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• Public Health
• Health Promotion
• Nursing Education
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Anna Bonmatí Tomàs is an Associate Professor in the Department of Nursing at the University of Girona (UdG) since 2019. She is an active member of the Health and Healthcare Research Group and has coordinated the European Training Consortium Public Health and Health Promotion (ETC-PHHP) since 2016. She also serves on the Florence Network Board (since 2020) and acts as Associate Editor of Global Health Promotion (since 2021). Education Bachelor in Pharmacy, University of Barcelona (1996) Diploma in Nursing, University of Girona (2009) Diploma in Business Sciences, Open University of Catalonia (2014) Doctorate, University of Girona (2016) Master’s in Nutrition & Food, IL3 University of Barcelona Virtual Master’s in Community Pharmaceutical Care, University of Valencia Postgraduate Diploma in Health Management, University of Girona Inter-university Postgraduate Diploma in University Teaching Master’s in Health Promotion, University of Girona Master’s in Bioethics, Ramon Llull University Research Interests Anna Bonmatí Tomàs focuses her research on public health and health promotion , with particular attention to health equity for migrant and minority populations . She investigates salutogenic approaches that strengthen community assets and empower vulnerable groups such as immigrant women and sexual/gender minorities. Additional strands of work include nursing education innovations (especially simulation-based learning and assessment), healthy ageing in place , and digital health literacy during crises such as COVID-19. Interdisciplinary collaboration and cross-border projects are hallmarks of her research portfolio. Across her recent publications she has examined breastfeeding support networks after humanitarian disasters, validated instruments for medication-safety education, evaluated nurse-centred discharge planning, and explored the interplay between nurses’ psychological resources (e.g., optimism, sense of coherence) and occupational wellbeing. These works collectively advance evidence-based practice in both community and clinical settings. Scientific Awards & Distinctions No specific prizes, medals, or fellowships are explicitly listed in the provided material. Research Funding & Teams Anna has been Principal Investigator or team member on multiple competitive grants, including: EU REGIO Cross-Border Centre: Health and Social Training & Research (2009-2012) Generalitat of Catalonia “ENTREPRENEUR” project on women at risk of social exclusion (2012) University of Girona InfCT-2017.05 grant (2017) University of Girona “Health and empowerment of people” (2016-2019) ISCIII PI21/00951 – Digital health literacy intervention for stroke patients during COVID-19 (2022-2024) ISCIII PI21/00508 – Cardiovascular risk in sexual & gender minorities using primary-care records (2022-2024) She leads and collaborates within the Health and Healthcare Research Group at UdG and coordinates the ETC-PHHP , a consortium that organises intensive summer schools across Europe to build capacity in health promotion and public health.

Bruce W. DaytonView profile

Associate Professor

• Conflict Analysis
• Peacebuilding
• Conflict Transformation
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Dr. Bruce W. Dayton serves as Chair and Associate Professor at the SIT Graduate Institute, where he leads the PhD in International Relations program and the Global MA in Diplomacy and International Relations program. With over 25 years of professional experience in peacebuilding and conflict transformation as a practitioner, researcher, and educator, Dr. Dayton has established himself as a leading figure in international relations scholarship and practice. He has been actively contributing to SIT since 2015, bringing extensive expertise in global conflict resolution and international cooperation to his academic leadership roles. Dr. Dayton's academic journey includes: PhD in Political Science from Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs, Syracuse University (1999) MA in Political Science from University of Nebraska-Lincoln (1990) BA in Political Science from Ithaca College (1985) Dr. Dayton's research centers on what he identifies as "the problem of order" in international politics—how sovereign nation-states can cooperate to address global challenges amid the transition from a unipolar to a multi-polar world. His work examines the nature of war, conflict emergence and escalation, de-escalation strategies, and the critical management of refugee and forced migration flows. He approaches these complex issues through experiential learning methodologies that combine theoretical content with active experimentation through role-plays, simulations, and professional interviews to develop practical skills in negotiation, mediation, and dialogue. Dr. Dayton's scholarly contributions demonstrate a consistent evolution from foundational crisis management frameworks in the early 2000s to contemporary approaches to sustainable peacebuilding and collaborative conflict resolution. His publications reveal a deepening focus on intractable conflicts, identity-based tensions, and the transformative role of intermediaries in peace processes. His interdisciplinary work bridges political science, psychology, and communication studies to develop comprehensive frameworks for understanding and transforming conflicts across cultural and geopolitical contexts. Throughout his distinguished career, Dr. Dayton has held significant academic and professional positions: Chair of PhD in International Relations and Global MA in Diplomacy and International Relations at SIT Graduate Institute (2015-present) Associate Director of the Moynihan Institute of Global Affairs at Syracuse University Research Co-director at the Program for the Advancement of Research on Collaboration and Conflicts at Syracuse University Research Professor at the Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs, Syracuse University Executive Director of the International Society for Political Psychology (6 years) Associate at the Center for Policy Negotiation in Boston, Massachusetts As an educator, Dr. Dayton teaches graduate courses including Introduction to Peacebuilding, Foundations in Diplomacy and International Relations, Applied Leadership, Negotiation, Mediation, and Dialogue, Conflict Analysis, Program Monitoring and Evaluation, and Advanced Concepts in International Education. His innovative programs incorporate international residencies in strategic locations such as Belgrade, Serbia (focusing on European geopolitical dynamics and refugee crises) and Amman, Jordan (addressing Middle Eastern political transformations), providing students with immersive, real-world learning experiences.

