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Matthew E. WolakView profile

Associate Professor

• Ecology
• Evolutionary Biology
• Quantitative Genetics
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Matthew E. Wolak is an Associate Professor in the Department of Biological Sciences at Auburn University, where he leads a research group focused on evolutionary ecology and quantitative genetics. His work bridges empirical field studies, laboratory experiments, and computational modeling to understand how natural selection and inheritance shape phenotypic variation across generations. Education: Ph.D., University of California, Riverside (2013) B.Sc., The College of William and Mary (2007) His research interests center on ecology, evolution, and quantitative methods, particularly in understanding individual differences in morphology, performance, and behavior, and how these affect survival, mating success, and reproductive output. He investigates sexual dimorphism, inbreeding, genetic variance, and the evolutionary consequences of environmental change using both theoretical and data-driven approaches. His recent publications span top-tier journals and reveal a strong focus on meta-analysis, animal models, genetic inheritance, and conservation applications. Themes across his work include the genetic architecture of fitness, repeatability of behavior, and responses to anthropogenic pressures such as urbanization and climate change. Scientific Awards: NSF CAREER Award ($1.2 million) Dr. Wolak actively mentors students, as evidenced by his guidance of PhD candidates like Molly and Jorge. His research is supported by significant grants, including the NSF CAREER award, reflecting national recognition of his contributions. He teaches courses such as Principles of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology at both undergraduate and graduate levels. He is affiliated with the Wolak Research Group at Auburn University, which emphasizes scientific integrity, inclusivity, and collaborative research. The lab fosters a supportive environment committed to equity and academic excellence in evolutionary ecology.

• Civil Law
• Succession Law
• Family Law
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Maria Elena Cobas Cobiella is an Associate Professor in the Department of Civil Law at the Faculty of Law, University of Valencia. Her academic work is deeply rooted in civil and private law, with significant contributions to inheritance, family, mediation, and European private law. She is an active member of two research groups: the GPF Research Group on Person and Family and the GEDPED Study Group on European Private and Digital Law. Research Interests: Her research spans civil law, succession law, bio-law, legal mediation, reproductive rights, and legal education. She has explored the legal implications of posthumous reproduction, European succession instruments, Cuban property law, and innovative teaching methods such as concept mapping and cooperative learning in legal education. Her work often bridges doctrinal analysis with practical and ethical considerations. The trends in her scholarly publications from 2001 to 2017 reflect a sustained focus on succession law and legal modernization, with increasing attention to European harmonization, digital law, and interdisciplinary issues in bio-law. Her articles also reveal a strong commitment to pedagogical innovation and comparative legal analysis, particularly between Spanish and U.S. legal systems. Scientific Contributions: PhD from the University of Valencia (2001) on testamentary executorship. Active researcher in European private and digital law. Prolific author on mediation, inheritance, and legal education. Advising and Grants: While no specific grants are listed, she has supervised PhD research, as evidenced by her role as advisor to Dr. Lorenzo Prats Albentosa’s thesis. She actively contributes to academic discourse through publications and research group leadership. Her work in legal education suggests involvement in curriculum development and pedagogical projects. Labs and Teams: She collaborates with the GPF Research Group on Person and Family and the GEDPED Study Group on European Private and Digital Law, indicating active participation in team-based legal research focused on contemporary civil law challenges.

