance HE Senior Fellow, with a 2022 RSA Fellowship nomination. Her publications span pedagogical leadership, crisis management in education, and teacher retention strategies across international contexts. She has authored/co-authored works with major publishers like Routledge and UCL Press. Awarded Qualified Teacher Status in 1988, Ince holds a B.Ed (Hons) from the University of Surrey and subsequent postgraduate degrees from the University of London. She is a certified Reading Recovery Tutor and speaks French at a functional level. Her professional activities include collaborative projects, conference speaking, and consultancy work in education. She advocates for Quality Education (UN SDG 4) through her research and teaching.

• Communication
• Teambuilding
• Leadership
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Christine Howell is a Lecturer at Duke University's Fuqua School of Business, where she teaches leadership communication in the Daytime MBA program and management communication in the Master of Management Science program. She also serves as a tutor in the International Student Bootcamp. Her expertise spans leadership and communication curricula development, conflict resolution, and organizational/system changes. Howell has worked with diverse private and nonprofit organizations to design effective communication strategies and team-building initiatives. She holds a Master’s Degree in Public Administration from NC State University. Prior to her current role, she has consulted for corporations and nonprofits and supported multiple universities in the Triangle region. Her professional focus emphasizes facilitating organizational transitions and fostering collaborative environments through tailored communication frameworks. While no specific grants, awards, or academic publications are listed, her work underscores a commitment to practical, applied solutions in leadership development and institutional dynamics. Her advisory roles and educational background highlight a career dedicated to bridging theoretical concepts with real-world organizational challenges.

Sriram SAMIView profile

Lecturer

• Systems & Networking
• Internet of Things (IoT)
• Cyber Physical Systems (CPS)
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Sriram SAMI is a Lecturer (Educator Track) at the School of Computing, National University of Singapore (NUS), affiliated with the Department of Computer Science. He holds a Ph.D. and B.Comp. in Computer Science from NUS, where he continues to contribute to teaching and research in systems, networking, and security. Ph.D. in Computer Science, National University of Singapore B.Comp. in Computer Science, National University of Singapore His research centers on Internet of Things (IoT) , Cyber-Physical Systems (CPS) , and mobile sensing , with a focus on security and privacy . He specializes in leveraging commodity smartphone sensors—particularly time-of-flight (ToF) and LIDAR—for novel applications such as detecting hidden cameras and eavesdropping threats in smart environments. His recent publications, including LAPD: Hidden Spy Camera Detection using Smartphone Time-of-Flight Sensors and Spying with Your Robot Vacuum Cleaner: Eavesdropping via Lidar Sensors , demonstrate a strong trend in identifying privacy vulnerabilities in everyday sensing devices. These works span subfields such as optical sensing, side-channel attacks, embedded systems security, and sensor exploitation, highlighting an interdisciplinary approach combining systems, hardware, and security. He has been recognized for his teaching excellence with multiple awards: Annual Teaching Excellence Award (ATEA) - Team Category (2023/2024) Full Time Teaching Assistant Award (2021/2022) Full Time Teaching Assistant Award (2020/2021) Honors List of Student Tutors (2018/2019) Sriram has taught foundational courses such as CS1010: Programming Methodology , CS3210: Parallel Computing , and CG1111A/CG2111A: Engineering Principles and Practice I & II . His project work includes the NUS Timetable Optimizer , a browser-based tool using Z3 SMT solvers via WebAssembly, and the Singapore Blood Stocks Telegram bot, which scrapes and visualizes blood inventory data. He has also developed tools like an offline plagiarism detector in Rust and browser extensions for productivity. These reflect a strong commitment to educational technology and public service through software. He leads independent research and development efforts, often as a solo or primary contributor, focusing on practical tools that solve real-world problems in education, healthcare, and privacy. His work bridges academic research with tangible applications, emphasizing accessibility, efficiency, and user empowerment.

