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• Health Services Research
• Systems Engineering in Healthcare
• Health Equity
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Inas S. Khayal serves as Associate Professor at The Dartmouth Institute and Biomedical Data Science at Dartmouth College's Geisel School of Medicine, with an adjunct appointment in Computer Science. She leads the Sustainable Health Lab focused on improving chronic care delivery through model-based systems engineering and data science. PhD, University of California, San Francisco PhD, University of California, Berkeley B.S., Boston University Dr. Khayal's research addresses multi-level interconnected healthcare systems, specializing in implementation science, quality measurement, health equity, and organizational behavior. Her work bridges data science with practical healthcare delivery challenges, particularly in palliative and end-of-life cancer care where she investigates racial disparities through clinically informed machine learning approaches. She develops dynamic visualization tools and heatmaps to translate complex data into actionable insights for healthcare systems. Her recent publications reveal a strong focus on identifying and addressing healthcare disparities, with innovative methodologies combining systems engineering and data science. The research consistently emphasizes actionable solutions for hospitals to tailor interventions based on local resources and patient population characteristics. American Cancer Society Health Equity and Access to Care Research Scholar Award (RSG-22-128-01-HOPS) NIH NIA P01AG019783 Core Leadership for Alzheimer's Disease research Dr. Khayal actively mentors PhD students and computer science senior thesis projects while teaching Health Informatics and Systems Thinking courses. Her Sustainable Health Lab develops process tools to help hospitals reduce healthcare disparities through tailored solutions. Current projects include a Web-Based Peer Support Network for care partners of seriously ill patients and research on hospital-level factors influencing palliative care disparities.

Laura ReynoldsView profile

Senior Lecturer

• Place Branding
• Place Marketing
• Stakeholder Governance
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Laura Reynolds is a Senior Lecturer in Marketing at Cardiff Business School, Cardiff University. She completed her PhD in Marketing from Cardiff Business School in 2019 and has held positions as a Policy Analyst at the City-Region Economic and Development Institute (City-REDI) at the University of Birmingham and as a Research Associate for the Welsh Economic Research Unit. She recently completed an ESRC-funded Postdoctoral Fellowship within the Marketing Department at Cardiff. Her research interests focus on stakeholder governance within decentralized place branding processes, exploring techniques for involving local residents, businesses, and visitor attractions in shaping places. She is particularly interested in engagement, negotiation, and collaboration between place stakeholders, as well as overcoming barriers to inclusive and sustainable approaches to place branding. Her work closely aligns with industry and community partners to investigate stakeholder inclusion. Her publication record demonstrates expertise across place branding, stakeholder engagement, and urban marketing. Her recent articles show a progression from foundational work on place branding legitimacy and stakeholder dynamics toward exploring emerging areas like circular tourism and the intersection of digitalization with the foundational economy. Her research consistently bridges academic theory with practical policy implications. Commended Paper in the European Doctoral Association in Management and Business Administration (EDAMBA) Doctoral Thesis Competition, 2020 Best conference paper at the Institute of Place Management 4th International Biennial Conference, Manchester, 2017 Best Academic Performance on the Social Science Research Methods MSc, 2014 Reynolds has secured significant research funding including an ESRC Postdoctoral Fellowship (£98,363) for her project "Rethinking place branding governance: the implications of stakeholder-orientated approach when managing the presentation of complex places." She is available for postgraduate supervision, particularly interested in PhD projects focusing on place branding, place marketing, applications of social theory to marketing processes, brand identity management, stakeholder engagement, and marketing of cultural heritage sites.

• Sustainable Architecture
• Low-Tech Construction
• Urban Regeneration
• +9 more

Andrea Bocco Guarneri is a Full Professor of Technological and Environmental Design of Architecture at the Polytechnic University of Turin and Director of the Interuniversity Department of Regional and Urban Studies and Planning (DIST). His career spans teaching, research, and leadership in sustainable architecture, low-tech construction, and urban regeneration. Academic roles: Member of DIST, Academic Senate, University Committee for Research, and GEDI Observatory. Research Interests Appropriate Technology Environmental Impact Assessment Urban Regeneration Cultural Heritage Ontology in Architecture Low-Tech Construction His recent research trends focus on sustainable building practices using natural materials, environmental impact methodologies, and revitalizing marginal regions through traditional architecture. He emphasizes bridging ecological awareness with computational terminological resources. Scientific Awards JSPS Invitation Fellowship for Research in Japan (2015-2016) As an advisor , he supervises PhD students in Urban and Regional Development, including Arthur Bohn, Redina Mazelli, Martina Bocci, and Manuela Ronci. He leads collaborative projects such as the Memorandum of Understanding with Yokohama National University and agreements with the Municipality of Turin for regulatory plan studies.

