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• Pediatric Palliative Care
• Child Health
• Life-Limiting Conditions
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Professor Lorna Fraser is a Professor of Palliative Care and Child Health at King's College London, based in the Cicely Saunders Institute within the Florence Nightingale Faculty of Nursing, Midwifery & Palliative Care. She leads research on pediatric palliative care, life-limiting conditions, and healthcare inequalities. Her work integrates clinical pediatrics with epidemiological analyses to influence policy, including vaccine prioritization and service specifications. Education: MBChB, MRCPCH, MSc, MMedSci, PhD. She founded the Martin House Research Centre, focusing on multidisciplinary care for children with life-limiting conditions. Awards include the Royal College of Paediatrics' Patient Involvement Prize and the European Association of Palliative Care’s Postdoctoral Award (2018). Research focuses on child health, gender dysphoria epidemiology, and outcome measures in palliative care. Key themes include caregiver experiences, policy impact, and healthcare equity. Recent studies address midazolam prescribing practices, financial burdens on families, and high-quality palliative care definitions from children’s perspectives. Notable grants include NIHR Research Professorships (2025) and leadership in projects like ICICLE (improving care for children with life-limiting conditions). She co-leads the UK Collaborative Paediatric Palliative Care Research Network.

Aarnout BrombacherView profile

Professor

• Design Theory
• Data Analytics
• Quality and Reliability Engineering
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Aarnout Brombacher is a Full Professor of Design Theory and Information Flow Analysis at Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e), affiliated with the Department of Industrial Design and the EAISI Health research group. He holds a BSc, MSc, and PhD in Engineering from Twente University of Technology. His research focuses on data analytics in complex systems, quality and reliability management, and the application of activity data to improve health and vitality. Brombacher has held leadership roles, including Dean of Industrial Design (2010–2018) and Vice-Rector for International Relations (2012–2016). He co-edits the journal *Quality and Reliability Engineering International* and has authored over 100 journal papers. His recent work bridges design theory with health technology, emphasizing participatory frameworks for behavioral interventions and telemonitoring solutions in clinical settings. **Education**: Brombacher earned his degrees in Electrical Engineering and Engineering Science from Twente University. His early career at TU/e spanned quality management in both Industrial Design and Mechanical Engineering departments. He served as Distinguished Visiting Professor at the National University of Singapore (1998–2006). **Research**: His interests span design methodologies, field-data analysis for user-centric systems, and translating human activity data into actionable health insights. Recent projects include frameworks for cardiac telerehabilitation, gamified tools for workplace wellness, and AI-driven health interventions. His work often integrates industrial design principles with healthcare challenges, addressing both technical and socio-behavioral dimensions. **Grants & Impact**: Brombacher’s research has led to practical solutions like NutriColoring (a dietary assessment tool) and WorkWalk (integrating microbreaks into office routines). His contributions to sports and vitality include advising the Dutch government’s TopTeam on Sports and Vitality. He advocates for transdisciplinary collaboration to tackle societal health challenges through Living Lab methodologies. **Awards**: While no explicit prizes are listed, his sustained academic leadership and prolific publication record highlight his impact in quality engineering and human-centered design.

• Clinical Epidemiology
• Multimorbidity
• Chronic Diseases
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David McAllister is Professor of Clinical Epidemiology and Medical Informatics at the University of Glasgow's Institute of Health and Wellbeing, with honorary consultant role in NHS Scotland. His Wellcome-funded research examines treatment effectiveness in multimorbidity using Bayesian methods combining trial data with healthcare databases. Current projects investigate diabetes complications, frailty trajectories, and cardiovascular outcomes in chronic disease populations. Research leverages routine healthcare data for epidemiological insights into chronic disease management. Publications demonstrate methodological innovation in clinical trial design and population health analysis. He mentors researchers in epidemiology, statistics, and health data science.

