Colin Mills is an Associate Professor of Sociology at the University of Oxford and a Professorial Fellow at Nuffield College. His work focuses on social inequality , social mobility , and quantitative social research . Supervision: Quantitative work in social stratification, demography, employment sociology Geographic scope: UK-centric, with openness to Anglophone countries, Germany, France, Sweden Research Interests include: Social stratification and class dynamics Intergenerational mobility and demographic factors Quantitative methodology (not methodological innovation) Doctoral Students include graduates placed at Essex, Surrey, LSE, and international institutions. Contact : colin.mills@nuffield.ox.ac.uk , colin.mills@sociology.ox.ac.uk .
Professor Julia Schlüter is a distinguished academic in the Chair of English Linguistics within the Humanities Faculty at the University of Bamberg, Germany. She has served as Senior Lecturer at the Chair of English Linguistics and Language History under Prof. Manfred Krug since June 2008, holding the title of Professor following her habilitation in 2008. Her institutional profile demonstrates deep commitment to both research and teaching innovation, particularly through her leadership of the KorPLUS project and development of open educational resources for corpus linguistics. Her research interests span corpus linguistics for English language learners, empirical methods for studying language variation and change, and the application of corpus methods to teaching. She specializes in examining grammatical, phonological, and lexical differences between British and American English across historical periods from Middle English to present-day usage. Her work investigates phonological variation (particularly phonotactically controlled alternations), morphological change, and syntactic variation through corpus analysis, with special attention to functional grammar and grammaticalization theory. Professor Schlüter's recent publications (2022-2025) reveal a strategic evolution in her research focus, with increasing emphasis on the intersection of corpus linguistics and digital education. While maintaining her foundational work in historical English linguistics, she has developed significant expertise in applying corpus methods to language teacher education and evaluating AI writing tools. Her work demonstrates consistent methodological innovation, moving from traditional corpus analysis to blended learning approaches and digital educational resource development. Her scientific recognition includes: Winner of the 2025 Teaching Innovation Prize from the International Society for the Linguistics of English for the KorPLUS project University of Bamberg Prize for outstanding habilitation (2009) Lise Meitner Programme post-doctoral scholarship (2005-2006) Rectorate Prize from University of Paderborn for outstanding Ph.D. thesis (2005) Multiple DAAD scholarships for international study Professor Schlüter actively supervises doctoral research, currently guiding three Ph.D. candidates (Katharina Deckert, Aklima Nahar, and Nikolai Beland) while having successfully completed supervision for several others. She leads the KorPLUS project (2021-2025), funded by the Stiftung Innovation in der Hochschullehre, which develops open educational resources for corpus linguistics. Her research has been consistently supported by the German Research Foundation (DFG) and other funding bodies throughout her career. She heads the KorPLUS team (with Carina Großmann and Katharina Deckert) which develops the interactive Open Educational Resource platform for corpus linguistics. Her YouTube channel offers video tutorials on corpus basics, and she has created the Video Podcast Series "How to Update your Grammar" for English teachers. She regularly organizes in-service teacher trainings and collaborates with the Virtual Linguistics Campus at RWTH Aachen University to deliver her educational materials globally.
Lena Roxell is a Lecturer at the Department of Criminology, Stockholm University, where she conducts research on prison systems, recidivism, and criminal networks. She is an active member of the Quantitative Criminology Research Group, established in 2022, which focuses on the possibilities and limitations of quantitative methods in criminology. Her primary research interests include prison research, with particular focus on long-term sentenced prisoners, prison networks, and recidivism patterns. Dr. Roxell examines how prison experiences affect reintegration outcomes and studies the structural aspects of co-offending networks. Her work often employs quantitative methods to analyze large datasets related to criminal behavior and prison administration. Analysis of her recent publications reveals a consistent focus on prison governance, recidivism timing, and the social dynamics within correctional facilities. Her research spans comparative studies (particularly between Sweden and other countries), methodological approaches to criminological research, and specialized topics like faith-based units in prisons and hate crime patterns. The publications demonstrate a sophisticated use of quantitative methods and longitudinal data analysis throughout her career. Dr. Roxell teaches thesis work and supervises students in prison research. Her current research project focuses on analyzing reduced recidivism after prison sentences based on client composition, prison services, labor market connections, and substance abuse. She is actively involved in the Quantitative Criminology Research Group at Stockholm University, contributing to methodological developments in the field and applying these approaches to understand complex prison dynamics and criminal behavior patterns.
