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• 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.

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.

• 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.

• Labor Market
• Digitalization
• Regional Science
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Dr. Ulrich Zierahn-Weilage is an Associate Professor at the Utrecht School of Economics , Utrecht University , and a Research Associate at the ZEW – Leibniz Centre for European Economic Research in Mannheim, Germany. He is affiliated with the CESifo Research Network and Global Labor Organization (GLO) . His work addresses the intersection of digitalization , globalization , and labor market dynamics, with a focus on regional economic disparities and skill-based wage effects . Primary Affiliation : Utrecht University School of Economics Secondary Affiliation : ZEW – Leibniz Centre for European Economic Research Research Networks : CESifo, GLO Research Interests : Consequences of digitalization and globalization for labor market careers Regional economic disparities and agglomeration effects Methodological Expertise : Applied econometrics Causal inference Machine learning Quantitative data analysis Publication Trends : Recent work examines technological change (2016-2025), emphasizing automation risks , minimum wage spillovers , and skill adaptation to digitalization. Key themes include labor market institutions , task reconfiguration , and policy implications for open societies. Supervision and Funding : Supervised PhD candidates Cäcilia Lipowski (graduated 2024) and Sarah McNamara (in progress) Research funded by H2020 project GI-NI and Horizon project SkiLMeeT , focusing on technology-driven skill transformation and digital-green economic transitions

• Soil Chemistry
• Environmental Chemistry
• Surface Electrochemistry
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Xu Renkou serves as Director of the Soil Chemistry and Environmental Protection Laboratory at the Nanjing Institute of Soil Science, Chinese Academy of Sciences, and Head of the Soil Interface Processes and Effects Team at the State Key Laboratory of Soil and Sustainable Agriculture. He holds doctoral supervisor status and serves as Deputy Director of the Soil Chemistry Committee of the Chinese Society of Soil Science while acting as Scientific Advisor to the International Foundation for Science (IFS). His research focuses on surface electrochemical properties of variable-charge soils, soil acidification mechanisms, aluminum chemistry, and heavy metal behavior at soil/water interfaces. Current investigations examine interactions between charged surfaces in soil (colloids, organic matter, microorganisms, plant roots), clay mineral evolution during soil formation, acidification control methods, and biochar applications for soil improvement. His group actively pursues six major projects including National Natural Science Foundation key projects on root-soil interactions and red soil acidification control. Xu's publication record includes over 200 Chinese and English papers with more than 80 SCI-indexed articles in top journals like Soil Biology & Biochemistry and Geochimica et Cosmochimica Acta. His research demonstrates consistent innovation in understanding adsorption mechanisms of organic acids on variable-charge soils, aluminum-organic acid interactions, particle surface diffusion layer effects on acidification, and heavy metal remediation technologies. His work bridges fundamental surface chemistry with practical soil restoration applications. Scientific recognition includes the 2010 Zhu Liyuehua Outstanding Teacher Award from the Chinese Academy of Sciences. His group has mentored numerous award-winning students including multiple recipients of Chinese Academy of Sciences President Scholarships and Jiangsu Province Outstanding Master's Thesis Awards. Key projects include National Natural Science Foundation key projects on root-soil interactions 973 Project on red soil acidification control principles Academy Knowledge Innovation Project on tropical soil electrochemistry Multiple NSFC general projects on nanoparticle interactions and paddy soil evolution The research team maintains strong international collaborations with scientists in Canada, Australia, Russia, United States, and India, conducting joint research on surface chemistry and soil acidification. Their laboratory develops patented soil remediation technologies including acidic soil green improvers and biochar-based solutions.

