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Rania SalemView profile

Associate Professor

• Sociology of Family
• Sociology of Gender
• Work, Stratification and Markets
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Rania Salem is an Associate Professor in the Department of Sociology at the University of Toronto Scarborough (UTSC). Her research focuses on the sociology of family, gender, and economic sociology of households and labor markets in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. Research Interests Dr. Salem explores themes such as women’s agency, marriage practices, and the intersection of economic factors with social stratification. Her work often employs empirical methodologies to analyze household dynamics, gender roles, and cultural norms in Egypt, Jordan, and Tunisia. Publication Trends Her recent publications (2015–2022) emphasize gendered labor market effects on marriage timing, matrimonial expenditures, kin marriage rationales, and women’s empowerment in rural MENA contexts. These studies integrate qualitative and quantitative approaches to address social inequalities.

Harvey NEOView profile

Research Fellow

• Urban Futures
• Citizen Urban Science
• Policy-Making
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Harvey NEO is a Professorial Research Fellow at Singapore University of Technology and Design (SUTD), leading the Cities and Urban Science programme at the Lee Kuan Yew Centre for Innovative Cities (LKYCIC). He holds a PhD in Geography from Clark University, USA, and previously served as an Associate Professor at the National University of Singapore (NUS). His research focuses on urban sustainability, citizen-centric urban science, and nature-society interactions. He is the Southeast Asian editor for Human Geography and Frontiers in Sustainable Cities , and sits on multiple international advisory boards. Key roles include Director of SUTD's Master in Urban Science, Policy and Planning programme, and co-leader of the Tote Board's Future Ready Society initiative. Education: PhD, Graduate School of Geography, Clark University (2007); MSc, Geography, NUS (2002); BA (Hons), NUS. Research interests emphasize urban futures, participatory governance, and environmental policy, with a focus on Southeast Asian cities like Ho Chi Minh City, Jakarta, Manila, and Phnom Penh. His work bridges academia and practice through projects on electric vehicle policies, urban heat adaptation, and 3P+ (People, Public, Private + Academia) partnerships. Publications span urban mobility, pandemic responses, and eco-city development, reflecting a commitment to interdisciplinary solutions for sustainable urbanization. He has secured grants from Singapore’s Social Sciences Research Council and Housing Development Board, fostering collaborations across sectors to address societal challenges. Labs/Teams: LKYCIC's Urban Environmental Sustainability Programme and the Future Ready Society Initiative, which integrate research with policy and community action.

Benjamin DrussView profile

Professor

• Mental Health
• Health Policy
• Public Health
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Benjamin Druss is a Professor and Rosalynn Carter Chair in Mental Health at Emory University’s Rollins School of Public Health, Department of Health Policy and Management. He is a psychiatrist integrating mental health, physical health, and public health. His research focuses on improving care access/outcomes for populations with serious mental illnesses and medical comorbidities. He serves on JAMA Psychiatry’s editorial board and previously on NIMH’s National Advisory Council. Education: MD, New York University MPH, Yale University Research Interests: Health policy for mental health systems Social determinants of mental health Psychosis and comorbidity mechanisms Healthcare access disparities Articles Trends: Recent work examines opioid use patterns, mental health policy impacts, and neighborhood effects on psychiatric outcomes. Over 15 years of publications consistently address disparities in mental health care access and systemic solutions. Awards: APA Health Services Research Senior Scholar Award Carl Taube Award for Lifetime Contribution NAMI Exemplary Psychiatrist Award Advising/Grants: Leads research on mental health workforce resilience and Medicaid policy. Courses taught include mental health/medical policy, public mental health case studies, and dissertation guidance.

Danielle ButlerView profile

Research Fellow

• Primary Health Care
• Health Services Research
• Linked Administrative Health Data Analysis
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Danielle Butler is a Visiting Fellow at the National Centre for Epidemiology and Population Health, Australian National University, and a part-time General Practitioner/Researcher at the Institute of Urban Indigenous Health. With 20+ years clinical experience and a PhD (2018), her work focuses on healthcare access equity for underserved populations through linked data analysis, mixed-methods research, and telehealth evaluation. Current projects: Enhancing Safe Telehealth , Patient-Centered Medical Homes , Primary Care Data Linkage Key collaborations: ANU, IUIH, Australian Institute of Health and Welfare Her research combines multilevel modeling of administrative data with participatory action research to evaluate primary care innovations. Recent work examines telehealth impacts , out-of-pocket costs , and Aboriginal health service models . Publications span BMJ Open , BMC Health Services Research , and Health Policy , with emphasis on systematic reviews , linked data methodology , and health equity metrics . Research fingerprint shows dominant themes: Primary Health Care (100%), Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health (66%), Health Services Research (49%), and Telehealth (100%).

