Drexler James is an Assistant Professor of Psychology at the University of Minnesota, Twin Cities, and an affiliate faculty member of the Robert J. Jones Urban Research and Outreach-Engagement Center. His research focuses on the social and psychological determinants of health among minoritized groups, particularly African American adults and men of color who have sex with men. He also examines the health consequences of biological race essentialism, using intersectionality as a framework to understand health inequities. James holds a B.Sc. in Psychology from the Illinois Institute of Technology and a Ph.D. in Social & Personality Psychology from the University of Illinois at Chicago, with a minor in Community Health Research. His specialties include racism and health, psychological essentialism, and internalized oppression. As the primary investigator of the Health, Intersectionality, Essentialism, & Stigma (HIES) Research Team, he investigates how stigma operates dynamically across perceivers and targets to reinforce health disparities. Recent work explores barriers to healthcare access, internalized racism’s mental health impacts, and the socio-cultural implications of racialized stereotypes. His academic contributions span over 20 peer-reviewed articles addressing race-related health disparities, internalized oppression, and the psychological impacts of systemic racism. While no formal awards are listed, his work demonstrates significant engagement with marginalized communities’ health challenges.
Lief Fenno, MD, PhD, is an Assistant Professor at The University of Texas at Austin, affiliated with Dell Medical School’s Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences and the College of Natural Sciences’ Department of Neurology. He is a board-certified psychiatrist specializing in addiction medicine, particularly medication-assisted treatment (MAT) for opioid use disorder. His research focuses on molecular and viral tools to study neuron circuitry and behavior, with applications in precision medicine for neurological and psychiatric conditions. Fenno earned his MD and PhD from Stanford University and a BA in neurobiology from Harvard University. His research integrates neuroscience, bioengineering, and clinical medicine to develop novel tools for understanding neural circuits. Key interests include optogenetics, chemogenetics, and optical imaging of neuronal activity in awake subjects. The Fenno Lab explores mechanisms of neurological diseases, particularly addiction, and aims to translate findings into clinical treatments. Recent work emphasizes brain-wide mapping of neural circuits, including studies on glutamate neuron subtypes and VTA-lateral habenula interactions. His lab also develops sono-optogenetic technologies and nanotransducers for deep brain stimulation. Fenno’s educational background includes residency in psychiatry and a bioengineering fellowship at Stanford, underscoring his interdisciplinary approach to neuroscientific challenges.
Lisa Lowe is the Samuel Knight Professor of American Studies at Yale University, with affiliate appointments in the Programs in Ethnicity, Race, and Migration and Women's, Gender, and Sexuality Studies. She has previously taught at the University of California, San Diego, and Tufts University, establishing a distinguished interdisciplinary career in American Studies, Comparative Literature, and critical race theory. Education: Stanford University – European Intellectual History University of California, Santa Cruz – French Literature and Critical Theory Lowe's research focuses on the intersections of colonialism, race, immigration, and globalization. Her work critically examines how liberal modernity is built upon racial capitalism, settler colonialism, and transnational displacement. She is a leading voice in transnational feminism and Asian American studies, analyzing how immigrant subjects are constructed as 'perpetual foreigners' within national cultures. Her scholarship bridges literary analysis, historical critique, and political theory to interrogate the legacies of empire. Her recent publications show a sustained engagement with the entanglements of liberalism, empire, and intimacy across continents. Themes include racial capitalism, the transpacific, feminist resistance, and the cultural politics of globalization. Her work consistently challenges disciplinary boundaries and calls for a rethinking of American Studies through a global and decolonial lens. Scientific Awards and Honors: Guggenheim Fellow American Council of Learned Societies Fellow Rockefeller Foundation Fellow Mellon Foundation Fellow UC Humanities Research Institute Fellow University of California President's Faculty Research Fellow (2011–12) Visiting Fellow, School of Advanced Study, University of London F. Ross Johnson-Connaught Distinguished Visitor, Munk School of Global Affairs, University of Toronto (2012) Carl Bode - Norman Holmes Pearson Award (2018) Richard A. Yarborough Prize (2018) Finalist, John Hope Franklin Award (2016) Nicolás Guillén Outstanding Book Award (2018) 1997 Book Award in Cultural Studies, Association for Asian American Studies Lowe has been a mentor to numerous scholars, particularly from underrepresented backgrounds, recognized by the Richard A. Yarborough Prize. She has received multiple grants and fellowships supporting her research, including from the Mellon, Rockefeller, and Guggenheim Foundations. She co-convened the Mellon Sawyer Seminar 'Comparative Global Humanities' at Tufts and has been an Affiliate Scholar at the Boston Psychoanalytic Society and Institute (2022–2023). She has also served as a visiting fellow and speaker at numerous international institutions, indicating sustained collaborative and advisory engagement. Lowe co-edits the influential book series Perverse Modernities with Jack Halberstam at Duke University Press, shaping contemporary critical theory. She has also co-edited special issues and volumes that have advanced the field of Asian American Studies. Her scholarly network includes leading institutions across the U.S. and globally, and she continues to be a central figure in interdisciplinary humanities.
