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Shrideep PallickaraView profile

Professor

• Machine Learning
• Deep Learning
• Large-Scale Systems
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Shrideep Pallickara is a Professor in the Department of Computer Science at Colorado State University, where he also directs the Center for eXascale Spatial Data Analytics and Computing (XSD) . His research is funded by the National Science Foundation, Department of Homeland Security, Environmental Protection Agency, Department of Agriculture, and the UK's e-Science program. Research Interests: His research lies at the intersection of machine learning and large-scale systems, focusing on: Spatiotemporal data management and analytics Extreme-scale storage systems Stream processing for IoT and cyber-physical systems Deep learning over petabyte-scale, high-dimensional datasets Model construction for forecasting natural and urban phenomena His work addresses challenges in computational tractability, resource utilization, and convergence in distributed environments. Systems developed in his lab are deployed in domains such as urban sustainability, agriculture, epidemiology, environmental monitoring, healthcare, and defense. Research Trends in Publications: His recent publications demonstrate a strong focus on scalable analytics for geospatial and environmental data. Key themes include deep learning for soil moisture and salinity prediction, efficient visualization of massive satellite datasets, spatiotemporal search and summarization, and model performance profiling across spatial domains. The work integrates scientific domain knowledge with machine learning and systems innovation. Scientific Awards: NSF CAREER Award Board of Governors Award for Excellence in Undergraduate Teaching OLIE Award N. Preston Davis Award Monfort Professorship Best Paper Award at IEEE/ACM CCGrid 2019 Best Paper Award at BDCAT 2023 Best Paper Award at IEEE Cluster 2012 Best Student Paper Award at IEEE CloudCom 2010 Shortlisted for ACM DEBS-2015 Grand Challenge Award One of the Six Best Papers at ACM/IEEE GRID 2005 Advising and Grants: He advises numerous graduate students, many of whom are co-authors on his publications. His research is supported by major grants from NSF, DHS, EPA, USDA, and UK e-Science, enabling the development of open-source systems such as Granules, NaradaBrokering, Galileo, Funnel, and Spindle. Labs and Teams: He leads the XSD Center, which develops and maintains large-scale open-source software systems involving over 2500 classes and a million lines of code. These systems are used in academic, commercial, and defense applications.

Sue L. NiezgodaView profile

Professor

• Water Resources Engineering
• Hydraulic Engineering
• Stream Restoration
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Dr. Sue L. Niezgoda is a Professor in the Department of Civil Engineering at Gonzaga University's School of Engineering and Applied Science. She holds a Ph.D. from The Pennsylvania State University and is a licensed Professional Engineer. Her work emphasizes water resources engineering, with a focus on stream restoration, hydraulic modeling, and sustainable infrastructure. Education: Ph.D., Civil and Environmental Engineering, The Pennsylvania State University, 2004 M.S., Civil and Environmental Engineering, The Pennsylvania State University, 1998 B.S., Civil and Environmental Engineering, The Pennsylvania State University, 1997 B.A., Engineering and Physics, Elizabethtown College, 1996 Dr. Niezgoda's research centers on river and stream restoration, particularly the use of natural solutions like beaver dam analogs, risk and uncertainty assessment in design, and low-impact development technologies such as permeable pavements. She advocates for experiential learning, integrating field projects into her courses to engage students in real-world engineering challenges. Her teaching includes Fluid Mechanics, Watershed Modeling, and Stream Restoration. Her recent publications reflect a strong trend in applying process-based, risk-informed approaches to stream restoration, with increasing emphasis on monitoring, education, and professional standards. She has contributed significantly to the development of a national body of knowledge for stream restoration certification. Professional Affiliations and Leadership: ASCE Environmental and Water Resources Institute (EWRI), Hydraulics and Waterways Council, River Restoration Technical Committee Board of Directors, River Restoration Northwest Active contributor to American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE) Dr. Niezgoda has advised numerous undergraduate students on research projects related to stormwater, stream monitoring, and pavement systems. She has led externally funded research initiatives, including the Sharp Avenue Permeable Pavement Feasibility Study for the City of Spokane. She is also an experienced instructor of professional development courses on hydrology, hydraulics, and restoration modeling. She is currently on sabbatical during the 2024–2025 academic year but remains an active researcher and educator.

