Dr. Alexandra Hoffmann is a postdoctoral researcher in General & Cognitive Psychology at the Institute of Psychology, University of Innsbruck. She completed her PhD at UMIT in Hall in Tyrol, where she investigated the psychophysiological basis of cognitive deficits in major depression. Currently, she is advancing her research toward habilitation, with an emphasis on mobile eye-tracking and psychophysiology in social contexts. Education: PhD, UMIT Hall in Tyrol – focus on psychophysiology of depression and cognitive deficits BSc & MSc degrees (fields not specified) Research Interests: Hoffmann’s work centers on understanding how physiological signals—particularly cardiovascular and electrodermal measures—predict human perception and cognitive performance. She employs mobile eye-tracking to study gaze behavior in naturalistic social environments, including during eating disorders, charismatic leadership interactions, and everyday social encounters. Recent Publication Trends: Her 2020–2024 output reveals a clear trajectory from laboratory-based psychophysiology of depression to real-world social-cognitive paradigms. Studies increasingly integrate eye-tracking with cardiovascular and electrodermal measures to explore mate choice, team problem-solving, leadership perception, and emotion recognition. Scientific Awards: No awards explicitly listed in the provided text. Funding & Collaboration: Tyrolean Research Funding – project on charismatic leadership and opportunity recognition (with University of Liechtenstein & Free University of Bolzano) Ongoing collaboration with Child- and Youth Psychiatry, Medical University of Innsbruck on mobile eye-tracking in eating disorders Labs & Teams: She is affiliated with the General & Cognitive Psychology unit at the Institute of Psychology, University of Innsbruck, and collaborates across institutions in Tyrol, Bolzano, and Liechtenstein.
Ana Nunes da Silva is an Assistant Professor at the College of Psychology, University of Lisbon, and a researcher at CICPSI – Center for Research in Psychological Science. She specializes in Clinical and Health Psychology, with board certification in Cognitive-Behavioral and Integrative Therapy by the Portuguese Association of Cognitive Behavioral and Integrative Therapy. Her work focuses on therapeutic processes, emotional processing, and self-care practices in psychologists. Current affiliations: University of Lisbon, CICPSI, ProAdapt Team, Society for Psychotherapy Research (Portugal) Research areas: Therapeutic Alliance, Alexithymia, Grief, Alcohol-Related Problems, Emotional Regulation Recent studies highlight her work on self-care training for psychologists, grief interventions (EMPOWER-Grief), and emotional schema analysis. She has contributed to psychometric validation of psychotherapy tools and published extensively on termination processes in psychotherapy and emotional regulation. Her projects intersect with public health, including pandemic response models and palliative care psychology.
Sameer Malhotra, MD, MA is a Clinical Associate Professor at Weill Cornell Medical College with a primary appointment in the Department of Population Health Sciences . He serves as the Medical Director of Informatics at the Physician Organization of Weill Cornell Medical College and leads initiatives in Clinical Decision Support Systems (CDSS) , Medication Safety , and Electronic Health Records (EHR) optimization. Education : M.D. (Medical College of Wisconsin, 2008), M.A. (Biomedical Informatics, Columbia University, 2005), M.B., B.S. (All India Institute of Medical Sciences, 2003) Dr. Malhotra's research focuses on improving healthcare delivery through clinical decision support , medication safety protocols , and integration of genomic data in EHRs . His work addresses alert fatigue , EHR usability , and impact of Health Information Exchange (HIE) on patient outcomes. Recent studies analyze generic prescribing trends and radiology decision support systems funded by CMS. Publications highlight his expertise in EHR transitions (2004-2022), clinical workflow modeling (2005-2006), and drug-drug interaction alerts (2017-2019). Key journals include JAMIA , JAMA Surgery , and Applied Clinical Informatics . Awards : J.N. Tata Endowment Scholarship (2003) Projects & Grants : Co-Investigator, Predicting Self-Harm, Suicide Attempt, and Suicidal Death (2019-2025) - National Institute of Mental Health CMS-funded radiology decision support study NLM-funded workflow analysis in critical care Clinical Role : Practices as an Internal Medicine Hospitalist , focusing on adult inpatient care and EHR implementation. Serves on committees for EHR usability , clinical alert optimization , and interoperable health IT .