Sarah Lowe, Ph.D., is an Associate Professor in the Department of Social and Behavioral Sciences at Yale School of Public Health, with secondary appointments in the Department of Psychiatry at Yale School of Medicine and Yale School of Nursing. She is also affiliated with the Yale Institute for Global Health, Yale Stress Center, and Women's Health Research at Yale. Dr. Lowe earned her AB in Psychology from Harvard University (2003), followed by an MA (2008) and PhD (2012) in Clinical Psychology from the University of Massachusetts Boston. She completed a predoctoral fellowship at New York Presbyterian Hospital/Weill Cornell Medical College and a postdoctoral fellowship in the Psychiatric Epidemiology Training program at Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health (2014). Her research program focuses on the long-term mental health consequences of traumatic events across multiple ecological levels, examining how disasters, genocide, and mass violence affect mental health, physical health, social relationships, and economic wellbeing. Dr. Lowe employs diverse methodologies including structural equation modeling, latent growth curve analysis, geospatial modeling, and qualitative analysis. Her work often centers on vulnerable populations including survivors of Hurricane Katrina, Rwandan genocide survivors, people with disabilities, and racial/ethnic minorities. Dr. Lowe's recent publications reveal a strong focus on climate change and mental health, examining how extreme weather events impact psychological wellbeing across different populations. Her research shows evolving trends from disaster-specific studies toward broader investigations of trauma mechanisms and resilience factors across various contexts, with increasing attention to health disparities and social justice issues. Award for Outstanding Contribution to Trauma Psychology by an Early Career Psychologist (American Psychological Association, 2022) Robins/Guze Early Career Award (American Psychopathological Association, 2021) Wendy U. and Thomas C. Naratil Pioneer Award (Yale Women's Health Research Program, 2020) Chancellor's Distinguished Dissertation Award in the Social Sciences (University of Massachusetts Boston, 2013) Faculty Council Award for Research Excellence (Weill Cornell Medical College, 2012) Dr. Lowe serves on the Connecticut Governor's Council on Climate Change and the Scientific Oversight Committee for the Aliso Canyon Disaster Health Research Study. Her grant-funded research supports community-based investigations into trauma and resilience across diverse settings, including collaborations in American Samoa and Rwanda. She serves as an investigator in the WHRY Pilot Project Program, examining women's health issues through a trauma-informed lens. Dr. Lowe leads the Trauma and Mental Health (TMH) Lab at Yale, which employs interdisciplinary approaches to understand trauma responses and resilience mechanisms. Her lab collaborates with community organizations to ensure research addresses real-world needs and translates into practical interventions for trauma-affected populations.
Dr. Lindsay C. Malloy is an Associate Professor in Forensic Psychology at Ontario Tech University's Faculty of Social Science and Humanities. Previously, she held faculty positions at Florida International University (2011–2017) and completed postdoctoral training at the University of Cambridge (UK). Her research focuses on children's disclosure of traumatic experiences, memory suggestibility, investigative interviewing techniques, and legal implications of such findings. She has been supported by grants from the U.S. National Science Foundation, National Institute of Child Health and Human Development, and Department of Health and Human Services. Notable awards include the Saleem Shah Award and Diane J. Willis Early Career Award. Malloy teaches courses such as The Child Witness and Children and the Law . Education: PhD (Psychology and Social Behavior, University of California, Irvine, 2008); MA (Social Ecology, UC Irvine) Research Interests: Developmental psychology and law, child maltreatment disclosure, investigative interviewing, and legal system impacts. Her work bridges psychological research and legal practice, emphasizing ethical interviewing methods and improving legal outcomes for youth. Recent grants include studies on ADHD-related memory challenges and child recantation dynamics. Malloy collaborates on projects addressing confessions, juvenile justice perceptions, and forensic methodologies. Awards: Saleem Shah Award (APA Division 41), Diane J. Willis Award (APA Division 37). Grants: Over $364,000 in funding from NSF, NIH, and HHS for projects on child memory, disclosure patterns, and forensic interviewing. Malloy's publications span journals like Developmental Psychology and Law and Human Behavior , with co-edited works on children’s testimony. Her lab focuses on applied research to inform policy and practice in forensic settings.
