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Karisa ClowardView profile

Associate Professor

• International Relations
• Comparative Politics
• Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs)
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Karisa Cloward is an Associate Professor in the Department of Political Science at Southern Methodist University (SMU), with affiliations at the John Goodwin Tower Center for Political Studies. Her research bridges international relations and comparative politics, focusing on NGOs, international norms, transnational activism, and Sub-Saharan African politics. She holds a Ph.D. from Yale University (2010). Education: Ph.D. in Political Science (Yale, 2010), M.Phil. (2007), M.A. (2005), B.A. in International Relations and Economics (University of the Pacific, 2003, summa cum laude). Research Interests: Explores how local communities respond to international norms, particularly regarding gender-based violence and FGM/C. Uses Kenya as a key case study, emphasizing NGO dynamics and policy implementation. Recent work includes analyzing civil society workers' transitions to political office and the NGO lifecycle in Kenya. Awards: Finalist for the Charles Grawemeyer Award (2018) and recipient of the Robert O. Keohane Award (2014). Over 10 grants and fellowships, including Tower Center fellowships and SMU research grants. Grants & Service: Extensive grants from institutions like the Tower Center and SMU. Serves as Undergraduate Advisor in the Political Science Department and on Tower Scholars Program committees. Engages in community service through gender rights initiatives and public lectures on harmful cultural practices. Books & Publications: Authored When Norms Collide (Oxford UP, 2016), a finalist for the Grawemeyer Award. Over 10 refereed articles in journals like Studies in Comparative International Development and International Organization .

Philipp KoralusView profile

Professor

• Philosophy of Cognitive Science
• Artificial Intelligence
• Philosophy of Language
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Philipp Koralus is the McCord Professor of Philosophy and AI at the University of Oxford and serves as Director of the Human-Centered AI Lab (HAI Lab) within the Institute for Ethics in AI. He is also a member of St Catherine's College. Koralus holds a Ph.D. in Philosophy and Neuroscience from Princeton University and a B.A. from Pomona College. His research focuses on the human capacity for reasoning and decision-making, exploring how these processes relate to artificial intelligence agents and large language models like GPT. He advocates for the Erotetic Theory of Reason (ETR), which posits that reason aims to resolve issues or questions directly, explaining both human rationality and fallibility. His work extends to moral judgment, definitions of intelligence, and interdisciplinary collaboration with computer scientists, psychologists, linguists, and neuroscientists. Koralus is preparing to launch the HAI Lab in Fall 2024, aiming to advance human-centered AI ethics and cognition research. His educational background includes advanced studies in philosophy and neuroscience, combining analytical rigor with empirical insights. Collaborations span diverse fields, including fisheries management through agent-based modeling and healthcare ethics in AI applications. He has published widely on topics such as attention mechanisms, visual perception, and the theoretical foundations of AI reasoning. Koralus regularly teaches graduate seminars on philosophy and AI, including upcoming sessions like 'Building the Philosophy to Code Pipeline' starting in 2025. He has supervised doctoral students in both philosophy and computer science but currently lists no specific advisees. His research has been recognized in symposia and commentary, though no formal scientific awards are explicitly mentioned.

• Operations Management
• Humanitarian Logistics
• Supply Chain Resilience
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Nonhlanhla Dube is a Lecturer in Operations Management at Lancaster University's Management School. She holds a PhD from the University of Groningen and has extensive experience in humanitarian logistics and supply chain management, particularly in resource-poor settings and conflict zones. BSc (Hons) Applied Mathematics, National University of Science and Technology (2002–2006) BSc (Hons) International Business Administration, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam (2008–2011) MSc Economics and Business, University of Groningen (2011–2013) PhD in Management Science, University of Groningen (2013–2022) Her research focuses on operations management in humanitarian and public sectors, including supply chain resilience, medicine shortages, and interdisciplinary approaches. She has contributed to projects such as the Gavi-funded Afghanistan vaccine initiative (2016–2021) and the MIA project on UK medicines supply (2020–2024). Her articles explore topics like supply chain resilience in healthcare, strategic agility in medicine systems, and paradox management in humanitarian logistics. She actively collaborates on Global South perspectives addressing supply chain challenges like child labor and sustainability. No scientific awards are explicitly mentioned, but her work emphasizes impactful research in humanitarian and public sector operations. She supervises PhD student Henry Kasadha and is involved in research groups like the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport in the UK.

