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Scott SchaeferView profile

Professor

• Economics
• Economics of Strategy
• Microeconomic Theory
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Scott Schaefer is a Professor of Finance at the University of Utah’s David Eccles School of Business and holds the John W. McIntyre Family Endowed Chair for Free Market Economics. He also serves as a Visiting Professor of Management and Strategy at Northwestern University’s Kellogg School of Management. His academic journey includes a PhD in Economic Analysis and Policy from Stanford University (1995) and a BS in Economics and Mathematical & Computational Sciences (1990). His research focuses on the economics of strategy, organizational economics, and labor markets. Notable works include Economics of Strategy (textbook) and Roadside MBA , exploring practical business lessons and elite education impacts. Schaefer has held leadership roles, including Associate Dean at Eccles School (2009–2012) and the Richard M. Paget Chair in Management Policy at Kellogg (1995–2005). His awards highlight teaching excellence: Professional Service Award (2011), Executive MBA Teaching Excellence Award (2010), Brady Superior Teaching Award (2009), and Masters Teaching Excellence Award (2008). Schaefer’s research bridges economic theory and real-world applications in law firms, compensation strategies, and elite education outcomes. He has contributed to policy analysis, including studies on labor market dynamics, legal profession economics, and the impact of regulatory changes like the Civil Rights Act of 1991. His work frequently appears in top journals and addresses strategic decision-making in organizations.

Sofia I. MoralesView profile

Adjunct Professor

• Health Equity
• Social Determinants of Health
• Implementation Science
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Sofia I. Morales is an Adjunct Professor at the University of New Haven and a Lecturer at Southern Connecticut State University, with a research consultant role at Emory University's Rollins School of Public Health. She serves as Program Manager of Research and Evaluation at Yale School of Public Health's Community Alliance for Research and Engagement (CARE) and the Yale-Griffin Prevention Research Center. MPH, University of Puerto Rico Medical Sciences Campus (2015) BA, Boston College (2011) Morales specializes in social and structural determinants of health, focusing on low-income communities and communities of color. Her work includes: Implementation science Health equity and disparities Community-engaged research Qualitative methods Nutrition interventions Maternal and child health Her recent publications address: Latina women's breastfeeding experiences SDOH assessment standardization Community food insecurity solutions Equity-focused research frameworks Scientific awards include Geiger Gibson Emerging Leader Award (2019) Morales leads community engagement initiatives through CARE, prioritizing intersectional approaches that integrate historical, social, and political contexts in public health research. She actively mentors students and contributes to professional organizations like the National Board of Public Health Examiners.

Christine MusselinView profile

Research Professor

• Sociology of Organization
• Economic Sociology
• Public Policy Analysis
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Christine Musselin is a CNRS Research Professor and Director of the Centre de Sociologie des Organisations (CSO), a research unit jointly affiliated with CNRS and Sciences Po. Her career spans decades of comparative research on higher education systems, focusing on university governance, labor markets, and public policies. Education : Research Director accreditation (2000), Doctorate (1987), Postgraduate in sociology (1982), and Bachelor’s in commerce (1980). Her research integrates three theoretical frameworks: organization/decision theories, public policy analysis, and labor economics/sociology. She has explored academic labor markets through influential books like Le marché des universitaires (2005) and Les universitaires (2008), and contributed to debates on the Bologna Process and institutional reform. Her work bridges empirical studies with policy-oriented analysis, particularly in France, Germany, and the U.S. Scientific Awards include DAAD (1984-1985), Harvard (1998), and Fulbright (1999) fellowships, as well as a 2009 visiting scholarship at Wissenschaftliches Zentrum Berlin. She has held leadership roles in academic networks such as the Consortium for Higher Education Research (CHER) and RESUP, and serves on editorial boards for journals like Sociologie du travail and Minerva .

Abenaa JonesView profile

Assistant Professor

• Substance Use Disorders
• Criminal Justice
• Women's Health
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Dr. Abenaa Jones is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Human Development and Family Studies at Pennsylvania State University, where she holds the Ann Atherton Hertzler Early Career Professorship. As director of the Addiction, Sex, and Infectious Diseases (ASID) Lab, her research focuses on the syndemic of substance use disorders, violence, sexual risk behaviors, and HIV/STIs, particularly among marginalized and criminal justice-involved women. B.S., 2012, Public and Community Health, University of Maryland Ph.D., 2016, Epidemiology, University of Florida Her work examines racial disparities in opioid overdose training, naloxone administration, and treatment access, with a focus on gender-specific interventions for criminal justice-involved women. She evaluates structural and behavioral strategies to reduce substance use harms, including medication-assisted treatment (MAT) and trauma-informed care integration. Dr. Jones’ research emphasizes multidisciplinary approaches to addiction, intersecting with social determinants like housing instability and incarceration stigma. She has secured significant funding, including an NIDA K01 Career Development Award and NIH T32 training grant, to develop interventions that address systemic barriers to recovery. Scientific awards include: Ronald E. McNair Scholar’s Program (2009) McKnight Doctoral Fellowship (2012) NIDA Diversity Scholar (2019) Bloomberg American Health Initiative Travel Award (2019) She mentors PhD students in Human Development and Family Studies and collaborates across institutions, including the Consortium to Combat Substance Abuse and the Edna Bennett Pierce Prevention Research Center. Her lab integrates expertise from epidemiology, demography, and clinical practice to address addiction and infectious disease intersections.