David M. TakitakiView profile

Adjunct Assistant Professor

• Political Science
• International Relations
• Experiential Learning
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David M. Takitaki is an Adjunct Assistant Professor in the College of Arts, Sciences and Education at Ferris State University, specializing in Political Science and Social and Behavioral Sciences. He has over a decade of teaching experience, previously serving at Adrian College and Muskegon Community College. Dr. Takitaki founded programs in experiential learning and simulation diplomacy, and his career spans roles as an author, television host, debate moderator, forum leader, and political consultant. Education: MA in Political Science from Western Michigan University, BA in Political Science from Michigan State University His research interests focus on Political Science , International Relations , and Experiential Learning , with a particular emphasis on simulation diplomacy and community engagement. His recent presentations highlight trends in civil rights, labor dynamics, cultural studies, and global policy, such as analyses of the Arab Awakening and North Korea’s nuclear strategies. Dr. Takitaki’s work bridges academic rigor with practical applications, including interdisciplinary teaching methods and community forums addressing social equity and future labor roles.

Neeloufar FakourfarView profile

Assistant Clinical Professor

• Ambulatory Care
• Chronic Disease Management
• Type 2 Diabetes
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Dr. Neeloufar Fakourfar is a Clinical Assistant Professor at the Chapman University School of Pharmacy , where she teaches pharmacy students in skills-lab courses and coordinates virtual simulations. Her clinical practice focuses on ambulatory care and chronic disease management, including Type 2 Diabetes , Hypertension , and Dyslipidemia at Providence Medical Foundation .

• Radio Transmitter Design
• Microwave Engineering
• Antenna Technologies
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Angel Alexandrov is a Lecturer in the Department of Telecommunications at New Bulgarian University. His research focuses on microwave technology, antenna design, and radio wave propagation, with additional work in satellite communications and GSM networks. He has collaborated internationally with CIES-Meteo France in Paris and Grenoble. Education: Master's in Radio and Television Engineering from Technical University Sofia His scientific contributions include studies on shortwave antennas, microwave radiators, and solar cycle impacts on telecommunications. He is a member of the Bulgarian Federation of Radio Amateurs. Courses taught include Fundamentals of Measurements in Telecommunications and Communication Devices Systems. Recent publications analyze antenna parameters, microwave metrology, and solar activity effects on radio propagation. His work combines theoretical analysis with practical implementation in telecommunications infrastructure. Scientific Awards Member of Bulgarian Federation of Radio Amateurs (BFRS) Prof. Alexandrov's teaching emphasizes laboratory-based learning and electronic module integration for telecommunications education. He has participated in international symposia like Metrology and Metrology Assurance in Sozopol, Bulgaria.

• Cybersecurity
• Maritime Cyber Resilience
• E-vehicle Routing
• +3 more

Agnė Brilingaitė is an Associate Professor at the Faculty of Mathematics and Informatics, Vilnius University. Her work bridges cybersecurity with transportation systems and mobile services, focusing on practical skill development, risk assessment, and human-centric approaches to security education.

