Antoine Lemenant is a Full Professor at Université de Lorraine (Nancy, France). He holds an IUF (Institut Universitaire de France) membership since 2023. His research focuses on calculus of variations, geometric measure theory, and partial differential equations, with applications to fracture mechanics and optimal design. He has held positions at University Paris 7 (2010-2018) and was a postdoc at the Centro De Giorgi in Pisa (2009-2010). He completed his PhD at Université Paris-Saclay under Guy David in 2008. Key research interests include: Energy minimization problems (Griffith energy, optimal compliance) Regularity theory for free boundaries and crack sets Numerical methods for geometric optimization Spectral optimization and domain perturbations His recent work (2023-2025) explores regularity properties of Griffith almost-minimizers, optimal design of elastic structures, and phase-field approximations of minimal surfaces. He has co-authored over 40 papers in top journals including J. Math. Pures Appl. and Arch. Ration. Mech. Anal. Awards: Member of Institut Universitaire de France (2023-) Current activities: Organizer of international workshops on calculus of variations Supervises a postdoc position starting September 2024 Laboratory affiliation: Institut Elie Cartan de Lorraine (IECL), a CNRS-affiliated mathematics institute.
Mahmoud Emira is a Senior Lecturer in Educational Leadership and Management at Bath Spa University, serving as Subject Lead for Postgraduate and International programs and Programme Leader for the MA Education (Leadership and Management). He holds academic affiliations with the School of Education and has been a Senior Researcher at Cambridge Assessment/OCR (University of Cambridge). His academic qualifications include an EdD in Professional Studies in Education (Leadership), PG Cert in Academic Practice in Higher Education, PG Dip in Teaching Methods, MA in TESOL, and BA in English Literature. Professional memberships include Fellowships with the Higher Education Academy (HEA), Society for Education and Training (SET), and British Educational Leadership Management and Administration Society (BELMAS). Research Interests: Educational leadership, educational assessment, vocational education, disability and inclusion, and educational policy. His work focuses on leadership barriers for disabled academics, vocational training efficacy (e.g., City & Guilds TechBac), and historical policy analysis in Egyptian higher education. Key Projects: Led a Leadership Foundation-funded study on disability-inclusive leadership in HE (2017), evaluated the TechBac vocational program (2017), and conducted longitudinal studies on early years education policy (2012). His research outputs include over 20 peer-reviewed articles, book chapters, and commissioned reports. Awards: Recognized for impactful publications, including a SAGE most-read article and inclusion in Hong Kong’s professional teaching resources. His work emphasizes equity in education and organizational culture reform for disabled staff.
Barb van Ingen is an associate faculty member in Education & Technology at Concordia University of Edmonton, serving as Vice-President of Student Life and Learning. She holds senior leadership roles including membership in the President’s Executive Council and leads the student services team. Her research focuses on mental health, cyberbullying prevention, and wellness, supported by mixed-methodology studies. She co-chairs the Interdisciplinary Research Cluster on Wellness at her institution. Education: PhD in Counselling Psychology, Northcentral University (2014) MA in Counselling Psychology, City University of Seattle (2003) Bachelor of Education, Concordia University College of Alberta (1998) Bachelor of Arts, Concordia College (1995) Dr. van Ingen has over 20 years of post-secondary experience spanning teaching, academic leadership, and administrative roles. Her career includes serving as campus psychologist, director of Student Life and Learning, and dean of students. She maintains licensure as a registered psychologist with the College of Alberta Psychologists (since 2004) and contributes to non-profit organizations. Her interdisciplinary work bridges educational practice, psychological research, and institutional policy. Her advisory and grant engagement includes supervision of provisional psychologists and master’s practicum students. She has presented research findings nationally and internationally, emphasizing practical applications of wellness frameworks in educational settings.
