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Simone AbelsView profile

Professor

• Science Education
• Inclusive Education
• Didactics of Sciences
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Prof. Dr. Simone Abels holds a Professorship for Natural Science Education at the School of Education, Leuphana University of Lüneburg. She is an active faculty member specializing in the didactics of science education with a particular focus on inclusive educational approaches and inquiry-based learning methods. Her research focuses on making science education accessible to all students through inclusive pedagogical approaches. She has developed frameworks for inquiry-based learning that accommodate diverse learners and has examined student conceptions in various scientific domains including immunology and chemical reactions. Her work bridges theoretical educational research with practical classroom applications, with recent expansion into sustainability education topics such as food waste reduction and climate impact. Prof. Abels' publication record demonstrates consistent engagement with inclusive science education, showing progression from theoretical frameworks to practical classroom applications. Her work spans chemistry education, biology education, and broader science teaching methodologies, with increasing focus on environmental sustainability in more recent publications. ESERA Travel Award GDCP Prize for supporting early career researchers in chemistry and physics education Recognition for work on reflective practitioners for democratic science education Prof. Abels has been actively involved in multiple educational projects including 'Wissenschaftsraum Future Trends in Education' focused on transforming schools through democracy education and sustainable development. She has also contributed extensively to media discussions on science education topics, demonstrating her commitment to public engagement with educational issues and translating academic research into practical insights for broader educational communities.

• Intercultural Communication
• Worldviews in Religious Education
• Social Justice in Education
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Ruth Flanagan is a Lecturer in Education at the University of Exeter, where she serves as Programme Director for the Primary PGCE and Race Equality Resource Officer. Her research focuses on intercultural communication, the origin and evolution of worldviews, and social justice in education. University of Exeter - School of Education Research on Religious Education (RE) and worldviews Co-author of studies on legal profession access and mathematics pedagogy Her recent publications examine: Worldviews as pedagogical frameworks in primary education Ricoeurian narrative analysis of legal career barriers Collaborative learning in mathematics across cultural contexts Critique of deficit models in educational and legal access Flanagan's work emphasizes practical applications, including: Visual arts integration for sustainable development education Toolkits for primary RE instructors Policy recommendations for diversifying legal career narratives

• Music Education
• LGBTQ Studies in Music Education
• Critical Pedagogy
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Brent C. Talbot is a Professor at the Sunderman Conservatory of Music at Gettysburg College, where he has established himself as a leading scholar in critical approaches to music education. His faculty position is evidenced by numerous publications in the Sunderman Conservatory of Music Faculty Publications series and his active scholarly contributions to the field. Talbot's research focuses on creating more inclusive and socially just music education environments through several intersecting areas: LGBTQ+ experiences and inclusion in music teacher education programs Critical discourse analysis as a methodological approach to understanding music teaching and learning Urban music education and community-based pedagogical models Ethnomusicological perspectives, particularly on Balinese gamelan traditions Superdiversity and its implications for contemporary music classrooms Queer theory and Afrofuturism as frameworks for reimagining music education His publication trajectory reveals a movement from examining specific case studies of preservice teacher identity development toward broader theoretical engagements with systemic issues in music education. Recent work demonstrates increasing sophistication in applying critical theories to music education contexts, with publications addressing positionality in research, decolonial approaches, and emancipatory pedagogical practices. Talbot consistently challenges traditional paradigms and advocates for transformative approaches to music teaching and learning that center marginalized voices. Talbot has been a significant contributor to conversations about LGBTQ+ inclusion in music education, notably through his research on the experiences of LGBTQ+ students in teacher education programs across Pennsylvania and Texas. His editorial work, including guest editing special issues and serving as editor for Action, Criticism, and Theory for Music Education (ACT), demonstrates his leadership in shaping scholarly discourse in the field.