Cindy Berrie is a Professor in the Department of Chemistry at the University of Kansas, where she also serves as the Departmental Honors Program Coordinator. Her research group focuses on fundamental investigations of nanoscale properties of materials with applications in nanobiodevices. Dr. Berrie earned her B.S. from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln in 1992, followed by a Ph.D. from the University of California-Berkeley in 1997. She completed postdoctoral research at JILA, University of Colorado from 1997-2000 before joining the University of Kansas faculty. Her research spans bioanalytical chemistry, protein-surface interactions, surface chemistry, scanning probe microscopy, and nanoscale fabrication. Her work investigates how nanoscale structure affects biomolecule adsorption, friction and adhesion, and electrical conductivity of organic molecules. She has developed methods for creating well-characterized nanoscale-structured thin films and has conducted significant research on protein adsorption, particularly fibrinogen and F1 ATPase, using atomic force microscopy. Analysis of her recent publications reveals a consistent focus on nanoscale phenomena with applications in biosensors, molecular electronics, and biomaterial interfaces. Her work bridges fundamental surface science with practical applications in nanotechnology, particularly in developing patterned surfaces for controlled biomolecule positioning and studying charge transport in nanostructured organic systems. Dr. Berrie has maintained an active research program since 2004, with publications spanning biochemistry, materials science, nanotechnology, and analytical chemistry. Her collaborative work with researchers like Mark Richter on F1 ATPase orientation demonstrates her interdisciplinary approach to solving complex problems at the interface of chemistry, physics, and biology. She leads the Berrie Research Group, which employs advanced techniques including atomic force microscopy, surface plasmon resonance, and nanoscale patterning methods to investigate fundamental questions in surface science and their applications to future nanobiodevices.
Dr. Barbara Lo serves as a Senior Lecturer at the School of Educational Psychology & Counselling, Monash University, actively engaged in research, teaching, and PhD supervision. Her work aligns with UN Sustainable Development Goals focused on mental health and well-being across diverse populations. Her research spans Mental Health , Child Psychology , Parenting Styles , Depression Treatment , Coping Mechanisms , and Suicide Prevention . She investigates emotional risk factors like rumination and self-criticism in suicidal ideation among Chinese depressive patients, examines parenting style moderations of childhood anxiety and perfectionism, and analyzes social support's impact on student outcomes through psychological capital and coping strategies. Recent publications (2022-2024) reveal consistent clinical and educational psychology research with cultural context emphasis (e.g., Chinese populations), employing methodologies from randomized controlled trials to cross-sectional analyses. Key contributions include depression treatment comparisons, childhood anxiety-perfectionism linkages, and social support mediation frameworks in academic settings. No scientific awards were explicitly documented in the source material. Dr. Lo currently accepts PhD students, indicating active mentoring. While specific grant details are absent, her sustained publication output (26 total works from 2008-2024) implies successful research funding in mental health domains, with notable citation impact including a 2023 article garnering 54 Scopus citations.
Dr. Manideep Tummalapudi is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Construction Management at California State University, Fresno, affiliated with the Lyles College of Engineering. He holds a Ph.D. in Construction Management and Education Sciences from Colorado State University, an M.S. in Civil Engineering from Bradley University, and a B.Tech. in Civil Engineering from GITAM University, India. With prior industry experience as a project manager across international projects, he provides consulting services in sustainability and workforce development. His research focuses on: Construction finance and economics Transportation infrastructure and workforce development Integration of emerging technologies (AI, drones, data analytics) Innovative construction education methodologies His publications emphasize practical solutions for industry challenges including workforce retention, project closeout delays, and technology adoption. Awards & Honors: Best Research Poster Award, TRB Conference (2022) Outstanding Graduate Student Award, Colorado State University (2022) Outstanding Young Professional, ASCE (2021) People's Choice Award, CSU Research Demo Day (2021) UN Youth Assembly Delegate (2019) Grants & Projects: Secured funding as Principal Investigator for strategic initiatives including: Bridge inspection technologies STEM career outreach for construction professions Open-resource educational models Construction cash flow benchmarking Collaborates with agencies like Fresno State Transportation Institute and AGC Education Foundation.
