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Paul RobertsonView profile

Senior Lecturer

• Cognitive Science of Religion
• Ancient Mediterranean Religion
• History of Western Thought
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Paul Robertson is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Classics, Humanities and Italian Studies at the University of New Hampshire. He holds a Ph.D. from Brown University and a B.A. from Reed College, with expertise spanning ancient Mediterranean religion, philosophy, and the cognitive science of religion. His academic work bridges classical studies, religious theory, and cognitive science. Robertson's research interests include Ancient/Medieval Philosophy, Classical Studies, Cognitive Sciences, Comparative Religion, Early Christianity, Late Antiquity studies, and the Theory of religion. He particularly focuses on the origins of big ideas in western thought, tracing the diverse influences on modern understandings of morality, justice, virtue, health and spirituality. His work in the cognitive science of religion investigates how the human brain's biological evolution shapes religious beliefs and practices across cultures. His publications reveal a consistent focus on quantitative approaches to religious studies, ancient textual analysis, and the intersection of cognitive science with historical religious phenomena. Recent work has explored mind-based models of religion, statistical analysis of Paul's letters, and the cognitive underpinnings of religious imagery like shadows in the New Testament. Course Development Grant in Global Religion, "Religion and Cognition" (awarded by University of Notre Dame & Templeton Foundation, 2019) Cognitive and Neurological Approaches to the Study of Religious Beliefs (awarded by UNH College of Liberal Arts, 2018) New Hampshire Humanities Collaborative (NHHC) (awarded by Mellon Foundation, 2025-2027) Robertson teaches a diverse range of courses including Classical Mythology, Introduction to Humanities, Greek & Roman Religion, and specialized seminars on ancient views of the good life. His teaching spans from 2017 to 2025, demonstrating ongoing active engagement in undergraduate education across multiple disciplines within the humanities.

Ryan WalterView profile

Associate Professor

• Political Economy
• Political Theory
• History of Economic Thought
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Ryan Walter is an Associate Professor and Director of Teaching & Learning at the School of Political Science & International Studies, Faculty of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences at The University of Queensland. His academic career spans multiple institutions with a consistent focus on the historical relationship between politics and economics, particularly examining how economists emerged as a distinctive intellectual class from the 18th century to the present. Walter received his Bachelor of Commerce and Bachelor (Honours) of Economics from Murdoch University, followed by a Doctor of Philosophy from the Australian National University. His educational background provided the foundation for his specialized research into the historical development of economic and political thought. Walter's research centers on the relationship between politics and economics, with particular attention to how economists' skill sets and ethics have evolved in relation to empirical evidence and political beliefs. His seminal work focuses on the history of economic thought in Britain, examining how the rise of political economy transformed political discourse. His scholarship on Adam Smith, Thomas Robert Malthus, and David Ricardo has clarified how early economists faced opposition because 'theorizing' was not yet established as a prestigious activity. He argues that the presumption of intellectuals to reform society based on 'theory' was perceived as philosophical enthusiasm linked to the French Revolution. His book Before Method and Models (Oxford, 2021) represents a key statement of this research program. Walter's recent publications reveal a consistent scholarly trajectory examining classical economists and their reception, with particular attention to methodological questions in economics. His work bridges political theory and economic history, frequently exploring how economic ideas have influenced political discourse and policy-making across different historical periods. A notable pattern in his scholarship is the examination of casuistry (moral reasoning about cases) in economic thought and the historical development of economic language. Walter has received significant research funding through competitive grants, including an ARC Discovery Project on Australian Political Rhetoric (2014-2018), an ARC Discovery Early Career Researcher Award for 'The rise of the national economic interest' (2014-2016), and a UQ Early Career Researcher grant for 'The Persona of the Economist' (2010). As an academic supervisor, Walter has advised numerous PhD students to completion across diverse topics including Keynesian economics, health care policy, central banking approaches to climate change, government debt framing, varieties of capitalism, and the history of political thought. His supervision portfolio demonstrates his interdisciplinary approach and commitment to mentoring emerging scholars in both historical and contemporary political economy.