• Strategy
• Organizational Learning
• Knowledge Management
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Sara Ryoo is a Lecturer at the Zicklin School of Business , City University of New York (CUNY) , within the N. P. Loomba Department of Management . She teaches Business Policy (BPL 5100) across multiple semesters and serves on committees like the BPL5100 Redesign Ad Hoc Committee and WAC at Baruch . Education Ph.D., Strategy, University of Michigan Ann Arbor M.S., Economics, University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign B.A., Economics, Ewha Womans University Seoul, Korea Ryoo’s research focuses on Strategy , Organizational Learning , and Knowledge Management . Her work explores how firms utilize unutilized knowledge , network resource slack , and vicarious learning to drive innovation and strategic decisions. She has presented at premier conferences like Academy of Management and Strategic Management Society. Her recent articles and presentations analyze topics like knowledge reinforcement , spillover resource utilization , and learning-by-teaching dynamics . These works span disciplines including Strategic Management , Knowledge Transfer , and Organizational Behavior , with methodological approaches ranging from empirical studies to theoretical frameworks. Scientific Awards Faculty Teaching Excellence Award (2024) Poets & Quants Top 50 Undergraduate Professors of 2021 Maekyung Young Scholar Award (2021) Multiple Faculty Teaching Honors at Binghamton University (2018-2021) SRF Dissertation Research Grant (Strategic Management Society, 2016) Ryoo has received grants like the PSC-CUNY-funded project on network resource slack (2023-2024). She actively contributes to academic service as a reviewer for organizations including Academy of Management and Strategic Management Society , and serves on Baruch College committees.

Bill ToddView profile

Professor

• Healthcare Management
• Healthcare Institutions Strategy and Operation
• Healthcare Sector Management
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Bill Todd is a Professor of the Practice in the Department of Strategy and Innovation at the Scheller College of Business, Georgia Institute of Technology. Since 2011, he has played a pivotal role in advancing Healthcare Management education at his alma mater, developing three core courses and creating original case studies each semester. He teaches across multiple areas including Principles of Management, Entrepreneurship Forum, and Strategic Management, and serves as a Faculty Guide in the prestigious Stamps President's Scholars Program. His academic influence extends globally through invited study abroad programs at Oxford and the National University of Ireland. Education: B.S./B.A., Georgia Tech College of Management (Scheller College of Business), 1971 Honorary Doctor of Science (D.Sc.), University of Ulster, Northern Ireland, 2000 Harvard Institute for Educational Management Bill Todd’s research and teaching focus on Healthcare Management , Technology Management , and Innovation in Healthcare Institutions . His work emphasizes practical application, strategic operations, and the integration of business principles into healthcare delivery. He has consistently contributed to curriculum innovation and experiential learning, mentoring future leaders through real-world consulting projects and global academic experiences. His teaching excellence has been recognized with multiple awards from both the College and the Institute. He was named a Chancellor's Learning Scholar in 2018 and received the prestigious Ivan Allen, Jr. Prize for Progress and Service in 2010. Additionally, he has been honored as one of the '100 Most Influential People in Georgia' for seven years, reflecting his broad societal impact. Todd has held significant leadership roles beyond the classroom, including serving as Interim President and CEO of the Georgia Tech Alumni Association in 2019 and as board chair of the association. He previously led major healthcare initiatives as president and CEO of the Georgia Cancer Coalition and founding president of the Georgia Research Alliance. His career spans over four decades in Atlanta, combining executive leadership with academic contribution. He is actively involved in mentoring students through the Stamps President's Scholars Program and has led study abroad initiatives in healthcare and biomedical engineering. His dedication to education, community service, and institutional advancement underscores his enduring commitment to Georgia Tech and the broader public good.