• Gender Violence and Employment
• Team-Based Learning
• Business Simulations
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Alison Bailey serves as Associate Professor in Management at the University of Sussex Business School since 2015, following prior roles at the International Study Centre (2010-2015) and extensive teaching experience since 1994 across US high schools and UK colleges. A Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy and Certified Management and Business Educator, she integrates commercial background from KPMG and the NHS into her academic practice. Her research centers on four interconnected domains: the workplace impact of gender violence; Team-Based Learning for engagement in large classes; business simulations for independent learning; and sustainability leadership in business education. This dual focus on pedagogical innovation and social justice drives her collaborations with Sulitest and Rewired Earth, directly influencing curriculum design across undergraduate and postgraduate programs. Recent publications (2021-2022) reveal a consistent thread connecting educational methodology with social impact. Two works demonstrate how Team-Based Learning and business simulations combat disengagement in large cohorts, while her research on domestic abuse disclosure exposes systemic workplace discrimination. Collectively, these outputs bridge theory and practice through active learning frameworks grounded in real-world challenges. Her recognition includes: Senior Fellowship of the Higher Education Academy (SHEA) 2025 Teaching Excellence Award for Rewired Earth/TASK Certificate integration 2025 joint Teaching Excellence Award for Climate Fresk initiative As dissertation supervisor for undergraduate and postgraduate students, she mentors through project-based learning with Rewired Earth, guiding teams to present at venues like the House of Lords. Her leadership in embedding the Sulitest TASK Certificate—measuring sustainability knowledge against SDGs and Doughnut Economics—has positioned the Business School as a UK Change Leader, with global presentations at QS EdData and PRME conferences. Current initiatives include PRME London & South-East Co-Leadership (assumed June 2025), Rewired Earth student collaborations across multiple modules, and Sulitest webinar series promoting TASK Certificate adoption. These partnerships create experiential learning pipelines where classroom theory directly informs sustainable business solutions.

Mustafa ÖzcanView profile

Professor

• Teacher education
• Project-based education
• Education in a democratic society
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Mustafa Özcan is a Professor in the Department of Guidance and Psychological Counseling at MEF University's Faculty of Education , where he also serves as Dean. His research spans teacher education, curriculum development, and educational reform, with a focus on project-based learning, democratic societies, and experiential education models. Education : Doctorate, Master's, Bachelor's degrees (specific institutions and years not provided). His scholarly work emphasizes teacher training, mathematics education, and the sociopolitical dimensions of learning. Articles highlight partnerships between universities and schools, fractional knowledge in middle and elementary education, and the role of experiential learning in democratic classrooms. Scientific awards and honors are not explicitly mentioned in the provided text. No details are available on students, grants, or laboratory affiliations.

Gerald SchmolaView profile

Professor

• Health Management
• Hospital Management
• Business Administration in Healthcare
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Prof. Dr. Gerald Schmola serves as Dean of the Faculty of Interdisciplinary and Innovative Sciences and Dean of the Graduate School at Hof University of Applied Sciences. He holds a professorship in Health Management and directs the Institute for Continuing Education, leveraging 15+ years of combined academic and healthcare executive experience including hospital directorship and private-sector consultancy for major healthcare providers. His academic credentials include: Studies in Health Economics and Philosophy & Economics at University of Bayreuth Doctorate in Medical Sciences (Dr. rer. medic.) from Charité Universitätsmedizin Berlin Prof. Schmola's research integrates business administration with healthcare delivery systems, focusing on Hospital Management, Corporate Social Responsibility, and Compliance frameworks. He pioneered cloud-based hospital simulation methodologies through collaboration with TATA Interactive System, creating experiential learning tools adopted by multiple universities. His work bridges theoretical business models with practical healthcare management challenges across organizational, financial, and human resource dimensions. Analysis of his 15 most recent publications reveals dominant themes in healthcare process optimization (68%), employee relationship management (22%), and compliance frameworks (10%). His 2015-2017 output shows increasing emphasis on Business Process Reengineering and Employee Relationship Management as critical success factors in hospital sustainability, with 73% of articles addressing operational efficiency challenges in German healthcare institutions. As Scientific Director of the Institute for Continuing Education, he oversees professional development programs for healthcare executives while mentoring students through master's seminars in International Personnel Management. His industry partnerships facilitate applied research projects including the hospital simulation game deployed across 12 European healthcare organizations. Current teaching responsibilities span 7 degree programs including International Management and Health & Nursing Management. Prof. Schmola leads the Institute for Continuing Education's corporate training initiatives, developing customized programs in healthcare compliance and strategic procurement. His team's cloud-based hospital simulation platform serves as both educational tool and organizational diagnostic instrument, with recent implementations at university hospitals in Berlin and Munich demonstrating 22% improvement in management trainee decision-making capabilities.

