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Brooke BlevinsView profile

Professor

• Social Studies Education
• Civic Education
• Action Civics
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Brooke Blevins is the Dean and Professor in the College of Education, Health and Human Sciences at the University of Idaho. She holds a Ph.D. in Curriculum and Instruction from the University of Texas at Austin, alongside degrees from Trinity University. Her research focuses on empowering youth through civic education, action civics, and humanizing pedagogy. Dr. Blevins co-directs the iEngage Summer Civics Institute, an innovative program using digital technologies to enhance civic engagement. She has secured over $285,000 in grants and received prestigious awards like the Sandra Day O’Connor Award (2022) and the Texas NAME Outstanding Researcher Award (2022). Her academic background includes teaching high school in Texas before transitioning to higher education. She teaches courses in secondary education, social studies, and multicultural education. Dr. Blevins has chaired over 30 doctoral dissertations and published extensively with students. She holds editorial roles in journals like Theory and Research in Social Education and leadership positions in professional associations such as the National Council for the Social Studies and AERA. Research interests include critical historical inquiry, teacher preparation, and equity in education. Her work emphasizes bridging theory and practice, particularly in fostering civic competence and advocacy among students. The iEngage program, rooted in action civics, demonstrates her commitment to community-centered education and civic agency development.

Jayita SarkarView profile

Professor

• Global History
• Transnational History
• Nuclear History
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Jayita Sarkar is a Professor of Global History of Inequalities at the University of Glasgow's School of Social and Political Sciences. Her research focuses on global and transnational histories of capitalism, nuclear technologies, and decolonization. She holds a PhD from the Graduate Institute Geneva and a Master’s from the University of Paris IV-Sorbonne. Her major works include the award-winning Ploughshares and Swords: India’s Nuclear Program in the Global Cold War (Cornell, 2022) and the upcoming book Atomic Capitalism: A Global History (Princeton, 2024). She has held fellowships at Harvard, MIT, and the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace. Research Highlights: Explores nuclear diplomacy’s intersection with capitalism and decolonization Analyzes Cold War-era nuclear policies in South Asia and Europe Examines Rohingya crisis roots in WWII and partition legacies Awards & Recognition: 2024 Bernard S. Cohn Book Prize (Association for Asian Studies) Elected Fellow, Royal Historical Society Recipient of multiple international grants totaling over £200k Teaching: Graduate courses: Nuclear Technologies in History, Global South Asia Undergraduate modules on global inequalities and decolonization Her work bridges historical analysis with contemporary policy, addressing nuclear security, migration, and global economic systems.

• Agricultural Technology
• Seed Systems
• Development Sociology
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Dr. CJM (Conny) Almekinders is an External Employee and University Lecturer at Wageningen University & Research, affiliated with the Department of Knowledge Technology and Innovation. His research focuses on agricultural technology development, particularly the interplay between technical and social change in rural communities. He specializes in plant genetic resources, farmer-based seed systems, participatory breeding, and political agronomy. Almekinders has supervised over 20 PhD students and remains active in mentoring junior researchers and practitioners in CGIAR-related seed system projects. He co-leads the CGIAR Seed Equality initiative and serves as a Senior Editor for the Food Security journal since 2018. His expertise spans agriculture, seed production, and development sociology, with recent publications addressing seed system design, farmer variety preferences in Kenya, and methodological approaches to studying seed demand. He contributes to interdisciplinary research promoting inclusive innovation and sustainable agricultural practices. Almekinders previously held teaching responsibilities but now focuses on research collaboration and advisory roles. His work emphasizes bridging plant sciences with social sciences to address global agricultural challenges.