Daryl FougnieView profile

Associate Professor

• Cognitive Psychology
• Visual Perception
• Visual Attention
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Daryl Fougnie is an Associate Professor of Psychology and Global Network Associate Professor at New York University Abu Dhabi. He is a core faculty member in the Department of Psychology within the College of Arts and Science, actively conducting research and teaching undergraduate courses in cognitive psychology. His research focuses on the fundamental limits of human cognition, particularly in visual perception, attention, and memory. Through psychophysics and computational modeling, the Fougnie Lab investigates how the brain processes and retains visual information, exploring questions about capacity limits, the nature of mental representations, and the interaction between attention and memory. Key areas include visual working memory, attentional selection, retro-cueing, and memory-guided behavior. The 15 most recent publications reflect a strong thematic focus on the probabilistic and resource-constrained nature of working memory, the strategic control of attention, and the neural and cognitive mechanisms underlying perception and memory. Research often employs innovative paradigms such as betting games and reproduction tasks to probe internal representations and decision-making processes. NYUAD Research Enhancement Fund NYUAD Research Enhancement Fund Daryl Fougnie mentors undergraduate students in the Fougnie Lab and supervises capstone research projects in psychology. His lab is actively funded, as evidenced by repeated Research Enhancement Fund awards, and collaborates widely with researchers such as Kartik Sreenivasan, Clay Curtis, and Edyta Sasin. The lab is currently recruiting postdoctoral researchers, indicating ongoing and expanding research activity. The Fougnie Lab at NYU Abu Dhabi serves as a hub for cognitive science research, integrating experimental psychology with computational approaches. It provides research opportunities for undergraduates and fosters collaboration across disciplines, contributing significantly to the understanding of human cognitive architecture.

Katy KozhimannilView profile

Professor

• Health Policy
• Maternal and Child Health
• Rural Health
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Katy Backes Kozhimannil, Ph.D., is a Professor at the Division of Health Policy and Management in the University of Minnesota School of Public Health . She co-directs the Rural Health Research Center and Rural Health Program at the university, focusing on health policy that affects healthcare delivery during critical life stages like pregnancy and childbirth. She combines research with policy advocacy to advance rural health , maternal and child health , and racial equity . Education : PhD in Health Policy (Harvard, 2009), MPA in Policy and Administration (Princeton, 2003), BA in Spanish and International Relations (University of Minnesota, 1999) Expertise : Health care policy, maternal and child health, rural health, health care quality, policy evaluation Kozhimannil’s research examines how policies impact healthcare access, quality, and outcomes in rural communities, particularly during pregnancy and postpartum. Her work addresses structural racism , geographic disparities , and social determinants of health , with published articles in journals like Science , JAMA , and Health Affairs . She has informed legislative changes in nine states and federal policies to improve maternal health access and reduce inequities. Her teaching emphasizes practical skills for health policy analysis, including legislative communication, policy brief writing, and advocacy. Students have engaged directly with legislators, influencing policy debates and implementation. Kozhimannil’s scientific awards include: Heinz Award for Public Policy (2020) Alice S. Hersh New Investigator Award (2016) Labelle Lectureship in Health Services Research (2015) Health Affairs Top 15 Most-Read Articles (2013) Delta Omega Honorary Society in Public Health (2013) She collaborates with colleagues like Jessica Liddell and Stephanie Leonard on rural maternity care, Hailey Baker on Indigenous maternal health, and Jhumka Gupta on domestic violence research. Her work has been cited extensively and covered by major media outlets including the New York Times and Washington Post .

Lucie MorinView profile

Associate Professor

• Prenatal Screening
• Obstetric Ultrasound
• Maternal-Fetal Medicine
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Lucie Morin, MD, FRCSC is an Associate Professor affiliated with CHU Sainte-Justine, where she practices in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology. Her clinical expertise spans high-risk pregnancies, prenatal screening, fetal diagnostics, and antenatal care, with a focus on maternal-fetal medicine.