Gerlind GroßeView profile

Research Professor

• Early Childhood Education
• Social-Emotional Development
• Emotion Regulation
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Gerlind Große is a Research Professor for Early Childhood Studies at the University of Applied Sciences Potsdam and leads the interdisciplinary PINA Research Laboratory. She is deeply involved in applied and basic research focused on early childhood education, social-emotional development, and pedagogical architecture. As Head of the Master's programme in Early Childhood Studies, she contributes to academic leadership via roles in the Faculty Council and Senate. Her research bridges developmental psychology and educational practice, with projects like BIKA (Participation in Daycare Everyday Life), NAWII (natural science interest in early education), and INSO (inclusive social space development). She emphasizes emotion regulation, language-emotion interplay, and pedagogical interaction quality, yielding publications on emotion vocabulary, analog/digital play, and teacher-child dynamics. Recent publications highlight trends in educational psychology, cognitive development, and social-emotional learning. Collaborative work with teams at the University of Potsdam, Freie Universität Berlin, and international institutions underscores her interdisciplinary approach. Projects often intersect with public policy, such as the Babyhelfer App for parental mental health support and the BeoKiz initiative for daycare documentation. As head of PINA, she integrates research across domains like inclusive schools, peer interaction, and developmental assessment. Funding from the Federal Ministry for Family Affairs and partnerships with institutions like ASH Berlin and the University of Graz reflect her commitment to practice transfer and systemic educational reform.

• Pedagogy
• Early Childhood Education
• Discourse Analysis
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Jarmila Bubikova-Moan is an Associate Professor at Oslo Metropolitan University, affiliated with the Faculty of Education and International Studies and the Department of Primary and Secondary Teacher Education. She holds teaching and supervising responsibilities in pedagogy and serves as Head of Studies in her area of responsibility. Prior to her current role, she was an Associate Professor and Head of Studies at Kristiania University College and a Senior Researcher at NIFU. Her educational background includes a PhD in Educational Sciences from the University of Oslo, an MA in Applied Linguistics from the University of Melbourne, and an MPhil in European Literature from the University of Cambridge. Her research centers on discourse-analytic approaches to early childhood education, with a strong focus on multilingualism, argumentation, and critical thinking. She is actively involved in research groups such as Cultural Diversity and Multilingualism in a Global Perspective and Language and Learning Environment in Early Years - ECEC to Primary School (SAMBA) . Her work explores how children develop argumentative competence, engage in critical thinking through literature and news, and how multilingual learners are supported in early education. The recent publications highlight a consistent trend in early childhood argumentation, critical thinking development, and multilingual education. Her work spans qualitative, discourse-based, and systematic review methodologies, often with interdisciplinary applications in environmental education, teacher training, and family engagement. She has contributed significantly to educational research through numerous scientific publications, research reports, and dissemination activities. Notable projects include Critical thinking in primary education (KriT) , which develops models using children’s literature and news, and evaluations of national strategies such as Språkløyper and Ungdomstrinn i utvikling . Jarmila Bubikova-Moan has supervised students and collaborated widely with researchers across Norway and internationally. She has also been involved in policy-related research and advisory roles in the Norwegian state administration, particularly in education and integration policy. Her lab and team affiliations are embedded within her research groups at OsloMet, where she leads and contributes to collaborative, interdisciplinary projects aimed at improving early educational practices and equity.

• Continuum Mechanics
• Material Modelling (Composites and metamaterials)
• Computational Modelling
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Zia Javanbakht is a Senior Lecturer at the School of Engineering and Built Environment , Griffith University , specializing in Mechanical Engineering and Industrial Design . As a chartered engineer with a PhD in Mechanical Engineering, he contributes to research in Continuum Mechanics , Material Modelling (composites and metamaterials), and Computational Modelling . He is affiliated with the Australian Centre for Precision Health and Technology (PRECISE) and has been involved in projects related to additive manufacturing, auxetic materials, and composite structures. Research Interests include the development of advanced computational models for material behavior, with a focus on auxetic structures , triply periodic minimal surfaces (TPMS) , and additively manufactured composites . His work addresses challenges in residual stress analysis , multiscale modelling , and machine learning applications in material deformation mechanisms. Scientific Awards Fellow (FHEA) of Higher Education Authority, Dublin, Ireland (since 2021) Key Funded Projects span collaborations with Gilmour Space Technologies (CRC-P grant for rocket fuel tanks), Bond University (concrete sensor testing), and internal Griffith University grants for equipment like the Transient Plane Source Thermal Conductivity Analyser . He actively supervises PhD and Master’s students in topics such as polymer-matrix composites , auxetic timber structures , and additive manufacturing failure models . Collaboration Networks include the AuxeticsLab and partnerships with industry leaders like Stoddart Group Pty Ltd and ATL Composites . His teaching portfolio covers Constitutive Material Modelling (7015ENG) and Computational Statics and Dynamics (7252ENG), reflecting his expertise in computational techniques and structural analysis.