Matthew Kohrman is an Associate Professor of Anthropology at Stanford University, with courtesy appointments in Medicine (Stanford Prevention and Research Center) and as a Senior Fellow at the Freeman Spogli Institute for International Studies. He also holds faculty affiliations at the Walter H. Shorenstein Asia-Pacific Research Center and the Stanford Center on China's Economy and Institutions. His research and writing bring anthropological methods to bear on the interrelationships between health, culture, and politics, with a primary focus on the People's Republic of China. Kohrman engages multiple intellectual terrains including governmentality, gender theory, political economy, critical science studies, narrativity, and embodiment. His work spans two major research trajectories: disability advocacy in China and the biopolitics of cigarette smoking. Kohrman's scholarly output reveals consistent thematic patterns across his career, moving from disability studies to tobacco research while maintaining focus on how embodied human experiences become foundations for state apparatuses. His publications demonstrate interdisciplinary approaches that bridge medical anthropology, political economy, and critical public health studies, with particular attention to China's unique political and social context. Notable Publications: Bodies of Difference: Experiences of Disability and Institutional Advocacy in the Making of Modern China (2005) Poisonous Pandas: Chinese Cigarette Manufacturing in Critical Historical Perspectives (2018) Kohrman joined Stanford's faculty in 1999 and has established himself as a leading scholar in medical anthropology with a China focus. His work combines ethnographic depth with theoretical innovation, particularly in examining how health-related subjects are constituted through state practices and cultural formations.
Liang Zhang is a Professor of Higher Education at New York University's Steinhardt School, specializing in higher education economics, finance, and public policy. He previously taught at the University of Minnesota, Vanderbilt University, and Penn State University. His research examines the role of governments and institutions in shaping institutional performance and student outcomes, with a focus on college access, labor markets, and policy efficacy. Dr. Zhang holds dual PhDs from Cornell University (Economics) and the University of Arizona (Higher Education). His work has been published in leading journals such as Review of Higher Education , Economics of Education Review , and Harvard Education Review . Key research areas include the impact of state policies on college enrollment, peer effects in academic decisions, and the global dynamics of scientific productivity. Recent studies highlight his analysis of the Post-9/11 GI Bill’s effects on veteran education access and outcomes, as well as the stratification of faculty employment in U.S. higher education institutions. His work consistently bridges economic theory and policy practice, offering actionable insights for institutional leaders and policymakers.
Professor Siobhan Lambert-Hurley is Professor of Global History and Director of Research and Innovation at the University of Sheffield's School of History, Philosophy and Digital Humanities, where she has served since 2015 after previously holding positions at Loughborough University. Her leadership includes roles as Departmental Director of Research and active participation in university-wide committees focused on research impact and sustainability. Her academic foundation comprises a BA in Asian Studies from the University of British Columbia and a PhD in History from the School of Oriental and African Studies, University of London, complemented by visiting faculty positions at UBC in 2013-14 and 2017. Lambert-Hurley's research centers on women, gender, and Islam in modern South Asia, examining diverse themes including socio-religious reform, princely states, travel culture, food history, and autobiographical writing. Her interdisciplinary approach bridges literary analysis with historical methodology, revealing how marginalized voices navigate cultural and political landscapes across centuries. This work consistently emphasizes the intersection of personal narrative with broader societal transformations. Analysis of her publications shows an evolving trajectory from early studies of Muslim women's reform movements to contemporary investigations of culinary heritage and global challenges. Her scholarship demonstrates increasing engagement with applied research addressing UN Sustainable Development Goals, particularly through projects on female literacy and food sustainability in South Asia. Her scientific recognition includes: Leverhulme Major Research Fellowship (2024-2027) for 'A Bountiful Spread: Eating and Etiquette in Muslim South Asia' Leverhulme Research Fellowship (2013-2014) for 'The Self Unveiled: Autobiographical Writings by Muslim Women in South Asia' As a dedicated mentor, she supervises PhD students like Maxmillian Drephal and guides postdoctoral fellows including Dr. Mobeen Hussain (Wellcome Trust), Dr. Neha Vermani (Newton Fellowship), and Dr. Radha Kapuria (Leverhulme ECR). Her research is substantially funded through competitive grants from Leverhulme Trust, AHRC, British Academy, and Global Challenges Research Fund, supporting projects such as 'Veiled Voyagers' and 'Forgotten Food' that combine historical scholarship with real-world impact. She leads the White Rose South Asia Network and contributes to the Migration Research Group, Institute for Global Sustainable Development, and Centre for Contemporary and Modern History. Her public engagement initiatives—including the 'Accessing Muslim Lives' digital archive, heritage food festivals in Delhi/Bhopal, and collaborations with NGOs like Mahashakti Seva Kendra—demonstrate her commitment to translating academic research into community benefit through educational programs and cultural productions.