Carlos R. Abril is a Professor and Associate Dean for Research at the University of Miami's Frost School of Music, specifically within the Music Education Department. With a distinguished career in music education research and leadership, Abril has made significant contributions to understanding music education practices, policy, and equity issues. His research focuses on several key areas in music education: Music education policy and advocacy Demographics and equity in music education Culturally responsive teaching practices High school music enrollment patterns Feminist perspectives in music education General music education approaches Abril's research portfolio demonstrates a strong commitment to understanding who participates in music education and how to make music education more inclusive and effective. His work often employs rigorous quantitative and qualitative methodologies to examine national patterns while also addressing specific classroom practices. Recent research has focused on the voices of marginalized music educators, persistence in high school music programs, and holistic approaches to music education that emphasize human connections. Among his notable achievements is receiving the Senior Researcher Award, recognizing his significant contributions to the field of music education research. Professor Abril has been actively involved in shaping policy in music education, examining how teachers can become collaborative change agents in educational policy development and implementation. His work connects research to practical applications for music educators working in diverse educational settings.
Brooke Foucault Welles is a Professor in the College of Arts, Media and Design at Northeastern University, where she also serves as Interim Dean and Director of the Network Science PhD program. Her research focuses on how social networks and communication technologies shape power dynamics, particularly in contexts of marginalization and social justice. PhD in Media, Technology and Society from Northwestern University MS and BS in Communication from Cornell University Her research spans multiple domains including: Network science of AI and social systems Digital activism and social movement dynamics Health information and (mis)information flows Open source community structures Race/ethnicity in digital contexts Computational social science methodologies Recent publications focus on attention dynamics in social networks, hate speech protection mechanisms, and open-source software sustainability. Her work has been supported by grants from the NSF, NULab, and Chan Zuckerberg Initiative. Awards include: McGannon Book Award (2021) for #HashtagActivism Best Paper Honorable Mention at CSCW 2019 She leads the Communication Media and Marginalization Lab (CoMM Lab) which includes PhD students and postdocs from diverse disciplines. Her advising approach emphasizes interdisciplinary collaboration and methodological training in both quantitative and qualitative approaches.
Will Beischel is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychology at Loyola University Chicago, specializing in Social Psychology. His interdisciplinary research bridges psychological science with queer and trans studies to develop inclusive frameworks for understanding gender and sexuality across diverse populations. Education: Postdoctoral Fellowship: Université de Sherbrooke Doctorate: University of Michigan Bachelors: Loyola University Chicago Dr. Beischel's research program focuses on three interconnected domains: (1) Positive experiences of gender and sexuality including gender euphoria and pleasure across identity spectra; (2) Methodological innovations like the Gender/Sex 3x3 framework for measuring beyond binaries; and (3) Developmental processes in gender identity formation, particularly during adolescence. His work employs mixed methods including surveys, interviews, and community-based approaches while centering intersectional perspectives on race, ethnicity, and social identity. He teaches PSYC 238: Sex and Gender: Similarities and Differences and actively seeks collaborators for social justice-oriented psychological research. Analysis of his 2022-2025 publications reveals a strong trajectory toward expanding psychological theory through non-binary gender frameworks, examining positive affect in gender experiences, and addressing health disparities among gender/sexual minorities. His work increasingly integrates biological markers with social identity constructs while developing practical tools for clinical and community settings. Scientific Awards: No awards were documented in the provided materials. Dr. Beischel is not recruiting Ph.D. students for Fall 2025. While specific grant details weren't provided, his research program demonstrates substantial external funding through national collaborations and community partnerships focused on LGBTQ+ health and methodology development. His work involves community-engaged research teams and interdisciplinary collaborations across psychology, gender studies, and public health. Current projects emphasize translating theoretical frameworks into practical tools for educators, clinicians, and policymakers while fostering spaces for gender and sexual diversity in academic settings.