Jonas EliassonView profile

Visiting Professor

• Transport Policy
• Cost-Benefit Analysis
• Transport Pricing
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Jonas Eliasson is a Visiting Professor at Linköping University's Department of Science and Technology (ITN), focusing on Communications and Transport Systems. He concurrently serves as Director of Transport Access at the Swedish National Transport Administration and chairs the Planning & Construction committee of the Royal Academy of Engineering Sciences. Previously, he was Director of the Stockholm City Transportation Administration (2016–2019) and a professor at the Royal Institute of Technology (KTH) from 2007 to 2016. His research emphasizes transport policy design and evaluation, including cost-benefit analysis, transport pricing, railway capacity allocation, and public acceptability of policies. He advises governments on sustainable transport planning, congestion pricing, and socio-economic appraisals. His work bridges theoretical frameworks and practical implementation, with a focus on accessibility, equity, and climate targets. Key research themes include infrastructure cost overruns, traffic demand reduction strategies, and the integration of passenger and freight transport systems. Recent publications analyze policy impacts, forecasting methods, and carbon-neutral transportation systems. His interdisciplinary approach addresses both technical and socio-political dimensions of transport challenges. Eliasson collaborates with research groups like Railway and Public Transport and contributes to initiatives like the 'Next Generation Smart Transportation Systems' project. Despite extensive professional roles, no formal student advisees are listed. His work is disseminated through journals like Transportation Research Part A and policy reports for national and regional governments.

Wen HeView profile

Professor

• Auditing
• Corporate Governance
• Corporate Social Responsibility
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Wen He is a Professor of Accounting at the Department of Accounting, Monash Business School, Monash University. He holds an MBA from Lancaster University and a PhD from National University of Singapore (NUS). Prior to joining Monash in 2020, he worked at UNSW and the University of Queensland. His research focuses on auditing, corporate governance, corporate social responsibility, dividends, financial reporting, and financial analysts. He has published in top journals such as Contemporary Accounting Research and Journal of Business Finance and Accounting , with recent works exploring regulatory cooperation, climate risk, and cross-border financial policies. Research Interests include: Auditing methodologies and regulatory enforcement Corporate governance in China Climate risk and financial flexibility Dividend policies and payout strategies Financial reporting transparency Recent articles highlight themes such as cross-border regulatory frameworks, auditor performance metrics, and shareholder dissent mechanisms in digital voting systems. His work contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goals through studies on corporate social responsibility and environmental accountability. He is actively supervising PhD students and accepting new candidates, particularly in auditing and governance contexts. He has held visiting positions at NUS and Xiamen University, fostering collaborative research networks in Asia. Labs/Teams: Impact Labs (Monash Business School).

• International Business
• Strategy
• Business Failure in Emerging Economies
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Professor Joseph Amankwah-Amoah is a leading academic in International Business and Strategy at Durham University Business School, UK. He holds additional roles as Distinguished Visiting Professor at Coal City University (Nigeria) and Adjunct Professor at Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (Ghana). His research focuses on business failure dynamics in emerging economies, sustainability, institutional voids, and digital transformation. He has authored over 160 peer-reviewed articles in top-tier journals like Journal of International Business Studies and International Business Review , with over 7,000 Google Scholar citations. His awards include four consecutive years on Stanford's World Top 2% Scientists list (2020–2023) and the 2021 AIB Insight Outstanding Article Award. He serves as an international expert for the UN Office of the Special Adviser on Africa and has guest-edited over 10 special journal issues. His work bridges academic theory with real-world challenges in global business, sustainability, and institutional development. Key research themes include leveraging business failure for innovation, green industrial policies, and the impact of digital technologies on emerging markets. He actively contributes to policy discussions on Africa's economic development and has collaborated with institutions across Europe, Africa, and Asia.

Tariq FancyView profile

Lecturer

• Sustainable Investing
• Impact Investing
• ESG Critiques
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Tariq Fancy is Lecturer in Management at Stanford Graduate School of Business, specializing in critiques of sustainable finance. As former CIO for Sustainable Investing at BlackRock, his work challenges ESG efficacy as a driver of systemic change. His viral essay series analyzes financial industry incentives and advocates for regulatory reforms to combat climate change and inequality. Fancy argues market-based sustainability initiatives often serve as 'dangerous placebos' delaying policy action. He founded Rumie, an edtech nonprofit delivering digital learning to underserved communities globally.