Vahagn Roberti AglyanView profile

Associate Professor

• public policy and public management
• public policy analysis
• American studies
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Vahagn Roberti Aglyan serves as Associate Professor and Head of the Department of Public Administration within the Faculty of International Relations at Yerevan State University, Armenia, a position held continuously since 2009. His institutional affiliation centers on advancing public administration education and research within post-Soviet contexts while examining Armenia's geopolitical positioning. His academic foundation includes: Postgraduate studies (1993-1998) in the Department of International Relations at Yerevan State University, earning a Certified Specialist degree Advanced postgraduate research (1998-2001) in the Department of Theory and History of International Relations at Yerevan State University under Prof. E. Zohrabyan, focusing on “The Russian Federation and regional armed conflicts in Transcaucasia (1991-1994)” Specialized training at Arizona State University’s Faculty of Public Administration (2005) Aglyan’s research traverses public policy analysis, US foreign policy frameworks, and hierarchical international systems theory, with concentrated expertise in Armenian-Russo-American triangular relations. His work critically examines policy convergence mechanisms within asymmetric power structures, post-socialist governance models, and the evolving welfare state paradigms in comparative perspective. This intellectual trajectory reflects deep engagement with both theoretical frameworks and empirical regional dynamics. Analysis of his 15 publications (2015-2025) reveals persistent thematic threads: structural power dynamics in Russia-Armenia relations, US strategic recalibrations in Eurasia, and public administration challenges in post-conflict societies. His scholarship demonstrates methodological versatility across English, Russian, and Armenian academic discourses, with increasing attention to contemporary governance dilemmas like universal basic income implementation and networked policy design. Professional activities include participation in international conferences such as the 2022 YSU symposium “Armenia, the United States, and Regional Transformations in Eurasia,” though no doctoral advisees or major research grants are documented. His departmental leadership role suggests primary research execution within Yerevan State University’s institutional framework without dedicated lab structures.

Guangyu WangView profile

Associate Professor

• Sustainable Forest Management
• Climate Change Adaptation
• Watershed Management
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Dr. Guangyu Wang is an Associate Professor in the Department of Forest Resources Management within the Faculty of Forestry at the University of British Columbia. He serves as Associate Dean for Asian Strategies and Director of the Asia Forest Research Centre, demonstrating significant leadership within the institution. His academic profile includes membership in the Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies program where he supervises students in Forestry (MASc, MFor, MSc, PhD). Dr. Wang's research interests span sustainable forest management and integrated watershed management, with particular emphasis on computer modeling applications. His work focuses on watershed-scale forest restoration, sustainable development projects, and Chinese forest management practices. He has developed innovative management plans and sustainable models specifically for Chinese forests. Current research includes climate change adaptation, forest carbon markets, and strategic planning for natural resources. His research portfolio includes leadership of several major initiatives: the Asia Forest Research Centre, National Park Research Center, Adaptation of Asia-Pacific Forests to Climate Change project, Asia-Pacific Forestry Education Coordination Mechanism, and the Asia-Pacific Network for Sustainable Forest Management and Rehabilitation (APFNet) Americas Office. His recent publications reveal a strong focus on carbon sequestration, forest therapy benefits, national park management, and the impacts of environmental factors on forest ecosystems across multiple continents. Asia Forest Research Centre (AFRC) - Promoting regionally specific research to enhance forestry practices in Asia National Park Research Center (NPRC) - Analyzing and evaluating national park management approaches worldwide Adaptation of Asia-Pacific Forests to Climate Change - Developing management strategies for climate-resilient forests Multidisciplinary Institute of Natural Therapy (MINT) - Bridging scientific understanding of forest therapy impacts Dr. Wang's work demonstrates a strong commitment to international collaboration, particularly between Canada and Asia-Pacific countries, addressing critical challenges in sustainable forest management, climate change adaptation, and the human-forest relationship. His research combines technical modeling approaches with practical applications for forest management policy and practice.

• Power Semiconductor Devices
• Wide Band Gap Materials
• Silicon Carbide (SiC) Technologies
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Professor Shankar Madathil holds the Chair in Power Electronic Systems at the University of Sheffield , within the School of Electrical and Electronic Engineering . His academic journey began with a PhD in Engineering from Cambridge University (1992), preceded by a Master's in Semiconductor Technology (1986) and MSc in Applied Sciences (1984) from PSG College of Technology , India.