Todd K. Shackelford serves as Distinguished Professor and Chair of the Department of Psychology at Oakland University. He is also Co-Director of the Evolutionary Psychology Lab and Founding Director of the Center for Evolutionary Psychological Science. His academic career spans multiple institutions, with degrees from The University of Texas at Austin (Ph.D., 1997), The University of Michigan (M.A., 1995), and The University of New Mexico (B.A., 1993). Shackelford's research focuses on evolutionary psychology, particularly human sexual psychology and behavior. His work examines sexual conflict between men and women, jealousy, infidelity, relationship satisfaction, physical abuse, and sexuality. Additional research addresses religion and religious belief from an evolutionary psychological perspective. His laboratory pursues several programmatic lines of research, including human sperm competition, intimate partner violence and homicide, mate preferences and selection, and marital relationships. The Evolutionary Psychology Lab has received funding from the National Institute of Mental Health, The Woodhill Foundation, and other organizations. His publications span numerous prestigious journals including Evolution and Human Behavior , Journal of Personality and Social Psychology , Aggressive Behavior , and Personality and Individual Differences . Research themes across his work include evolutionary explanations for human mating strategies, sexual conflict, patterns of violence in relationships, and cross-cultural variations in mate preferences. His work often employs large-scale data analysis, including national crime databases and multi-cultural samples. National Institute of Mental Health research funding The Woodhill Foundation support for violence research Funding from The Foundation for the Scientific Study of Sexuality State of Florida research initiation award Shackelford maintains active collaborations with researchers worldwide, including David M. Buss, Viviana A. Weekes-Shackelford, and numerous international colleagues. His Evolutionary Psychology Lab at Oakland University serves as a hub for research on human behavior from an evolutionary perspective, with particular emphasis on understanding the psychological mechanisms that evolved to solve adaptive problems faced by our ancestors.
Rihuan Ke serves as a Lecturer within the School of Mathematics at the University of Bristol, United Kingdom. With expertise spanning mathematical theory and computational applications, Dr. Ke actively contributes to interdisciplinary research that bridges abstract mathematics with real-world imaging challenges across scientific domains. Education: BSc MSc PhD Research Interests: Dr. Ke's work centers on developing mathematical frameworks integrated with data-driven methodologies for large-scale imaging analysis. Their research pioneers hybrid approaches combining variational methods, tensor algebra, and deep learning architectures to solve complex inverse problems. Key application areas include medical diagnostics (MRI/CT enhancement), materials science (microscopy segmentation), environmental monitoring (satellite imagery), and astronomical observations (telescope data processing). The research emphasizes creating interpretable models that maintain mathematical rigor while leveraging modern machine learning techniques. Publication Trends: Analysis of 15 recent publications (2016-2024) reveals a strong trajectory from foundational tensor mathematics toward applied deep learning for imaging. The 2020-2024 period shows concentrated innovation in semi-supervised segmentation frameworks, invertible neural architectures for inverse problems, and unsupervised denoising methods. A consistent theme involves developing mathematically grounded solutions for data-scarce scenarios, with growing emphasis on real-world deployment in traffic monitoring, medical imaging, and astronomical systems. Scientific Awards: No scientific awards or honors were documented in the provided materials. Advising and Grants: The available information does not specify any doctoral students, postdoctoral researchers, or research funding sources. Dr. Ke's collaborative network includes prominent figures in mathematical imaging such as Carola-Bibiane Schönlieb, indicating active participation in interdisciplinary research consortia. Laboratory Affiliations: While specific lab assignments aren't detailed, Dr. Ke's work aligns with computational imaging groups at Bristol, particularly those focused on inverse problems and machine learning applications in scientific imaging domains.