Alison BrightView profile

Lecturer

• Writing Program Administration
• Writing Across the Curriculum
• Writing Centers
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Alison Bright is a Continuing Lecturer in the University Writing Program at the University of California, Davis. She also serves as a teacher-consultant with the National Writing Project and represents UC on the Advisory Board for the California Writing Project. Her research focuses on writing program administration, writing across the curriculum, writing centers, tutor preparation, teacher identity, and professional development for educators. Bright holds a Ph.D. in Education from UC Santa Barbara (2010), an M.A. in English from Sonoma State University (2005), and a B.A. in Spanish Literature from UC Santa Cruz (2002). Her teaching spans courses like Expository Writing, Advanced Composition, and specialized writing for professions such as education and healthcare. Notable publications include a co-authored book (2019) and articles in English Education and Teaching/Writing . She received the 2009 NCTE Janet Emig Award for an article on teacher practice and writing processes. Her work emphasizes collaborative research and practical applications in educational settings.

• Writing Across the Curriculum
• Multilingual Writing
• Language/Grammar Support
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Kendon Kurzer is a Lecturer at the University of California, Davis, affiliated with the School of Education. Their work focuses on multilingual writing, Writing Across the Curriculum (WAC), and antiracist pedagogies in diverse educational contexts. Kurzer holds a Ph.D. in Education, Language, Literacy, and Culture from UC Davis, an M.A. in TESOL, and a B.A. in Linguistics. Research interests include grammar support for multilingual writers, dynamic written corrective feedback methodologies, and writing program administration challenges. They advocate for pedagogical frameworks that treat linguistic differences as resources rather than deficiencies. Recent work addresses tutoring models in developmental writing programs and equity in writing placement systems. Teaching areas span multilingual writing instruction across disciplines (business, education, food science, nursing), emphasizing antiracist practices. Publications since 2006 explore corrective feedback efficacy, WAC program design, and metacognition in education standards. Kurzer's research often bridges theory and practice, with a focus on community college and second language contexts. Notable contributions include studies on embedded vs. drop-in tutoring effectiveness, accuracy gains from unfocused feedback, and faculty training in linguistically just pedagogies. Their work intersects with sociolinguistics, educational equity, and second language acquisition.

• Inorganic Chemistry
• Materials Chemistry
• Metal-Organic Frameworks
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Mateo Del Río Clar serves as an Assistant Professor of Inorganic Chemistry in the Department of Chemistry at the University of the Balearic Islands (UIB). He is a core member of the Materials Chemistry Group (MATER) and collaborates extensively with the Analytical Chemistry, Automation, and Environment Group at UIB. His research centers on synthesizing and characterizing metal-organic networks (MOFs) and derived hybrid materials, with emphasis on integrating them into functional supports like membranes, 3D-printed devices, and monoliths for contaminated water remediation. Key research specialties include: Nanostructured porous solids engineering Hybrid material synthesis for environmental applications Functional support development for water treatment systems Advanced characterization of metal-organic frameworks Dr. Del Río Clar has co-authored seven publications in international journals, accumulating 263 Google Scholar citations with h-index 5 and i10-index 5. His research has been presented at 15 international conferences and supported by seven competitive grants (3 national, 4 regional). Current teaching assignments (2025-26) include: Experimentación Química Inorgánica (Chemistry degree) Química I (Physics degree) Trabajo de Fin de Grado de Química (Bachelor's thesis supervision) Materiales para la Energía y el Medio Ambiente (Master's in Chemical Science and Technology) Over the past five years, he has taught across Chemistry, Physics, and Pharmacy programs including General Chemistry, Chemistry I/II, and specialized courses like Nanostructured Porous Solids. Tutoring requires prior appointment through his office in room Q027 of the Mateu Orfila i Rotger Chemistry building.