Michael A. Bailey is the Colonel William J. Walsh Professor of American Government in the Department of Government and McCourt School of Public Policy at Georgetown University. His research and teaching focus on American politics, political economy, and quantitative methodology, with published work spanning trade, Congress, election law, the Supreme Court, and inter-state policy competition. He holds a B.A. in Government and Japanese from the University of Notre Dame and advanced degrees in Political Science and Economics from Stanford University. A former Monbusho Scholar at Japan's Graduate Institute for Policy Studies, Bailey is conversational in Japanese and retains an interest in Japanese politics. Key Research Areas: Public opinion polling, survey methodology, endogeneity in statistical analysis, and political economy. Publications: Author of Polling at a Crossroads: Rethinking Modern Survey Research (Cambridge University Press), Real Stats , and Real Econometrics . Co-authored The Constrained Court: Law, Politics and the Decisions Justices Make with Forrest Maltzman. Scientific Contributions: His work challenges traditional polling assumptions, emphasizing non-response bias, and integrates real-world datasets into statistical education to address causality issues.
Bernard S. Black serves as Professor of Finance at Kellogg School of Management and the Nicholas D. Chabraja Professor at Northwestern University School of Law, holding a joint appointment since 2010. He concurrently serves as managing director of the Social Science Research Network and founding chairman of the annual Conference on Empirical Legal Studies. His academic foundation includes: B.A. from Princeton University M.A. in physics from University of California at Berkeley J.D. from Stanford Law School Prior academic roles encompass Professor of Law at Stanford Law School (1998-2004) and Columbia Law School (1988-1998). His research centers on empirical analysis of law-finance interactions, with emphasis on corporate governance frameworks in emerging economies, securities regulation, and medical malpractice systems. Methodologically, he integrates legal scholarship with quantitative finance approaches. Recent publications (2016-2022) demonstrate sustained focus on corporate governance validity testing, causal inference methodologies, and cross-country comparative studies—particularly examining Brazil and BRIK nations. Key themes include board structure efficacy, shareholder rights enforcement, and institutional determinants of market value in developing economies. No scientific awards were documented in source materials. While specific student advisees remain unlisted, Professor Black's extensive co-authorship record (including books like The Law and Finance of Corporate Acquisitions ) indicates active research mentorship. His leadership of the Social Science Research Network and Conference on Empirical Legal Studies constitutes significant community-building beyond traditional advising. He directs the Social Science Research Network as managing director and founded the Conference on Empirical Legal Studies, creating platforms for interdisciplinary law-finance scholarship dissemination.
Mathias Lerch serves as Lecturer and Head of the Urban Demography Laboratory (URBDEMO) at the School of Architecture, Civil and Environmental Engineering (ENAC) of the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology Lausanne (EPFL). With expertise spanning population dynamics, urbanization, and demographic estimation, he bridges demography with urban planning and environmental science through interdisciplinary research on mortality, fertility, and migration patterns. His research centers on Population and Development, International Demography, and Urban Demography, examining how socioeconomic and environmental factors interact with demographic change. Methodologically, Lerch specializes in data collection, linkage, quality assessment, and advanced statistical modeling for demographic estimation and multi-regional projection, with particular focus on migration systems, fertility transitions, and mortality disparities in urban contexts. Analysis of his 15 most recent publications (2017-2025) reveals consistent investigation into migration patterns across rural-urban continua, fertility transitions in developing regions, and mortality outcomes in urban environments. His work demonstrates methodological innovation through multi-regional projection techniques and large-scale dataset integration, significantly advancing demographic estimation practices and policy-relevant insights for urban population growth. Dr. Lerch currently advises PhD students Beckendorff Dorothee and Du Wenxiu while teaching courses including Urban Demography and Border Forensics at EPFL. His advisory work focuses on training the next generation of demographers in quantitative methods and urban population analysis. As head of URBDEMO, Lerch leads a research team developing systemic frameworks for understanding urban population dynamics. The laboratory's work integrates demographic methods with urban studies to address contemporary challenges in urbanization, migration flows, and sustainable city development through innovative data linkage and modeling approaches.
