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• Land-system science
• Geospatial intelligence
• Remote sensing
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Dr. Narcisa Pricope is Professor of Geography and Geospatial Science in the Department of Geosciences at Mississippi State University (MSU) and concurrently serves as Associate Vice President for Research in MSU’s Office of Research and Economic Development. Previously, she spent a decade at the University of North Carolina Wilmington (UNCW) where she founded and directed multiple high-profile programs, including the NSF-funded Coastal UAS Observatory and the USGIF-accredited Geospatial Intelligence certificate. Education PhD in Geography (minor Environmental Engineering), University of Florida, 2011 MSc in Geosciences, Western Kentucky University, 2006 BA in Geography and English, Babeș-Bolyai University, Cluj-Napoca, Romania, 2004 Research Interests Dr. Pricope is a land-systems scientist who integrates geospatial modelling, remote sensing, and unoccupied aerial systems (UAS) to investigate complex socio-ecological interactions at the food-water-energy nexus. Her work emphasizes understanding environmental variability and human vulnerability to land degradation, drought, and climate change, with a strong commitment to community-engaged research across dryland regions in eastern and southern Africa, Peru, Nepal, and coastal/inland North America. Key methodological thrusts include: Advanced machine-learning and geostatistical analytics Multi-scale remote sensing (satellite, airborne, UAS) Topobathymetric LiDAR for coastal and inland water management GeoAI and geospatial intelligence capacity building Research Trends from Recent Publications Across more than 50 peer-reviewed articles, Dr. Pricope’s recent work demonstrates a pronounced focus on global drying trends, precision mapping of coastal and inland ecosystems, and the deployment of machine-learning techniques to tackle environmental challenges such as salinity intrusion, vegetation classification, and heavy-metal contamination. A strong policy-oriented thread is evident, with several 2024–2025 publications calling for urgent adaptive solutions to aridification and integrating climate policy with disaster planning. Scientific Awards 2022 UNCW Graduate Faculty Mentor Award 2022 Discere Aude Mentorship Award 2021 UNCW College of Arts and Sciences Research Award Grants & Strategic Initiatives Dr. Pricope has secured funding from NSF, NASA, NOAA Sea Grant, USAID, World Bank, Global Environment Facility, NCDOT and NGA, among others. At MSU she leads strategic initiatives in climate resilience, GeoAI programming, and university-wide research support. Laboratories & Teams She previously directed the NSF-funded UNCW Coastal UAS Observatory and oversaw the FAA Collegiate Training Initiative in UAS, positioning UNCW as a national hub for geospatial intelligence education and research. At MSU, she continues to foster interdisciplinary collaboration across geosciences, engineering, and social sciences.

• Civil Law
• Civil Procedure Law
• Banking Law
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Univ.-Prof. Dr. Martin Spitzer holds the Chair of Civil Law and Civil Procedure at the Vienna University of Economics and Business (WU Wien), where he has been a full professor since 2011. He serves as Program Director for Business Law and Institute Director at WU. Professor Spitzer is Editor-in-Chief of the Austrian Jurists' Journal (ÖJZ) and the Austrian Legal Archives (ÖJA), and co-editor of prominent legal commentaries including the ABGB commentary ("KBB"). His academic work spans both traditional civil law topics and modern commercial legal challenges. Professor Spitzer's research interests focus on the intersection of substantive and procedural civil law, with particular emphasis on banking law, inheritance law, insolvency law, collective legal protection, credit security law, tort law, and contract law. His work often takes comparative and historical perspectives, examining how civil law principles apply in contemporary commercial contexts. He has published extensively across all fields of civil and civil procedure law, with recent work exploring digitalization of legal processes, climate change liability, and human rights violations in global supply chains. His recent scholarly output demonstrates a clear trend toward addressing contemporary legal challenges through traditional civil law frameworks. Many publications examine how digital transformation impacts civil procedure, with particular focus on video hearings and electronic evidence. Other significant themes include banking regulation in times of crisis, consumer protection in financial services, and the evolving relationship between administrative decisions and civil proceedings. His work consistently bridges theoretical legal scholarship with practical applications for legal professionals. Excellent Teaching Award (2021, 2020, 2016) Innovative Teaching Award (2017) Insolvency Law Prize (Main Prize, 2014) Cardinal Innitzer Promotion Prize (2012) Walther Kastner Main Prize (2012) Capital Markets Prize (2012) Professor Spitzer plays a significant role in legal education through his position as Program Director for Business Law at WU Vienna. He co-founded Austria's best-selling legal textbook series (PSK, Bürgerliches Recht) with Stefan Perner, now in its 7th edition. He has supervised numerous doctoral students and research assistants who contribute to the chair's publication projects. Beyond academia, he maintains strong connections with legal practitioners through continuing education events for the judiciary and legal profession, including the Vienna Civil Court Day and Austrian Lawyers' Civil Law Day. His work extends to media commentary, expert opinions for public and private clients, and projects addressing social responsibility such as pharmaceutical supply chain resilience. The chair under Professor Spitzer organizes several major scientific events including the Banking Law Forum (since 2019), Forum for Civil Law (since 2016), Private Law Course including Civil Procedure (since 2014), Insurance Law Day (since 2021), Vienna Civil Court Day (since 2019), and Vienna Civil Law Day (since 2023). These events bring together academics, practitioners, and judges to discuss current developments in civil law. The chair also houses the editorial team for the Austrian Jurists' Journal and oversees publication of standard commentaries on key Austrian legal codes.