Thilo FehmelView profile

Professor

• Social Policy
• Social Administration
• Social Work
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Thilo Fehmel is a Professor of Social Administration and Social Policy at the Leipzig University of Applied Sciences and serves as Dean of the Faculty of Architecture and Social Sciences . His academic career spans institutions like the University of Leipzig (habilitation in sociology) and Cooperative State University Gera. Research Focus: Social policy, welfare state theory, European sociology, labor sociology, and sociological theory (conflict, autonomy, deviance). Projects: Led research on Citizen Participation in the Digital Society (2019-2021, funded by Saxony) and Social Policy by Collective Agreement (2015-2019, funded by Hans Böckler Foundation). Publications: Over 25 monographs and edited volumes, including Tarifsozialpolitik (2021) and Sicherungsbewahrung (2013). Academic Leadership: Contributed to journals like Traverse and Soziologie , and edited special issues on welfare state transformation. His work bridges theoretical sociological analysis with practical policy implications, emphasizing the role of collective bargaining and institutional frameworks in shaping social security systems across Europe.

Abolfazl AsudehView profile

Associate Professor

• Algorithmic Fairness
• Data-centric Responsible AI
• Ranking algorithms and indices
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Abolfazl Asudeh is an Associate Professor at the University of Illinois Chicago , affiliated with the Department of Computer Science and director of the Innovative Data Exploration Laboratory (InDeX Lab) . His work bridges data management, fairness, and AI. ACM and IEEE Senior Member VLDB Ambassador VLDB Endowment’s NSF Liaison Associate Editor for IEEE TKDE Research Interests focus on Algorithmic Fairness and Data-centric Responsible AI , with applications to ranking systems, LLMs, social networks, and misinformation detection. His work leverages Approximation Algorithms , Computational Geometry , and Randomized Methods to build efficient, fair systems. Scientific Awards : 2021: Google Research Scholar Award 2021: Communications of the ACM Research Highlight 2019: ACM SIGMOD Research Highlight 2020: VLDB Journal Special Issue on Best of VLDB 2017: ACM SIGMOD Most Reproducible Paper Grants include NSF IIS-2348919 (2024-2027) for fairness-aware data structures and NSF IIS-2107290 (2021-2024) for collaborative fairness research. Labs & Collaborations : Leads InDeX Lab with interdisciplinary teams, collaborating with institutions like University of Michigan, University of Texas at Arlington, and industry partners including Google and ACM.

Nicole Stelle GarnettView profile

Professor

• Property Law
• Land Use
• Urban Development
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Nicole Stelle Garnett serves as the John P. Murphy Foundation Professor of Law at Notre Dame Law School, where she has established herself as a leading scholar in property law, land use, urban development, and education reform. She holds multiple significant affiliations including being a fellow of the Institute for Educational Initiatives (where she serves on the faculty executive committee), senior policy advisor for the Alliance for Catholic Education, and principal investigator in the Kellogg Institute's Research Cluster on International Education. Garnett has been a Kellogg Institute faculty fellow since 2020 and maintains active engagement with international education policy discussions, recently co-hosting a conference in Chile on religious liberty and educational pluralism in Latin America and the Caribbean. Garnett's research focuses on the intersection of property law, urban development, and education policy, with particular emphasis on Catholic schools and school choice mechanisms. Her work consistently examines how legal frameworks shape urban communities and educational opportunities, arguing for policies that strengthen neighborhood institutions and expand parental choice. She has testified before Congress and contributed to major legal cases defending school choice programs, demonstrating the practical impact of her scholarship. Her scholarly output reveals a clear trajectory from foundational work on urban land use and policing in her 2009 book 'Ordering the City' toward increasingly focused research on education reform, particularly Catholic education's role in urban communities as explored in her influential 2014 book 'Lost Classroom, Lost Community.' Recent publications show her engaging deeply with contemporary debates around education savings accounts, religious liberty in education, and the legal frameworks governing school choice expansion across the United States. Luksic Family Collaboration Grant (2017-18): 'Global Catholic Education: Setting and Expanding a Social Science Research Agenda' Garnett maintains an active media presence, having been quoted in the New York Times regarding Supreme Court legitimacy and in National Catholic Reporter on racial inequality and Catholic education. Her work regularly bridges academic scholarship and practical policy applications, as evidenced by her involvement in legal cases defending school choice programs and her advisory role with the Alliance for Catholic Education. She has established herself as a key voice in national conversations about educational pluralism, religious liberty in education, and the relationship between property law and community development.