• Islamic Studies
• Quranic Exegesis (Tafsir)
• Religious Sociology
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Mustafa ŞENTÜRK is a Professor of Quranic Studies and Fundamental Islamic Sciences at Trakya University's Faculty of Theology. He holds a Doctorate from Dokuz Eylül University (2009) with a thesis comparing Ibn Atiyya and Tabresi's Quranic approaches. His academic career includes roles as Department Head at Bayburt University (2013–present) and Vice Dean (2010–2012). He has served as a faculty member at both Trakya and Bayburt Universities since 2013. Education: Bachelor's in Theology: Dokuz Eylül University (1997) Master's in Sociology: Anadolu University (2013) Doctorate in Quranic Exegesis: Dokuz Eylül University (2009) Research Interests: His work focuses on Quranic exegesis (tafsir), historical and comparative approaches to Islamic texts, and sociological dimensions of religious practices. Key themes include Quranic language analysis, interfaith marriage in Islamic jurisprudence, and the role of tafsir in modern scholarship. Publications: Over 20 peer-reviewed articles and book chapters on topics like Quranic linguistics, Ottoman tafsir traditions, and the application of statistical methods to Quranic study. Notable works include analyses of Moses and Khidr's narrative, the concept of 'social change' in the Quran, and historical studies of Andalusian tafsir. Grants/Advising: Supervised six ongoing/completed theses, including studies on Quranic ethics, comparative tafsir methodologies, and women's rights in Islamic law. Administrative Roles: Served on multiple university boards, including the Faculty of Theology at Bayburt University and the Social Sciences Institute. Currently chairs the Department of Fundamental Islamic Sciences at Trakya University.

Romain GrazianiView profile

Professor

• Chinese Studies
• Ancient Chinese Literature
• Taoist Philosophy
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Romain Graziani is a Professor of Chinese studies at the École normale supérieure de Lyon, part of the Arts and Humanities Faculty. He holds a doctorate in the genesis of meditative practices in ancient Taoism and has been a Junior Member of the Institut Universitaire de France (2009–2014). His research focuses on classical Chinese texts, including Taoist philosophy, political thought, and the interplay between body, spirit, and governance in ancient China. Education: Studied philosophy at the Sorbonne, completed postgraduate work in analytical philosophy, and pursued advanced Chinese studies at the University of Cambridge and Harvard University. His academic career includes teaching roles at Université Paris-Diderot, Sciences-Po Paris, and the University of Geneva. Research Interests: Taoist thinkers, political domination in ancient texts, body manipulation in Chinese society, self-writing in medieval China, economic speculation in the 4th century BCE, and comparative literary traditions. Current projects include a monograph on Han Fei-Tseu and translations of contemporary Chinese poetry. Awards: Louis Forest Award (2001), Centre National du Livre Grant (2001), and IUF Junior Membership (2009–2014). His publications include Les corps dans le taoïsme ancien (2011) and Une voix pour l’évasion (2015).

Alina Schnake-MahlView profile

Assistant Professor

• Public Health Policy
• Social Epidemiology
• Health Disparities
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Alina Schnake-Mahl, ScD, MPH, is an Assistant Professor at Drexel University's Dornsife School of Public Health, jointly affiliated with the Department of Health Management and Policy and the Urban Health Collaborative. Her work focuses on social and political determinants of health inequities, particularly how neighborhood factors, policies, and governance structures influence health disparities. Education: ScD in Public Health, Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health MPH in Social and Behavioral Sciences, Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health BA in Health: Science, Society and Policy & Politics, Brandeis University Research Interests: Social epidemiology and health services research Health and built environment Policy analysis of occupational and housing policies Methodological innovations in causal inference Urban health inequities Key Research Trends: Dr. Schnake-Mahl's work emphasizes policy evaluation across multiple governance levels, with a focus on paid leave policies, vaccination inequities, and redistricting impacts. Her recent studies highlight how structural policies like paid sick leave correlate with reduced health disparities in urban settings. Labs/Teams: Active contributor to the Urban Health Collaborative, focusing on applied research to inform equitable health policies.