• Prosecution Role and Discretion
• Witnesses and Victims in Criminal Justice System
• Modern Law Reform
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Dr David Plater is an Associate Professor at the University of Adelaide Law School and Deputy Director of the South Australian Law Reform Institute (SALRI), a nonpartisan law reform body formed through partnership between the University, Law Society, and State Government. He also serves as an Adjunct Associate Professor at the University of Tasmania Law School. His teaching portfolio includes Law Reform (supporting SALRI's work), Criminal Law, Selected Issues in Criminal Law, Evidence, and Advocacy. Dr Plater holds a PhD from the University of Tasmania (2011) examining the historical development and modern application of the prosecutor's role as a 'minister of justice'. He is admitted as a legal practitioner in England, Republic of Ireland, Northern Territory, Tasmania, and South Australia. His extensive practical experience includes work as a Senior Crown Prosecutor and with the State DPP in South Australia. His research focuses on modern Law Reform, surrogacy, prosecution discretion, victims' rights, vulnerable parties in the justice system, and legal history. His thematic approach emphasizes making the legal system more efficient, equitable, and accessible for traditionally overlooked groups including victims of sexual abuse, individuals with cognitive impairments, and Aboriginal communities. He often draws on historical analysis to highlight longstanding legal issues and explores how fair trial rights must balance competing interests of accused, victims, and community. Dr Plater's recent publications reveal consistent focus on law reform through SALRI's work, with particular attention to vulnerable witnesses, surrogacy law, powers of attorney, and historical perspectives on criminal justice. His research bridges historical legal analysis with contemporary challenges, especially regarding fair trial rights and balancing competing interests in the justice system. Australian Research Council Linkage grant ($252,124) for national jury study on sentencing for sex offences Research on surrogacy law and practice in South Australia Independent statutory review of the Ageing and Adult Safeguarding Act South Australian Law Foundation project examining Communication Partner model As Deputy Director of SALRI, Dr Plater oversees major inquiries into difficult legal topics with Professor John Williams (Director) and Louise Scarman (EO). SALRI's work emphasizes inclusive engagement with regional and Indigenous communities, and many of its reports have led to significant legislative changes in South Australia. He has been instrumental in SALRI references on succession law, surrogacy, provocation issues, abortion, powers of attorney, and adult safeguarding.

• Workplace Bullying
• Queer Theory in Education
• Teacher Effectiveness
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Dr. Declan Fahie is a Lecturer in the School of Education at University College Dublin (UCD), where he also serves as Director of School Placement on the Professional Masters in Education. A former primary school teacher, his research focuses on workplace bullying dynamics, queer theory in education, teacher diversity and equality, and organizational cultures in educational settings. He holds a prestigious Irish Research Council Post-Doctoral Fellowship (2012) and a Royal Irish Academy Mobility Award (2014), which supported his work as a Visiting Scholar at CUNY’s Center for Lesbian and Gay Studies. Fahie has coordinated modules such as Schools and Society , Students Schools & Society , and CSPE Methodologies , reflecting his commitment to bridging theory and practice in teacher education. His research spans international collaborations, including studies on early childhood care in Ethiopia and bullying in Irish HEIs. Fahie’s work emphasizes systemic critiques of educational institutions, particularly regarding equity, LGBTQ+ inclusion, and the psychological impacts of toxic leadership and workplace bullying. He has advised trade unions and NGOs on conflict resolution and contributed to policy discussions through his role on the Teaching Council. Key Awards: IRC Post-Doctoral Fellowship, RIA Mobility Award, CUNY Visiting Scholar Research Themes: Workplace Bullying (HEI/Primary School Contexts), Queer Pedagogy, Teacher Wellbeing, Organizational Toxicity Professional Engagement: Teaching Council Membership, Anti-Bullying Advocacy, Curriculum Development Leadership Recent publications highlight his interdisciplinary approach, integrating philosophy (e.g., virtue ethics frameworks) with empirical research on bystander behaviors and institutional accountability. His edited volumes, such as Queer Teaching: Teaching Queer , underscore his commitment to advancing LGBTQ+ visibility in education.