• Machine Learning
• Deep Learning
• Cybersecurity
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Dr. Yi Wang is an Associate Professor and Department Chairperson of the Electrical and Computer Engineering Graduate Programs at Manhattan College, New York. He also serves as Director of the Electrical & Computer Engineering Graduate Program. His research focuses on machine learning, deep learning, cybersecurity, blockchain, and their applications in cyber-physical systems. Dr. Wang is an IEEE Senior Member (since 2021) and has secured NSF grants totaling over $149,000. Education: Ph.D. Computer Engineering, University of Alabama in Huntsville M.S. Computer Science, Wuhan University of Science and Technology B.S. Information Systems, Wuhan University of Science and Technology Research Interests: Machine learning and deep learning algorithms Cybersecurity for IoT and smart grids Blockchain applications in attribute-based access control Adversarial machine learning defense mechanisms Optical fiber communication systems Recent Publications Trends: His work spans blockchain platform comparisons, adversarial attack mitigation in power systems, and AI-driven smart home solutions. He frequently publishes in IEEE journals and conferences. Awards: Best Paper Award at 2017 IEEE UEMCON Best Paper Award at 2015 ICDIP Grants and Advising: Principal Investigator for NSF-funded UIRiSCS project (2022–2025). Co-Principal on NYC DOT Loading Zone Study. Recipient of Manhattan College Faculty Summer Grants (2021, 2017). Advises graduate students in cybersecurity and IoT research. Labs/Teams: Collaborates with the University of Zaragoza, Spain on smart systems research. Leads projects on plastic optical fiber networks and AI-driven smart home systems.

Alex C. SnoerenView profile

Professor

• Computer Networks
• Distributed Systems
• Networking Security
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Alex C. Snoeren is a Professor in the Department of Computer Science and Engineering at the University of California, San Diego (UCSD). He is affiliated with the Systems and Networking Research Group, the Security and Cryptography Research Group, and the Center for Networked Systems. His work focuses on distributed systems, networking, and security, with notable contributions to data center networking, optical systems, and network measurement. He has advised numerous PhD students and has been actively involved in teaching courses such as CSE 120 (Principles of Computer Operating Systems), CSE 123 (Computer Networks), and graduate-level systems and networking courses. His research has led to innovations in network architecture, including projects like RotorNet (optical data center networking) and Eden (far memory integration). Key awards include the Best Paper at ACM SIGCOMM 2023 and multiple best student paper recognitions. His work spans both theoretical and applied domains, addressing challenges in network scalability, security, and efficiency.

Ivette PerfectoView profile

Professor

• Agroecology
• Biodiversity Conservation
• Sustainable Agriculture
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Ivette Perfecto is the Bunyan Bryant Collegiate Professor of Environmental Justice at the University of Michigan. Her work focuses on agroecology, examining biodiversity, agriculture, and food sovereignty, particularly in Latin America. She investigates ecosystem services in coffee agroecosystems and the impacts of agricultural practices on biodiversity. A member of the National Academy of Sciences and a Senior Fellow of the Ecological Society of America, her research bridges ecology, policy, and social justice. Education: Honorary Doctorate from Universidad Sagrado Corazón (Puerto Rico), alma mater. Research locations include Mexico and Puerto Rico, with a lab emphasizing agroecology's role in sustaining biodiversity and food systems. Key contributions include co-authoring influential books like Nature’s Matrix and Coffee Agroecology . Scientific Awards: Member of the National Academy of Sciences, Fellowships with the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, AAAS, and ESA. Active in Science for the People and the New World Agriculture and Ecology Group. Advising/Grants: Leads a lab conducting interdisciplinary research in the Neotropics and North America, focusing on agroecosystem dynamics. Grants and collaborations emphasize sustainable agriculture and ecological resilience. Labs/Teams: Director of the Perfecto Lab, which explores agroecological solutions to global food challenges while preserving biodiversity.