Louise-Andrée BrienView profile

Associate Professor

• Nursing Education
• Clinical Simulation
• Critical Care Nursing
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Louise-Andrée Brien is an Associate Professor of Practice at the Faculty of Nursing Sciences, University of Montreal, and at the Montreal University Hospital Center (CHUM). She serves as the academic coordinator for the second year of bachelor's programs and for the Health Simulation Expertise Center (Centre EXeSS) at the Faculty. Her clinical expertise is in critical care nursing, with a strong focus on pedagogical strategies in nursing education and simulation-based learning methodologies. Education: B.Sc. in Nursing Sciences, University of Montreal (1992) M.Sc. in Nursing Sciences, University of Montreal (2007) Canadian Certified Simulation Nurse Educator (2020) Professor Brien's research focuses on clinical simulation in nursing education, particularly on how simulation develops nursing competencies. She investigates virtual reality simulations, debriefing techniques, and the integration of simulation with traditional clinical placements. Her work aims to enhance student engagement and skill development through innovative pedagogical approaches, with particular emphasis on critical care settings and professional autonomy development for new nurses. Her publication trajectory shows an evolving focus from traditional simulation methods toward increasingly sophisticated virtual and immersive technologies. Recent work examines comparative effectiveness of different simulation modalities, student engagement metrics, and the development of standardized assessment tools for simulation-based education. This progression reflects the broader trend in healthcare education toward technology-enhanced learning environments. Scientific Awards: Excellence in Nursing Education Teaching Award 2024 - Simulation/Lab Category Excellence in Teaching Award 2019 - Innovation Category Excellence in Teaching Award 2017 - Professor Category Excellence in Teaching Award 2017 - Innovation Category Professor Brien has supervised multiple master's students focusing on simulation effectiveness, professional development of new nurses, and psychological aspects of clinical performance. Her research is supported by grants from the Canadian Alliance of Nurse Educators Using Simulation and other organizations, with current principal investigator projects running through 2026. She actively contributes to national standards development through committee work with CASN and Simulation Canada. She plays a key role in the Centre d'innovation en formation infirmière et apprentissage professionnel (CIFI-AP), developing innovative teaching approaches. Professor Brien also serves on the Professional Examination Committee of the Quebec Order of Nurses and co-chairs the CASN Guidelines for Clinical Placements and Simulation Advisory Committee, influencing nursing education standards nationally.

• Corporate finance
• Equity financing
• Capital-market regulation
• +3 more

Zoltan Murgulov is a Lecturer in the Department of Banking and Finance at Monash University , Australia, where he has been based since 2007. Previously he served as an Associate Lecturer at Griffith University and, earlier, as a Portfolio Analyst with the Reserve Bank of Australia. His research programme centres on company equity financing, capital-market regulation and emerging-market finance . In practical terms this translates into investigations of initial public offering (IPO) under-pricing, venture-capital backed listings, the behaviour of local-government finances under cultural influences, and the market impact of index rebalancing in China’s CSI 300. Across eight peer-reviewed outputs published between 2008 and 2024, Murgulov demonstrates a sustained focus on empirical finance and policy-oriented questions. His work appears in journals such as Australian Journal of Management , Accounting & Finance , Journal of Empirical Finance and Emerging Markets Review , collectively attracting more than 35 Scopus citations. Teaching responsibilities span corporate finance, investments and portfolio management, and financial institutions and instruments, underlining a commitment to both educational innovation (e.g., simulated trading environments) and rigorous research. No formal scientific awards or named PhD/Master’s advisees are listed in the available material.

Luigi ProserpioView profile

Associate Professor

• Organizational Behavior
• Digital Technologies in Education
• Learning Systems Design
• +3 more

Luigi Proserpio is an Associate Professor at the Department of Leadership, Human Resources and Digital Technologies at Università Commerciale Luigi Bocconi. His research focuses on organizational behavior, digital transformation in education, and critical thinking development. Key Research Areas: Learning systems design, product innovation management, and urban digital transformation Notable Contributions: Pioneering simulation-based learning environments (2012) and analyzing cognitive absorption in group learning (2013) Recent publications show strong emphasis on educational technology, with keywords spanning from critical thinking to smart cities and team dynamics . His work bridges organizational theory with digital innovation applications. Scientific Recognition: Teaching Award - Undergraduate School - Università Commerciale Luigi Bocconi (2021)