Jeffery Lawrence Cutter serves as an Adjunct Associate Professor at the Saw Swee Hock School of Public Health, National University of Singapore, while maintaining his primary role as Director of the Communicable Diseases Division at Singapore's Ministry of Health since 2011. His dual appointments bridge academic research and national public health leadership, focusing on infectious disease control and policy implementation in Singapore's healthcare system. His educational credentials include: MBBS from National University of Singapore (1987) M Med (Public Health) from National University of Singapore (1994) FAMS (Public Health) (1999) MSc (Epidemiology) from London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine (2001) DLSHTM (2001) Dr. Cutter's research spans infectious disease epidemiology with concentrated expertise in HIV, SARS, influenza pandemics, tuberculosis, and dengue. His work emphasizes real-time disease surveillance, outbreak investigation, and evidence-based policy formulation, particularly examining how Singapore's unique demographic and geographic context shapes infectious disease transmission and control. His publications consistently address the intersection of clinical medicine, public health infrastructure, and policy implementation in urban Southeast Asian settings. Analysis of his 14 publications reveals a distinct evolution from chronic disease epidemiology (1998-2001) toward emerging infectious disease threats (2004-2015), mirroring Singapore's public health priorities. The research demonstrates methodological rigor in outbreak investigations (SARS, H1N1), longitudinal surveillance studies (tuberculosis, dengue), and policy-focused commentaries, primarily published in high-impact regional medical journals. His distinguished service has been recognized through: Ministry of Health – Raffles (British Chevening) Scholarship (2000-2001) Commendation Medal (2003) Long Service Medal (2014) Dr. Cutter actively shapes national health policy through his Secretary role on the National HIV/AIDS Policy Committee (since 2013) and membership on the Singapore Nursing Board (since 2012). His international consulting engagements with the World Bank, Asian Development Bank, and ERIA demonstrate significant cross-border influence in health economics and social protection systems, particularly regarding pandemic preparedness frameworks and healthcare financing models in Southeast Asia. As Director of the Communicable Diseases Division, he leads Singapore's integrated surveillance-response system for infectious threats, overseeing outbreak investigation teams, laboratory networks, and international health regulations compliance. His division played pivotal roles during SARS (2003) and H1N1 (2009) responses, establishing Singapore as a regional leader in epidemic preparedness.
Dr. Luca Nelli is a Lecturer in Infectious Disease Ecology at the School of Biodiversity, One Health & Veterinary Medicine, University of Glasgow. His research focuses on quantitative ecology, bridging ecology and epidemiology with applications in public health, One Health, and wildlife conservation. He specializes in spatio-temporal statistical methods applied to imperfect data from citizen science and health surveillance systems. Current Projects include the FREEDOM program (malaria elimination tools), assessing mosquito-borne disease risks in Scotland under climate change, and optimizing surveillance strategies with FTA card-based trapping systems. He collaborates internationally on malaria ecology in Africa and orangutans in Indonesia, and habitat modeling for diverse taxa. Recent Work spans interactive tools for wildlife management (e.g., cat neutering programs), global roadkill datasets, and geospatial models for Anopheles funestus habitats. His articles highlight innovative surveillance methods and statistical frameworks for disease elimination decisions. Awards & Grants include the 2024 Teaching Excellence Award and grants from Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, UK Research and Innovation, and The Carter Center. He supervises students in conservation science, spatial ecology, and epidemiological modeling. Professional Roles include editorial board memberships at BMJ Global Health and PLOS ONE , and co-chairing the Northwest Biosciences Doctoral Training Partnership.
Ellen Kathrine Hansen is an Associate Professor at the Department of Architecture, Design and Media Technology , part of the The Technical Faculty of IT and Design at Aalborg University. Her research focuses on lighting design with an emphasis on urban environments, architectural potentials, and health-related aspects of lighting. She has been actively involved in numerous interdisciplinary projects, including the LM2: Lighting Metropolis Green Economy (2019-2021) and Living with Darkness (2024-2024), exploring how lighting impacts human experience, safety, and sustainability. Her academic contributions span 67 publications since 2001, with recent work addressing dynamic lighting systems in offices, elderly care facilities, and urban spaces. She has received the PLDC Award for Education 2017 for her contributions to lighting design education. Hansen frequently presents at conferences and collaborates internationally, including membership in the Lighting Design Research Group LiDRG . Her research integrates transdisciplinary methods , combining architectural design, environmental psychology, and energy efficiency. Notable projects include the Seasonal Sunlight Chamber concept and studies on dark adaptation in urban settings. Hansen also advises on lighting policy and has been featured in media discussions on urban lighting challenges.