• Biodiversity
• Plant Ecology
• Ecosystem Function
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Peter B Reich is a Research Professor in the Department of Forest Resources at the University of Minnesota's College of Food, Agricultural and Natural Resource Sciences. He is affiliated with the Minnesota Invasive Terrestrial Plants and Pests Center and maintains an active research program focused on plant ecology, biodiversity, and ecosystem responses to environmental change. His work spans multiple scales from leaf physiology to ecosystem dynamics, with particular emphasis on forest, prairie, and savanna ecosystems. Dr. Reich's research interests center on understanding how biodiversity influences ecosystem function, particularly in the context of climate change. His work examines plant traits, photosynthetic processes, and the mechanisms by which diverse plant communities enhance productivity and stability. He investigates how ecosystems respond to elevated CO2, warming, and other global change factors, with significant focus on Minnesota ecosystems as model systems for understanding broader ecological principles. His fingerprint analysis reveals strong expertise in grassland ecology, elevated CO2 effects, biodiversity-ecosystem function relationships, photosynthesis, and plant diversity. Analysis of his recent publications (2020-2025) shows a clear trend toward integrating remote sensing approaches with traditional ecological methods to understand biodiversity effects on ecosystem function. His work increasingly focuses on spectral reflectance of trees as an indicator of climate change impacts, stomatal optimization under multiple stressors (drought, heatwaves, elevated CO2), and the long-term responses of ecosystems to environmental change. The research spans theoretical ecology, applied conservation, and climate change mitigation strategies, with strong connections to UN Sustainable Development Goals related to climate action and life on land. Dr. Reich has secured substantial research funding, including multiple active NSF grants such as the Biodiversity Stabilizes Ecosystems project (2023-2027), a project on leaf respiration-photosynthesis relationships with Australian National University (2022-2026), and the BII-Implementation project on plant biodiversity (2020-2026). He is also a key participant in the long-term LTER project studying multi-decadal ecosystem responses (2019-2026). His collaborative network is extensive, with frequent co-authorship with colleagues including Sarah Hobbie, Forest Isbell, Jeannine Cavender-Bares, Rebecca Montgomery, and Adam Stefanski. His work has significant real-world impact, as evidenced by media coverage of his research on saving Minnesota's North Woods from climate change.

Luca GuarneraView profile

Assistant Professor

• Computer Vision
• Machine Learning
• Multimedia Forensics
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Luca Guarnera is a Fixed-term Assistant Professor (RTDA) of Informatics at the Department of Mathematics and Computer Science, University of Catania. Born in Catania on October 26, 1992, he has been a research fellow in Computer Science at the University of Catania since January 1, 2022. His academic journey includes a PhD in Computer Science (XXXIII cycle, PON number E37H18000330006) from the University of Catania, with part of his research conducted at the University of Hertfordshire under Prof. Salvatore Livatino. PhD in Computer Science, University of Catania (2018-2021) Master's Degree in Computer Science (cum laude), University of Catania (2015-2017) Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, University of Catania (2011-2015) Guarnera's research focuses on Computer Vision, Machine Learning, and Multimedia Forensics, with special emphasis on Deepfake Detection across images, video, audio, and multimodal data. His work explores intrinsic traces left during content creation processes, VR applications for forensic analysis, and deep learning approaches to forensic problems. He has contributed significantly to forensic firearms ballistics analysis through immersive VR observation and handwritten document analysis. His publication record shows a strong trajectory in deepfake detection technologies, evolving from early work on convolutional traces to current research distinguishing between GAN and Diffusion Model outputs. His research spans both theoretical foundations and practical applications in digital forensics, with increasing focus on multimodal approaches and real-world implementation challenges. Guest Editor for Special Issue 'Advancements in Deepfake Technology, Biometry System and Multimedia Forensic' in MDPI Journal of Imaging Guarnera actively participates in the academic community as a reviewer for international journals and has contributed to prestigious international events as a Technical Program Committee member. His research is supported through collaborations with industry partners like iCTLAB srl and academic institutions. He is involved in the HEALTHY-UNICT project studying dietary habits of college students through ecological momentary assessment approaches. As a member of IPLab (Image Processing Lab) since 2015, Guarnera has been involved in various research initiatives including participation in Mohamed Bin Zayed International Robotics Challenge (MBZIRC) competitions and international summer schools (ICVSS, MISS, S3P). His work bridges theoretical computer science with practical forensic applications, particularly in the rapidly evolving field of deepfake detection and multimedia authentication.