• Circular Economy
• Co-design
• Design Anthropology
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Cristian Campagnaro is an Associate Professor at the Department of Architecture and Design (DAD), Politecnico di Torino. He teaches Scenario Design, Concept Design, and Social Design, with a focus on environmental and social sustainability. His roles include Coordinator of the Politecnico University Center for Social Affairs and Degree Course Coordinator for Sustainable Design for the Food System. Scientific Director of Polito Food Design Lab (2017-) Principal Investigator for projects like ALIMENTA (2015-), ATELIER (2023-2026), and Crafting Beauty Lab (2014-) Member of Italian Design Society (2018-) His research explores intersections between co-design , food system innovation , and social inclusion , particularly for homeless populations. Topics include circular economy applications, participatory workshops with third-sector organizations, and sustainable design for reduced inequalities. Recent publications analyze co-design limitations in welfare spaces and food waste valorization, while supervising PhD candidates in food security and inclusive housing. Key projects involve partnerships with the Municipality of Turin, University of Turin, and Progetto Arca Onlus. He has coordinated action-research initiatives since 2015 to combat food poverty and urban marginalization through interdisciplinary workshops. 2025: ADI Design Index 2024 selection for Appl[e]ause food design 2023-2026: Scientific Manager for PNRR-funded projects 2015-2018: ADI DESIGN INDEX recipient for social design projects As a thesis advisor, he guides PhD candidates on topics like design for policy and equitable circular economy . His labs integrate students, policymakers, and citizens in creating systemic solutions.

Karin DeanView profile

Researcher

• Political Geography
• Southeast Asian Politics
• Border Studies
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Karin Dean is a political geographer at Tallinn University since 2007, with a focus on Southeast Asian societies and politics. Her research integrates ethnographic fieldwork across Myanmar, China, Thailand, and Northeast India, examining interrelations between states, societies, and spaces. Interests: political geography, mobilities, Southeast Asia, Burma/Myanmar, Kachin, Asian urbanization, political anthropology Projects: Advancing Trans-Regional Border Studies Her work analyzes borders as dynamic social constructs, exploring how ethnic minorities navigate state power through mobility and spatial contestation. Recent publications examine China's Belt and Road Initiative in Myanmar and the spatial dimensions of ceasefire politics. As a supervisor, she guides BA, MA, and PhD students in Southeast Asian studies, political geography, and Asian urban research. Her fieldwork-based approach bridges critical geopolitics with lived experiences in contested borderlands.

Bruce D BakerView profile

Professor

• School Finance
• Education Equity
• Funding Adequacy
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Bruce D. Baker serves as Professor in the Department of Teaching and Learning at the University of Miami's School of Education and Human Development. He is Co-director and creator of the School Finance Indicators Database, establishing himself as a leading national expert on public education funding with over 25 years of research experience. His research focuses on school finance systems, educational equity, and funding adequacy , with particular emphasis on racial disparities and constitutional compliance. Baker has authored influential books including Educational Inequality and School Finance: Why Money Matters for America’s Students and School Finance and Education Equity: Lessons from Kansas , with forthcoming work on housing discrimination and school funding inequality. His publication portfolio demonstrates consistent focus on state finance system evaluations, cost modeling methodologies, and policy reform frameworks , with recent work addressing pandemic impacts, voucher systems, and federal aid structures across multiple jurisdictions including New York, Oregon, and California. AERA Fellow (2024) Cited by U.S. Supreme Court for racial inequality research #59 in Education Week/RHSU Edu-Scholar Top 200 (2025) National Education Policy Center Senior Fellow Learning Policy Institute Senior Fellow Baker provides extensive policy advisory services, having consulted on school funding design with Vermont, New Hampshire, Kansas, Texas, Colorado, Wyoming, Washington, Virginia, Missouri, Delaware, and Oregon. His expert testimony has been instrumental in numerous state and federal court cases regarding school funding inequalities. Current collaborations include work with the World Bank on global educational adequacy indicators.