Susana SantosView profile

Visiting Professor

• Sociology of Law
• Sociology of Communication
• Political Sociology
• +3 more

Susana Santos serves as a Visiting Professor at NOVA School of Law, NOVA University Lisbon, and concurrently at the School of Sociology and Public Policy at ISCTE – Lisbon University Institute. As an integrated researcher at the Center for Research and Studies in Sociology (CIES), she actively contributes to international socio-legal discourse through leadership roles in the International Sociological Association. Her academic credentials include: PhD in Sociology (2012) from ISCTE – University Institute of Lisbon Master's in Communication, Culture and Information Technologies (2007) from ISCTE Degree in Sociology (2002) from ISCTE Santos' research critically examines the intersection of law, society, and communication, with particular emphasis on gender dynamics in legal professions, insolvency systems, and socio-legal movements. Her work consistently employs empirical methodologies to analyze professional socialization, workplace culture in law firms, and the impact of legal reforms on judicial systems. She investigates how structural inequalities manifest in elite educational trajectories and legal practice, especially through feminist and comparative lenses. Her publication record reveals a sustained focus on socio-legal evolution since 2012, with increasing attention to gendered workplace dynamics and transnational legal practices. Recent works demonstrate methodological diversity spanning qualitative narrative analysis, comparative institutional studies, and empirical evaluations of legal procedures, all contributing to global conversations on justice accessibility and professional ethics. Santos coordinates significant research initiatives including a European Commission-funded Humanitarian Action project (2021-2024) implementing summer schools in Mozambique and Cape Verde, and the IN_SOLVENS multidisciplinary analysis of Portuguese insolvency law. She spearheaded the 7th Global Meeting on Sociology of Law (2022), mobilizing over 2,000 international participants to advance comparative socio-legal scholarship. Professionally, she co-coordinates the Sociology of Law and Justice section of the Portuguese Sociological Association and contributes to International Sociological Association working groups on Comparative Legal Professions and Comparative History and Sociology of Law, driving collaborative research across national contexts.

Emma PomeroyView profile

Associate Professor

• Anthropology
• Archaeology
• Biological Anthropology
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Dr. Emma Pomeroy is an Associate Professor in the Evolution of Health, Diet and Disease at the University of Cambridge's Department of Archaeology. She is an active researcher with expertise spanning anthropology, archaeology, biological anthropology, and paleoanthropology. Her work combines human bioarchaeology with human biology and paleoanthropology, conducting research across South America, South Asia, Europe, and the Near East. Dr. Pomeroy's research focuses on understanding how past and present variation in human health, growth, and morphology is influenced by evolutionary processes including adaptation, neutral variation, and plasticity, as well as interactions with natural and social environments. Her specific interests in reproduction include the evolution and adaptation of the human pelvis, impacts of evolutionary and environmental factors on pelvic morphology and birth complications, and how early life conditions affect later growth and health which may influence birth complication risks. A significant portion of her recent work has investigated the evolutionary origins of low lean tissue mass among contemporary South Asians, which is implicated in elevated risk of type 2 diabetes and other chronic diseases. Dr. Pomeroy leads important archaeological projects including serving as the paleoanthropologist at renewed excavations at Shanidar Cave in Iraqi Kurdistan since 2016, where her team has made significant new Neanderthal discoveries. She also co-directs the Old St Bernard's Hospital Project in Gibraltar with Dr. Kevin Lane and Professor Clive Finlayson, investigating health, diet, and migration among skeletons from a 16th-17th century mariner's hospital. Her recent publications demonstrate a strong focus on human skeletal variation, Neanderthal studies, human adaptation, and the developmental origins of health and disease. Her work spans multiple geographical regions including the Americas, Europe, Mesopotamia and the Near East, and South Asia, examining periods from the Paleolithic through to contemporary populations. Dr. Pomeroy contributes to interdisciplinary research networks including Cambridge Reproduction, where she investigates the evolutionary aspects of human reproduction. Her methodological approaches integrate skeletal biology, archaeological science, and evolutionary theory to address fundamental questions about human variation and adaptation.

Angela AlbergaView profile

Associate Professor

• Pediatric Obesity
• Weight Stigma
• Health Equity
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Dr. Angela Alberga is an Associate Professor and Tier 2 University Research Chair at Concordia University's Department of Health, Kinesiology & Applied Physiology. Her research focuses on weight stigma, pediatric obesity, and health equity, with interdisciplinary applications in public health, education, and policy. BSc, Exercise Science & Psychology, Concordia University MSc & PhD, Human Kinetics, University of Ottawa Postdoctoral Fellow, University of Calgary (CIHR & Eyes High Fellowships) Dr. Alberga’s research program investigates how societal and institutional factors influence weight-related issues, including obesity, eating disorders, and psychosocial wellbeing. Her work emphasizes patient-oriented research, behavioral interventions, and evidence synthesis in population health contexts. Recent research trends include clinical practice guidelines for pediatric obesity, weight stigma reduction in healthcare, nutrition education tools for bariatric surgery, and psychosocial impacts of weight bias. Key themes span public health, behavioral epidemiology, and health equity. Canadian Diabetes Association Doctoral Award Banting CIHR Postdoctoral Fellowship Eyes High Postdoctoral Fellowship Dr. Alberga supervises graduate students in Health and Exercise Science (MSc/PhD programs) and has secured grants from CIHR, FRQ-S, and the Canadian Pediatric Research Foundation for her work on obesity and health equity.