Jura LiaukonyteView profile

Associate Professor

• Economics of Advertising
• Quantitative Marketing
• Industrial Organization
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Jura Liaukonyte is an Associate Professor of Marketing and Applied Economics at the Charles H. Dyson School of Applied Economics and Management within the SC Johnson College of Business at Cornell University. She holds a Ph.D. from the University of Virginia (2009). Her research focuses on the intersection of applied microeconomics, industrial organization, and quantitative marketing, with a particular emphasis on advertising content, consumer behavior, and food marketing. She has developed notable work on generic advertising, advertising as a public good, and food labeling issues. Her recent research explores topics like the impact of social media boycotts on sales (e.g., the Goya boycott study), the effects of GLP-1 medication adoption on consumer food choices, and political polarization in consumer goods. She has also contributed to understanding online shopping dynamics and the role of personalized pricing in consumer fairness perceptions. Key projects include analyzing how advertising content influences investor behavior and the effectiveness of comparative advertising in OTC analgesic markets. Her work on GMO/non-GMO labeling and CRISPR-edited food products highlights her engagement with emerging technologies' societal impacts. Liaukonyte's research has been published in top journals like Marketing Science and Management Science. She collaborates with institutions such as Numerator for consumer data insights and maintains an active presence in academic networks, including the Cornell SC Johnson College of Business Research Paper Series. Her lab focuses on data-driven analyses of consumer markets, with ongoing projects on healthiness indices and price fairness in dynamic economic environments.

Brett K. JakubiakView profile

Associate Professor

• Close Relationships
• Social Psychology
• Attachment Theory
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Brett K. Jakubiak is an Associate Professor in the Department of Psychology at Syracuse University, College of Arts and Sciences. His research focuses on relational well-being, affectionate behaviors, and social support dynamics. He holds a Ph.D. from Carnegie Mellon University (2017) and has been recognized with the Laura J. and L. Douglas Meredith Teaching Award (2021). Jakubiak's work bridges theory and scalable interventions to enhance relationship quality and individual thriving across life stages. Research Interests: Impact of affectionate touch on relational satisfaction Role of social support in stress regulation Attachment theory applications in close relationships Psychological well-being through interpersonal interactions Recent Work Highlights: Explores human-AI relationship dynamics (2024), examines self-disclosure patterns tied to attachment avoidance (2024), and investigates touch's role in shared positive experiences (2023). His NSF-funded research examines affectionate touch in diabetic couples (2022–2027). Service Contributions: Serves on editorial boards for Journal of Social and Personal Relationships and Personality and Social Psychology Review . Active in department governance including tenure committees, diversity initiatives, and strategic planning.

Hernando RojasView profile

Professor

• Political Communication
• Media Effects
• Public Opinion
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Hernando Rojas is the Helen Firstbrook Franklin Professor of Journalism and Director of the School of Journalism and Mass Communication at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. His academic roles include teaching courses such as Media Effects, Public Opinion, and Global Communications. He holds courtesy research affiliations with institutions in Colombia, Chile, and Singapore. Rojas earned a Ph.D. in Mass Communication from UW-Madison (2005), an MA from the University of Minnesota, and a law degree from Universidad Externado de Colombia. His research focuses on political communication, particularly the impact of new technologies on social mobilization, audience perceptions of media, and media's role in democratic governance. His work has been recognized with awards from ICA, WAPOR, and AEJMC, and he became an ICA Fellow in 2020. His professional service includes editing the International Journal of Public Opinion Research , leadership roles in the Latin American, Caribbean, and Iberian Studies Program, and contributions to professional associations like ICA and AEJMC. His career also includes roles as a media publisher, UNDP consultant, and public opinion advisor. Rojas' research demonstrates a global focus, addressing issues from China's crisis communication to Latin American polarization. His publications span over 100 articles and six books, emphasizing theoretical and applied insights into media's societal impact.

• Multi-Agent Systems
• Distributed Optimization
• Network Control
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Guodong Shi is Associate Professor at the University of Sydney's Australian Centre for Robotics, heading the Centre for Robotics and Intelligent Systems. His research develops theoretical frameworks for multi-agent coordination, distributed optimization, and networked control systems. Current projects investigate collective decision-making under information constraints, privacy-preserving optimization, and game-theoretic formulations for social and robotic networks. His group develops algorithms for distributed solution of linear equations, Boolean networks, and equilibrium seeking. Doctoral supervision includes projects on acrobatic legged robots, reinforcement learning for robotic stability, and safe control under dynamic environments. Laboratory capabilities support theoretical and experimental validation. Research has applications in autonomous swarm robotics, smart grid optimization, and social network analysis. Teaching includes graduate courses on networked systems and optimization.