Maria NavarroView profile

Teaching Professor

• High-Impact Practices (HIPs)
• Interdisciplinary Education
• Curriculum Development
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Maria Navarro is a Teaching Professor at the University of Georgia's College of Agricultural & Environmental Sciences, specifically within the Department of Agricultural Leadership, Education & Communication. She holds a Ph.D. in Agricultural Education from Texas A&M University (2004) and a BS/MS equivalent in Agricultural Engineering from Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya, Spain (1992). Ph.D., Agricultural Education, Texas A&M University (2004) BS/MS, Agricultural Engineering, Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya (1992) Her research focuses on High-Impact Practices (HIPs), interdisciplinary education, and integrating STEM with social sciences to create globally conscious curricula. She has led transformative projects in curriculum operations, faculty development, and student equity, with recent work emphasizing sustainable food systems and biocultural diversity. 2018 Fellow, Association for International Agricultural and Extension Education 2017 D.W. Brooks Faculty Award for Excellence in Teaching 2016 Outstanding Graduate Faculty Mentor Award 2014 UGA Richard B. Russell Award for Excellence in Undergraduate Teaching Dr. Navarro has secured competitive grants totaling over $1.1 million from USDA-NIFA-HEP for projects like 'Interdisciplinary graduate research and education in sustainable food systems' and 'Integrating humanistic studies into engineering education.' Her teaching includes international study-abroad programs, graduate seminars, and first-year courses, with a focus on experiential learning and curriculum innovation.

• Occupational Health and Safety
• Ergonomics
• Risk Assessment
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Maria Lindholm is a Postdoctoral Research Fellow at the Department of Industrial Engineering and Management, Faculty of Management and Business, Tampere University. Her research focuses on occupational health and safety (OSH), particularly in healthcare and manufacturing sectors, emphasizing risk assessment frameworks, ergonomic standards, and emerging challenges like climate change impacts. She has published extensively on home care worker safety, safety culture development, and future-proofing occupational safety practices. Key research themes include: OSH risks in non-traditional work environments (e.g., clients’ homes) Risk assessment tools and self-evaluation methodologies Human factors and ergonomics in business education Cross-sectoral safety challenges (healthcare, rail transport, manufacturing) Her work often integrates qualitative reviews, case studies, and systematic analyses to address practical industry needs. Notable contributions include developing safety frameworks for home care personnel and evaluating occupational hazards in SMEs.

Sebastian HennView profile

Professor

• Economic Geography
• Regional Development
• Transnational Entrepreneurship
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Sebastian Henn is a Professor of Economic Geography at the Institute of Geography, Friedrich Schiller University Jena, where he has held the Chair since 2014. He serves as Dean of Studies for the Faculty of Chemistry and Geosciences (since 2020) and Deputy Director of the Leibniz ScienceCampus "Eastern Europe - Global Area". His research spans transnational entrepreneurship, knowledge-based regional development, cluster dynamics, polarization/peripheralization, and migration studies . Education: Dipl.-Geogr. (University of Mannheim, 2001); Dr. rer. nat. (University of Halle, 2006); Habilitation (University of Halle, 2014) Key research areas include spatial perception, mobilities, health geography, and global-local interactions in sectors like pharmaceuticals, medical technology, and the diamond industry. Publications (2013-2024) focus on global production patterns, cluster evolution, regional embitterment, and the role of transnational entrepreneurs in industries from Gujarat to Antwerp. His 2023 work explores populist resentments in rural regions and health infrastructure disparities in Thuringia. Awards include the 2017 Journal of Economic Geography Best Referee Award. He co-edits the Springer series "Perspectives in Human Geography" and holds leadership roles in academic societies like the Schumpeter Centre for Social and Economic Change. Editorial and Review Activities : Active on boards of the Journal of Economic Geography and ZFW journal. Regular reviewer for 20+ journals and funding bodies including DFG and DAAD. Leads research on BRIC investments, Southern multinationals, and spatialization processes under globalization .