Maggie LittleView profile

Professor

• Bioethics
• Reproduction Ethics
• Clinical Research Ethics
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Maggie Little is the Francis J. McNamara, Jr. Chair of Philosophy and Professor of Philosophy at Georgetown University, where she also serves as Senior Research Scholar at the Kennedy Institute of Ethics and Director of Ethics Lab. She holds advanced degrees including a B.A. from the University of Iowa, M.A. from the University of Oxford, and Ph.D. from the University of California-Berkeley. Her research explores critical areas of bioethics with particular emphasis on: Reproductive ethics and justice issues Clinical research frameworks and ethical oversight Data ethics and AI governance Structural foundations of moral theory Ethical implications of emerging technologies She co-founded The Second Wave Initiative to advance responsible research for pregnant women's health needs. Dr. Little has received prestigious recognition including being a Rhodes Scholar and Fellow of the Hastings Center . She served on the Ethics Committee of the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology and completed two residencies as Visiting Scholar at the NIH Department of Bioethics. As former Director of the Kennedy Institute of Ethics, she pioneered the world's first Introduction to Bioethics MOOC and launched the annual Conversations in Bioethics symposium. Through Ethics Lab, she leads interdisciplinary teams combining philosophical analysis with design thinking to develop ethical frameworks for complex societal challenges. She is a founding co-chair of Georgetown's Tech and Society Initiative.

Julie S. DownsView profile

Professor

• Decision Science
• Psychology
• Risk Communication
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Julie S. Downs is a Professor of Psychology and Decision Science and Associate Dean of Research at Carnegie Mellon University’s Dietrich College of Humanities and Social Sciences. She directs the Center for Risk Perception and Communication, focusing on social influences in decision-making, particularly through behavioral interventions in risky domains like adolescent sexual behavior, food choices, online privacy, and vaccination. Her interdisciplinary work bridges public health, computer science, and economics. Education: Ph.D. in Social Psychology, Princeton University; A.B. in Psychology, UC Berkeley Leadership: Served on editorial boards (Psychological Science, Developmental Review), grant review panels (NIH, NSF), and institutional review boards (CMU, Disney Research) Her research emphasizes improving communication of technical information through Usable privacy and security frameworks Calorie labeling and dietary behavior Sexual health interventions for adolescents Behavioral responses to health risk calculators Decision-making in critical care Analysis of her 15 most recent publications reveals a focus on adolescent health, risk communication, and digital interventions. Awards include Platinum Remi, Aurora, and Telly Awards for her behavioral interventions’ impact. Scientific Contributions: Behavioral interventions reducing STI risk Contextualized risk communication strategies Grant-funded studies (NIH, NSF) Editorial leadership in psychological and public health journals Advising: Mentors current Ph.D. students (Aaron Balleisen, Trent Cash, Ramon Silvera Zumaran, Wenzhuo Xu) and guides alumni (Alison Butler, Samantha Horn, Stephanie Permut). Labs: Leads the Downs Research Lab, developing interactive tools (Seventeen Days, Your Move, Hold That Thought, READY-Girls) to address contraception, STIs, and psychological stigma.