Vanesa SabalaView profile

Lecturer

• Decolonisation of Spanish Language
• Modern Foreign Languages Pedagogy
• Inclusive Education
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Vanesa Sabala is a Teaching Fellow (mapped to Lecturer rank) in the Department of Humanities at the University of Strathclyde's Faculty of Humanities & Social Sciences, specializing in Spanish language instruction. She has been a core member of the Spanish teaching team since 2000, progressing from a Teaching Assistant to a permanent staff member responsible for course coordination, exam development, and serving as the primary student contact point. Her roles include coordinating Spanish 1A/B, Spanish 2A/B, Translation Studies, and Intercultural Mediation modules while integrating UN Sustainable Development Goals into curricula. Her formal academic credentials include a PgCert in Learning and Teaching in Higher Education (2019) from the University of Strathclyde, which earned her Fellowship of the Higher Education Academy. This builds upon her multidisciplinary foundation in Sociology and professional qualifications in Translation and Interpretation. Dr. Sabala's research centers on decolonising the Spanish language curriculum through critical pedagogy and inclusive education frameworks. She actively implements decolonial approaches in course design and delivery, presenting her scholarship at Advance HE EDI and AULC Language Conferences. Her work extends to gender equality via the Women Legacy Project and anti-racism initiatives through the Humanities department's Anti-Racial group, where she examines systemic barriers in educational systems. Her publications reveal an interdisciplinary trajectory connecting educational reform with cultural analysis. The 2022 decoloniality study pioneers critical approaches to language pedagogy, while her 1997 film scholarship analyzes sociological dimensions of Argentine cinema. Together they demonstrate consistent engagement with power structures in education and cultural representation across decades. Her exceptional teaching has received institutional recognition: Best in Hass Teaching Excellence Award (2018) Shortlisted for Best in Hass Teaching Excellence Award (2023) Nominated for 'Most Enthusiastic Tutor' Teaching Excellence Award Nominated for 'Going the Extra Mile' Teaching Excellence Award Conference funding award (2023) Shortlisted for Best in Hass Teaching Excellence Award (2021/2022) As an academic leader, she directs grant-funded initiatives including the Women Legacy Project (documenting erased female contributions to literature/science/film) and serves as Researcher on the ESRC/British Library-funded Prison Blueprint project examining colonial incarceration's legacy. She also led MOOC translation for UNHCR-endorsed courses on child migration with CELCIS and FutureLearn. She co-organizes the department's Teaching and Scholarship seminars to disseminate pedagogical innovations and collaborates with the Anti-Racial group to implement inclusive practices across Humanities curricula, while mentoring colleagues through STEP programs and decolonisation workshops.

Patrizia AmanatiView profile

Tutor

• Organisational Development
• Systemic Coaching
• Team Coaching
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Patrizia Amanati serves as a Visiting Tutor at Henley Business School, University of Reading. With over 25 years of senior international business experience, she retrained as a coach and facilitator, joining Henley's inaugural MSc in Coaching and Behavioural Change cohort in 2009. She has been an active member of the Coaching Constellations team since 2011, facilitating core curriculum sessions across the program. Her expertise centers on Systemic Coaching and Constellations, which she integrates with diverse coaching methodologies to drive individual, team, and organisational transformation. As a Certified Team Coach fluent in three languages, she leverages assessment tools including Myers-Briggs Type Indicator, Leadership Circle Profile, and DiSC to provide multidimensional client insights. Her practice focuses on developing systemic awareness to enable sustainable change within public and private sector clients across Europe and internationally. Specialisms : Organisational development, Systemic Constellations, Cross-cultural coaching Certifications : Certified Team Coach, Licensed practitioner for MBTI, Leadership Circle, and DiSC Patrizia remains actively engaged with Henley Business School through the Coaching Constellations team, contributing to the evolution of coaching pedagogy and practice within the MSc program.

Dirk AnthonyView profile

Tutor

• Executive Coaching
• Leadership Development
• Organizational Change Management
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Dirk Anthony is a Tutor at Henley Business School, University of Reading, specializing in the Professional Certificate in Team and Systemic Coaching. As a Henley-accredited executive coach, he graduated with distinction from the MSc in Coaching and Behavioural Change. His expertise stems from senior leadership roles in media organizations and extensive experience managing teams in commercial and consumer-facing sectors. Specializes in strategy, leadership, and organizational performance Focuses on transformational leadership and performance coaching Coaches senior executives through change management programs Founding partner of Blank White Page consulting firm His work addresses leadership dynamics during organizational growth, restructuring, and cultural transformation.

Raha MoussaviView profile

Researcher

• Learning Sciences
• Competency-Based Education
• Curriculum Design
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Raha Moussavi, Ph.D., serves as a Senior Associate Researcher and Learning Sciences Designer at the Center for Certification and Competency-Based Education (C3Be) within Jayhawk Extended Learning at the University of Kansas. Her expertise spans curriculum and assessment design for diverse educational programs including game-based systems, intelligent tutoring, and competency-based initiatives. Her academic credentials include: Ph.D. in Learning Sciences & Technologies, Worcester Polytechnic Institute A.M. in Chemistry, Brown University Dr. Moussavi specializes in applying learning sciences principles to practical educational design. She has led significant projects including the redesign of the Volunteer Fire Officer course for the Kansas Fire & Rescue Training Institute, development of competency-based assessments for family support professionals, and collaboration with MIT on teacher education programs at the High Meadows Graduate School. Her current work emphasizes equity-focused micro-credential programs like ‘Designing for Equity, Justice, and Innovation in Education’, where she coaches educators in user-centered design methodologies. Her research bridges theoretical learning frameworks with real-world implementation across fire safety training, K-12 education, and professional development contexts. She maintains active partnerships with the Kansas Fire & Rescue Training Institute and MIT, demonstrating cross-sector collaboration in educational innovation.