Sonia ChernovaView profile

Associate Professor

• Robotics
• Artificial Intelligence
• Human-Robot Interaction
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Sonia Chernova is an Associate Professor in the School of Interactive Computing at Georgia Tech's College of Computing. She leads the Robot Autonomy and Interactive Learning (RAIL) lab, focusing on developing intelligent and interactive autonomous systems. Her research spans robotics and AI, emphasizing semantic reasoning, human-robot interaction, and explainable AI. She directs the NSF AI Institute for Collaborative Assistance and Responsive Interaction for Networked Groups (AI-CARING), which develops AI systems to support aging adults in home environments. Research Interests: Chernova’s work integrates human-centric approaches to robotics, including adaptive autonomy, explainable AI, and AI for health. She explores how robots can learn from human feedback, navigate ambiguous tasks, and provide proactive assistance in daily environments. Her lab’s projects emphasize real-world applications in healthcare, smart homes, and collaborative human-robot teams. Key Contributions: Developed frameworks for preference adaptation in object rearrangement and human-robot collaboration Pioneered explainable AI techniques for robot failures and decision-making transparency Advanced semantic reasoning methods for robots operating in everyday environments Led initiatives in proactive assistive robotics and aging-in-place technologies Awards & Recognition: 2021 IEEE/ACM HRI Best Paper Award 2018 NAE Frontiers of Engineering Top 100 Researcher 2014 ONR Young Investigator Award 2012 NSF CAREER Award Teaching & Outreach: Teaches courses on robotics, human-robot interaction, and robotics research. Co-chaired the Conference on Robot Learning (CoRL 2023) and developed outreach programs to bridge pre-college computer science education gaps. Affiliations: GVU Center, Institute for Robotics and Intelligent Machines (IRIM), and the NSF AI-CARING Institute.

• Sociology of Gender
• LGBTQ+ Studies
• Social Psychology
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Long Doan is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Sociology at the University of Maryland's College of Behavioral and Social Sciences (BSOS). His research focuses on intersectional sociological studies of gender, sexuality, families, and social inequality. He employs experimental methods, survey research, and computational tools to examine topics such as healthcare access for transgender individuals, the psychological impacts of social stigma, and the dynamics of intergroup conflict. Doan also explores pandemic-related societal changes, including mental health disparities and domestic violence patterns during the COVID-19 crisis. His work bridges qualitative and quantitative approaches, with notable contributions in time-use analysis, digital labor studies, and methodological innovations. Doan's research has been supported through grants addressing pressing social issues, including the NSF-funded RAPID: Assessing the Social Consequences of COVID-19 project. He holds a Ph.D. in Sociology and actively contributes to academic discourse through peer-reviewed publications and interdisciplinary collaborations. Key Research Themes: LGBTQ+ health equity, family dynamics under stress, social perception of marginalized groups Methodological Expertise: Experimental design, mixed-methods, computational social science Doan's recent studies highlight disparities in mental health outcomes among sexual minority populations and the role of family structures during crises. He frequently engages with policy debates on transgender rights and healthcare accessibility, leveraging empirical evidence to inform advocacy efforts.

Lorna HamiltonView profile

Professor

• Developmental Psychology
• Inclusive Education
• Neurodiversity
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Professor Lorna Hamilton is a faculty member at York St John University, holding the title of Professor of Developmental Psychology and Inclusive Education. She is affiliated with the School of Education, Language and Psychology, focusing on research areas including neurodiversity in education and inclusive practices. Her academic qualifications include a PhD from the University of York, a PGDip from the Open University, and degrees from the University of Cambridge. Her research emphasizes neurodiversity-affirming education, with leadership in the ReNEW group and strategic roles in inclusive education initiatives. Current projects include the STEPS transition support program and the Institute for Social Justice's Inclusive Neurodiverse Campuses initiative. She also contributes to national committees such as the British Psychological Society's DART-P division. Education: PhD Psychology, University of York (2013) PGDip Psychology Conversion, Open University MPhil, University of Cambridge BA (Hons), University of Cambridge Professor Hamilton's teaching focuses on neurodiversity in development, psychology in education, and child development research. She supervises PhD students and has published extensively on topics like autistic wellbeing, school transitions, and compassionate pedagogy. Her work integrates participatory methods with stakeholders, including autistic individuals, families, and educators. Professional recognitions include Chartered Psychologist status, Associate Fellow of the British Psychological Society, and Principal Fellow of the Higher Education Academy. She has contributed to grant reviews for funding bodies like the Dutch Research Council and served as external examiner for multiple psychology programs. Her advocacy extends to co-facilitating the Autism Community of Practice and delivering neurodiversity-affirming training for schools and universities. Current grants include NIHR's DIVERT project and collaborations with organizations like Spectrum First Education Ltd. Labs/Teams: Leads the ReNEW Research Group and collaborates with the Institute for Social Justice on community projects.