Paolo PrandoniView profile

Lecturer

• Signal Processing
• Audio Processing
• Image Processing
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Paolo Prandoni is a Lecturer at École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL) in the School of Computer and Communication Sciences (IC). He serves as a Scientist in the Audiovisual Communications Laboratory (LCAV) and teaches in the SSC-ENS and SIN-ENS units, focusing on signal processing theory and practical applications in audiovisual communications. He earned his PhD from EPFL after completing all prior education there, driven by childhood fascination with long-distance telephony. His doctoral work established foundations in communication systems that continue to inform his research. Prandoni's research spans audio/image processing, machine learning for media analysis, and DSP education. Key areas include computational photography (e.g., spectral imaging, stained glass rendering), speech quality assessment via transfer learning, music information retrieval (e.g., fingering prediction), and audience analytics through his company Quividi. His work consistently bridges theoretical signal processing with real-world implementation. Recent publications reveal a strategic shift toward machine learning integration in signal processing tasks, particularly non-intrusive speech assessment and lensless imaging reconstruction. Simultaneously, he advances DSP pedagogy through MOOC development and hands-on teaching tools using off-the-shelf hardware, emphasizing accessibility and practical skill development. No scientific awards are documented in the provided materials. He has advised PhD student Thanikachalam Niranjan (thesis: Image Based Relighting of Cultural Artifacts , 2016) and teaches Communication Systems and Computer Science courses. His educational impact extends through the open-access textbook Signal Processing for Communications (2008) and tools like MultiPub for maintainable online classes. Industry engagement includes Quividi co-founding (2006) and ongoing CSO role in attention analytics. As a core LCAV laboratory member, he collaborates on interdisciplinary projects including cultural heritage digitization, embedded signal processing systems, and real-time audience measurement, leveraging EPFL's infrastructure for both academic and commercial applications.

Ai-ris Yonekura CollierView profile

Assistant Professor

• Maternal-Fetal Medicine
• Immunology in Pregnancy
• Infectious Diseases in Pregnancy
• +3 more

Dr. Ai-ris Yonekura Collier serves as Assistant Professor in Obstetrics, Gynecology, and Reproductive Biology at Harvard Medical School and Staff Physician in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (BIDMC). She concurrently holds a Physician-Scientist position at BIDMC's Center for Virology and Vaccine Research (CVVR) and co-directs the Clinical Trials Unit within CVVR, establishing a critical bridge between maternal-fetal medicine and virology research. Her academic foundation includes: B.S. in Biology (Minor: Chemistry) from Massachusetts Institute of Technology (2005) M.D. from Harvard Medical School through Harvard-MIT Health Sciences & Technology Program (2011) Obstetrics & Gynecology Residency at UCLA (2011-2015) Maternal-Fetal Medicine Fellowship at BIDMC (2015-2018) Dr. Collier's research centers on maternal immune tolerance mechanisms in placental development, with dual investigative tracks: (1) Characterizing cellular immune phenotypes in pregnancy disorders like preeclampsia and fetal growth restriction, and (2) Analyzing infectious disease impacts including Zika virus and SARS-CoV-2. Her translational approach integrates longitudinal biospecimen repositories with clinical observations, emphasizing the inclusion of pregnant populations in vaccine trials. As an educator, she actively mentors trainees and advocates for policy changes in clinical trial design. Recent publications demonstrate a pronounced focus on viral immunology during the pandemic era, with 7 of 9 recent papers addressing SARS-CoV-2 variants, vaccine responses, and Mpox immunity. These works reveal consistent methodological themes: neutralization assays against emerging variants, analysis of coagulation-inflammation pathways in vaccine complications, and sensitive diagnostic approaches for prior infections. Concurrently, she maintains her foundational research in placental immunology, exemplified by cytokine studies in preeclampsia. Her scientific recognition includes: NIH Loan Repayment Program (2018-2020) Mentor Award from ACOG District I (2021) Translational Research Hubs Spark Grant Award (2022) Rookie of the Year Award at BIDMC (2016) Multiple research presentation awards from perinatal societies As Principal Investigator of the Yonekura Collier Laboratory and Co-Director of the Clinical Trials Unit, she manages substantial grant funding including NIH/NICHD support and institutional translational grants. Her leadership extends to hospital-wide initiatives like the BIDMC COVID-19 Biorepository, while her advocacy focuses on rectifying historical exclusions of pregnant individuals from clinical research. She maintains active collaborations across Harvard's immunology and virology departments. The Yonekura Collier Laboratory operates within CVVR's collaborative ecosystem, integrating with Dan Barouch's research group and the broader Harvard Medical School community. Her team combines clinical obstetric expertise with advanced immunological techniques to investigate fetal-maternal interface biology, creating a unique interdisciplinary hub for perinatal infectious disease research.