Steven L. SchwarczView profile

Professor

• Insolvency and Bankruptcy Law
• International Finance
• Capital Markets
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Steven L. Schwarcz is the Stanley A. Star Distinguished Professor of Law & Business at Duke University School of Law and Founding Director of Duke's Global Financial Markets Center (previously renamed from Global Capital Markets Center). He holds a bachelor's degree in aerospace engineering (summa cum laude) from Columbia University and a Juris Doctor from Columbia Law School. Prior to joining Duke, he was a partner at two leading law firms and Visiting Lecturer at Yale Law School. Professor Schwarcz has held numerous prestigious visiting positions including Leverhulme Visiting Professor at Oxford University, Visiting Professor at the University of Geneva Faculty of Law, Senior Fellow at Melbourne Law School, and Distinguished Visiting Professor at University College London. His extensive academic engagement includes delivering distinguished lectures at institutions worldwide including The University of Hong Kong, Georgetown University Law Center, and the National Assembly of the Republic of Korea. His research focuses on insolvency and bankruptcy law, international finance, capital markets, systemic risk, corporate governance, and commercial law. Professor Schwarcz pioneered the field of asset securitization, with his book Structured Finance, A Guide to the Principles of Asset Securitization being one of the most widely used texts in the field. His 2008 article Systemic Risk in the Georgetown Law Journal was the second most cited law review article of that year, and he has been ranked as the world's second most cited scholar in commercial, contract, and bankruptcy law for multiple periods (2010-2014 and 2013-2017). His recent scholarly output shows continued innovation, with publications extending into 2025 covering emerging areas such as digital currencies, NFT securitization, the application of physics concepts to legal analysis, and the regulation of financial innovation. His work consistently addresses the intersection of law, finance, and technological change, with particular attention to systemic risk and financial stability. Among his notable recognitions are being a Fellow of the American College of Bankruptcy, a Founding Member of the International Insolvency Institute, and a Fellow of the American College of Commercial Finance Lawyers. He also serves as Business Law Advisor to the American Bar Association Section on Business Law and as a member of P.R.I.M.E. Finance's Panel of Recognized International Market Experts in Finance. Professor Schwarcz has testified before the U.S. Congress on systemic risk, securitization, credit rating agencies, and financial regulation, and has advised multiple U.S. and foreign governmental agencies on the financial crisis and shadow banking. His practical experience complements his academic work, having helped pioneer asset securitization during his time as a practicing attorney.

Xuan-Thao NguyenView profile

Professor

• Asian Law
• Banking Law
• Business and Corporate Law
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Professor Xuan-Thao Nguyen is the Pendleton Miller Chair in Law and Director of the Asian Law Center at the University of Washington School of Law. She specializes in Intellectual Property , Corporate Governance , Technology Law , and Banking , with a focus on Cryptocurrency , Law and Technology , and E-Commerce . Her work bridges legal frameworks with innovation economics. Her research explores IP Taxation as a tool for economic growth, Blockchain applications in corporate law, and Global Tech Competition between China and the U.S. She has advised on high-profile cases involving Trademark Disputes (e.g., Starbucks vs. Starbucks Workers United) and Trade Secrets (Group14 litigation). Recent publications analyze AI Copyright Class Actions (2025), Crypto Losses (2024), and Tech Bankruptcy trends. Her book Silicon Valley Bank: The Rise and Fall of a Community Bank for Tech (2024) provides a critical case study of tech finance. She actively engages in international policy discussions, including Vietnam Data Protection (2024), U.S.-Vietnam Economic Ties (2024), and Metaverse Regulation . She leads UW's Entrepreneurship and Law Speaker Series and collaborates with institutions across Southeast Asia and the U.S.

Vivienne BrandView profile

Professor

• Corporate Law
• Corporate Governance
• Whistleblowing
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Vivienne Brand is Professor in Law at Flinders University's College of Business, Government and Law, where she leads the corporate law research program. She serves as General Editor of the Australian Journal of Corporate Law and Deputy Chair of the Law Council of Australia’s Corporations Committee, with expertise in corporate governance, whistleblowing systems, and social licence to operate frameworks. Her policy influence includes invited testimony before Federal parliamentary inquiries on whistleblowing reform and liquidator regulation. Her academic qualifications include: LLB (Honours) Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice (GDLP) Master of Laws (LLM) with Merit Master of Educational Studies (MEdSt) PhD Brand's research critically examines corporate ethics through empirical studies of director behavior, particularly regarding whistleblowing mechanisms and social licence to operate in Australian business contexts. She investigates how directors' duties evolve with societal expectations, regulatory changes, and emerging challenges like AI governance. Her work bridges legal theory with practical compliance frameworks, emphasizing the role of non-financial incentives in ethical corporate behavior. Recent publications (2020-2024) reveal three key trends: (1) Deepening analysis of whistleblowing regulation with focus on financial incentives and Regtech solutions; (2) Expansion into Middle East/North Africa trade law and sustainability governance; (3) Critical examination of AI's impact on director responsibilities and corporate accountability frameworks. Her scholarship consistently connects corporate law with UN Sustainable Development Goals through ethical business practices. Awarded national recognition for teaching excellence: Australian Citation for Outstanding Contribution to Student Learning Vice Chancellor's Award for Teaching Excellence (awarded twice) Brand actively supervises corporate law research and secured funding as Chief Investigator for the 2023-2024 project Innovations in health and aged care: promoting Arab-Australia knowledge transfer , addressing cross-cultural healthcare challenges. Her professional engagement includes non-executive directorships and leadership in the Society of Corporate Law Academics (serving as President until February 2024). She maintains active roles in Law Council of Australia committees, including the Whistleblowing Working Party and Foreign Bribery Divisions, while contributing to global policy discussions on corporate governance standards.