Greg Urban is the Arthur Hobson Quinn Professor of Anthropology at the University of Pennsylvania , with a career spanning over four decades. His work bridges Linguistic Anthropology , Cultural Motion , and Business Anthropology , focusing on how culture circulates through societies, corporations, and global contexts. He has held leadership roles as Chairman of Anthropology at UPenn (2001-2007, 2014-2018) and directed research initiatives like the Culture and Nuclear War Project . Education : Ph.D. in Anthropology (1978), MA (1973), BA (1971) from the University of Chicago. Key Books : Metaculture: How Culture Moves through the World (2001), The Culture Puzzle (2021), and Nation-States and Indians in Latin America (1991). Urban’s research interests include: Cultural Motion : The dynamics of cultural replication and transmission across societies Discourse Analysis : Rituals, power structures, and semiotic flows in communication Corporate Anthropology : Ethnographic studies of business organizations and citizenship Amerindian Cultures : Sociolinguistics and cultural practices in Brazil and South America His articles (1978-2025) reveal trends in: Corporate semiotics and affective cultural forms Constitutional discourse and citizenship Amazonian mythologies and ethnographic theory Metaculture as a framework for globalization Ritual practices and linguistic relativity Comparative studies of nation-state-indigenous interactions Scientific Awards : Lindback & Ira H. Abrams Awards for Teaching Guggenheim Fellowship Center for Advanced Study Fellowship American Ethnological Society Book Prize Multiple University Research Awards Urban’s advising and grants focus on: Interdisciplinary projects blending anthropology with business and political science Long-term ethnographic fieldwork in Brazil STS (Science and Technology Studies) collaborations Studies of corporate citizenship and constitutional processes
Jack Peltz, PhD, serves as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychology, Philosophy, and Neuroscience Programs at the State University of New York at Brockport. His academic career focuses on the intersection of developmental psychopathology, sleep science, and family systems dynamics, with particular emphasis on adolescent and college-age populations. His educational background includes: PhD in Clinical Psychology (Concentration: Developmental Psychopathology; Certificate: Quantitative Methods), University of Rochester, 2013 MA in Clinical Psychology, University of Rochester, 2010 MA in Child Development (Concentration: Clinical and Developmental Psychology), Tufts University, 2007 BA in Japanese, Middlebury College, 1996 Dr. Peltz's research program centers on developmental psychopathology and sleep regulation , investigating bidirectional relationships between sleep disturbances and family functioning. As a clinical psychologist specializing in behavioral sleep health for children and families, he develops community-based interventions to promote sleep hygiene. His work uniquely bridges quantitative methodology with clinical applications, examining how economic stressors, social media influences, and developmental transitions impact sleep-wake patterns. Analysis of his recent publications (2023-2025) reveals three dominant research trajectories: (1) sleep as a mediator between adverse childhood experiences and psychological outcomes, (2) technology-mediated sleep disruptions (including wearable devices and social media), and (3) developmental transitions (puberty, college entry) affecting sleep-family dynamics. His methodological approach combines longitudinal designs, ambulatory EEG, and mixed-methods analysis to capture real-time sleep-family interactions across diverse populations including youth with visual impairments.