• Reproductive Medicine
• Fertility Preservation
• Ultrasound Imaging
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Dr. Yazan Abdallah is an Honorary Clinical Lecturer in the Department of Metabolism, Digestion and Reproduction at Imperial College London's Faculty of Medicine. He is a Consultant in Reproductive Medicine and Surgery at St Mary's Hospital, Manchester, with dual GMC accreditation in Obstetrics & Gynaecology and Reproductive Medicine. MD (2005), PhD (2014) H-index of 18 with over 30 peer-reviewed publications Specializes in fertility preservation for cancer survivors His research focuses on: Reproductive Medicine Ultrasound Imaging (3D, blood flow studies) Recurrent Miscarriage Diagnosis Uterine Transplantation Immune Suppression Cesarean Scar Analysis His work has led to international guideline changes (RCOG/NICE) and collaborations with KU Leuven. He has received the National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) Award and participated in the International Ovarian Tumor Analysis (IOTA) group. Recent publications analyze pregnancy outcomes, diagnostic ultrasound reproducibility, and fertility preservation in oncology.

Somak DuttaView profile

Associate Professor

• Statistics
• Machine Learning
• Genomics
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Somak Dutta is an Associate Professor at Iowa State University conducting interdisciplinary research at the intersection of statistical methodology, machine learning, and agricultural sciences. His work addresses critical challenges in plant breeding, genomics, and environmental modeling through innovative quantitative approaches. His academic foundation includes: PhD in Statistics, University of Chicago, 2015 M.Stat (First Division with Distinction), Indian Statistical Institute, Kolkata, 2010 B.Stat (Honours with Distinction), Indian Statistical Institute, Kolkata, 2008 Dr. Dutta specializes in developing advanced statistical frameworks for high-dimensional data analysis, Bayesian variable selection, and spatial modeling. His research directly impacts plant breeding programs through applications in phenotyping, haploid induction systems, drought response mechanisms, and genetic architecture studies across key crops including maize, soybean, and mungbean. He also contributes to meteorological science through machine learning applications for severe weather verification. Analysis of his 2023-2025 publications reveals two dominant research streams: (1) agricultural applications focusing on genomic selection, phenotyping technologies, and stress response modeling in crops, and (2) meteorological innovations applying machine learning to severe thunderstorm wind verification and precipitation forecasting. Both streams demonstrate his signature approach of developing novel statistical methodologies tailored to domain-specific challenges. No scientific awards were documented in the provided materials. Information regarding student advising, grant funding, laboratory infrastructure, or collaborative teams was not available in the source documentation.

Brian W. HalpinView profile

Lecturer

• low-wage work and workers
• low-wage labor markets
• reproduction of social and economic inequality
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Brian W. Halpin is a Continuing Lecturer in the Department of Sociology at the University of California, Davis within the College of Letters and Science . He earned his PhD and MA in Sociology from UC Davis in 2016 and 2010, respectively, and a BA in Sociology with high honors from UC Berkeley in 2007. Research Interests: Low-wage work and labor markets Reproduction of social and economic inequality Sociological theory and ethnography Political sociology and capitalism Scientific Awards: 2023 College of Letters and Science Teaching Award 2020 ASUCD Excellence in Education Award 2016 Distinguished Student Paper Award (ASA) 2015 Outstanding Graduate Student Teaching Award 2015-2016 Provost's Dissertation Year Fellowship 2012 Graduate Student Research Fellowship (UC Davis Center for Poverty Research) 2011 Mayhew Award for Best Qualifying Paper His work on low-wage labor markets has been featured in prominent media outlets and policy briefs, including Theory and Society , Working in America , and the UC Davis Center for Poverty Research. Halpin's publications explore workplace control, flexible employment, and labor policy, with a focus on marginalized workers. Teaching: Halpin instructs courses such as Introduction to Sociology, Social Problems, Qualitative Research Methods, and Social Policy. His teaching emphasizes labor, political sociology, and organizational dynamics.