• Ancient Greek and Latin language and literature
• Classical Philology
• Ancient Rhetorical Tradition
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Janika Päll is a Professor of Classical Philology at the University of Tartu's Faculty of Arts and Humanities, affiliated with the Institute of Foreign Languages and Cultures since 2018. She holds a dual role as Project Manager for the Helleno-Nordica initiative at the Tartu University Library (2021–present). Her career includes roles as Senior Research Fellow (2013–2021), Associate Professor (2021), and has maintained academic ties with international institutions like the University of Lausanne and Basel. Education includes a PhD in Classical Philology (2007, Tartu University) under Mihhail Lotman, focusing on Gorgias' rhetoric. Earlier degrees include an MA (2000) and BA in Classical Philology (1995). Her pedagogical contributions span teaching ancient Greek syntax, epic poetry, and renaissance rhetoric since 1995. Research interests center on ancient Greek and Latin literature, rhetorical traditions, and the reception of classical texts in early modern Europe. Projects include studying 16th-century Greek poetry, Humanist Greek in the Baltic region, and neo-humanist intellectual networks. She co-curated major exhibitions on Karl Morgenstern and Renaissance printing at Tartu University Library. Award-winning scholar recognized for translation work (2023 Akadeemia Prize) and contributions to cultural history. Active in academic organizations including the International Society for the History of Rhetoric (ISHR) and the editorial board of Acta Societatis Morgensternianae . Supervised over 15 doctoral and master's theses, notably Kadri Novikov's prize-winning study on Achilles Tatius.

David M. QuinnView profile

Associate Professor

• Educational inequality by race and class
• Teachers’ racial attitudes and biases
• Achievement gap discourse effects
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David M. Quinn is the Rodney S. Wallace Associate Professor for the Advancement of Teaching and Learning in the Department of Organizational Leadership, Policy, and Development at the University of Minnesota. His research focuses on measuring, explaining, and ending educational inequality by race, ethnicity, and class, with particular interests in students' seasonal learning patterns, teachers' racial attitudes, and the effects of issue frames related to educational equity. Education: Ed.D. in Education Policy, Leadership, and Instructional Practice, Harvard Graduate School of Education Ed.M. in Education Policy and Management, Harvard Graduate School of Education M.Ed. in Curriculum and Instruction, University of Nevada-Las Vegas B.S. in Film and Television, Boston University Research Interests: Quinn's work centers on educational inequality, specifically examining how race and class disparities manifest in academic achievement. His research investigates the impact of "achievement gap" versus "opportunity gap" discourse, teachers' implicit and explicit racial biases, and seasonal learning dynamics. He employs experimental and large-scale quantitative methods to inform policies aimed at promoting equity in education. Publication Trends: Quinn's recent publications (2016-2025) consistently address racial and socioeconomic disparities in education. Key themes include the effects of framing on public and teacher attitudes, the measurement of bias among educators, and the decomposition of achievement gaps. His work appears in top-tier journals such as Educational Researcher and Sociology of Education , reflecting interdisciplinary engagement with education policy, social psychology, and statistics. Scientific Awards: No scientific awards are listed in the provided information. Advising and Grants: The provided text does not specify current advisees or grant funding.

• American television
• Public media
• Media studies methodology
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Rafał Kuś is an Assistant Professor at the Institute of American Studies and Polish Diaspora, Faculty of International and Political Studies, Jagiellonian University, where he has been affiliated since 2010 and formally joined in October 2011. He also lectures at the Jagiellonian University School of Rhetoric and has held visiting positions at Utica College (USA), University of Catania (Italy), and others across Europe. He earned his Ph.D. in American Studies from Jagiellonian University in 2011, defending his dissertation cum laude. His academic interests span American television , public media , media methodology , rhetoric , press law , and linguistics . His research combines historical, legal, and rhetorical analysis of media institutions, particularly in the U.S. context. He has published extensively on PBS, NPR, presidential rhetoric, and media policy. His recent publications reflect a strong focus on political communication , especially crisis and presidential rhetoric (e.g., Bush post-9/11, Trump on Twitter), and the cultural role of public media (e.g., NPR, CBC). He also explores socio-cultural themes like space exploration and national identity. His methodological rigor is evident in his ICPSR training in quantitative methods. Dr. Paweł Stępka Award for Best Doctoral Dissertation in Electronic Media (2012) Dr. Kuś has supervised academic projects and advised the American Studies Academic Circle. He has led research funded by the National Science Center (NCN) and POB Heritage. His editorial roles include language and statistical editor for Zeszyty Prasoznawcze . He has also contributed to academic events as a conference paper presenter in rhetoric, media ethics, and communication research. He is involved in interdisciplinary teams, including a current project on Native American communities in Minnesota, and collaborates with scholars in media, history, and cultural studies. His international lecturing and research collaborations underscore his active role in the academic community.