• Public Policy
• Political Economy
• Organizational Behavior
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Alfonso Carballo is an Assistant Professor and Director of the Department of Men and Organizations at NEOMA Business School. He holds a PhD from Università Bocconi (Italy), a Master's in Economic Policy Management from Columbia University (USA), and a Bachelor's in Economics from ITAM (Mexico). His research focuses on how individuals and organizations navigate change and transition, particularly examining the role of institutions in shaping social, political, and economic outcomes. His work integrates demographic dynamics, institutional frameworks, and cultural factors to analyze inequality, gender disparities, and polarization, with implications for corporate strategy and public policy. His research employs advanced quantitative methods and has been published in top journals such as Nature Human Behaviour , Journal of International Business Studies , and Global Strategy Journal . Recent studies explore populism's impact on business investment, the historical roots of economic divergence in Europe, and fertility trends during global crises like the pandemic. Carballo has presented at major conferences including the Academy of Management, EGOS Colloquium, and the World Economic History Congress. Prior to academia, he served as CEO of Mexico's Regulatory Reform Program (ranked Deputy Minister) and as a consultant to governments, firms, and international organizations. His scholarly contributions also include books on regulatory reform in Latin America and Mexico's fiscal sustainability.

• Forest Pathology
• Host-Parasite Interactions
• Tree Genomics
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Jared M. LeBoldus is an Associate Professor of Forest Pathology at Oregon State University with a joint appointment between the Department of Botany and Plant Pathology in the College of Agriculture and the Forest Engineering, Resources and Management Department in the College of Forestry. His research laboratory focuses on understanding host-pathogen interactions in forest ecosystems, particularly the genomic basis of these relationships and their implications for landscape-level biotic disturbances. Dr. LeBoldus specializes in the Populus-Sphaerulina pathosystem, employing computational and molecular tools to investigate host-parasite interactions at the genomic level. His research interests include forest pathology, host-parasite genomics in natural ecosystems, impacts of biotic disturbances on forest structure and function, molecular mechanisms of plant innate immunity, and tree and pathogen genomics. His work has significant implications for forest health management and conservation in the face of emerging pathogens. Analysis of his recent publications reveals a strong emphasis on molecular approaches to understanding forest diseases, with particular focus on Phytophthora species (including the sudden oak death pathogen) and Sphaerulina musiva affecting poplar trees. His research spans from fundamental molecular mechanisms of pathogenesis to applied forest management solutions, including diagnostic development, resistance breeding, and disease monitoring approaches. OSU Extension Association Search for Excellence Award (2019) Graduate Student Teaching Award for PLSC 385 (2010) Dr. LeBoldus began his appointment at OSU in fall 2015 after completing his Ph.D. in Forest Biology and Management at the University of Alberta, Canada. His undergraduate degree is in Forest Science from the University of British Columbia. He maintains active collaborations with researchers across multiple institutions and agencies, contributing significantly to our understanding of forest pathogens and their management.

Esther HerrmannView profile

Senior Lecturer

• Evolutionary Psychology
• Comparative Cognition
• Developmental Psychology
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Dr. Esther Herrmann is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Psychology at the University of Portsmouth, affiliated with the Faculty of Science and Health and the Centre for Comparative and Evolutionary Psychology. She holds a PhD from the Max Planck Institute for Evolutionary Anthropology, where she later led her own Minerva Research Group. Her work investigates the evolutionary roots of human cooperation and self-regulation through comparative and developmental lenses. Key research focuses include socio-cognitive abilities in humans and non-human primates, cultural influences on social cognition, and cross-cultural studies. Dr. Herrmann has conducted fieldwork in African chimpanzee sanctuaries and collaborates with international teams. She currently supervises PhD students and contributes to interdisciplinary research initiatives like the ManyPrimates collaboration. Education: PhD in Evolutionary Anthropology, Max Planck Institute for Evolutionary Anthropology (Leipzig, Germany) Postdoctoral roles including coordinator for African chimpanzee sanctuary research Research Interests: Evolutionary origins of human cooperation Cognitive comparisons between humans and great apes Developmental and cultural factors in social cognition Risk assessment and decision-making in non-human primates Publications: Over 70 peer-reviewed articles (e.g., in Nature Communications , Proceedings of the Royal Society B ) exploring topics like primate reasoning, prosocial behavior, and cross-species comparative cognition. Labs/Teams: Leads the Human Origins of Self-Regulation research group and contributes to the Centre for Interaction, Development and Diversity at Portsmouth.