• Gynecology
• Healthcare Management
• Medical Education
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Prof. Fedde Scheele holds the position of Full Professor at the Academic Centre for Dentistry Amsterdam (ACTA), Faculty of Science's Athena Institute, and the Network Institute. His research focuses on healthcare workforce dynamics, medical education innovations, and global health leadership development. He has supervised 25 PhD theses, contributing significantly to academic mentorship. Key research interests include nurse power structures in healthcare, non-clinical staff engagement, physician leadership in rural Indonesia, and student learning patterns through e-learning platforms. His work aligns with UN Sustainable Development Goals related to quality education and good health. Recent studies explore qualitative insights into hospital hierarchies, comparative analysis of clinical/non-clinical worker resilience, and transformative pedagogical strategies in medical training. Scheele's interdisciplinary approach bridges healthcare management, medical education technology, and global health policy. Advising: 25 supervised PhD theses (e.g., leadership development models, healthcare workforce studies). Collaborations span institutions in Indonesia and the Netherlands. Active in Athena Institute's interdisciplinary research networks and the Network Institute's digital health initiatives.

Niall WintersView profile

Research Fellow

• Educational Technology
• Global Health
• Healthcare Informatics
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Niall Winters is a Visiting Fellow at the University of Oxford's Department of Education, previously serving as Professor of Education and Technology and an Official Fellow. His research focuses on socially-just technology innovations, particularly in healthcare and education, supported by over €7 million in funding. He holds a PhD in Computer Science from Trinity College Dublin. Key roles include co-convenor of the Critical Digital Education Research Group, director of the MSc Education (Digital and Social Change), and mentor to Kellogg students. Prior to Oxford, he was a Reader in Learning Technologies at UCL Institute of Education and Deputy Head of the Department of Culture, Communication and Media. His research integrates global health challenges with digital solutions, emphasizing community health workers' training in low-resource settings. Collaborations include the Global Centre on Healthcare and Urbanisation at Kellogg and projects with UNESCO, WHO, and the NHS. He has held fellowships at institutions like Sciences Po and MIT Media Lab Europe. Publications span mobile health technologies, gamification in medical education, and policy frameworks for digital equity. His work bridges theory and practice, advocating for ethical technology design that addresses systemic inequalities in education and healthcare systems.

Lisa De ProprisView profile

Professor

• Regional Economic Development
• Innovation Systems
• Industrial Districts
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Professor Lisa De Propris is a full-time faculty member at the University of Birmingham , affiliated with the Birmingham Business School , where she holds the position of Professor of Regional Economic Development . She is actively engaged in research, teaching, and international collaboration, with a strong focus on industrial and regional economics. Her research interests include knowledge economy, innovation systems, industrial districts, clusters, regional competitiveness, technological change, and EU regional and industrial policies. She has published extensively in top-tier journals such as Regional Studies , Cambridge Journal of Economics , Urban Studies , and Journal of Economic Geography . Her recent publications highlight a consistent focus on regional transformation, Industry 4.0, digitalisation, global value chains, and policy transitions , particularly in European contexts. She explores how regions adapt to technological shifts, reshoring trends, and sustainability challenges, often through qualitative and comparative analysis. She has secured significant research funding from Horizon 2020 , FP7 , AHRC , and EPSRC-ESRC , working as a Co-investigator and Lead at Birmingham. Her projects include MAKERS , Skillup , Welfare, Wealth and Work for Europe , and Cultural Intermediation . She teaches undergraduate modules such as Economics for Business , Business Economy and Government , and Globalisation, Innovation and Competitiveness , and is open to supervising PhD students in areas related to technological change, green transitions, and regional development. She is also involved in international networks and has served as a keynote speaker for the European Commission and the Committee of the Regions .

• Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health
• Public Health
• Health Services Research
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Michelle Fitts is a Senior Research Fellow in the Wellbeing and Preventable Chronic Disease group, focusing on public health research related to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, women’s health, and remote healthcare systems. Her work contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) 3 (Good Health), 5 (Gender Equality), and 8 (Decent Work). Research Interests : Health equity for Indigenous populations Workforce dynamics in remote health services Digital health interventions for substance use Trauma and concussion management Gender-based violence in healthcare contexts Publication Trends : Her recent articles (2024–2025) emphasize qualitative methodologies, workforce retention in Aboriginal-controlled clinics, AI-driven health tools, and trauma-related healthcare disparities. Topics span SDG-aligned areas like chronic disease prevention and gender justice. Network & Collaborations : Collaborates with institutions in Australia’s Northern Territory and Western Australia, focusing on Indigenous health and rural service delivery. Key partnerships include academic teams in public health and emergency medicine.