• Economics of public and private pensions
• Household portfolio and retirement behavior
• Employee benefits and compensation
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Olivia S. Mitchell is the International Foundation of Employee Benefit Plans Professor and Professor of Insurance & Risk Management and Business Economics & Policy at The Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania. She serves as Executive Director of the Pension Research Council and Director of the Boettner Center for Pensions and Retirement Research. Dr. Mitchell is also a Research Associate at the NBER, an Independent Director on the Allspring Mutual Fund Boards, and a Research Fellow at the Leibnitz Institute for Financial Research SAFE, Goethe University Frankfurt. Education: BA in Economics from Harvard University, MA and PhD in Economics from University of Wisconsin-Madison Awards: 2024 CIO Lifetime Achievement Award, 2023 Distinguished Fellow of the American Economic Association, multiple accolades including World Economic Forum recognition as Top 10 Women Economist Dr. Mitchell's research focuses on pensions, insurance, financial literacy, and public finance. Her work examines longevity risk, defined contribution pensions, financial literacy impacts on wealth accumulation, and Social Security claiming behavior. Her publications appear in leading journals like the American Economic Review and Journal of Political Economy. Key article themes include behavioral finance in 529 college savings plans, household portfolio underdiversification, longevity income annuities in retirement design, and cognitive decline's impact on financial decisions. Recent studies explore financial literacy's age-related decline and its economic implications. 2024 Lifetime Achievement Award 2023 Distinguished Fellow, AEA Multiple Best Paper Awards (2021, 2020, 2019) Doctoral Honorary Degrees from Goethe University and University of St. Gallen She chairs academic advisory boards, testified before global legislative bodies, and consults with organizations like the World Bank and IMF. Her teaching includes courses on consumer financial decision-making and risk management at Wharton.

Gideon NaveView profile

Associate Professor

• Consumer Neuroscience
• Marketing
• Decision-making
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Gideon Nave is the Carlos and Rosa de la Cruz Associate Professor of Marketing at The Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania. He holds a prominent position within the Department of Marketing and contributes significantly to the school's research and teaching missions in consumer behavior, marketing analytics, and decision sciences. His academic journey began with B.Sc and M.Sc degrees in Electrical Engineering from the Technion – Israel Institute of Technology, specializing in Signal Processing. He then pursued and earned his PhD in Computation & Neural Systems from the California Institute of Technology (Caltech), establishing the interdisciplinary foundation for his current research program. Nave's research focuses on how technological developments in measurement instruments have granted unprecedented access to individual-level data. His work spans several interconnected domains: Consumer neuroscience and neuroeconomics Applications of genetic data in marketing AI's impact on creativity and consumer research Ethical implications of new data collection technologies Decision-making processes across various contexts He investigates how digital footprints of online behavior, MRI, genotyping, and hormonal assays can help understand consumer preferences and behavior, while critically evaluating the ethical challenges these technologies present. His publication record demonstrates a clear trajectory toward understanding the intersection of emerging technologies and consumer behavior. Recent work particularly emphasizes AI applications in marketing research, genetic data utilization for personalization, and neuroscientific approaches to understanding decision-making processes. His methodological approach often combines large-scale datasets with rigorous experimental designs, contributing significantly to both theoretical advancement and practical applications in marketing. Nave's contributions to the field have been recognized with several prestigious awards: National Science Foundation Faculty Early Career Development (CAREER) Award (2020-2025) Association For Consumer Research (ACR) Early Career Award (2024-2025) APS Rising Star Award (2020) Poets & Quants Selection as one of the "World's Best 40 B-School Professors under the Age of 40" (2021) As a recipient of the NSF CAREER Award, Nave leads significant research initiatives examining the applications and ethical implications of new measurement technologies in marketing and consumer behavior. His work has attracted considerable media attention, with features in major outlets including The New York Times, The Guardian, CNN, and The Economist, reflecting the broad relevance and impact of his research. While specific lab names aren't prominently featured in his public profile, Nave's research appears to involve extensive interdisciplinary collaborations spanning neuroscience, genetics, computer science, and marketing. His publications frequently include co-authors from diverse disciplinary backgrounds, suggesting a team-based research approach that bridges traditional academic boundaries.