Ming WanView profile

Professor

• International Relations Theory
• Sino-Japanese Relations
• Political Economy of East Asia
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Ming Wan is a Professor and Associate Dean at the Schar School of Policy and Government, George Mason University, where he contributes to academic leadership and research in international affairs. His work spans political economy, security, and foreign policy in East Asia. PhD in Government, Harvard University Postdoctoral Fellow, Harvard University (U.S.-Japan Relations, Olin Institute, Pacific Basin Research Center) Visiting Research Scholar, University of Tsukuba Luce Fellow, Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars Visiting Professor, Keio University (2010–2012) His research focuses on international relations theory , Sino-Japanese relations , and the political economy of East Asia , with particular attention to security dynamics, development models, and global governance. He examines how states balance wealth, power, and legitimacy in regional and global contexts. The body of his scholarly work reflects deep engagement with the evolution of East Asian international order , the rise of China , and institutional competition such as through the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank. His publications span theoretical and empirical analyses of foreign policy, human rights, and strategic rivalries, especially between the U.S., China, and Japan. Notable scientific recognition includes: George Washington University-Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars Luce Fellow in Asian Policy Studies Ming Wan has advised numerous academic initiatives and research programs through his roles as Associate Dean and visiting scholar. His work has been supported by prestigious fellowships and institutional affiliations, reflecting sustained scholarly impact. He has published extensively in top journals and with leading university presses, shaping discourse on East Asian political economy and international relations. He has been affiliated with research centers including the John M. Olin Institute for Strategic Studies , the Woodrow Wilson Center , and the Pacific Basin Research Center , contributing to policy-relevant scholarship on Asian security and development.

Savannah L. KellyView profile

Associate Professor

• Data Science Education
• Statistical Literacy
• Research Methods
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Savannah L. Kelly is Associate Head and Associate Professor in the Scholar Support and Data Services (SSDS) Department at the University Libraries of the University of Mississippi. She plays a key role in advancing data and statistical literacy among students, faculty, and librarians through research, instruction, and collaboration. Her educational background includes a PhD in Higher Education with an Interdisciplinary Minor in Applied Statistics, a Master of Library and Information Science, and a Bachelor of Science in Psychology with a minor in Philosophy. Dr. Kelly's research focuses on promoting data science and statistical competencies in higher education, interdisciplinary research collaborations, and understanding students’ perceptions of STEM majors and careers. She is passionate about improving quantitative research skills and supporting learners through innovative pedagogical approaches. Her recent publications and presentations highlight a strong trend in statistical education, research data services, information literacy, and academic librarianship. She emphasizes accessible data science training, the use of tools like R and Zotero, and the importance of aligning library services with student needs. IRDL Scholar (2016) IRDL Mentor (2018–2020) ACRL Immersion Program (Teacher Track, 2010; Assessment Track, 2012) Excellence in Assessment Award, Westmont College (2012) People’s Choice Award, EBLIP 2017 Dr. Kelly actively mentors students and collaborates across disciplines. She has led workshops and developed programming such as an R workshop series for graduate students. Her work is supported by professional development grants and institutional programs like IRDL. She is a Certified Instructor for The Carpentries, reflecting her commitment to open, reproducible research practices. She contributes to library-led research through projects on student research challenges, faculty-librarian collaboration, and service loads in academic librarianship. Her work helps shape library instruction, research support services, and data science initiatives at the institutional and national levels.