Shengyao ZhuangView profile

Lecturer

• Information Retrieval
• Natural Language Processing
• Machine Learning
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Shengyao Zhuang is a Postdoctoral Research Fellow at CSIRO's Australian e-Health Research Centre in Brisbane and an Adjunct Lecturer at The University of Queensland (UQ) since 2023. His research focuses on large language model-based search systems for medical domains and Natural Language Processing in information retrieval. Education : PhD in Computer Science (UQ, 2023), Master of Information Technology (UQ, 2018), Bachelor of Electrical Engineering (Chongqing University of Science and Technology, 2016) Shengyao's work spans information retrieval , NLP , and zero-shot ranking with large language models. He develops neural rankers , efficient validation toolkits (Asyncval), and hybrid retrieval systems that combine dense and sparse representations. His contributions include contextualized exact term matching (TILDEv2) and counterfactual bias mitigation techniques for implicit feedback. Recent publications analyze LLM-based stemming , Vec2Text threats to retrieval systems, and green computing impacts of water consumption. His methods improve cross-lingual retrieval and federated learning efficiency while maintaining sub-100ms latency for CPU environments. Scientific Awards : SIGIR 2021 Top10 authors (unofficial) Rank #3 2022 HUAWEI DIGIX GLOBAL AI CHALLENGE Champion As a Tutor at UQ (2019-2022), he taught INFS7410: Information Retrieval and Web Search . He serves on program committees for major conferences including SIGIR, TheWebConf, and ECIR.

Richard McFahnView profile

Associate Professor

• History Education
• Curriculum Development
• Teacher Training
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Richard McFahn is an Associate Professor (Education) at the University of Sussex's School of Education and Social Work, where he serves as the ITE History Lead Tutor. With over 25 years of experience as a history teacher, senior leader, and educational adviser, he has developed nationally recognized teacher networks and authored influential textbooks and digital resources. McFahn founded historyresourcecupboard.com and co-edits practicalhistories.com to support history educators globally. His research focuses on: Innovative history pedagogy and curriculum design Teacher development frameworks Historical interpretations in education Cross-cultural history teaching methodologies Assessment strategies for historical understanding McFahn's publications demonstrate consistent focus on practical history education, curriculum innovation, and pedagogical critique. His recent works examine cognitive science applications in teaching, GCSE curriculum development, and cross-cultural history frameworks. Publication trends show strong emphasis on creating accessible resources for teachers and addressing contemporary challenges in history education. Awards & Recognition: 2017: Student-led Teaching Award 2018: Teaching Award for Outstanding Student Support (team) 2020: Nominee for The Sussex Teaching to Disrupt Award He leads the History ITE/PGCE programs and co-convenes the Histories of Childhood module. McFahn established sustainable teacher networks in Hampshire and regularly presents at national conferences including the Schools History Project and Historical Association.

Una ConveryView profile

Lecturer

• Youth Justice
• Imprisonment
• Families of Prisoners
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Una Convery is a Lecturer in Criminology at the Ulster University , affiliated with the School of Applied Social and Policy Sciences. She joined the university in 2003 and serves as the Year One Tutor for the BSc (Hons) Criminology and Criminal Justice program. PhD from Ulster University BSc in Public Administration from University of Glamorgan Her research focuses on youth justice , imprisonment , and children's rights , particularly examining the impact of parental incarceration on families. She also explores victims of crime and women in the criminal justice system in Northern Ireland. Recent publications analyze: Custodial detention systems for children Historical legal frameworks in Northern Ireland Gender-specific approaches to punishment Policy reforms for prisoners' families Dr. Convery contributes to academic practice through her fellowship in the Higher Education Academy and collaborates with: Children of Prisoners Europe (COPE) network Centre for Higher Education Research and Practice (CHERP)