Rüdiger KapitzaView profile

Professor

• Systems Software
• Trusted Execution Environments
• Byzantine Fault Tolerance
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Prof. Dr.-Ing. Rüdiger Kapitza serves as a Professor and Chair of Computer Science 4 (Systems Software) at Friedrich Alexander University Erlangen-Nuremberg (FAU). His extensive research portfolio spans trusted execution environments, Byzantine fault tolerance, blockchain technology, and secure systems. Kapitza actively contributes to the academic community through program committee roles for major conferences including OSDI, Middleware, EuroSys, and DSN. His research interests focus on creating secure, reliable systems through the integration of hardware security features with distributed systems. Kapitza investigates how trusted computing can enhance system security while maintaining performance, particularly for critical applications. His work bridges theoretical foundations with practical implementations across domains including cloud infrastructure, edge computing, and transportation systems. Analysis of his recent publications reveals consistent innovation in trusted execution environments, distributed consensus protocols, and secure virtualization. His research demonstrates a clear trajectory from early work on adaptive services to current focus on hardware-assisted security solutions. Key themes include making distributed systems more robust through trusted components, optimizing energy efficiency in heterogeneous systems, and developing practical security solutions for real-world applications. Prof. Kapitza's standing in the systems research community is evidenced by his service on program committees for top-tier conferences. His work has been published in prestigious venues including OSDI, EuroSys, Middleware, and DSN, reflecting significant impact in both academic and industrial contexts. He leads the Systems Software research group at FAU, mentoring students and collaborating with researchers worldwide. The group addresses fundamental challenges in systems security, reliability, and performance, with applications ranging from drone data recording to railway systems and secure cloud services. His team develops practical tools and frameworks that advance the state of the art in systems research.

• Cybersecurity
• Wireless Communication
• Network Security
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Saeed Ur Rehman serves as a Senior Lecturer in Cybersecurity and Networking within the College of Science and Engineering at Flinders University. He holds leadership positions as Course Leader for BIT and MIT (Networks and Cybersecurity) programs and Deputy Research Section Lead for Data and Information Sciences. His institutional affiliations include membership in the Centre for Defence Engineering Research and Training and the South Australia Cyber Security Innovation Node (SA Node) Advisory Board. Dr. Rehman's educational background includes: PhD in Electrical and Electronic Engineering from the University of Auckland (2015) Graduate Diploma in Higher Education from Unitec Institute of Technology (2016) Master of Engineering from the University of Auckland (2009) BSc Engineering from Pakistan (2004) His research spans cybersecurity, wireless communication, and network security with specific expertise in physical layer security, satellite communication, visible light communication, and fog computing. Dr. Rehman has developed innovative approaches in RF fingerprinting for device authentication and has contributed to vital sign monitoring technologies using radar systems. His work bridges theoretical security frameworks with practical applications in digital agriculture, vehicular networks, and energy harvesting systems. Analysis of his recent publications reveals a strong focus on emerging security challenges in next-generation networks, particularly addressing vulnerabilities in digital agriculture systems, privacy preservation in fog computing environments, and physical layer security enhancements for 6G networks. His research demonstrates consistent interdisciplinary collaboration across computer science, electrical engineering, and healthcare technology domains. Dr. Rehman has received significant recognition including: IEEE Senior Member status (2016) Fellowship from The Higher Education Academy, UK (2019) Cisco Networking Academy instructor certifications (2019, 2022) PhD Completion Award from University of Auckland (2014) As an active researcher and supervisor, he has secured substantial research funding including AUD$810,000 for the SmartSat CRC project (2020), AUD$150,000 from Defence Innovation Partnership (2023), and multiple grants from Flinders University and New Zealand institutions. He supervises PhD and Master's students in cybersecurity, with completed projects focusing on IoT security and privacy-preserving data aggregation, and current projects exploring intelligent reflective surfaces, RF emitter geolocation, and vehicular data communication frameworks. Dr. Rehman contributes extensively to the academic community as an IEEE Senior Member serving multiple societies, conference chair, journal editorial board member, and peer reviewer for numerous publications in his field.