Emily JensenView profile

Assistant Professor

• Control Systems
• Power Systems
• Robotics
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Emily Jensen is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Electrical, Computer & Energy Engineering at the University of Colorado, Boulder. She specializes in the analysis and control of spatially-distributed systems with applications in power grids, satellite constellations, and bio-inspired robotics. Her work focuses on developing theoretical frameworks to optimize system performance under constraints such as communication limitations and nonlinear dynamics. Education: B.S. in Engineering Mathematics & Statistics, UC Berkeley, 2015 M.S./Ph.D. in Electrical & Computer Engineering, UC Santa Barbara, 2020 Professional Appointments: Postdoctoral Researcher at UC Berkeley (2022-2023) Postdoctoral Researcher at Northeastern University (2021) Her research interests center on optimal distributed control, system-level synthesis, and the interplay between system structure and controller design. Key projects include multi-timescale power network control, nonlinear wave dynamics in engineering systems, and distributed parameter systems with limited communication. Dr. Jensen has delivered invited talks at high-profile venues such as the International Symposium on Mathematical Theory of Networks & Systems (2024) and the System Level Synthesis Workshop (2022). She currently advises a team of graduate and undergraduate researchers, including Addie McCurdy, Andy Gusty, and Matt Baughman (co-advised with Prof. Hodge). Awards: UC Regents’ Graduate Fellowship (2016) Zonta Amelia Earhart Fellowship (2019) IFAC Conference Young Author Award Honorable Mention (2022) She teaches ECEN 3300 (Linear Systems) and ECEN 5738 (Nonlinear Control Systems) at CU Boulder. Her work has been published in IEEE journals and conferences, emphasizing theoretical contributions with practical engineering relevance.

Sangtae HaView profile

Associate Professor

• Machine Learning
• Deep Learning Systems
• Networks
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Sangtae Ha is an Associate Professor in the Computer Science Department at the University of Colorado Boulder. His research focuses on building practical computer systems spanning multiple disciplines, including machine learning/deep learning systems, networks and distributed systems, internet protocols, wireless networks, video streaming, storage systems, and security. He specializes in creating efficient and scalable solutions for real-world computing challenges. His work emphasizes interdisciplinary approaches, bridging theoretical computer science with practical system design. Key areas of exploration include optimizing neural network execution for edge computing, developing adaptive streaming protocols, and enhancing wireless network performance through novel signal processing and spectrum management techniques. Recent projects include frameworks for semantic offloading in neural networks and reinforcement learning-based cloud scheduling. No scientific awards or notable grants are explicitly mentioned in the provided materials. While no formal advisees are listed, his research team likely involves graduate students and collaborators. No dedicated labs or teams are named, though his work aligns with broader university initiatives in computer systems and networking.

Matthew PainterView profile

Professor

• Wealth Inequality
• Social Stratification
• Immigration Studies
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Matthew Painter is a Professor and Chair of the Department of Sociology at the University of North Texas. His research focuses on wealth attainment, social stratification, and the intersection of race/ethnicity, immigration, and socioeconomic inequality. He has served as department chair since 2024 and has published widely in top journals including Demography , Social Forces , and Social Problems . His work explores topics such as skin-tone-based disparities, immigrant economic integration, and white ethnic diversity in rural communities. Office hours are by appointment during summer 2025. Education: Ph.D., Sociology, The Ohio State University, 2010 Research Interests: Wealth inequality and its structural determinants Racial/ethnic stratification in asset accumulation Immigrant integration and labor market outcomes Skin tone and health disparities among new immigrants Community dynamics in rural U.S. settings Recent Scholarly Trends: Recent publications emphasize moving beyond binary frameworks in studying gender expression and LGBQ+ identities, while continuing longstanding investigations into immigrant wage channeling and police resource allocation in municipalities with Hispanic populations. His work consistently highlights how race, skin tone, and gender intersect with socioeconomic outcomes. Advising & Grants: While specific student advisees aren’t listed here, Dr. Painter’s research has been supported by grants focusing on immigrant integration and wealth disparities. He advises students pursuing studies in social stratification, migration, and intersectional inequality. Labs/Teams: Engages collaboratively with interdisciplinary teams studying urban/rural inequality and migration policy at the University of North Texas.