Ruth Fisher is a Lecturer in Paramedic Science at the School of Nursing and Paramedic Science, Queen Margaret University. She is also a paramedic with Yorkshire Ambulance Service NHS Trust and a PhD student at the University of Hertfordshire, jointly funded by the College of Paramedics. Her research focuses on pre-hospital critical care, out-of-hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA) management, mental health among first responders, trauma care, and clinical education approaches. She holds memberships in key organizations such as the Infection Prevention Society, European Resuscitation Council, and Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh. Her teaching responsibilities include research methods, clinical skills, major incident awareness, and anatomy/physiology in paramedic science programs. Her work emphasizes clinical leadership and service improvement in pre-hospital care settings. Though affiliated with research centers like the Centre for Person-centred Practice Research, no specific scientific awards or publications are explicitly listed in the provided texts. Her professional activities include contributions to clinical education and paramedic practice standards.
Dr. Joe MacDonagh is a Lecturer at the School of Management, People and Organisations, Technological University Dublin. He is a Chartered Psychologist (CPSI) specializing in occupational psychology and organizational ethics, with a focus on healthcare environments and political discourse. Qualifications: PhD, M.A. (Research), B.A. (Honors), Grad. Dip. Stats. Professional Affiliations: Fellow of British Psychological Society, Irish Academy of Management, and Companion of British Psychological Society. His research spans organizational psychology, ethics in healthcare, and political speech analysis. Key areas include: Workplace Ethics: Medical and research ethics in healthcare settings. Political Discourse: Dialogical analysis of UK political speeches. Education: Strategic HRM and media influence on engagement. Recent publications focus on: Physician self-care and social media dynamics (2021-2025). Political ethics legislation in Ireland (2022) and UK (2019-2021). Healthcare worker engagement and organizational mergers (2018-2019). Scientific Honors: Fellowships from British Psychological Society and Irish Academy of Management. Athena Swan equality award panellist (2016-2019). Advising and Grants: Supervised postgraduate students to completion. Recipient of Irish Research Council funding. Committee Memberships: Royal Irish Academy Life and Health Sciences Committee (2018-present). St James’s Hospital/Tallaght University Hospital Joint Research Ethics Committee (2013-present).
Dr. Gail Carin-Levy is a Senior Lecturer and Programme Leader in the Occupational Therapy & Arts Therapies Division at Queen Margaret University (QMU). She holds a PhD focused on post-stroke delirium and is a Full Member of the Centre for Applied Social Sciences. Her roles include Programme Director for pre-registration Occupational Therapy programs, admissions oversight, and teaching in anatomy, physiology, and research methodologies. Gail is recognized for innovative teaching, receiving awards such as the 2015 Senior Fellowship of the Higher Education Academy and the 2014–2015 QMU STaR Innovating Teaching Award. Her research interests center on stroke care, delirium identification in acute settings, and occupational participation in later life. Notable contributions include co-authoring textbooks like Muscles, Nerves and Movement in Human Occupation and leading studies on delirium screening and intervention strategies. Gail actively serves on the Royal College of Occupational Therapists' Learning and Development Board and has extensive experience as an External Examiner. Education background includes a BSc (Hons) and Senior Fellowship of the HEA. Professional memberships include BAOT, HCPC registration, and ResearchGate affiliation. Her teaching focuses on applying anatomy and pathophysiology to occupational therapy practice, with a commitment to sustainable and innovative pedagogy.