Marlon AlvesView profile

Assistant Professor

• Management
• Organizational Innovation
• Dynamic Capabilities
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Marlon Alves is an Assistant Professor at SKEMA Business School (France) and holds concurrent roles as Lecturer at the University of São Paulo (Brazil) and CDM-EPFL (Switzerland). He holds a Ph.D. in Business Administration from Universidade de São Paulo (2019), an M.Sc. (2015), and a B.Sc. (Hons) in Administration (2013). His research focuses on dynamic capabilities, sustainability, and organizational innovation, with a particular emphasis on exploring-exploitation strategies, sustainable HRM, and strategic adaptation. Alves has received prestigious awards, including the Best Paper Proceedings (Academy of Management, 2021) and the Best Ph.D. Dissertation (USP, 2020). His research explores topics such as boundary-spanning partnerships, green innovation timing, and the impact of cognitive processes on organizational change. Recent work examines the implementation of UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in emerging markets and evaluates Brazil’s border health policies. Alves has published in top journals like Organization Science and Journal of Cleaner Production . Awards: 7 major recognitions since 2013, including academic excellence and impactful research contributions. Grants: Research fellowship at Bocconi University (2017) and CAPES Foundation grants. His advisory work includes roles at the Brazilian Federal Institute and Universidade de São Paulo, alongside industry experience in product management and supply chain analysis.

• Low carbon energy systems
• System flexibility
• Demand side flexibility
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Dr. Phil Grunewald is a Supernumerary Research Fellow at Oriel College and Research Director of the Energy Demand Observatory and Laboratory (EDOL) at the University of Oxford's Department of Engineering Science. He also serves as Oxford Principal Investigator for the JED-AI project. Previously, he led the Oxford Energy Network and the Flexibility theme at the Environmental Change Institute (2013-2020). Education PhD from Imperial College London on grid storage economics, supported by a UKERC scholarship. Research Focus Grunewald employs interdisciplinary approaches to analyze energy demand flexibility using smart meter data, machine learning, and socio-technical variables. Core research themes include: Low-carbon energy transitions Demand response and system flexibility Machine learning applications for household energy clustering Longitudinal analysis of crisis impacts on consumption Equity in energy system redesign Publications Recent articles (2019-2024) demonstrate strong focus on: 1) Data-driven household energy pattern analysis using machine learning, 2) Crisis resilience and emissions impacts of demand flexibility, 3) Socio-technical barriers to energy transitions, and 4) Methodological innovations in activity-based energy modeling. Recurring themes include temporal consumption variability, policy equity, and decarbonization trade-offs. Awards EPSRC Fellowship (2015-2021) Marie Curie Fellowship Fellow of the Institution of Civil Engineers (FICE) Projects & Grants Principal Investigator for: EDOL (EPSRC): Longitudinal household energy-observatory ReNEW (Oxford Martin): Energy equity and wellbeing Shift-0 (MCS Foundation): Heat-pump adoption impacts METER study : Machine learning analysis of UK household diaries/meter data Teams & Infrastructure Leads energy demand research group developing specialized tools for activity recording and meter data analysis. Maintains UK Household Energy Use database.