Paul D. Hastings is a Professor of Psychology at the University of California, Davis, and former Chair of Psychology and Interim Dean of the School of Education. He directs the Healthy Emotions, Relationships and Development Laboratory (HERD Lab) at the Center for Mind and Brain (CMB) and holds affiliations with the Center for Poverty Research and Institute for Global Nutrition. His educational background includes: Ph.D. in Applied Developmental Psychology, University of Toronto M.A. in Experimental Psychology, University of Toronto B.S. in Faculty of Science, McGill University Post-doctoral training, University of Waterloo Professor Hastings' research examines developmental trajectories of physiological, social, and emotional functioning from childhood to adulthood. He investigates how cultural/socioeconomic conditions (context), family/peer relationships (nurture), and biological systems (nature) interact to shape adaptive outcomes like empathy and social competence, as well as maladaptive outcomes including depression, anxiety, and aggression. His international work spans Bangladesh, Canada, Chile, Ghana, India, Jordan, and multiple U.S. states. Recent publications reveal strong trends in adolescent mental health, physiological regulation (particularly parasympathetic activity), and pandemic impacts. Key themes include suicidal behavior prediction through inflammatory markers, prosocial development linked to physiological regulation, cross-cultural parenting effects, and socioeconomic influences on developmental psychopathology. His scientific recognition includes: Fellow of the Association for Psychological Science UC Davis Distinguished Graduate and Postdoctoral Mentorship Award (2022) Professor Hastings has secured major grants from the National Science Foundation, National Institute of Mental Health, MacArthur Foundation, and Lego Foundation. He actively mentors graduate students and leads collaborative international research projects. His lab conducts fieldwork across diverse cultural contexts to examine how structural inequities impact neurobiological development and mental health outcomes. The HERD Lab, directed by Professor Hastings, integrates psychophysiological methods with developmental science to explore how biological and social systems interact in shaping emotional and relational development across the lifespan.
Melissa Hardesty is an Associate Professor and Director of the BSW Program in the Department of Social Work at Binghamton University, part of the College of Community and Public Affairs (CCPA). Her research focuses on gender, child welfare, parenting, and kinship, with a methodological emphasis on ethnography and qualitative research. She holds a PhD from the University of Chicago, an MSW from Indiana University Northwest, and a BS from Indiana University-Bloomington. Her work explores intersections of gender, digital representations, and state-mediated family structures. Notable projects include an ethnographic study of foster care and adoption agencies, a visual analysis of political selfies on Tumblr, and studies on Vietnamese sexual behavior and mental health. She collaborates with Binghamton University’s Sexualities Research Laboratory. Recent publications address college student communication around consent, digital identity politics, and systemic issues in child welfare. Her research bridges sociological theory with practical implications for policy and practice. Despite no explicitly mentioned awards, her contributions to social work methodology and critical studies of family dynamics are widely recognized in her field.