Crisanto GutierrezView profile

Professor

• Cell Cycle
• DNA Replication
• Chromatin
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Crisanto Gutierrez is a distinguished Professor at the Spanish National Research Council (CSIC) and Head of the Genome Dynamics and Function Program at the Center for Molecular Biology Severo Ochoa in Madrid, Spain. With over three decades of academic service since 1982, he has held progressive academic ranks from Assistant Professor to his current full Professor position since 2002, establishing himself as an internationally recognized leader in plant molecular biology. His pioneering research focuses on the interplay between chromatin dynamics, DNA replication, and cell proliferation in plants, utilizing multidisciplinary approaches across cellular, molecular, genetic, and genomic domains. Gutierrez achieved seminal breakthroughs including the discovery of the retinoblastoma (Rb) tumor suppressor protein in plants and deciphering geminivirus DNA replication mechanisms coupled to the cell cycle. His work primarily employs Arabidopsis thaliana as a model system to investigate fundamental biological processes, with particular expertise in endoreplication, epigenetics, chromatin organization, and root development. Analysis of his recent publications reveals a consistent trajectory exploring chromatin organization's role in genome function, with increasing emphasis on epigenetic regulation of DNA replication origins and their developmental implications. His research bridges fundamental cell cycle mechanisms with plant-specific adaptations, demonstrating how chromatin landscapes dictate replication timing and transcriptional activity across different tissue types. Honors and awards include: EMBO Council Member (2020) ERC Advanced Grant PLANTGROWTH (2019-2024) Research Prize from Fundacion Carmen y Severo Ochoa (2008) Membership in the Royal Academy of Medicine and Surgery of Cadiz (2009) EMBO Membership (1998) Gutierrez maintains an active research program with continuous competitive funding since 1993, including his current European Research Council Advanced Grant. He has trained over 60 PhD and postdoctoral researchers, nine of whom now lead independent laboratories worldwide. His editorial leadership includes positions at EMBO Journal , EMBO Reports , and Plant Journal , while his advisory roles extend to research institutes in France, Spain, and Argentina. He serves on prestigious evaluation panels including LABEX (France) and the ERC Consolidator Grant Life Sciences panel.

• Accounting for Sustainability
• Accountability and Stewardship
• Institutional Theory
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Dr. Massimo Contrafatto is a Professor and Reader in Accounting at the University of Sussex Business School, where he also serves as PhD Convenor for Accounting and Finance. He previously held roles as Associate Professor at the University of Bergamo and Visiting Professorships at Glasgow and Dundee Universities. He is the Director of CSEAR Italy and a member of CSEAR’s Executive Council. Contrafatto holds a PhD in Business Administration from the University of Milan-Bicocca, with a specialization in Accounting for Sustainability. His research focuses on sustainability accounting, institutional theory, crisis management, and risk governance, employing qualitative methodologies in diverse organizations. He has authored/co-authored over 25 publications in top journals like Accounting, Organization and Society and Management Accounting Research , and co-edited books on crisis accounting and sustainability. He currently leads interdisciplinary projects on sustainable transformation and pandemic governance, involving institutions across Europe. Contrafatto’s editorial roles include Associate Editor of Sustainability, Management and Policy Journal and membership on editorial boards for Accounting, Auditing and Accountability Journal and others. His professional activities include organizing conferences and serving on academic councils. Key research areas include the role of accounting in crises, sustainable development goals, and the interplay between identities and decision-making. He has been awarded the National Academic Qualification for Full Professorship (Italy, 2018) and holds certifications in higher education pedagogy.