Nallely MoraView profile

Assistant Professor

• Public Health
• Infectious Disease Epidemiology
• Global Maternal and Child Health
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Nallely Mora is a Research Assistant Professor in the Department of Public Health Sciences at Loyola University Chicago's Parkinson School of Health Sciences and Public Health. Her expertise spans public health, population health research, translational medicine, social determinants of health, and infectious disease epidemiology. She teaches courses in infectious disease epidemiology and global maternal and child health. Education: Bachelor's degree, Instituto Thomas Jefferson, Estado de Mexico MD, Anáhuac University Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery Residency Program Fellowship in Rhinology and Sinus Surgery, American British Cowdray Hospital, Mexico City MPH in Epidemiology and Statistics, Loyola University Chicago Research Interests: Dr. Mora focuses on implementing translational research to address health inequities in under-resourced communities. Her work emphasizes social inequalities' impact on health outcomes and adapting evidence-based medicine to local cultural contexts. She has conducted seminal studies on hepatitis C epidemiology in Africa, environmental exposures like BPA, and vitamin D's role in obesity. Key Research Contributions: Her publications analyze global health challenges such as hepatitis C prevalence in Sub-Saharan Africa and West Africa, BPA contamination in diverse regions, and surgical innovations for eustachian tube dysfunction. These studies highlight her dual focus on both global health equity and clinical advancements. Affiliations: She collaborates with Loyola's research centers including the Center for Health Innovation and Entrepreneurship (CHIE), the Center for Health Outcomes and Informatics Research (CHOIR), and the Community Equity Response Collaborative (CERCL).

Carmen Jaca GarcíaView profile

Professor

• Circular Economy
• Sustainability Assessment
• Industrial Symbiosis
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Carmen Jaca García is a Full Professor at the Universidad de Navarra, affiliated with the Tecnun School of Engineering and the Department of Organización Industrial. She is part of the "Mejora Sostenible" research group and the Instituto de Biodiversidad y Medioambiente (BIOMA). Her doctoral thesis (2011) focused on sustainability assessment models for improvement teams, supervised by Dr. Elisabeth Viles Diez. Her research interests include circular economy implementation strategies, industrial symbiosis, sustainability assessment methods, quality management systems, teamwork effectiveness in educational and industrial settings, and innovation in higher education curricula. She emphasizes bridging theory and practice in circular economy frameworks and fostering stakeholder engagement through standardization and collaborative projects. Her recent work explores consumer behavior's role in circular transitions, the application of ISO standards in climate resilience, and the development of performance metrics for circular SMEs. She collaborates actively with industry partners like Volkswagen Navarra, integrating real-world challenges into academic research. Her publications demonstrate a focus on sustainability innovation across diverse sectors, including healthcare, manufacturing, and agriculture. She advocates for interdisciplinary approaches to sustainability education and has pioneered frameworks like the Circular Clock model and Environmental Comfort-Based (ECB) methodologies.

• Leisure Studies
• Healthy Aging
• Chronic Disease Management
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Laura Payne is a Professor and Director of the Office of Recreation and Park Resources in the Department of Recreation, Sport and Tourism at the University of Illinois. She holds a PhD in Leisure Studies from The Pennsylvania State University. Her research focuses on the intersection of leisure behavior, health promotion, and well-being, particularly among older adults with chronic conditions. Dr. Payne’s work examines how local parks and recreation agencies contribute to health behavior change and sustainable wellness programs. Her research interests include healthy aging, chronic disease management, and the sociocultural dimensions of leisure. Notable projects include studies on the impact of wellness programs like Wits Wellness and N’Balance, which address self-efficacy and fall prevention. She has also explored cultural influences on leisure activities, such as casino gambling among Laotian immigrants and social dancing among Korean older adults. Dr. Payne’s recent publications highlight themes like boredom in later life, stress management in chronic disease populations, and the role of social support in health outcomes. Her work frequently bridges leisure studies with public health policy, emphasizing practical applications for community agencies. She has received the TALS Fellow award (2019) and has collaborated on initiatives like the Illinois Workplace Wellness Study. Her outreach efforts extend to developing evidence-based programs for parks and recreation departments to enhance community health.