Mario D'AMBROSIView profile

Researcher

• Byzantine History
• Late Antique and Byzantine Studies
• Byzantine Philology
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Mario D'AMBROSI is a Researcher at the Department of Humanities ( University of Salerno ). He teaches courses such as Byzantine History and Byzantine Philology for Literature and Cultural Heritage Sciences. Office: Fisciano Campus, Building D3, Room 033 Reception Hours: Thursday 10:00-16:00 (by appointment via mdambrosi@unisa.it ) His research focuses on Byzantine history , hagiography , epigraphy , and cultural heritage . He explores intersections between Byzantine-Lombard relations , Greek-speaking communities , and medieval southern Italy . Key trends in his 15 most recent publications include: analysis of Byzantine hagiographic sources , exile literature , epigraphic traditions , and medieval cultural integration . His work bridges textual criticism , archaeological evidence , and historiographical interpretation . He actively participates in international conferences like the 24th International Congress of Byzantine Studies and has co-organized workshops on Byzantine translation practices . His collaborations appear in edited volumes and proceedings of institutions like the Associazione italiana dei Paleografi e Diplomatisti .

Michele GelfandView profile

Professor

• Cultural Psychology
• Cross-Cultural Management
• Organizational Behavior
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Michele Gelfand is a Professor of Organizational Behavior at Stanford Graduate School of Business and a Professor of Psychology (by courtesy) at Stanford University. She directs the Culture Lab, which investigates cultural norms, negotiation, conflict, revenge, forgiveness, and diversity through interdisciplinary collaborations with computer scientists, neuroscientists, and political scientists. Her research focuses on the concept of 'tightness-looseness' in cultures, exploring how rigid or permissive social norms shape societal responses to threats, innovation, and governance. She has received over $13 million in funding from the National Science Foundation, Department of Defense, and the FBI. Current Affiliation: Stanford Graduate School of Business Previous Affiliation: University of Maryland Gelfand's work spans cultural psychology, organizational behavior, and conflict management. Recent studies examine gene-culture interactions, gender inequality dynamics, and the role of cultural tightness in pandemic response. She has published in top journals like Science , PNAS , and The Lancet Planetary Health , often integrating neuroscience and computational methods. Her research on social norms during crises, particularly the early stages of the COVID-19 pandemic, highlights how cultural tightness-looseness influences compliance, identity, and policy effectiveness. Notable awards include election to the National Academy of Sciences (2021) and the American Academy of Arts and Sciences (2019), the Diener Award (2016), and the SIOP Distinguished Scientific Contributions Award (2022). She authored Rule Makers, Rule Breakers: How Tight and Loose Cultures Wire the World (Scribner, 2018) and co-edited multiple handbooks on conflict, negotiation, and cross-cultural psychology. Her lab's work extends to global cultural evolution, artificial intelligence's societal impact, and behavioral interventions in polarized environments. Key Themes: Cultural Tightness-Looseness, Social Norms, Conflict Resolution, Pandemic Behavioral Dynamics Grants: NSF, DoD, FBI Gelfand's interdisciplinary approach bridges psychology, business, and computational sciences, aiming to decode the primal templates of culture that govern human societies.