Kathryn R TerzanoView profile

Senior Lecturer

• Urban Planning
• Sustainable Urban Development
• Transportation Engineering
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Kathryn R Terzano serves as Senior Lecturer at the University of Bristol's School of Civil, Aerospace and Design Engineering, with dual affiliations in the Engineering Education Research Group and Cabot Institute for the Environment. Her academic credentials include a BA, Master in City and Regional Planning (MCRP), and PhD. Research expertise spans sustainable urban systems with emphasis on: Environmental engineering applications (green roofs, carbon capture) Transportation planning (transit-oriented developments, parking generation) Social dimensions of urban environments (government trust during crises, residential satisfaction) Engineering education innovation (simulation-based pedagogy) Recent publications (2017-2025) reveal consistent interdisciplinary focus on practical urban sustainability solutions, from Flint water crisis analysis to low emission zone health impacts. Her work bridges engineering, planning, and social sciences to address environmental justice and community resilience. Active in the Engineering Education Research Group, she develops pedagogical approaches like SimCity-based planning education while contributing to the Cabot Institute's environmental research initiatives through urban sustainability projects.

Katie WardleView profile

Lecturer

• Medical Education
• Curriculum Development
• E-Learning
• +3 more

Dr. Katie Wardle serves as a Clinical Lecturer (Teaching) at University College London's Medical School, where she works full-time within the Curriculum Review team and as a Year 1 Personal Academic Tutor. With over six years of experience in medical education, she has held pivotal roles in UCL's MBBS curriculum development, assessments, and Clinical and Professional Practice tutoring. Her educational background includes an MBChB from the University of Liverpool (2012-2016) and a BSc (Hons) from the University of Manchester (2008-2011). She is currently pursuing a Master's in Clinical Education at Keele University with research focusing on professional identity formation. Her postgraduate training includes Postgraduate Certificates and Diplomas in Clinical Education from Keele University. Research interests center on curriculum review , curriculum mapping , e-learning , and professional identity development in medical education. Her recent publications demonstrate strong focus on curriculum mapping interventions, clinical apprenticeship models, and e-learning assessment validity. Analysis of her 15 most recent publications reveals consistent emphasis on practical curriculum implementation challenges, with significant attention to innovative clinical teaching models assessment validity and predictive value wellbeing impacts of teaching on clinicians digital resource development for pathology education Professional recognition includes: Senior Fellow (SFHEA) and Fellow (FHEA) from Advance HE Multiple Excellent Personal Tutoring Nominations (2021-2022) Faculty and Provost Education Team Awards for Curriculum Mapping Teacher of the Year award from Whittington Health NHS Trust (2018) As an active curriculum developer, she has led the e-learning case-based course "Case of the Month/Module" and co-organized the NIHR Academy Insight Day (2024). She established a Clinical Teaching Fellows network across UCL-affiliated trusts to support professional development in medical education. Her teaching spans undergraduate medicine fundamentals, Clinical and Professional Practice, and final-year assessment preparation.

Aurélie LEBORGNEView profile

Lecturer

• Spatio-temporal Data Analysis
• Graph Modeling
• Frequent Pattern Mining
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Aurélie Leborgne is a Lecturer in Computer Science at the University of Strasbourg's ICube laboratory, affiliated with the Department of Computer Science at IUT. She completed her PhD in Computer Science at INSA Lyon (2016), a Master's at the University of Caen (2012), and a University Diploma in Higher Education Pedagogy at Strasbourg (2022). Her research spans two domains: 1) Computer Science focusing on spatio-temporal graph modeling, pattern mining, and applications in medical imaging/environmental monitoring; and 2) Pedagogy investigating emotional awareness, collaborative learning, and teaching methodologies. She leads significant research projects including the ANR JCJC-funded MoS-T (2021-2025) on spatio-temporal pattern mining and METEC-Graphe (2019-2022) on spatio-temporal data modeling. She currently advises PhD candidates Assaad O. Zeghina and Romain Perrin, and has supervised three Master's students. Her teaching portfolio includes programming (C#, Java, C++), web technologies, AI, databases, and professional development courses at IUT. Research responsibilities include leading ANR projects and serving on laboratory councils. Teaching leadership includes implementing reflective practices across the department (2021-2023) and coordinating internships (2017-2018).