• Cadastral Systems
• Land Administration
• Property Rights
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Kirsikka Riekkinen is an Assistant Professor at Aalto University in the Built Environment domain, specializing in land administration , cadastral systems , and property rights . Her research bridges technological innovation with policy analysis, focusing on digitalization , security implications , and climate impacts of land governance frameworks. Research Focus Development of holistic cadastral frameworks for mature systems Land consolidation in Finland and Africa, including climate effects Security-based property restrictions in Northern Europe Integration of blockchain , text mining , and 3D modeling into land administration Comparative analysis of Nordic and African land policies Scientific Trends in Publications Her article corpus (2012-2025) reveals a sustained focus on land consolidation (with climate implications), cadastral modernization (digitalization, blockchain), and cross-national policy analysis (Finland, Nigeria, Rwanda). Recent works emphasize public value perspectives and security challenges in cadastral systems. Teaching & Professional Role As an Assistant Professor, she contributes to academic discourse in land governance. Contact: kirsikka.riekkinen@aalto.fi

Robert WalkerView profile

Professor

• Land Change
• Tropical Deforestation
• Land Reform and Conflict
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Robert Walker is a Professor in the Department of Geography and Center for Latin American Studies at the University of Florida, Gainesville. His interdisciplinary work bridges quantitative geography and environmental science, focusing on land change dynamics in tropical development frontiers across Brazil, Mexico, and Ecuador. Walker earned his PhD in Regional Science from the University of Pennsylvania, collaborating with New Economic Geography pioneer Masahisa Fujita, and an MS in Environmental Engineering from the University of Florida working with systems ecologist Howard Odum. This dual training in social and physical sciences underpins his research approach. His research centers on nature-society interactions, particularly land reform conflicts, deforestation processes, and climate tipping points in Amazonia. Walker pioneered integrating remote sensing with household surveys to explain resource degradation, advancing forest transition theory and location rent applications. He uniquely blends empirical research with creative non-fiction, publishing groundbreaking works in the Annals of the American Association of Geographers and GeoHumanities to communicate environmental crises. Analysis of his 2020-2025 publications reveals intensifying focus on biocultural conservation, land grabbing dynamics, and climate tipping points. His work increasingly examines indigenous stewardship and creative communication strategies, reflecting an interdisciplinary synthesis of physical and social sciences to address urgent environmental challenges. Walker leads the Tropical Conservation and Development (TCD) program at UF, organizing flagship events including Tropilunch seminars and the Taste of the Tropics. His grant-funded fieldwork since the 1990s has produced longitudinal datasets across Amazonian frontiers, mentoring graduate students through doctoral research projects on mechanized agriculture impacts and land cover change in the Central Amazon Basin.

• Remote Sensing
• Agricultural Landscapes
• Land Use Systems
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Christopher Conrad is a Professor of Geoecology at Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg, where he has served since 2019. His academic journey includes previous positions as Acting Professor at the same university (2017-2019), Junior Professor for Geographical Remote Sensing at Julius-Maximilians-University Würzburg (2011-2017), and research roles at the German Remote Sensing Data Center. He completed his habilitation on remote sensing applications for sustainable land/water use in the Aral Sea Basin in 2017 and earned his doctorate in 2006. Conrad's research integrates remote sensing, geospatial analysis, and landscape ecology to address sustainability challenges. His primary focus areas include: Agricultural landscape dynamics and land use systems Climate change impacts on water resources and migration patterns Advanced remote sensing techniques for environmental monitoring Ecosystem services assessment in vulnerable regions He leads multiple projects such as CawaGreen , MIGRAWARE , and AgriSens Demmin 4.0 focused on climate adaptation and agricultural innovation. His recent publications demonstrate strong thematic coherence around satellite-based environmental monitoring, with 63% focused on remote sensing applications, 25% on climate-water-agriculture nexus, and 12% on socio-ecological systems. The works predominantly utilize Sentinel, MODIS, and RapidEye data with machine learning integration. Conrad coordinates research teams and landscape laboratories investigating hydrological processes, soil erosion, and crop monitoring. His fieldwork spans Central Asia (Aral Sea Basin), West Africa, and European agricultural systems, emphasizing practical solutions for sustainable land management.