Elena MATTEIView profile

Research Fellow

• Digital Humanities
• Multimodal Tourism Discourse
• Systemic Functional Linguistics
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Elena Mattei is a Postdoctoral Research Fellow at Ca' Foscari University of Venice, holding dual affiliations with the Venice School of Management and the Department of Comparative Linguistic and Cultural Studies. She is actively engaged in the National Research Project DIETALY (Destination Italy in English Translation and Language over the Years) in collaboration with the Italian National Tourist Board, investigating early English tourism translation practices in Italy and 20th century promotional materials. Her educational background includes a PhD and Doctor Europaeus in Digital Humanities for English Studies (SSD: L-LIN/12) from the University of Verona with excellent grades. Previously, she earned a Bachelor's and Master's degree in Foreign Languages for Communication in Tourism and Commerce (LM-38; 110L/110), with semesters abroad at University of Massachusetts Boston and Universitaet Passau, and an internship at the travel agency One Food Abroad in Dublin. Mattei's research focuses on multimodal tourism discourse, particularly the collection, annotation and analysis of tourism multimodal corpora on social media. Her work integrates data-driven semiotics into social semiotics and Systemic Functional Linguistics, with the social mission of fostering multimodal literacy and promoting the design of counternarratives for social change, especially regarding environmental protection and informed social media use. She investigates how the capitalist, romantic gaze of the postmodern traveler may be leveraged to cultivate environmental awareness and promote sustainable behavior, with plans to create a Grammar of multimodal eco-discourse to support regenerative travel. Her publications demonstrate a consistent trajectory in multimodal analysis of tourism communication, with increasing focus on sustainability, environmental protection, and the application of computational methods. Recent work shows a shift toward practical applications of her theoretical framework for regenerative tourism and sustainable communication practices, with numerous forthcoming publications in high-impact journals and edited volumes. Finalist for the Paul Fortier Prize as Emerging Researcher in Digital Humanities at Digital Humanities 2023 Shortlisted for the ADHO Paul Fortier Prize as an emergent scholar in Digital Humanities Editorial member of scientific journals TRANS-KATA and Iperstoria (Class A) Peer reviewer for Routledge, Bloomsbury Academic, and several high-impact journals Mattei actively supervises Master's theses at the University of Verona on topics related to tourism discourse and multimodal communication. She has served as an Adjunct Professor at both the University of Verona and Ca' Foscari University of Venice, teaching courses in Digital Humanities, Business English, and English for International Business and Global Affairs. Her research is supported by the DIETALY project funded by MIUR (PRIN 2020), where she serves as a Postdoctoral Researcher under Professor Mirella Agorni. She has developed the Statistically Reliable Image (SRI) Tagging software for visual and multimodal manual annotation in collaboration with ISTI-CNR, and has co-organized international conferences including a multidisciplinary doctoral conference at the University of Verona in 2021. Her work bridges academia and industry through collaborations with Randstad Research and media appearances with La Repubblica discussing sustainable tourism trends.

• Regional socio-economic development
• Local public finance
• Demographic change and population ageing
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Grzegorz Krawczyk, PhD, is an Assistant Professor at the John Paul II Catholic University of Lublin, employed in the Department of Social and Humanistic Foundations of Landscape Architecture, Institute of Mathematics, Informatics and Landscape Architecture, Faculty of Natural and Technical Sciences. His research focuses on regional socio-economic development, local public finance, demographic change, FDI, innovation and academic entrepreneurship. Research interests revolve around measuring and explaining patterns of development at municipal and regional level, with particular emphasis on: local public budgets and fiscal capacity socio-economic mapping and typologies of communes demographic ageing and its fiscal consequences foreign-direct-investment determinants and local spill-overs academic entrepreneurship and university-industry knowledge transfer evaluation of cohesion-policy instruments Empirical coverage is dominated by the Lublin Voivodeship and Eastern Poland, but comparative studies (e.g. Poland-Spain FDI) are also present. Methodologically the work combines descriptive statistics, comparative case studies and policy-oriented evaluation. Scientific output comprises over 40 items, including peer-reviewed articles, chapters and conference papers published between 2003 and 2023; no research grants or supervised doctoral candidates are listed in the source material.

Eric PattonView profile

Professor

• Organizational Behavior
• Workplace Diversity and Inclusion
• Absenteeism and Presenteeism
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Eric Patton is a Professor of Management at the Haub School of Business, Saint Joseph's University . He holds a PhD in Business Administration from Concordia University and has served in various academic roles since 2000, including Chair of Management (2016-2021, 2024-present). PhD in Business Administration, Management/Organizational Behavior (2007) - Concordia University MSc in Administration, Management (2000) - Concordia University BComm in Finance/International Business (1991) - Ecole des Hautes Etudes Commerciales Dr. Patton investigates workplace diversity with a focus on neurodiversity , disability disclosure , and gender differences in absenteeism . His work bridges organizational behavior with social policy through analyses of media representations and cultural norms. His recent publications include studies on autism in entrepreneurship , workplace accommodation , and invisible health conditions . Earlier research explored historical trends in absenteeism and organizational identity . Scientific Awards Best Paper in Human Relations (2007) SJU Faculty Merit Awards for Advising (2018), Teaching (2012), and Research (2011) Beta Gamma Sigma Faculty Membership (2016) Outstanding Reviewer Awards at Academy of Management (2011) As an Ad Hoc reviewer for journals and conferences, he contributes to fields including organizational behavior , business history , and health management . He co-edited the scholarly book Neurodiversity and Work (2024) with Alecia Santuzzi.