Kelly K. LeeView profile

Associate Professor

• Structural Biology
• Virology
• Biochemistry
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Kelly K. Lee is an Associate Professor in the Department of Microbiology at the University of Washington . Her research focuses on integrating structural biology techniques to study dynamic viral processes, particularly membrane fusion mechanisms across multiple pathogens. Specializes in structural biology with expertise in X-ray scattering, cryo-EM, and fluorescence microscopy Joint appointment in Medicinal Chemistry Active in graduate student recruitment and training Research combines solution X-ray scattering , cryo-electron tomography , and fluorescence microscopy to analyze structural hierarchies in viral systems. Recent work emphasizes pH-controlled membrane lysis and cross-neutralizing antibody responses across SARS-CoV-2, influenza, and HIV systems. Recent publications highlight interdisciplinary approaches to viral structural dynamics, including nanoparticle vaccine design and mechanistic analysis of antibody neutralization . Key collaborations span virology, immunology, and computational biology domains. Current projects include influenza hemagglutinin engineering , structural analysis of SARS-CoV-2 spike activation , and HIV-1 envelope protein dynamics . The research program appears focused on translational applications of structural biology to infectious disease interventions.

Kathryn JohnsonView profile

Professor

• Wind Energy Control Systems
• Engineering Education
• Floating Offshore Wind Turbines
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Kathryn Johnson is a Professor in the Department of Electrical Engineering at Colorado School of Mines with a joint appointment at the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL). She holds the Ben Fryrear Chair for Innovation and Excellence and earned her B.S. from Clarkson University (2000), and M.S./Ph.D. from University of Colorado Boulder (2002/2004). Her research spans wind energy control systems (floating offshore turbines, ultra-scale rotors, wind farm optimization) and sociotechnical engineering education (macroethics, social justice integration). Research Focus: Dr. Johnson leads pioneering work in aerodynamic control of floating offshore wind turbines, developing morphing rotor technologies for 50-MW systems, and optimizing wind-hydrogen integration. Her education research examines how sociotechnical thinking develops in engineering students, with fieldwork validated through international collaborations. Publication Trends: Recent works (2021-2023) demonstrate dual emphasis on: 1) Advanced wind turbine control (aerodynamic load mitigation, floating platform stabilization, grid integration) and 2) Engineering pedagogy (sociotechnical identity formation, ethics frameworks, justice-oriented curriculum design). Over 75% of recent publications involve experimental validation through NREL field tests. Awards & Honors: Fulbright Canada Research Chair in STEM Education (2021) Clare Boothe Luce Endowed Professorship (2005) IEEE Senior Member recognition Educational Leadership: Teaches core courses including Feedback Control Systems, Modern Control Design, and Wind Energy Systems. Developed Mines' first sociotechnical integration modules for control engineering curricula. Supervised 15+ graduate students in wind energy and education research. Facilities & Collaboration: Leads experimental work at NREL's National Wind Technology Center, directing the SUMR (Segmented Ultralight Morphing Rotor) consortium. Collaborates with 10+ institutions on DOE-funded projects including USFLOWT floating turbine initiative.

• Humanities
• Arts
• Architectural Design
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Isabel Maria Dias Cabral is a Contracted Researcher at the Centre for Textile Science and Technology (2C2T) at Universidade do Minho, Portugal. She holds a Doctorate in Textile Engineering (2018) and has academic background in Industrial Design (2004) and multiple Masters in Textile and Design fields (2009, 2011). Her research focuses on smart materials applied to textile design, particularly color change materials, shape memory textiles, and sustainable practices. Doctorate in Textile Engineering (2018) Master in Space, Product and Communication Design (2009) Licenciatura in Industrial Design (2004) Her work explores intersections between Humanities (Arts, Architectural Design) and Engineering (Materials, Textiles). Key research areas include smart textiles , interactive materials , and ecological coloration , with a focus on thermochromic , photochromic , and hydrochromic textile systems. Recent publications (2023-2025) demonstrate expertise in natural dyes (eucalyptus, weld, madder), colorimetry in design education , and functionalization of materials for specific applications. She co-supervises PhD and MSc students in projects related to sustainable fashion , smart printed textiles , and ecological coloration . Scientific recognition includes: CEECIND award (2022) Post-Doc grant (2018) FCT PhD grant (2012) Active in project coordination (Bioeconomia Têxtil e Vestuário_BE@T), educational outreach through workshops, and international collaboration with institutions in Sweden, Spain, and Belgium. Her work bridges art , science , and technology in textile innovation.