Na Zhang, PhD, is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Human Development and Family Sciences at the University of Connecticut and director of the FRAME (Family Resilience And Mindfulness Empowerment) Lab. Her work bridges clinical psychology, prevention science, and family resilience research with a focus on trauma-exposed populations. Education: T32 Postdoctoral Fellowship, Arizona State University Ph.D., University of Minnesota M.Ed., Tsinghua University Dr. Zhang investigates intrapersonal and interpersonal pathways in psychopathology and resilience development among youth and adults exposed to traumatic experiences. She pioneers behavioral parent training programs that position parents as agents of change, with a signature focus on integrating mindfulness training to optimize intervention efficacy. Her research spans bereavement, military family dynamics, and structural inequity impacts, emphasizing culturally responsive adaptations for diverse populations including BIPOC communities and divorced families. Analysis of her recent 15 publications reveals consistent thematic threads: mindfulness-enhanced parenting interventions for high-risk families, longitudinal developmental pathways in grief and trauma recovery, and neural correlates of self-compassion in depression. Her work increasingly addresses health equity through community-based participatory approaches, particularly for underserved groups like Latina pregnant women and military families. Scientific Awards: K01 career development award from National Institute of Mental Health (K01MH122502) for 'A digital mindfulness-informed parenting intervention for high-risk divorced families' As Principal Investigator of her NIMH K01 award, Dr. Zhang leads the development of scalable digital interventions while mentoring FRAME Lab researchers. Though specific student advisees aren't listed in source materials, her lab structure implies active supervision of graduate students and research staff in grant-funded projects spanning bereavement, military family resilience, and mindfulness mechanisms. The FRAME Lab operates as an interdisciplinary hub conducting RCTs, longitudinal studies, and neural imaging research. Current initiatives include digital intervention development for divorced families, prenatal mindfulness programs for BIPOC women, and 15-year follow-ups on bereavement program efficacy, all emphasizing real-world implementation in community settings.
Dr. Lorraine Cherney is an Honorary Research Fellow at the School of Political Science and International Studies, The University of Queensland. Her work spans gambling regulation, public value frameworks, and countering violent extremism (CVE), with a focus on policy design and implementation. University: The University of Queensland Academic Rank: Research Fellow Email: l.cherney@uq.edu.au Research Interests: Cherney’s scholarship explores regulatory governance, emphasizing the role of non-state actors and state-level gambling policy enforcement. She investigates how public values shape administrative decisions in pluralistic environments, advocating for agonistic approaches in complex settings. Her CVE research includes data collection manuals and evaluation indicators, funded by the Department of Home Affairs. Publications and Contributions: Her 15 most recent works (2004–2024) highlight trends in online gambling behavior, regulatory capacity-building, and CVE strategies. Notable collaborations include co-authored articles on ATM use in gambling venues and public value education through animation. Public Value: Frameworks, workshops, and agonistic governance Gambling Regulation: Digital and venue-level controls, consumer protection CVE Research: Evaluation metrics, data analysis protocols Additional Contributions: Cherney’s PhD thesis (2020) and research reports (2018–2019) provide case studies on Queensland’s regulatory design. She has contributed to policy training materials and empirical studies on gambling harm reduction, often employing qualitative and mixed-method approaches.