Elizabeth Cooper is an Assistant Professor at Bond University's Faculty of Health Sciences & Medicine, holding a Doctor of Philosophy. She specializes in clinical education, physiotherapy, and musculoskeletal health. Her recent activities include organizing workshops on clinical educator training, presenting on paramedic job tasks and injuries, and contributing to musculoskeletal clinical trials research. Professional Memberships: Queensland Orthopaedic Research Fund (Member, Jan 2025–Jan 2026) Australia & New Zealand Musculoskeletal Clinical Trials Network (ANZMUSC, Member, Jan 2025–Jan 2026) Research Interests: Dr. Cooper focuses on improving clinical assessment methods for student performance in healthcare settings, analyzing physical fitness and injury risks in paramedic roles, and advancing musculoskeletal clinical trial methodologies. Her work bridges education, occupational safety, and evidence-based healthcare practices. Activities: Organized the Physiotherapy Clinical Educator Training workshop (Aug 2024) Presented at QUCEC on clinical performance assessment (Mar 2023) Delivered a talk on paramedic job tasks and injuries (Oct 2024)
Jonathan Pila serves as Reader in Mathematical Logic at the University of Oxford's Mathematical Institute, a position held since 2010. Previously, he held academic appointments at the University of Bristol (2005-2010), McGill University (2003-2005), and the University of Melbourne (1993-2004), along with memberships at the Institute for Advanced Study, Princeton. His educational background includes a BSc (Hons) from the University of Melbourne (1984) and a PhD from Stanford University (1988) under Peter Sarnak. His research bridges Number Theory and Model Theory , with groundbreaking work applying o-minimality to Diophantine problems. Key contributions include resolving special cases of the André-Oort conjecture and developing the Pila-Zannier method for unlikely intersections. His 15 most recent publications demonstrate consistent focus on functional transcendence, Shimura varieties, and the Zilber-Pink conjecture, with increasing emphasis on effective methods and canonical heights. Major trends include the extension of Ax-Schanuel theorems to modular settings and connections between o-minimality and arithmetic geometry. Fellow of the Royal Society (2015) Karp Prize (2013) Clay Research Award and LMS Senior Whitehead Prize (2011) Rolf Schock Prize in Mathematics (2022) Frontiers of Science Award (2023) Pila maintains significant editorial influence as Editor for Proceedings of the Edinburgh Mathematical Society , Algebra and Number Theory , International Journal of Number Theory , Forum of Mathematics , and IMRN . His academic leadership is further evidenced by plenary lectures at the International Congress of Mathematicians (2014) and prestigious lecture series including the Tarski Lectures (Berkeley, 2013) and Ritt Lectures (Columbia, 2013). While no formal students are listed in public records, his work has profoundly influenced modern number theory through collaborative projects and editorial guidance.
Agnes Turner is Associate Professor (Assoc.-Prof. Mag.) at the Institute for Teaching and School Development , University of Klagenfurt, Austria, and Vice-Dean of the Faculty of Interdisciplinary Research and Continuing Education . She is chairwoman of ANSE (the European umbrella organisation for supervision) and an active member of multiple transnational research networks such as the DFG network for mentalization-based pedagogy and CARN DACH. Education & Qualifications Mag. degree (equivalent to Master) – field not explicitly stated in the text. Extensive continuing professional development in psychoanalytic observation and supervision. Research Interests Turner’s work sits at the intersection of educational science and psychoanalytic theory. Her core themes include: Mentalization-based pedagogy – developing teachers’ capacity to understand their own and their pupils’ mental states. Reflective learning and teaching – designing settings that foster deep, self-reflective professional growth. Digitalisation in schools – investigating how digital tools, especially telepresence robots, can sustain inclusion for chronically-ill children. Emotional and psychodynamic aspects of classroom life, including transference dynamics and affect regulation. Publication Trends Across more than 40 peer-reviewed works (2010-2025), a clear trajectory is visible: early studies explore psychoanalytic observation as a method for teacher education; mid-period outputs integrate these insights into inclusive and special-education contexts; and the most recent work scales mentalization-based interventions to entire schools and teacher-training curricula, while simultaneously pioneering the use of telepresence robots to preserve social inclusion for pediatric patients with chronic illness. Scientific Awards & Recognitions Chairwoman, ANSE (Association of National Organisations for Supervision in Europe) Member, DFG-funded international research network on mentalization-based pedagogy Member, Curricular Commission for Teacher Training, University of Klagenfurt Active memberships: EERA, ÖFEB, DGfE, ÖVS, CARN DACH network Doctoral Supervision & Grants As Vice-Dean and core faculty in the Institute’s Doctoral School, Turner mentors doctoral candidates in the Career Counselling for Teachers (CCT) programme and several externally funded projects. She co-leads the eLABoration Wood and Emotions in Environmental and Sustainability Education initiatives, securing funding from Austrian, EU and DFG sources. Laboratories & Teams Turner heads the Research Group on Leadership Development and collaborates closely with the ICSE Academy and the IMST network . Weekly Work Discussion seminars serve as living laboratories where pre-service teachers, doctoral students and seasoned educators jointly analyse classroom interactions through a psychoanalytic lens.