Harriette RieseView profile

Professor

• Psychopathology
• Emotion Regulation
• Depression
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Dr. Harriette Riese is a Professor at the University of Groningen's Faculty of Medical Sciences and a core member of the Interdisciplinary Centre Psychopathology and Emotion regulation (ICPE). She serves as Principal Investigator for major research projects including the Netherlands Study of Depression and Anxiety (NESDA), ongoing since 2004, and the Lifelines population study. Her research expertise spans multiple critical areas in mental health: Psychopathology and emotion regulation mechanisms Depression and anxiety disorders across the lifespan Neuroticism and vulnerability to mental health conditions Digital mental health interventions and personalized treatment approaches Experience Sampling Method for real-time assessment of psychological processes Network analysis of psychological phenomena Dr. Riese's recent publications demonstrate a methodological sophistication in analyzing psychological processes, with increasing emphasis on digital tools for personalized mental healthcare. Her work bridges complex statistical approaches with clinical applications, particularly evident in projects like PETRA eDiary and the You-Turn study focused on implementing personalized digital diaries in routine mental healthcare settings. She actively supervises PhD students at the University of Groningen and maintains extensive collaborative networks across institutions. Her research is supported by major longitudinal studies that have generated significant insights into mental health trajectories and treatment responses. Her laboratory work centers on the Interdisciplinary Centre Psychopathology and Emotion regulation (ICPE), where her team investigates dynamic processes underlying mental health using innovative methodologies including digital phenotyping, experience sampling, and computational modeling of psychological networks.

Tess OsborneView profile

Researcher

• Humanities
• Multidisciplinary Geography
• Social Sciences
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Dr. Tess Osborne is a Researcher & Lecturer at the Faculty of Spatial Sciences , University of Groningen. Her work bridges Humanities , Social Sciences , and Digital Geographies , focusing on mobility , embodiment , and technology in aging populations and urban contexts. Research areas include digital geographies, mobility studies, and technology's impact on human experiences. Active in GDPR implications for geographical research and wearable biosensors for emotional analysis. Her recent publications analyze metaverse interviews , pandemic vulnerabilities , and seasonal mobility patterns in later life. She contributes to methodological innovation in qualitative and mobile geographies , emphasizing ethical and technical approaches. As an Editorial Board Member for journals like Health & Place and Wellbeing, Space and Society , she shapes discourse in health and wellbeing research. Her Meaningful Mobility project (2019-2024) involved collaborations with PhD students and researchers across Europe.

Ellen VisserView profile

Researcher

• Psychosis
• Psychotic Disorders
• Mental Health
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Ellen Visser is a researcher specializing in psychosis and severe mental illness. Her work focuses on clinical recovery, psychosocial functioning, and validation of recovery assessment tools. She contributes to transnational studies like PHAMOUS, analyzing factors influencing recovery in long-term psychosis cases. Key research areas include personal recovery measurement, symptom scale mapping, and gender differences in mental health outcomes. Her research employs latent class analysis and routinely collected clinical data to identify psychosocial functioning patterns. She collaborates on translating clinical scales (HoNOS, PANSS) to quality-of-life metrics (EQ-5D-3L). Recent studies address well-being disparities and recovery transitions in schizophrenia spectrum disorders. Visser has supervised 2 academic works and participated in presentations on psychiatric care intensity prediction. Her research aligns with UN Sustainable Development Goals related to mental health and well-being (SDG 3).

Clare BankheadView profile

Professor

• Epidemiology
• Research Design
• Medical Statistics
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Clare Bankhead is Professor of Epidemiology and Research Design at the University of Oxford's Nuffield Department of Primary Care Health Sciences. She holds a DPhil from Oxford, MSc from Manchester, and BSc degree. As an Ordinary Fellow and Welfare Dean at Kellogg College, she combines academic leadership with student welfare responsibilities. Her research utilizes large-scale routine healthcare data to improve clinical decision-making and public health outcomes. Bankhead's research focuses on: Epidemiological methods and research design Cancer diagnosis pathways and early detection strategies Chronic disease monitoring in primary care settings Health service utilization patterns and disparities Applications of big data and digital health technologies Her publication portfolio demonstrates strong emphasis on health equity research, with significant contributions to understanding ethnic disparities in healthcare access. Methodologically, her work spans systematic reviews, cohort studies using linked electronic health records, and clinical prediction model development. Recent COVID-19 research examined pandemic impacts on cancer diagnosis and vaccination equity. Bankhead actively contributes to academic training as module coordinator for the Evidence-Based Health Care MSc, Applied Digital Health MSc, and Global Health Leadership MSc programs. She supervises both full-time and part-time postgraduate students at MSc and DPhil levels. She leads research within the CPRD Research Group and Hypertension Medical Statistics Group, focusing on improving clinical care through data-driven approaches. Her work influences national healthcare policies through studies on screening programmes and diagnostic pathways.