Steven StillmanView profile

Professor

• Labor Economics
• Public Policy Analysis
• Health Economics
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Steven Stillman is a Professor of Economics at the Faculty of Economics and Management, Free University of Bozen-Bolzano. He holds a PhD in Economics from the University of Washington (2000) and previously served as a Professor at the University of Otago, New Zealand. His research focuses on empirical labor economics, public policy, and migration, examining how government policies influence individual and household behavior. Key areas include migration's impact on families, voting behavior, minimum wage effects, and healthcare policy. He teaches Advanced Quantitative Methods, Labor Economics, and Public Economics at the undergraduate and graduate levels. His work often employs quasi-experimental methods, with notable contributions on migration lotteries and policy evaluation. Research interests span labor markets, health economics, political decision-making, and development economics. Recent studies analyze refugee integration dynamics, populism drivers, and the obesity epidemic's economic roots. His articles emphasize policy relevance, using rigorous methodologies to assess real-world impacts. Though no scientific awards are explicitly listed, his extensive publication record and methodological contributions highlight academic impact. He advises students but no specific advisee list is provided. His work integrates interdisciplinary approaches, addressing complex issues like pandemic policy responses and socioeconomic inequality.

• Project Management
• Stakeholder Management
• Project Governance
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Dr. Kate Davis is an Associate Professor in Project Management at Cranfield School of Management, Cranfield University. She previously held roles at Kingston University, including Senior Lecturer and Associate Professor. Her expertise spans project governance, stakeholder management, and organizational learning. She obtained her PhD in 2016 and focuses on stakeholder impact on project outcomes, project manager replacement dynamics, and net-zero projects. Her research integrates digital technologies to enhance project communication and employability initiatives. Notable awards include SFHEA (Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy) and CMBE (Chartered Management Banker). Dr. Davis leads research on project success/failure criteria, crisis governance, and megaprojects. She has published over 20 peer-reviewed articles and contributed to books on sustainable project management and complex project leadership. Her work emphasizes practical applications through consultancy with businesses and employability programs for underrepresented groups like BAME graduates. Current activities include supervising doctoral researchers in project complexity and stakeholder dynamics. She chairs the Employment Forum and collaborates with industry partners to bridge education-industry gaps through digital innovation and product development initiatives.

Danijela TadićView profile

Professor

• Production Engineering
• Industrial Engineering
• Decision-Making Models
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Danijela Tadić is a Professor at the Department of Production Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, University of Kragujevac, Serbia. Her primary research focuses on decision-making models under uncertainty, manufacturing process optimization, failure mode analysis, and sustainable recycling technologies in the automotive and industrial sectors. She holds a leadership role in the Faculty of Engineering, contributing to academic governance and curriculum development. Her scientific work integrates fuzzy logic systems, multi-criteria decision-making (MCDM), and optimization algorithms to address complex engineering challenges. Notable areas include risk management in supply chains, quality improvement in manufacturing processes, and environmental impact assessment of recycling equipment. She has collaborated on projects evaluating organizational resilience, strategic failure management, and resource planning in SMEs. Prof. Tadić’s publications emphasize practical industrial applications, such as PFMEA integration with fuzzy decision tools, cloud platform selection frameworks, and electric vehicle evaluation models. Her work bridges theoretical advancements in fuzzy set theory with real-world manufacturing and environmental sustainability problems. She actively participates in academic and professional networks, contributing to conferences and journals in production engineering and industrial systems. Her expertise spans project lifecycle management, lean manufacturing, and the evaluation of recycling technologies for end-of-life vehicles (ELVs).

Peter TingleyView profile

Professor

• Combinatorial Representation Theory
• Geometric Representation Theory
• Crystal Bases
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Peter Tingley is a Professor and Department Chair in the Department of Mathematics and Statistics at Loyola University Chicago. He holds a PhD from UC Berkeley (2008) and has held postdoctoral positions at MIT and the University of Melbourne. His research focuses on combinatorial and geometric representation theory, with a particular emphasis on crystal bases and their connections to Lie groups and quantum groups. He employs tools from algebra, combinatorics, geometry, and topology in his work. Education: Bachelor's degree from University of Waterloo, Canada Master's degree from Carleton University, Canada PhD in Mathematics from UC Berkeley (2008) Research interests emphasize the interplay between algebraic structures and geometric/combinatorial methods. Key areas include crystal bases, PBW bases, MV polytopes, and categorification techniques. He has contributed to foundational work on affine Grassmannian slices and truncated shifted Yangians. Publications span representation theory, algebraic geometry, and pedagogical innovations in active learning. His work bridges pure mathematics with educational practice, reflecting his dual role as researcher and academic leader.