Shayesteh Jahanfar is a Professor in the Department of Public Health and Community Medicine at Tufts University School of Medicine, with a secondary appointment in Community Health at the Tufts School of Arts and Sciences. As a reproductive epidemiologist with expertise in public health and biostatistics, she directs the Cochrane Affiliate at Tufts and co-directs the Pregnancy and Childbirth US Satellite with Cochrane. Her global research spans reproductive health, maternal-child health, and genetic versus environmental studies across Australia, Malaysia, Canada, and the USA. Education: Doctor of Philosophy, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, Canada (2016) Doctor of Philosophy, University of New South Wales, Sydney, Australia (1995) Master of Science in Community Health, Universiti Putra Malaysia, Seri Kembangan, Malaysia (2009) Postdoc Epidemiology and Public Health, Universiti Putra Malaysia, Seri Kembangan, Malaysia (2008) Dr. Jahanfar's research program focuses on reproductive health, maternal-child health, global health, HIV/AIDS, opioid use, and twin studies. She leads WHO-funded projects related to reasons for Cesarean sections, family planning, and assisted vaginal birth, and collaborates with WHO's Department of Sexual and Reproductive Health and Research. Her work with twin studies spans multiple international settings, examining genetic versus environmental influences on health outcomes. She actively develops training materials for Cochrane trainers and promotes evidence-based healthcare practices globally. Her recent publications (2025) demonstrate a strong focus on women's health issues, particularly reproductive health, maternal outcomes, and interventions during pregnancy and childbirth. Her research combines epidemiological methods with clinical trials and systematic reviews, often with a global health perspective. She frequently collaborates on research in Iran and other international settings, addressing both clinical and social determinants of health. Her work spans from molecular diagnostics in cancer to behavioral interventions in maternal health, reflecting her interdisciplinary approach to public health research. Scientific Awards: Equity & Inclusion Fellow (2023) Most Stimulating Paper (2019) President and Provost's Research Award Nomination (2019) With over 35 years of teaching experience, Dr. Jahanfar has trained more than 800 clinicians and scientists through over 80 Cochrane workshops worldwide. Her grant portfolio includes multiple WHO-funded projects on family planning, Cesarean sections, and assisted vaginal birth. Under her leadership, Tufts University established a memorandum of understanding with the University of Malaya, facilitating student research projects in Malaysia during Summers 2022-2024. She actively seeks students and researchers to collaborate on Cochrane's work, twin studies, and reproductive health research projects. Dr. Jahanfar directs the Cochrane Affiliate at Tufts and co-directs the Pregnancy and Childbirth US Satellite. She collaborates with WHO's Maternal and Perinatal Health department, Department of Sexual and Reproductive Health and Research, and serves as a consultant for WHO and EMRO. Her global health research initiatives span Australia, Malaysia, Egypt, Iran, Europe, and the Middle East, reflecting her commitment to advancing global health education and research through international partnerships.
Rosemary Morgan, PhD, MSc, is a Research Professor at Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health in the Department of International Health. She holds primary affiliations with the International Health Department and is associated with the Johns Hopkins Center for Global Women's Health and Gender Equity and the Johns Hopkins Center for Women's Health, Sex, and Gender Research. Dr. Morgan's educational background includes a PhD from the University of Leeds (2012), an MSc from the University of Edinburgh (2007), and a BA from the University of British Columbia (2006). Prior to joining Johns Hopkins, she served as a Lecturer in Global Health Policy at the University of Edinburgh's Global Public Health Unit and as a Research and Teaching Fellow at the Nuffield Centre for International Health and Development at the University of Leeds. Her research focuses on gender inequities in health systems, women's health and wellbeing, and the impact of gender on public health interventions. Dr. Morgan specializes in qualitative research methods and has conducted extensive work on gender analysis in health systems, reproductive health, and the gendered effects of pandemics. Her work often examines how gender norms and power relations affect health outcomes and system performance, particularly in low- and middle-income countries. Dr. Morgan's publication record shows consistent scholarly output from 2014 through 2025, with a notable increase in productivity in recent years. Her research spans multiple domains including gender-responsive monitoring and evaluation, moral distress among healthcare workers, vaccine hesitancy (particularly among pregnant individuals), and the intersection of gender with various health conditions. She has developed methodologies for gender analysis in health systems research and has contributed significantly to understanding how gender influences health outcomes across diverse contexts. Faculty Advisor of the 2023-2024 academic year award from the Global Health: Policy and Evaluation DrPH Program Concentration, JHSPH Excellence in Teaching, Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health Excellence in International COVID-19 Public Health Practice, 2021 Nominated for Canadian Women Leaders in Global Health, 2018 and 2020 Selected for 300 Women Leaders in Global Health, 2014 Dr. Morgan serves as co-Editor in Chief of the journal SSM - Health Systems and is a current board member of Health Systems Global. She has advised numerous major research projects including those funded by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, CIHR, USAID, and TDR. Her current leadership roles include being Principal Investigator on the Monitoring for Action and Learning (MAGE) project supporting the Global Financing Facility for reproductive, maternal, newborn, child and adolescent health initiatives. She also leads the Gender and Health Certificate program at JHSPH and co-directs the Gender and Health Summer Institute. Dr. Morgan teaches courses on Gender Analysis in Health Research and Interventions, Foundations in Gender and Health, and Health Systems in Low- and Middle-Income Countries. Her teaching reflects her research expertise, emphasizing practical applications of gender analysis in global health settings.