Engy Abdellatif serves as Honorary Senior Lecturer in Pathology at Anglia Ruskin University's School of Medicine. She is a practicing histopathologist with experience in both NHS and pharmaceutical industry settings, and a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy. Her academic appointment is based at the Medical Technology Research Centre in Chelmsford. Education: PhD in Pathology (University of Manchester) Postgraduate Certificate in Medical Education (Edge Hill University) MBBCh (Cairo University) Dip Histopathology (Cairo University) FRCPath (Royal College of Pathologists) Abdellatif's research focuses on diagnostic methods for infections involving the musculoskeletal system. Her PhD investigated novel diagnostics for septic arthritis, resulting in new diagnostic approaches and reevaluation of existing tests. She serves as expert reviewer for the Clinical Trials Pathology Advisory Group (CT-PAG) of the National Cancer Research Network, UK. She has made significant scholarly contributions as co-author of the Bone and Soft Tissue Pathology section for PathologyOutlines.com and as textbook author. She reviews for British Medical Journal Case Reports and Pathology journal. Professional memberships include Academy of Medical Educators, Pathological Society of Great Britain and Ireland, European Society of Pathology, International Society of Bone and Soft Tissue Pathology, and International Society of Antimicrobial and Chemotherapeutics. She previously served in leadership roles including BMA Speciality and Associate Specialist doctors committee representative and GMC associate examiner.
Prof. Gabriela CHEFNEUX is a Professor at the Department of Literature and Cultural Studies, Faculty of Letters, Transilvania University of Brașov. Her research focuses on media discourse, institutional talk, and narrative analysis with a strong emphasis on discourse analysis methodologies. She is based at B-dul Eroilor 25, Brașov, in Building T, Room TP12. Her work spans sociolinguistic studies of professional communication, media representation of marginalized groups, and qualitative research in educational and organizational settings. Recent publications (2012–2024) highlight her contributions to frame analysis, workplace discourse, and refugee narratives in media. Awards: No scientific awards explicitly listed. Advising/Grants: No advisees or grant details provided in source text. Labs/Teams: No specific lab affiliations mentioned.
Petar Marković is a full professor at the University of Novi Sad, Faculty of Sciences, Department of Mathematics and Informatics. His research focuses on universal algebra, constraint satisfaction problems, algebraic logic, and combinatorics. He holds a Ph.D. and has been actively publishing since at least 2000, with notable contributions to Mal’cev conditions, semigroup theory, and finite basis problems in algebra. His academic career includes roles such as chair of the Applied Algebra department and membership in research groups studying algebraic structures and computational complexity. Marković’s work bridges theoretical computer science and mathematics, with applications in logic, graph theory, and computational problems. His personal website at http://people.dmi.uns.ac.rs/~markovicp/ provides further details on his research and publications. Key areas of exploration include the structure of algebraic varieties, congruence properties, and the algebraic approach to constraint satisfaction problems (CSP). He has investigated the computational complexity of CSPs on specific graph classes and contributed to understanding the boundaries between tractable and intractable cases through algebraic methods.