Mylene LagardeView profile

Associate Professor

• Health Economics
• Global Health
• Healthcare Policy
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Dr. Mylene Lagarde is an Associate Professor of Health Economics and Deputy Head of Department (Research) at the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE), Department of Health Policy. Her research focuses on applied economic analysis of healthcare decisions in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs), particularly provider behavior, healthcare demand, and health policy evaluation. She has conducted studies on topics such as health worker incentives, user fee removal policies, and the impact of performance-based financing. She holds affiliations with J-PAL and the University of Witwatersrand, South Africa. Her work combines quantitative methods, randomized experiments, and policy analysis to inform global health interventions. Educated in France and with field experience in Cameroon, Lagarde’s academic career includes roles at the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine before joining LSE in 2016. She teaches advanced health economics courses, including MPhil/PhD programs in Health Economics and Policy, and modules on randomized evaluations of health programs. Her research has explored provider behavior in Senegal, Zambia, South Africa, and other LMICs, addressing challenges like antibiotic overprescription, healthcare quality under workload pressures, and equitable access to services. Key areas of focus include the role of pro-social preferences in healthcare workforce distribution, the effectiveness of group incentives for preventive care, and the framing effects of health policies. She has contributed to understanding how financial and non-financial incentives shape healthcare provider performance and patient choices, with implications for improving health system efficiency and equity globally.

Caitlin WilsonView profile

Research Fellow

• Paramedic Science
• Emergency Medical Services
• Healthcare Feedback Systems
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Dr. Caitlin Wilson is a Senior Paramedic Research Fellow at the University of Hertfordshire's School of Health and Social Work, affiliated with the Centre for Applied Clinical, Health and Care Research (CACHE). Her research focuses on improving ambulance service practices through feedback mechanisms, staff wellbeing, and patient safety initiatives. Education: PhD in Psychology (2019–2023) Current Roles: Senior Paramedic Research Fellow (NHS - Yorkshire Ambulance Service NHS Trust, 2022–present); Associate Editor, British Paramedic Journal (2021–present) Wilson’s research spans clinical education frameworks, public health conversations in ambulance services, and prehospital analgesia optimization. Her recent projects include PRE-IMPACT (2023–2026) and AS USUAL (2023–2026), addressing health inequalities and pediatric trauma care. She has published extensively in paramedic science, focusing on ventilation monitoring, overdose management, and feedback systems. Key collaborations include partnerships with Yorkshire Ambulance Service NHS Trust, with network connections in clinical research, public health, and emergency medicine. Her awards include a PhD in Psychology and editorial roles advancing paramedic literature.

Jiehong LouView profile

Academic

• Climate Finance
• Energy Economics
• Environmental Policy
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Jiehong Lou is an Assistant Research Professor and Assistant Research Director at the Center for Global Sustainability (CGS) within the University of Maryland School of Public Policy. Her expertise spans climate finance, energy economics, environmental policy, and transportation equity. She holds a PhD in policy sciences from the University of Maryland, with additional degrees in public policy and applied economics from the same institution, and a BA in public policy from Tongji University in China. Her research focuses on mobilizing private climate finance, corporate motivations for carbon investments, evaluating co-benefits of climate projects, and analyzing disparities in transportation and energy accessibility. She previously served as a postdoctoral fellow with the Maryland Transportation Institute. Her work often integrates interdisciplinary approaches, combining economic modeling with policy analysis to address global sustainability challenges. Lou has contributed to high-ambition climate pathways for countries like Indonesia, South Korea, and China, emphasizing equitable transitions and policy reforms. She co-authored studies on EV infrastructure equity, coal phaseout strategies, and the socioeconomic impacts of energy policies. Her recent projects include analyzing renewable energy investment needs in China and Indonesia’s decarbonization pathways. Lou collaborates with international organizations and policymakers, bridging academic research with practical climate solutions. Her work is published in journals like npj Climate Action and peer-reviewed energy policy outlets, with a focus on actionable insights for policymakers and stakeholders.

• Nursing
• Patient Safety
• Student Experience
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Liz Ryan is a Senior Lecturer in Nursing at the University of Southern Queensland's School of Nursing and Midwifery, with over 25 years of experience in nursing and 12 years in academia. Her career spans roles as a lecturer, clinical coordinator, program director, and deputy associate head (previous). She is affiliated with the Centre for Health Research and the Higher Education Research and Development Society of Australia (HERDSA). BNurs, MNurs, PhD from the University of New England Her research focuses on patient safety, intentional rounding, student experience, workforce dynamics, rural nursing, and acute care. She employs mixed methods, qualitative, and quantitative research methodologies. Recent publications analyze early career nurses' experiences, intentional rounding practices, rural career aspirations, and psychological resilience in nursing students. She teaches courses NUR1103, NUR1120, NUR8550, NUR8075, and NUR3379, emphasizing holistic nursing education and clinical competency.