J. Scott VanEpps is an Associate Professor in the Department of Emergency Medicine and the Department of Biomedical Engineering at the University of Michigan. He serves as Associate Director for the Weil Institute for Critical Care Research and Innovation and is faculty in the Biointerfaces Institute. Dr. VanEpps is also a Center Member of multiple institutes including the Macromolecular Science and Engineering Center, Weil Institute for Critical Care Research, Biointerfaces Institute, Global REACH Center, Taubman Institute, e-Health and Artificial Intelligence Initiative, and MM-PKUHSC Joint Institute. Dr. VanEpps received dual Bachelor's degrees with Summa Cum Laude honors from the University of Pittsburgh in Molecular Biology and Chemical Engineering (1996-2001). He then completed both an MD and PhD in Bioengineering through the Medical Scientist Training Program at the University of Pittsburgh (2001-2009). Following this, he completed his Emergency Medicine Residency at the University of Michigan/St. Joseph Mercy Hospital (2009-2013) and a Research Fellowship in Emergency Medicine at the University of Michigan (2013-2015). Dr. VanEpps' research focuses on life-threatening infections, particularly those related to implantable medical devices. His work spans three main areas: rapid diagnostics for bloodstream infection, antimicrobial nanomaterials to prevent bacterial adhesion, and in situ treatment strategies for biofilm-related infections. His laboratory has developed culture-free diagnostic platforms that can identify pathogens and determine antibiotic susceptibility in hours rather than days. In nanomaterials research, his team has engineered shape-specific nanoparticles that function as enzyme inhibitors with potential as next-generation antibiotics. For biofilm treatment, his lab has pioneered thermal and mechanical approaches to disrupt biofilms on medical devices while preserving tissue integrity. Dr. VanEpps' recent scholarly output demonstrates a strong focus on translating basic science discoveries into clinical applications. His work spans from fundamental nanomaterial characterization to clinical implementation of rapid diagnostics. A notable trend is the integration of multiple approaches—combining nanotechnology, microbiology, and engineering principles to address complex clinical problems in infection management. His research increasingly incorporates machine learning for sepsis prediction and leverages host-pathogen interactions to develop more targeted therapies. Dr. VanEpps was awarded the SAEM Organizational Advancement Award in May 2024 by the Society for Academic Emergency Medicine. His work has been supported by numerous grants including NIH R01 funding for developing heat-based therapies for central line infections, Coulter Translational Research Partnership funding for rapid extracellular vesicle isolation, and multiple awards from the Michigan Economic Development Corporation for antimicrobial device development. Dr. VanEpps actively mentors students and researchers at various levels, including undergraduate students, graduate students, and postdoctoral fellows. His mentees include Zoe Meyer, Emine Turali-Emre, Linqi Huang, Thomas White, Derek Fukuda, and Rachel Cohn. His research program is supported by substantial grant funding, with current projects totaling millions of dollars, including NIH R01 grants, Department of Defense funding, and industry partnerships focused on combating antimicrobial resistance and improving sepsis outcomes. Dr. VanEpps leads the VanEpps Lab, which operates at the intersection of emergency medicine, critical care, and engineering. The lab maintains an active biorepository of patient samples from emergency department presentations with suspected systemic infection, which serves as a valuable resource for evaluating novel diagnostics. The lab collaborates extensively across disciplines, working with microbiologists, materials scientists, engineers, and clinicians to develop innovative solutions for life-threatening infections.
Darcy A Santor is a Full Professor in Psychology at the University of Ottawa with a joint appointment in the Faculty of Education. He teaches Psychometrics (PSY3307), Clinical Modules, and supervises six doctoral students plus three honors thesis students from his office in Room 136 Jean-Jacques Lussier (Ottawa). His research centers on harassment and violence against educators, school-based mental health systems, workplace mental health, and psychometric methodologies including item response theory. Current projects examine intersecting identity factors in educator victimization and develop assessment tools like the Unmet Needs Scale. His work bridges clinical psychology with educational policy through collaborations across mental health and education sectors. Recent publications reveal escalating focus on violence against Canadian educators since 2019, with 2021-2025 studies documenting Ontario's crisis and national prevalence. His methodology spans quantitative psychometrics, intervention trials for depression prevention, and qualitative analysis of mental habits. This dual emphasis on measurement science and real-world application defines his scholarly impact. Dr. Santor actively mentors six doctoral students and three honors students annually, inviting new volunteers through his lab website (darcyasantor.ca). While specific grants aren't detailed, his extensive publication record indicates sustained research funding for school mental health initiatives and violence prevention. He leads a research team focused on translating findings into practical school safety protocols and mental health literacy programs, maintaining active partnerships with Ontario education authorities and clinical networks.