Christina ShalleyView profile

Professor

• Organizational Behavior
• Creativity and Innovation
• Human Resource Management
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Christina Shalley is a Professor of Organizational Behavior and Human Resource Management and the Sharon M. and Matthew R. Price Chair at the Scheller College of Business, Georgia Institute of Technology. She serves as Area Chair in Organizational Behavior and has previously held faculty positions at the University of Arizona. PhD in Business Administration, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign MA in Labor and Industrial Relations, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Her research focuses on creativity and innovation in organizations, examining how social and contextual factors, job design, and leadership influence employee creativity and team innovation. She has published extensively in top management journals and co-edited the Handbook of Organizational Creativity . The recent publications reflect a strong trend in leadership, ethical climates, diversity, and team creativity , particularly how perceptions of creativity affect social networks and how intercultural dynamics enhance innovation. Her work bridges theory and practice, often appearing in both academic and practitioner outlets. Scientific Awards: Bradley Family Award for Faculty Teaching Excellence at GT Voted MBA Elective Professor of the Year at GT Outstanding Undergraduate Teacher at the University of Arizona Business Teacher of the Year at the University of Arizona Outstanding PhD Student Teaching Award at the University of Illinois Christina has been actively involved in executive education , delivering sessions on creativity, negotiation, conflict resolution, and HR management. She has served on the editorial boards of leading journals including Academy of Management Journal , Organizational Behavior and Human Decision Processes , and Journal of Management , reflecting her significant scholarly influence. She also co-founded the BizLab, an interdisciplinary research initiative studying human behavior in business contexts. Her practical experience includes roles in human resource management at IBM and development work at the American Foundation for the Blind , and she has consulted with various organizations on motivation, communication, and conflict management.

Julianne WalshView profile

Associate Professor

• Nursing Education
• Learning Styles
• Critical Reflection
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Dr. Julianne A. Walsh is an Associate Professor in the School of Nursing and Health Sciences at Curry College. She holds a PhD in Nurse Scientist Educator from the University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth, an M.S.N. in Nurse Educator from Curry College, and a B.S.N. from Salve Regina College. Dr. Walsh is a certified Healthcare Simulation Educator and focuses on mentoring the nursing workforce through critical reflection and experiential learning. PhD, Nurse Scientist Educator, University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth M.S.N, Nurse Educator, Curry College School of Nursing B.S.N, Nursing, Salve Regina College Healthcare Simulation Educator Certificate, Saint Anselm College Her program of research centers on reflection, critical reflective thinking, and experiential learning in prelicensure nursing students, particularly analyzing the impact of journaling post-simulation-based education on student outcomes. She has secured grants from the Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing and actively contributes to nursing literature and conferences. Dr. Walsh has served as ACCEL Program Coordinator since 2024 and teaches courses ranging from Population Health to Leadership in Nursing. She is affiliated with multiple professional organizations, including the National League for Nursing and the International Nursing Association of Clinical Simulation and Learning (INACSL). Curry College Excellence in Research Award (2021) Alexander Graham Bell Honor Society Recognition (multiple years) First Place Poster Presentation, PhD Nursing Program (2019) Nominated for Daisy Faculty Award (2018, 2023)