Dr Jack Cunliffe is a Senior Lecturer in Quantitative Methods and Criminology at the University of Kent's School of Social Sciences, serving as Director of Studies for Criminology since joining in 2015. His academic journey began with a mathematics undergraduate degree, followed by a PhD in Social Policy from the London School of Economics, and prior government experience in the Home Office and Ministry of Justice. His educational background includes: PhD in Social Policy, London School of Economics (thesis on structural equation modelling of area characteristics as offending risk factors) Undergraduate degree in Mathematics Dr Cunliffe's primary research focuses are cybercrime (particularly online drug trade and fraud) and policy evaluation (assessing prison interventions and drug diversion schemes). He actively contributes as the School of Social Sciences champion for the Institute of Cyber Security for Society and collaborates across disciplines on identity fusion, charitable giving during the pandemic, and primary school civic education. His methodological expertise lies in advanced quantitative analysis of administrative and survey data. His publication record (2017-2025) demonstrates a cohesive research trajectory: early work centered on cryptomarkets and darknet drug trade (2017-2019), evolving into prison rehabilitation interventions (2024-2025) and pandemic-related social behavior (2023). These publications, appearing in high-impact journals like Nature Human Behaviour and BMJ, reflect interdisciplinary collaboration and a commitment to addressing pressing societal issues through rigorous quantitative methods. No scientific awards, fellowships, or medals are documented in the provided information. Dr Cunliffe has led quantitative components of major projects including the Ministry of Justice-funded Prison Leavers Project and evaluations of police drug diversion schemes. He mentors PhD students in cybercrime and policy evaluation and has designed significant curriculum reforms for Kent's criminology program. His grant portfolio reflects strong partnerships with government agencies and interdisciplinary academic teams. As the School of Social Sciences representative for the Institute of Cyber Security for Society, Dr Cunliffe fosters cross-school collaboration on cybercrime research. He also plays a central role in the criminology program's academic leadership, having overseen a comprehensive curriculum redesign and teaching advanced quantitative methods and cybercrime courses.
Tyler Simko is an Assistant Professor of Political Science at the University of Michigan, specializing in US state and local politics, political geography, and computational social science. His research focuses on understanding and addressing inequality in American public policy through innovative methodological approaches. Education: Ph.D. in Government, Harvard University (2024) A.B. in Politics, Princeton University Simko's research examines state and local politics in the United States with particular focus on political geography and subnational policymaking. His active research agendas include legislative redistricting ("gerrymandering"), local public meetings, school segregation, affordable housing, and data privacy. Methodologically, he develops new techniques in computational social science and machine learning to evaluate subnational inequality and how it can be reduced. His work regularly involves partnerships with federal, state, and local officials to improve the design of public policy. His recent publications demonstrate a strong focus on applying computational methods to address real-world policy challenges, particularly in school desegregation, redistricting, and local government transparency. His research often leverages large-scale data collection efforts, such as LocalView (the largest database of local government meetings in the US), to analyze patterns of political behavior and policy outcomes across different jurisdictions. Awards and Recognition: APSA 2024-25 Best Paper in Education Politics and Policy Award APSA 2024-25 Best Paper in Urban and Local Politics, Honorable Mention MPSA 2024 Robert H. Durr Award for "the best paper applying quantitative methods to a substantive problem" Derek C. Bok Award for Excellence in Graduate Student Teaching of Undergraduates (2023) Simko teaches graduate and undergraduate courses in American Politics and Political Methodology at the University of Michigan. His teaching experience spans multiple institutions, including Harvard University and Princeton University. He has designed innovative courses on US Local Policymaking, data science, and computational social science. As a Data Scientist at the Office of Evaluation Sciences, he partners with federal, state, and local officials to improve program design and reduce administrative burdens. He is a co-PI of the Algorithm-Assisted Redistricting Methodology (ALARM) Project and co-creator of LocalView, the largest audio, video, and text database of local government meetings in the United States. These projects represent significant contributions to the field of computational social science and provide valuable resources for researchers studying local governance and policy-making.