Gustavo AngelesView profile

Adjunct Associate Professor

• Health Economics
• Development Economics
• Public Health Policy
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Gustavo Angeles is an Adjunct Associate Professor at the Department of Maternal and Child Health within the Gillings School of Global Public Health at the University of North Carolina (UNC). He is also a Senior Evaluation Advisor for MEASURE Evaluation, a USAID-funded initiative enhancing evaluation capacity for health programs in developing countries. His research focuses on the impact of development programs—particularly cash transfer initiatives—on household health, economic, and demographic outcomes in countries such as Malawi, Ghana, Zimbabwe, Zambia, Bangladesh, Guatemala, and Mexico. He leads the Transfer Project, a multi-country collaboration assessing cash transfer programs' effects on human development. His work emphasizes methodological rigor in program evaluation and spans topics like poverty reduction, maternal and child health, and health system resilience, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic. Dr. Angeles holds a dual role as a Research Assistant Professor at UNC and has extensive experience in global health policy, including evaluations of social marketing programs, local governance strengthening, and agricultural value chain interventions. He previously served as Deputy Director of MEASURE Evaluation, focusing on capacity building and knowledge management. His contributions include pioneering evaluations of Mexico’s Oportunidades conditional cash transfer program and designing methodologies for measuring program impacts in diverse contexts. His research interests are reflected in a prolific output analyzing cash transfer impacts on health insurance enrollment, gender dynamics, mental health among LGBTQ+ populations, and service utilization in resource-constrained settings. He has conducted workshops on evaluation methods in over a dozen countries and collaborates with global academic networks to advance impact evaluation practices. His work bridges theory and practice, aiming to inform evidence-based policies that address systemic inequities in health and development. Dr. Angeles has been recognized with an Award for Teaching Excellence and Innovation from the Gillings School for his educational contributions. His research also explores challenges in survey methodology, particularly in urban health monitoring and repeated clustered surveys, ensuring robust data collection in complex environments.

Alejandro Moure AbelendaView profile

Research Fellow

• Waste Valorization
• Circular Economy
• Anaerobic Digestion
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Alejandro Moure Abelenda is a Research Fellow at Lancaster University developing sustainable waste valorization technologies. His research focuses on circular economy approaches for organic residues, particularly integrating anaerobic digestate and wood ash into fertilizers. Core innovations: Ash-based digestate stabilization processes Nutrient recovery systems Chemical process modeling (Aspen Plus®) E-waste plastic microfactories Recent work (2021-2024) demonstrates three focus areas: organic waste transformation (47%), process simulation (33%), and educational applications (13%). His EPSRC Doctoral Prize research examines decentralized recycling technologies for engineering plastics. Current Projects: AKT2i project: Decentralized e-waste plastic recycling EPSRC Doctoral Prize: Digestate-ash valorization

• Robotics
• Control Systems
• Sensor Technology
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Kartik Ariyur is a Lecturer in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at Purdue University, based remotely. His research focuses on autonomous systems, control systems, sensor technology, and energy systems. His work spans applications in robotics, navigation, and environmental sustainability. Key projects include improving UAV navigation accuracy, developing LiDAR-based traffic monitoring systems, and optimizing wireless networks through adaptive control techniques. Education details are not explicitly listed, but his publications suggest expertise in control systems, robotics, and interdisciplinary engineering. His research interests emphasize practical applications of advanced control theory in real-world systems, including autonomous vehicles and renewable energy systems. Recent publications highlight contributions to geolocation using celestial and magnetic sensing, multi-object tracking with LiDAR, and adaptive control algorithms for hypersonic vehicles. While no specific awards are listed, his extensive publication record reflects active engagement in cutting-edge engineering research. Advising and grants: No formal advisees are listed, but his research collaborations likely involve graduate students and interdisciplinary teams. His work aligns with initiatives in smart infrastructure, autonomous systems, and sustainable energy. No specific grants are mentioned, but his projects suggest funding from sources like the USDOT Regional University Transportation Center. Research activities include contributions to labs focused on autonomous systems, sensor networks, and control systems engineering. His work often integrates hardware and software solutions for real-world challenges in transportation and environmental monitoring.