PAOLO RUGGERIView profile

Associate Professor

• Geotechnical Engineering
• Slope Stability
• Seismic Risk Assessment
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Paolo Ruggeri is an Associate Professor at the Department of SIMAU, Università Politecnica delle Marche (UNIVPM), Ancona, Italy. His research focuses on Geotechnical Engineering , Slope Stability , Seismic Risk Assessment , and Soil-Structure Interaction , with particular emphasis on landslide dynamics, port infrastructure resilience, and tunnel construction impacts. Selected trends from his 15 most recent publications include: Analysis of coastal and harbor structures (quay walls, dykes) Investigations into seismic and rainfall-induced slope failures Advancements in soil-structure interaction modeling Environmental sustainability of geotechnical works Comparative studies on tunnel design approaches (Eurocodes)

Kang ChenView profile

Professor

• Immunology
• Cancer Immunology
• Reproductive Immunology
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Professor Kang Chen is a faculty member at the Wayne State University School of Medicine with joint appointments in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology , Biochemistry, Microbiology and Immunology , Oncology , and the Center for Molecular Medicine and Genetics . He co-chairs the Immunology Focus Group across Wayne State University, Karmanos Cancer Institute, and Henry Ford Health. PhD : Weill Cornell Medicine, Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, Hospital for Special Surgery BSc (First-Class Honours): National University of Singapore Dr. Chen's research focuses on immune regulation of cancer , reproductive disorders , and mucosal immunity . His lab investigates antibody diversification mechanisms in B cells, immunoglobulin class switching and somatic hypermutation dysregulation in diseases, and maternal-fetal immune interactions affecting pregnancy outcomes. Recent publications highlight his work on WWC proteins in tumor suppression (2025), gene therapy for mesothelioma (2024), IgD-basophil interactions (2023), Maspin in cancer stem cell regulation (2022), and preterm labor immunoprotection (2017). His studies span immunology , oncology , and reproductive medicine . Scientific Awards American Association of Immunologists Travel Awards (2023, 2025) College Teaching Awards (2020, 2017) Research Excellence Award (2016) Burroughs Wellcome Fund Investigator (2014) NIH MIST Young Investigator Award (2013) Dr. Chen teaches Immunology , Cancer Immunotherapy , and Reproductive Biology courses at Wayne State University. His lab collaborates with academic and clinical partners across institutions, leveraging molecular, cellular, and animal model approaches to develop novel therapeutics for cancer and immune-related reproductive disorders. As principal investigator, he leads studies on maternal-fetal immune crosstalk , antibody diversification , and mucosal immunology , with patents in therapeutic antibody generation and preterm labor prevention .

• Feminist Legal Theory
• Sexuality and Technology
• Privacy Law
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Professor Brenda Dvoskin serves as a faculty member at Washington University in St. Louis School of Law, teaching Feminist Legal Theory and Torts while pioneering research at the intersection of sexuality, technology, and legal frameworks. Her work critically examines digital consent architectures, privacy invasions, and participatory governance models in online environments. Her academic credentials include: S.J.D. from Harvard Law School (2023) LL.M. from Harvard Law School (2018) Law degree from Torcuato Di Tella University, Argentina (2015) Dvoskin's research synthesizes feminist legal theory with digital rights advocacy, focusing on how algorithmic systems impact sexual autonomy and privacy. She investigates the structural failures in content moderation systems that perpetuate gender-based harms while developing frameworks for trauma-informed digital consent protocols. Her scholarship bridges theoretical legal analysis with practical interventions in platform governance. Analysis of her 2022-2025 publications reveals three dominant trajectories: (1) deconstruction of 'safety' narratives in Big Tech feminism, (2) forensic examination of democratic deficits in platform governance, and (3) development of counter-surveillance methodologies for sexual privacy violations. These works consistently challenge technocratic solutions while centering marginalized experiences in digital policy design.