Crystal BaeView profile

Assistant Professor

• Spatial Cognition
• Wayfinding and Navigation
• Geovisualization
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Crystal Bae is an Assistant Professor of Geographic Information Science at the University of Chicago’s Center for Spatial Data Science since 2021. She earned her Ph.D. in Geography from the University of California, Santa Barbara, and completed a postdoctoral fellowship under Somayeh Dodge in the MOVE Lab, focusing on geographic visualization and spatial cognition. Research Interests: spatial cognition, wayfinding, geovisualization, travel behavior, and urban built environments. Teaching Roles: Courses include Spatial Cognition, Introduction to GIS, Cartographic Design, and Social Science Inquiry at UChicago; Urban Geography and Human Geography at UCSB. Scientific Awards: Certificate in College and University Teaching (CCUT), UCSB Excellence in Teaching Award, and recognition for innovative GIS lab design in ArcUser. Her work examines how individuals and groups cognitively process spatial environments through static and animated visualizations, collaborative navigation, and urban neighborhood boundaries. She has contributed to NSF-funded projects on movement ecology and spatial cognition, with publications in Movement Ecology, COSIT, and Built Environment. Crystal also co-hosts a jazz radio show, maintains a travel blog, and engages in bicycling adventures, reflecting her interdisciplinary approach to geography and personal connection to spatial experiences.

Kathleen LiddellView profile

Senior Lecturer

• Intellectual Property Law
• Medical Law
• Bioethics
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Kathleen Liddell is the Herschel Smith Senior Lecturer of Intellectual Property Law at the University of Cambridge, where she serves as the Founding Director of the Cambridge Centre for Law, Medicine and Life Sciences and is a member of the Cambridge Centre for IP and Information Law. She holds degrees including a D.Phil from Oxford, LLB (hons) and BSc from Melbourne, and an MBioeth from Monash. With experience in both academic and practical legal settings, including private practice and public sector legal services for a health department, Dr. Liddell brings a comprehensive perspective to her interdisciplinary work at the intersection of law, medicine, and technology. Dr. Liddell's educational background reflects her interdisciplinary approach: D.Phil in Law from the University of Oxford, focusing on regulation of controversial genetic technologies in morally pluralist societies LLB (hons) and BSc from the University of Melbourne MBioeth from Monash University Her research focuses on health, medicine and society, with particular emphasis on intellectual property frameworks that govern medical innovation. Dr. Liddell examines how intellectual property rights both help and hinder the translation of medical discoveries into effective clinical treatments, and how these frameworks could be modified to be more effective and just. She leads international collaborations investigating intellectual property law across five key areas of bioinnovation: pharmaceutical repurposing, antibiotics, biologics, rare diseases, and machine-learning based precision medicine. Her work also addresses legal challenges in pre-mortem interventions for organ transplantation, regulatory gaps in healthcare, and the application of theoretical insights from regulatory and political theory to biomedical controversies. Dr. Liddell employs diverse legal methodologies including statutory and case law analysis, normative analysis drawing on moral philosophy, regulatory theory, empirical investigations (interviews, surveys, patent mapping), and expert meetings. She has made significant contributions to understanding the impact of patent law on life sciences innovation, particularly regarding genetic technologies, precision medicine, and diagnostic tools. Her notable scientific contributions include: Principal investigator for a major research project on intellectual property rights, precision medicine and genomic medicine (2015-2018) International collaborations on intellectual property law in bioinnovation Empirical studies on the impact of patent law on medical innovation Research on regulatory frameworks for emerging health technologies Analysis of legal implications for organ transplantation and antimicrobial resistance Dr. Liddell actively supervises research theses at all levels, including PhD students, and teaches across various courses including Law and Ethics of Medicine, Law, Medicine and Life Sciences, Intellectual Property, and the Law PhD Research Methodologies course. She also serves as a Senior Fellow at the University of Melbourne, teaching 'Law and Emerging Health Technologies.' Her research has significant practical applications, informing policy development in areas such as: Intellectual property frameworks for medical innovation Regulation of diagnostics and pharmaceuticals Legal aspects of precision medicine and genomic medicine Machine learning applications in healthcare Stem cell and regenerative medicine Gene editing technologies