Christine R. Harris, Ph.D., is a Professor in the Department of Psychology at the University of California, San Diego. She holds roles as Coeditor-In-Chief of Emotion Review and Chair of the Revelle faculty. Her research focuses on the study of emotion, particularly social emotions like jealousy, envy, embarrassment, and shame, and their impacts on cognition, behavior, and interpersonal relationships. She has also explored evolutionary origins of emotions, methodology in psychological research, and the role of emotion in healthcare decision-making. Education: Ph.D. in Psychology, UC San Diego (1998) M.A. in Psychology, UC San Diego (1995) B.A. in Psychology, UC San Diego (1987, Cum Laude) Research Interests: Dr. Harris investigates how emotions shape real-life decisions and interactions, including jealousy's role in homicide, envy's influence on political orientation, and embarrassment's effects on healthcare avoidance. Her work bridges evolutionary theory, social psychology, and cognitive science, often emphasizing replicability and methodological rigor. She has published widely in top journals like Psychological Science and Emotion . Awards: EXCEL Gold Award (2005) for her article The Evolution of Jealousy . Grants & Funding: National Institute of Mental Health R01 grants on jealousy and attention studies. National Science Foundation funding for jealousy research. Labs & Service: She leads the Social Brown Bag seminar series and contributes to editorial boards of major journals. Her teaching includes courses on emotion psychology and interpersonal relationships.
Suzy Kim is an Associate Professor of Korean History in the Department of Asian Languages and Cultures at Rutgers University–New Brunswick, within the School of Arts and Sciences. Her research focuses on modern Korean history, particularly North Korea, with interdisciplinary engagement in gender studies, social and cultural history, oral history, and social theory. She is the author of two major books and serves as senior editor of positions: asia critique and on the editorial boards of Journal of Korean Studies and Yŏsŏng kwa yŏksa (Women and History). She is also an active public scholar and human rights advocate. Ph.D., University of Chicago M.A., University of Chicago B.A., University of California, Los Angeles Her research interests span modern Korean history, the global Cold War, transnational feminisms, gender and sexuality, comparative revolutions, visual cultures, and environmental humanities. She critically examines North Korean society through the lenses of everyday life, mass mobilization, and gendered subject formation. Her work bridges academic rigor with public advocacy, emphasizing social justice and peace in Korea. The 15 most recent publications reflect a sustained scholarly engagement with North Korea’s social and cultural history, particularly focusing on gender, revolution, memory, and transnational connections. Her articles appear in leading journals such as Gender & History , Comparative Studies in Society and History , and positions: asia critique . Thematically, her work explores the intersections of state ideology, personal agency, and global Cold War dynamics, often challenging dominant narratives about North Korea through nuanced historical analysis. Fulbright, 2020-2021 National Endowment for the Humanities, 2016 James B. Palais Book Prize, 2015 Kim has advised and mentored students in Korean studies, gender studies, and history, though specific names are not listed. She has received significant research funding, including from the Fulbright Program and NEH. She previously served as a visiting professor at Boston College and has worked with human rights organizations such as Amnesty International USA, Truth Foundation, and Women Cross DMZ. Her public scholarship emphasizes dialogue, peacebuilding, and ethical representation of North Korea. She is actively involved in academic communities, serving on professional boards including the American Historical Association, Association for Asian Studies, and National Women’s Studies Association. Her editorial leadership in positions: asia critique and other journals underscores her role in shaping critical discourse in Asian studies. She teaches courses such as Global East Asia, Gender and Social Change in Korea, and North Korea in the Socialist and Post-Socialist Worlds.
Lilly Shanahan is an Associate Professor at the Department of Psychology , University of Zurich (UZH), and an Adjunct Professor of Psychology and Neuroscience at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. She leads the Risk & Resilience Research Area and co-directs the z-Proso International Research Network . Her affiliations include the Jacobs Center for Productive Youth Development , the International Max Planck Research School on the Life Course , and Duke University's Center for Developmental Epidemiology . Her research focuses on: Social and biological risk factors for depression and anxiety Long-term developmental consequences of childhood mental/physical health issues Intersection of mental and physical health in adolescence Gender differences in developmental psychopathology Substance use and decision-making dynamics Recent publications analyze maternal mental health impacts, cannabis use trajectories, hormonal biomarkers, and digital mental health interventions. Scientific awards include a NICHD Postdoctoral Fellowship. She collaborates extensively with longitudinal cohort studies like the Zurich Project on Social Development and Great Smoky Mountains Study.