Pauline KimView profile

Professor

• Workplace Law
• AI Law and Policy
• Employee Privacy
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Pauline Kim is the Daniel Noyes Kirby Professor of Law at Washington University School of Law, with a courtesy appointment in the Department of Sociology and affiliations at the Center for Race, Ethnicity and Equity, and the Cordell Institute. She is a leading scholar in workplace law, focusing on privacy, discrimination, and AI’s impact on employment, housing, and credit markets. Education: A.B. and J.D. from Harvard, Henry Fellow at New College, Oxford. Her research explores the legal and ethical challenges of algorithmic decision-making, advocating for fairness and transparency. She directs the Center for Empirical Research in the Law and contributes to the American Law Institute’s Restatement of Employment Law. Recent publications address AI fairness, data rights for workers, and algorithmic governance. Awards include election to the American Academy of Arts and Sciences (2024) and the Future of Privacy Forum’s Privacy Papers for Policymakers Award (2024). Scientific Awards: American Academy of Arts and Sciences (2024) Future of Privacy Forum Award (2024) Founders Day Distinguished Faculty Award (2021) Becker Professor of the Year (2019, 2016) She previously clerked for Judge Cecil F. Poole, worked at Legal Aid at Work, and held leadership roles at Washington University, including Associate Dean for Research and Faculty Development (2008-2010).

Bodil HolstView profile

Professor

• Surface Science
• Scientific Instrumentation
• 2D Materials
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Bodil Holst is a Professor at the University of Bergen's Department of Physics and Technology , specializing in surface science and scientific instrumentation development . Her research spans 2D materials , helium atom scattering , and archaeometry applications. She leads projects like Nanometer-Resolution Matter-Wave Lithography (FET-Open), 2D Material Properties (NFR FRIPRO), and Wind Turbine Erosion Prevention (Equinor). Her Nanophysics Group has produced groundbreaking work on graphene's temperature-dependent rigidity and icephobic surfaces . First neutral helium microscope images (2008) Recorded bending rigidity of 2D materials (2018-2021) Developed solid-state conversion techniques for sapphire (2017-2021) Her teaching innovations in classical mechanics explore retrieval practice and digital learning structure , documented in Physics Education and Physical Review Physics Education Research .

Matthias BeckerView profile

Professor

• Human-Computer Interaction
• Simulation and Modeling
• Distributed Systems
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Matthias Becker is a Professor at the Institute for Practical Computer Science within the Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science at Leibniz University Hannover, where he has been a core member of the Human-Computer Interaction group since 2019. He serves as Internship Coordinator for Computer Science and Computer Engineering and holds key roles in the Computer Science Examination Board and Selection Committee, actively shaping academic governance and student development. His academic journey began with PhD studies at the University of Bremen (1996-2000) supported by a DFG grant, followed by a postdoctoral permanent position at Leibniz University Hannover (2000-2019), an Associated Assistant Professor role at École des Mines de Nantes (2000), and a Habilitation in Computer Science in 2013. This foundation enabled his transition to a full professorship in 2019. Becker's research spans Human-Computer Interaction, Simulation and Modeling, and Bio-inspired Computing, with applications in agriculture, renewable energy, and manufacturing. His work integrates distributed systems, optimization algorithms, and wireless sensor networks to solve complex real-world problems, such as greenhouse monitoring, wind farm logistics, and tire noise reduction. Recent publications reveal a strategic focus on practical validation of simulation models and cross-domain applications of nature-inspired algorithms. His 15 most recent publications (2018-2024) demonstrate consistent innovation in applying simulation techniques to offshore wind farm installation, agricultural pest management, and sports science. These works emphasize real-world validation, collaborative problem-solving, and the development of domain-specific optimization frameworks that bridge theoretical algorithms and industrial implementation. As Internship Coordinator, Becker facilitates critical industry-academia connections for students, while his examination board responsibilities ensure rigorous academic standards. His leadership in the Human-Computer Interaction group drives research on interactive systems for agriculture, energy, and health, with particular emphasis on user-centered design in complex operational environments like wind farm logistics and greenhouse automation.