Michael Mak is an Associate Professor in the Department of Pharmacological Sciences at the Renaissance School of Medicine, Stony Brook University, where his research investigates the critical role of mechanical and biophysical signals in tissue organization, disease progression, and regenerative medicine applications. His primary research interests include: Mechanobiology and cellular mechanosensing of multifactorial signals Synthesis of physiologically realistic extracellular matrix material states Biofabrication and bioprinting of functional tissue/organ systems Disease modeling in cancer metastasis, fibrosis, and organ development Dr. Mak employs interdisciplinary methodologies integrating tissue engineering, biophysics, materials science, microfluidics, and quantitative microscopy to develop engineered tumor models and organoids. His work bridges fundamental mechanobiological insights with therapeutic applications in regenerative medicine and drug discovery. As principal investigator of the Mak Research Lab, he mentors graduate students and postdoctoral researchers in advanced biomaterial design and mechanotransduction studies, fostering innovation at the engineering-biology interface. The laboratory maintains specialized facilities for 3D bioprinting, mechanobiology experimentation, and computational modeling, with current projects focused on user-designable tissue systems for personalized disease modeling and regenerative therapies.
Deepa Camenga, MD, MHS, FAAP is an Associate Professor of Emergency Medicine at Yale School of Medicine with secondary appointments in Chronic Disease Epidemiology and General Pediatrics. She serves as the Associate Director of Pediatric Programs for the Yale Program in Addiction Medicine, where she leads clinical, educational, and policy efforts to improve healthcare for children impacted by substance use. As a board-certified physician in pediatrics and addiction medicine, Dr. Camenga specializes in adolescent addiction and is one of the few clinicians in Connecticut who prescribes medication treatment for adolescents with opioid use disorder. Dr. Camenga's educational background includes: BA from Yale University (2000) MD from University of Rochester School of Medicine & Dentistry (2005) Residency at University of Rochester Golisano Children Hospital (2008) Chief Resident at Children's Strong Hospital, Rochester (2009) Postdoctoral Fellowship and MHS in Health Services Research through the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Clinical Scholars Program at Yale (2012) Dr. Camenga's research focuses on reducing the morbidity and mortality associated with adolescent substance use and substance use disorders. Her work specifically aims to improve identification and treatment of drug and tobacco use in healthcare settings, with a particular interest in developing technology-enhanced interventions to reduce substance use among adolescents and young adults. She employs both quantitative and qualitative methodologies to examine adolescent substance use patterns, cessation motivations, and the effectiveness of interventions in clinical and community settings. Her research has significant implications for public health policy and clinical practice guidelines related to youth substance use. Dr. Camenga's recent publications demonstrate a strong focus on adolescent vaping behaviors, impaired driving among youth, and digital interventions for substance use prevention. Her work spans multiple methodologies including longitudinal studies, system dynamics modeling, and mixed-methods approaches. Key themes in her research include the impact of flavored products on youth nicotine dependence, the social and environmental factors influencing risky behaviors, and the development of evidence-based approaches to substance use prevention and treatment for adolescents. Dr. Camenga is actively involved in national professional organizations and committees: Member of the American Academy of Pediatrics Committee on Substance Use and Prevention (since 2016) Member of the American Academy of Pediatrics Meeting Planning and Participation Committee (since 2018) Former Committee Member of the Academic Pediatric Association (2013-2015) Dr. Camenga has developed several innovative clinical programs, including a school-based health center tele-consult program and an inpatient adolescent addiction medicine consult service. She treats adolescents and young adults at the APT Foundation and leads an addiction medicine tele-consult service for local school-based health centers. Her work extends to the Yale DrivSim Lab, where she collaborates on studies examining the neurocognitive aspects of risky driving and substance use among youth. Dr. Camenga also chairs the American Academy of Pediatrics Committee on Substance Use and Prevention, positioning her as a national expert in pediatric addiction medicine.