Yizhou SunView profile

Professor

• Machine Learning
• Artificial Intelligence
• Graph Neural Networks
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Professor Yizhou Sun is affiliated with the University of California Los Angeles (UCLA) and the Henry Samueli School of Engineering and Applied Science . Her academic work focuses on Machine Learning , Artificial Intelligence , and Graph Neural Networks within the Computer Science department. Her research spans High-Level Synthesis , Causal Inference , and Computational Biology , with recent publications addressing neural network compression, language model safety, and dynamical system modeling. The trends in her recent 2025 and 2024 publications emphasize Deep Learning , Graph Theory , and Language Model Optimization , reflecting interdisciplinary applications in Biomedical Data , Hardware Design , and Physical Simulation .

Inna FishmanView profile

Associate Professor

• Autism Spectrum Disorders
• Developmental Neuroscience
• Brain Imaging
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Inna Fishman, Ph.D., is a Research Associate Professor at San Diego State University's Department of Psychology within the College of Sciences. Her research investigates brain network organization in autism spectrum disorder (ASD) using multimodal MRI techniques, focusing on developmental trajectories from toddlerhood to adulthood. She directs studies on sensory processing, socioeconomic influences, and neural connectivity patterns in ASD. Research Focus: Dr. Fishman's work bridges social neuroscience and clinical neuropsychology, examining: Early biomarkers of ASD via functional/diffusion MRI Impact of bilingualism and socioeconomic factors on neurodevelopment Sleep disorders and sensory sensitivities in autistic children Aging-related neural changes in adults with ASD Publication Trends: Her recent articles (2021-2025) emphasize: 1) Advanced neuroimaging of ASD across lifespan stages, 2) Machine learning applications for diagnostics, 3) Socioeconomic and environmental modulators of brain development, and 4) Sleep/auditory processing comorbidities. Student Advising & Grants: She mentors doctoral candidates (Lindsay Olson, Jiwandeep Kohli, Bosi Chen) and leads NIH-funded projects including a clinical psychology fellowship for autism evaluation across ages. Laboratory Affiliation: Dr. Fishman co-directs the Brain Development Imaging Laboratories (BDIL), which investigates ASD manifestations through behavioral and neuroimaging approaches.

Dean G KilpatrickView profile

Professor

• Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
• Epidemiology of Traumatic Events
• Mental Health Impacts of Violence
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Dr. Dean G. Kilpatrick is a Distinguished University Professor in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC). He holds leadership roles as Director of the National Crime Victims Research and Treatment Center and Director of the Charleston Consortium Clinical Psychology Internship Program. His career spans over 50 years with continuous NIH funding since 1985 and extensive extramural grants from agencies like CDC, NIMH, and NIJ. His research focuses on traumatic stress, particularly PTSD prevalence, sexual violence epidemiology, and mental health impacts of mass violence. He pioneered rape crisis advocacy in South Carolina and has authored over 300 peer-reviewed publications (h-index 109), with eight papers cited over 1,000 times. His work influences policy through roles in IOM committees and testimony to U.S. Congress. Key areas of expertise include posttraumatic stress disorder, trauma exposure measurement, and disaster mental health interventions. His recent studies address mass violence community responses, lead exposure screening, and mobile health apps for PTSD mitigation. He has directed major initiatives like the Bounce Back Now intervention trial and the National Survey of Adolescents. Awards include the Presidential Award for Victims of Crime (1990) and the South Carolina Order of the Palmetto (2020). Professional service includes Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of Traumatic Stress (1997-2005) and ISTSS presidency (2005-2006). His grants total millions, funding projects on sexual assault policy, disaster preparedness, and trauma genetics. He advises federal agencies on victim services and has trained generations of psychologists through MUSC's clinical programs.

• Post-human developmental psychology
• Intersectionality and inequality
• Educational psychology
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Erica Burman is a Professor of Education at the Manchester Institute of Education, University of Manchester. She holds visiting professorships at institutions in South Africa, Brazil, Spain, and Norway, and adjunct roles in Norway. Her research focuses on critical developmental psychology, feminist theory, childhood studies, and intersectionality. She has supervised over 80 doctoral students, many exploring themes like racialization, mental health, and education equity. Her academic career began with a PhD from Sussex University in 1990. She co-founded the Discourse Unit and co-convenes the Manchester Psychoanalytic Matrix and Feminist Theory Network. Her work challenges normalizing practices in mental health and education, emphasizing postcolonial and Frantz Fanon-inspired frameworks. Notable projects include the 'Women Asylum Seekers from Pakistan' study (2005-2008), influencing asylum policies, and research on austerity's impact on families. She has authored over 228 publications including books like Child as Method (2024). Awards include the British Psychological Society's Honorary Fellowship. Research interests span pedagogical practices for sustainability, group analysis, and educational inequalities. She serves on editorial boards of journals like Childhood and Feminism & Psychology .