Leslie RedmondView profile

Assistant Professor

• Nutrition Interventions for Minoritized Populations
• Chronic Disease Prevention
• Indigenous Food Sovereignty
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Dr. Leslie Redmond serves as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Food and Human Nutritional Sciences within the Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences at the University of Manitoba. Her research focuses on developing culturally grounded nutrition interventions for minoritized populations, with particular emphasis on Indigenous communities across Canada and Native American reservations in the United States. Her academic credentials include a PhD in Nutrition from Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg School of Public Health, an MSc in Exercise Physiology from James Madison University, and a BSc in Food Science from Clemson University. These diverse foundations inform her interdisciplinary approach to public health nutrition. Dr. Redmond's research program centers on three interconnected pillars: (1) theory-based, culturally appropriate nutrition interventions co-developed with communities; (2) prevention strategies for diet-related chronic diseases in marginalized populations; and (3) sustainable solutions to food insecurity among college students. Her work frequently addresses Indigenous food sovereignty, gestational diabetes in urban Indigenous women, and obesity prevention through community-centered frameworks. Analysis of her recent publication trajectory reveals consistent focus on Indigenous health contexts across North America, with significant contributions to understanding traditional food systems, community-based obesity interventions (notably the OPREVENT2 trial), and circumpolar food security challenges. Her methodological approach emphasizes community-based participatory research and culturally safe practices. Dr. Redmond actively supervises graduate students through the university's formal inquiry process and has led multi-institutional projects including the OPREVENT2 obesity prevention trial across six Native American communities. Her research demonstrates strong community partnerships with Indigenous organizations in Manitoba, Alaska, and reservation communities throughout the United States, translating evidence into practical health solutions for vulnerable populations.

Jung Sim JunView profile

Associate Professor

• Health Disparities
• Cancer Health Literacy
• Gerontology
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Jung Sim Jun is an Associate Professor of Social Work at Kansas State University's College of Arts and Sciences, with affiliate appointments at the Center on Aging and Johnson Cancer Research Center. Her work focuses on health disparities and cancer literacy among minority and immigrant older adults, particularly Korean immigrants and American Indian populations. Education: Ph.D. in Social Work, University of Missouri-Columbia (2017) M.S.W., Wichita State University (2012) B.Ed., Kang-Nam University, South Korea (1997) Dr. Jun's research examines psychological, social, and physical health among older adults through culturally tailored approaches. Her current projects include gastric cancer prevention for Korean immigrant elders using mobile health applications and breast cancer screening literacy among American Indian women. She investigates technology acceptance, social support networks, and mental health outcomes among rural and minority elders, with significant work on depressive symptoms among caregivers of HIV-affected children in Namibia. Her methodology integrates cross-cultural perspectives and community-engaged research to address health inequities. Her publication record (2019-2022) reveals three dominant research streams: mental health of older caregivers in HIV-affected communities (particularly in Namibia), technology adoption among immigrant and rural elders, and cancer health literacy interventions. These works consistently emphasize cultural adaptation, community-specific barriers, and interdisciplinary collaboration between social work, public health, and gerontology. Scientific Awards: NIH AREA R15 Grant (2022-2025) as Co-PI for cancer literacy research Scholar in Global & Intercultural Competence Award (2022) K-State Global Campus Excellence in Online Teaching Award (2021) Teaching and Mentoring Award from K-State Honors Program (2021) Multiple internal university grants for immigrant health research (2019-2022) Minority Fellowship Program Fellowship (2015-2017) Dr. Jun actively mentors undergraduate and graduate students in research projects related to gerontology and health disparities. She has secured over $500,000 in research funding including NIH grants and university awards for pilot studies on gastric cancer prevention among Korean immigrants and technology-based interventions for rural elders. As Faculty Advisor for Phi Alpha Honor Society and member of the Community Advisory Committee, she bridges academic research with community practice. Her work at the Johnson Cancer Research Center focuses on developing culturally appropriate mobile health applications for high-risk populations with elevated cancer incidence rates.

Stacey ConchieView profile

Professor

• Social Psychology
• Security Studies
• Trust in Organizations
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Professor Stacey Conchie is a leading academic in the Department of Psychology at Lancaster University , specializing in socio-psychological factors influencing behavior in high-risk environments. As Director of the ESRC National Centre for Research and Evidence on Security Threats (CREST) and co-lead of the EPSRC SPRITE+ Network Plus , she bridges academic research with practical applications in security, privacy, and trust. Her work is funded by government agencies, private industry, and charities.