Tony Yeigh is an Adjunct Associate Professor in the Faculty of Education at Southern Cross University. His research focuses on blended learning, teacher identity, school leadership, and inclusive education, with a strong emphasis on applied research projects. Current affiliations: Adjunct Associate Professor (Faculty of Education, Southern Cross University), Senior Research Associate (Faculty of Education) Past projects: Japan Blended Learning Project ($965,000), Indigenous Learning Project (NT) ($150,000), Emotional Literacy Project ($1,000,000) Current project: Mathematics Association of NSW Teacher Identity Project ($689,000) His research interests span educational mindfulness, wicked problem solving, and heutagogy, often bridging theory with practical applications for teachers and school leaders. The 15 most recent publications highlight themes in blended learning implementation, teacher identity development, and student engagement strategies across diverse educational contexts. Scientific awards: Teacher of the Year (2018), Research Fellow with the Australian College of Researchers Tony supervises 8 postgraduate studies addressing mathematics education for students with intellectual disabilities, Indigenous cultural decolonization, heutagogy in teacher training, and collective teacher efficacy. He contributes to community engagement through partnerships with educators, ensuring his research impacts real-world classroom practices.
Rannveig Grøm Sæle is a researcher at UiT The Arctic University of Norway, Faculty of Social Sciences and Education, Department of Education and Pedagogical Research. Her academic work focuses on educational psychology, particularly examining factors that influence student success and retention in both secondary and higher education settings across Northern Norway. Dr. Sæle's research interests center on academic performance, student dropout, learning methods, and educational interventions. She has conducted extensive research on academic self-efficacy, procrastination, and their relationship to student retention. Her work also explores metacognition in educational contexts, the effectiveness of flipped classroom models, and various learning strategies that impact academic achievement. She has developed and evaluated several educational interventions aimed at improving student outcomes, particularly for first-year university students and those at risk of dropping out of secondary education. Analysis of Dr. Sæle's publication history reveals a consistent focus on understanding the psychological and educational factors that contribute to student success. Her research spans multiple educational levels from upper secondary to higher education, with particular attention to Northern Norwegian contexts. She frequently employs both quantitative and qualitative methodologies, often conducting longitudinal studies to track student outcomes over time. Her work bridges theoretical educational psychology with practical applications for educators and institutions seeking to improve student retention and performance. Dr. Sæle has collaborated with numerous colleagues across different Norwegian institutions on research projects examining educational interventions, mental health in educational contexts, and learning strategies. Her recent work demonstrates increasing focus on technology-enhanced learning methods and scalable interventions that can be implemented across multiple educational settings.
Bernhard Rabe is a researcher at the Hasso Plattner Institute (HPI), University of Potsdam, affiliated with the Professorship for Operating Systems and Middleware. He has been actively involved in research and teaching since 2002, focusing on embedded and mobile systems, distributed control labs, and scripting languages. His research interests span embedded systems, mobile computing, cloud software quality, remote laboratories, and .NET technologies for constrained environments. He has contributed significantly to the design and optimization of self-contained CLI assemblies and real-time control in distributed lab environments. The publication trends show a consistent focus on distributed systems, remote experimentation, and software architecture for embedded and cloud platforms. His work bridges academic research with practical applications in e-learning and industrial control systems. Bernhard Rabe has served in organizational and editorial roles for several workshops, including VIRTUAL-LAB and WoRD, and has reviewed for conferences in pervasive technologies and e-learning. He has co-authored technical reports and proceedings, contributing to the academic community through knowledge dissemination. He has contributed to multiple research projects such as the Distributed Control Lab, 64-Bit Laboratory, Lego.NET, and Vet-Trend, demonstrating a strong engagement with applied computing and system integration.