• Social Work Practice
• Child Sexual Abuse
• Youth Violence
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Dr. Tamara Blakemore is an Associate Professor in Social Work at the University of Newcastle 's School of Humanities, Creative Industries and Social Sciences. Her career spans academia, policy development, and clinical practice, with particular focus on trauma-informed social work , youth violence , and institutional child sexual abuse . A leader in experience-based learning models , she co-developed the innovative Name.Narrate.Navigate (NNN) program for trauma-exposed youth. Education: PhD, Bachelor of Arts (Psychology), Bachelor of Social Work (Honours) from the University of Queensland Tamara's research explores intergenerational trauma , systemic oppression , and community resilience through longitudinal studies like the Longitudinal Study of Australian Children . Her work emphasizes visual methodologies , deep listening practices , and Aboriginal knowledge integration to address complex social issues. Recent publications highlight trauma-informed tools ( Now.See.Hear! ), gendered violence dynamics , and trauma's impact on empathy development . These contributions demonstrate her commitment to translating research into practice through community-based participatory frameworks . Scientific Awards: Work Integrated Learning Staff of the Year (2014, 2012) Mid-Career Researcher Award (2018) College Excellence Award for Industry Engagement (2022) Finalist - Engagement Excellence Award (2023) Tamara maintains clinical practice with Hunter New England Area Health while serving as Equity Ambassador for Community Wellbeing at the University of Newcastle. Her multidisciplinary collaborations with legal institutions and disability sector organizations demonstrate her commitment to social justice and policy innovation .

• Neuropsychology
• Developmental Cognitive Neuroscience
• Traumatic Brain Injury
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Adam T. Schmidt serves as an Associate Professor in the Department of Psychological Sciences at Texas Tech University, where he conducts research at the intersection of neuropsychology, developmental cognitive neuroscience, and forensic psychology. His work primarily investigates the effects of traumatic brain injury and environmental adversity on brain and behavioral development in youth, with a focus on resilience and positive outcomes in high-risk populations such as justice-involved adolescents. Dr. Schmidt's research program, centered in the Pathways to Resilient Youth Development (PRYDE) laboratory, explores how cognitive abilities, neurobiology, and psychosocial environments interact to influence resilience. He examines mechanisms of chronic neuroinflammation, structural neuroimaging correlates, and the role of protective factors in mitigating the impact of adverse childhood experiences and traumatic brain injuries on youth development, particularly within forensic contexts. His translational approach integrates neuroscience with real-world applications for vulnerable populations. Analysis of Dr. Schmidt's 15 most recent publications (2023-2025) reveals a dominant focus on justice-involved youth, pediatric and adolescent traumatic brain injury, and neurocognitive mechanisms of resilience. Key thematic clusters include adverse childhood experiences and mental health outcomes, executive function deficits in forensic populations, structural neuroimaging biomarkers of recovery, and the moderating role of protective factors in treatment response. His work consistently bridges basic neuroscience with clinical and forensic applications. Dr. Schmidt leads the PRYDE laboratory, which employs multidisciplinary methodologies including structural neuroimaging, neuropsychological assessment, and longitudinal designs to study resilience pathways. The lab's research specifically targets youth experiencing traumatic brain injuries or justice system involvement, investigating how cognitive, biological, and environmental factors interact to foster positive development despite adversity. He is actively recruiting graduate students for the 2025-2026 academic year, indicating ongoing mentorship in the Department of Psychological Sciences. His training program emphasizes neuropsychological assessment techniques, neuroimaging analysis, and research ethics with high-risk youth populations, preparing students for careers in clinical, forensic, and research settings.