Sarah ArchinoView profile

Associate Professor

• Art History
• Modernism
• Dada Movement
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Sarah Archino serves as Department Chair and Associate Professor of Art History at Furman University. Her research focuses on early 20th-century American modernism, particularly Dada's development in New York through anarcho-individualist and vernacular frameworks. She holds a PhD from the CUNY Graduate Center (2012) with a dissertation analyzing Dada's American iteration. Education: PhD, Art History, The Graduate Center of the City University of New York (2012) MA, Art History, Hunter College BA, Art History, University of Florida Research interests emphasize anarchism's role in avant-garde movements, digital art curation, and transdisciplinary pedagogy. Her work with the AndOr Project explores digital archives and exhibition practices. Recent publications address visual literacy in art education and entrepreneurial approaches to arts curricula. Awards include the Terra Foundation Postdoctoral Fellowship (2013-2015) and Kress Fellowship (2015). She has held fellowships at the Institut national d'histoire de l'art (Paris) and the Duchamp Research Center (Germany). Teaching experience includes positions at Millsaps College, Franklin & Marshall, and Hunter College. Academic leadership includes co-founding the AndOr Project, an online platform for digital art research. Current projects expand her doctoral research into a broader examination of American modernism's vernacular roots.

Lawrence E. DatnoffView profile

Professor

• Plant Mineral Nutrition
• Silicon-Mediated Resistance
• Disease Suppression
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Lawrence E. Datnoff is Professor and Head of the Department of Plant Pathology and Crop Physiology at Louisiana State University's College of Agriculture. His research focuses on mineral nutrition and plant disease interactions, particularly silicon-mediated disease resistance. Education: PhD in Plant Pathology, University of Illinois (1985) MS in Plant Pathology, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (1981) BS in Horticulture and Plant Pathology, University of Georgia (1976) Dr. Datnoff investigates silicon's role in suppressing soilborne and foliar diseases of rice, turf, and vegetables. His work explores interactions between silicon and fungicides, host resistance enhancement, and mechanisms of silicon-mediated disease resistance against pathogens like Magnaporthe grisea (rice blast) and Colletotrichum species. Recent publications (2007-2023) demonstrate silicon applications across diverse crops including hemp, turfgrass, citrus, and ornamentals. Research trends include sustainable disease management, soil silicon dynamics, and global implementation of nutritional disease control strategies. Dr. Datnoff teaches Fundamentals of Plant Pathology, training graduate students in pathogen biology, disease diagnosis, and management principles. He has supervised 8 PhD, 5 MS, and 3 Doctor of Plant Medicine students while hosting international research scholars.

Jan VanderborghtView profile

Professor

• Soil Physics
• Solute Transport in Soils
• Pesticide Fate Modeling
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Professor Jan Vanderborght serves as Director of the Agrosphere Institute (IBG-3) at Forschungszentrum Jülich, Germany, while maintaining a professorship in Soil Physics at KU Leuven, Belgium. His research focuses on fundamental soil physical processes with direct applications in agricultural and environmental management. His educational background includes an MSc (1993) and PhD (1997) in Bio-engineering from KU Leuven, followed by post-doctoral research at ETH Zurich (1998-1999). Vanderborght's research centers on solute transport in soils, pesticide fate modeling, hydrogeophysics, soil evaporation processes, and plant water/nutrient uptake mechanisms. His work bridges fundamental soil physics with practical agricultural applications, particularly in irrigation management and contaminant transport. His recent publications reveal strong focus on advanced soil moisture monitoring techniques, root water uptake modeling, and the application of digital twin technology (SWIM²) for precision agriculture. The research spans multiple scales from pore-level processes to field-scale hydrological modeling. As an editorial leader in the field, Vanderborght serves as Co-Editor of Vadose Zone Journal and Associate Editor for both Journal of Hydrology and SOIL, reflecting his significant contributions to soil and water science literature. His research group develops innovative approaches combining field measurements, advanced imaging techniques (like MRI and GPR), and sophisticated modeling frameworks to address critical challenges in soil-water-plant systems, particularly under changing climate conditions.