• Rheumatology
• Clinical pharmacology of biologic and targeted synthetic DMARDs
• Systemic sclerosis and associated interstitial lung disease
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Clinical Professor Peter Youssef is a full-time academic rheumatologist at the University of Sydney’s Central Clinical School, Discipline of Medicine. He leads large-scale Australian real-world studies evaluating the safety, effectiveness and cost implications of biologic and targeted synthetic disease-modifying anti-rheumatic drugs (DMARDs) across rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis and systemic sclerosis cohorts. Research foci: Comparative effectiveness of JAK inhibitors (tofacitinib, baricitinib, upadacitinib) versus TNF blockers Biomarker discovery and validation in systemic-sclerosis-associated interstitial lung disease and pulmonary arterial hypertension Drug-survival analytics using the Australian OPAL dataset and national registries Diagnostic accuracy of FDG-PET/CT in giant-cell arteritis His publication profile (>80 peer-reviewed articles since 2005) reveals sustained productivity in pharmaco-epidemiology, with 15 first- or senior-author papers in 2020-2025 alone. No competitive grants, patents or postgraduate student lists are disclosed in the supplied text.

Paul SpeeView profile

Associate Professor

• Strategy
• Organizational Behavior
• Qualitative Research Methods
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Associate Professor Paul Spee holds a dual role as Associate Professor and Research Hub Leader (Practice and Process Studies) at the UQ Business School, School of Business. His research focuses on strategy-as-practice, qualitative methodologies, and organizational ethnography with applications in industries like reinsurance, healthcare, and telecommunication. He leads research teams and has published influential works such as the book Making a Market for Acts of God , which explores global reinsurance practices. His editorial roles include Senior Editor at Organization Studies and editorial board membership at Long Range Planning and Organizational Research Methods . Research Interests: Paul’s work bridges theoretical and practical domains, emphasizing how organizational practices inform strategy and vice versa. Key themes include routine dynamics, institutional ambidexterity, and the materiality of strategic tools. His recent focus on disaster governance and community resilience reflects expanding interests in societal challenges. Professional Contributions: Paul chairs the SAP interest group within the Academy of Management and organizes academic streams at international conferences. He actively contributes to practitioner communities through webinars on qualitative methods and career development for early-career researchers. His work has been featured in The Economist , Financial Times , and ABC News . Awards: His research has received multiple accolades including the Emerald Citation Award, best paper awards from the Academy of Management and EGOS, and supervision excellence via student awards like the Carolyn Dexter Award. Teaching & Leadership: Delivers strategy courses in the Master of Business and the Medical Leadership Program. Supervises students whose work has achieved notable recognition, fostering the next generation of strategy scholars. Research Teams: Leads projects on crisis governance, venture emergence, and telemedicine routines. Collaborates internationally through initiatives like the ‘Black Summer’ bushfire analysis and interdisciplinary work on corporate tax legitimacy.

Len CooteView profile

Associate Professor

• Economic Choices
• Quantitative Marketing
• Business Analytics
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Len Coote is an Associate Professor and Discipline Convenor (Marketing) at the UQ Business School, part of The University of Queensland. He specializes in economic choices and decision-making models, integrating methodologies from McFadden and Joreskog. His teaching emphasizes quantitative marketing and data literacy in the context of AI and big data. Coote has held leadership roles including Acting Dean (2016-2017), Deputy Dean, and Head of Marketing at UQ Business School. He is Vice-Chair of ACSPRI, focusing on improving social science research quality and evidence-based policy. His research spans consumer behavior, brand management, and structural equation modeling, with over 60 publications in journals like Journal of Business Research and Medical Care Research and Review . Education details are not explicitly listed in the text, but his career trajectory indicates advanced academic credentials. His research interests bridge marketing, economics, and behavioral science, with recent work on brand wastefulness, health goal-setting, and privacy in digital contexts. He has contributed to innovative programs like the Bachelor of Advanced Business (Honours) and community initiatives through ACSPRI. Coote’s service contributions include leadership in higher education and policy advocacy. His work highlights interdisciplinary approaches to solving business and societal challenges through data-driven methods.