Otto ScharmerView profile

Senior Lecturer

• Systems Transformation
• Leadership Development
• Regenerative Economics
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Dr. Otto Scharmer is a Senior Lecturer at the MIT Sloan School of Management and Founding Chair of the Presencing Institute. Over the past 20 years, he has pioneered frameworks for awareness-based systems change, notably through his bestselling books Theory U and Presence , co-authored with Peter Senge. His work bridges leadership development, economics, and regenerative practices, emphasizing the shift from extractive to eco-centric systems. Academic Affiliation: MIT Sloan School of Management Key Initiatives: Co-founded MITx u-lab (250,000+ global users), GAIA journey, and SDG Leadership Labs in 26 UN countries His research focuses on systems transformation, social field theory, and regenerative economics. Recent articles explore topics like embodied cognition in leadership, eco-system economies, and the role of social fields in change. He has received the Jamieson Prize for Teaching Excellence, the Leonardo Corporate Learning Award, and the Elevating Humanity Award.

Behrooz Mahmoodi-BakhtiariView profile

Associate Professor

• Iranian Linguistics
• Dialectology
• Teaching Persian as a Foreign Language
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Dr. Behrooz Mahmoodi-Bakhtiari is an Associate Professor and Head of the Department of Performing Arts at the University of Tehran, Iran. Born in 1974 in Tehran, he earned his PhD in Linguistics from Allameh Tabatabaee University in 2003. His work bridges linguistics and performing arts, with a focus on Persian language pedagogy and cultural studies. His research encompasses Iranian linguistics, dialectology, teaching Persian as a foreign language, Iranian dramatic literature, and discourse analysis of drama. He employs linguistic and semiotic approaches to analyze drama and film, contributing to interdisciplinary academic dialogues. Mahmoodi-Bakhtiari has published extensively in these areas and contributed to major reference works, including the Encyclopedia Iranica , Encyclopedia of Language and Linguistics , Encyclopedia of Islam (Third Edition) , and The Great Islamic Encyclopedia . His publications span linguistics, medical education, neuroscience, and literature, reflecting a broad interdisciplinary scope. He welcomes international academic collaborations and can be contacted via email for scholarly exchanges.

Leah ChristensenView profile

Professor

• Legal Research and Writing
• Legal Reading
• Professional Responsibility
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Leah Christensen serves as Professor of Legal Writing at the University of San Diego School of Law, where she joined the faculty in 2018 after teaching positions at Thomas Jefferson School of Law, University of St. Thomas School of Law, and University of Wisconsin School of Law. Her educational background includes a JD from the University of Iowa College of Law (1995) and BA from the University of Chicago (1992). Her academic journey began with a clerkship for Justice William A. Bablitch of the Wisconsin Supreme Court, followed by legal practice in medical malpractice, environmental law, and public education law. Her research focuses on innovative legal pedagogy with special emphasis on neurodiverse learners, professional responsibility training, and evidence-based learning strategies for law students. Christensen's scholarly output reveals consistent thematic development across 13 publications from 2006-2018, demonstrating evolving expertise in legal education psychology. Her work increasingly addresses learning differences in legal training while maintaining strong connections to professional ethics and practical lawyering skills, reflecting both theoretical depth and practical application in legal education reform. Among her distinctions: Professor of the Year (2006-2013) Lewis and Clark Award for Innovation (2013) Awards from Black Allied Law Students Association (BALSA) Awards from Women Law Students Association (WLSA) She has received research grants from the Legal Writing Institute and Association of Legal Writing Directors. Christensen actively contributes to legal education discourse through presentations at American Association of Law Schools (AALS), Legal Writing Institute, and Law School Admissions Council conferences. Her empirical research methodology, particularly regarding student learning patterns and editorial processes in legal scholarship, demonstrates rigorous academic approach to improving legal education outcomes.