• Terrorism Studies
• Counterterrorism Policy
• Security Studies
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Professor Michael Lister is a Professor of Politics at Oxford Brookes University, affiliated with the School of Law and Social Sciences. He has held academic roles since 2000, including Senior Lecturer (2007-2013) and Reader in Politics (2013-present). His research focuses on counterterrorism policy, citizenship, and state influence on public behavior, with a particular emphasis on the UK context. He leads the School's research initiatives and is a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy. Education: PhD in Political Science, University of Birmingham (2004) MA in Research Methods (Political Science), University of Birmingham (2000) BSocSci Political Science, University of Birmingham (1996) Research Interests: Intersections of terrorism/counterterrorism and public understandings of security Citizenship rights and political participation State theory and institutional analysis Vernacular security discourses Key Projects: ESRC-funded project on anti-terrorism, citizenship, and security in the UK Current study on public opinion's influence on UK counterterrorism policy Awards: Fellow of the Higher Education Academy Advising: Currently supervising Tim Wakeman's thesis on social movements Open to supervising students on citizenship, political participation, and anti-terrorism policies Labs/Teams: Centre for Global Politics, Economy and Society (GPES)

Juan Hernandez FrancoView profile

Professor

• Modern History
• Social History
• Cultural History
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Juan Hernandez Franco is a Professor of Modern History at the University of Murcia, affiliated with the Faculty of Arts and Humanities and the Department of Modern, Contemporary and American History, History of Thought and Social and Political Movements. He is a leading scholar in the study of nobility, family structures, honor, and blood purity in early modern Spain. University: University of Murcia School: Faculty of Arts and Humanities Department: Department of Modern, Contemporary and American History, History of Thought and Social and Political Movements Academic Rank: Professor Email: jhf@um.es He earned his doctorate from the University of Murcia with a thesis on Floridablanca's political and reformist thought. His research focuses on social and political elites, lineage, and cultural identity in early modern Iberia. He leads the research project "Generaciones Inciertas. Las Familias de los Influyentes Españoles en Tiempos de Transformación (1740–1830)" and co-directs the "Seminario Familia y Elites de Poder." His publications span topics such as noble marriages, hydraulic management, and ideological continuity of noble values. Recent works analyze debates on blood purity in the 1630s, marriage alliances among the Alba and Villafranca families, and the transition from lineage-based to citizen-family models. His scholarly output includes major books like Nobilitas and Sangre limpia, sangre española , reflecting deep engagement with social hierarchies and identity formation. He has no listed scientific awards in the provided texts, but his leadership of funded research projects indicates recognition and support from academic institutions. Juan Hernandez Franco advises PhD and Master’s students, though specific names are not listed. His work is supported by research grants enabling his project on influential Spanish families. He collaborates with scholars internationally and contributes to collective volumes and peer-reviewed journals. He is associated with the research group "Family, Society and Power Elites" and has previously contributed to "Familia, Sociedad y Elites de Poder." These groups focus on elite networks, social mobility, and cultural transformations in early modern Europe.

Marcel KolvenbachView profile

Part-Time Lecturer

• Documentary Film
• Television Studies
• Digital Media
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Marcel Kolvenbach is a part-time professor at the Academy of Media Arts Cologne (KHM), affiliated with the School of Media and Fine Art and the Film and Television department. As a documentary filmmaker and producer, his work focuses on politically engaged storytelling through TV, online, and cinema formats. He leads publicnomad productions, creating documentaries that intersect social justice, political cinema, and environmental themes. Academic Role: PartTime Lecturer in Documentary Film (TV and Internet) Email: marcel.kolvenbach@khm.de Office: Heumarkt 14, R.2.15, Cologne His research interests span documentary film theory, digital media ethics, visual anthropology, and the political implications of audiovisual narratives. He integrates cross-media storytelling and critical analysis of power structures in media production. Scientific awards include: Audience Award 'Best Film' (2023, Jewish Film Festival, Uruguay) Gold Word Medal (2014, New York Festivals) Grimme Online Award (2015) German Human Rights Film Award (2006) His filmography reflects a focus on cancer inequities, migration, environmental justice, and human rights. He collaborates with institutions like Universidad Nacional de Entre Rios and Instituto Gino Germani.

Susan L. UstinView profile

Professor

• Remote Sensing
• Imaging Spectroscopy
• Ecosystem Ecology
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Susan L. Ustin is a Professor in the Department of Land, Air, and Water Resources at the University of California Davis, where she has been a faculty member since 1999. She is also the Associate Director of the John Muir Institute of the Environment and Head of the Center for Spatial Technologies and Remote Sensing (CSTARS). Her academic journey began with a Ph.D. in Botany from UC Davis in 1983, followed by a postdoctoral fellowship working with NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory on imaging spectroscopy. Ph.D. in Botany, University of California Davis, 1983 M.A. in Biology, California State University, Hayward, 1978 B.S. in Biology, California State University, Hayward, 1974 Dr. Ustin is a leading expert in remote sensing, with over 30 years of experience applying imaging spectroscopy, LiDAR, thermal, and multispectral data to ecological and environmental problems. Her research spans landscape and ecosystem ecology, focusing on vegetation mapping, invasive species detection, canopy water content estimation, wildfire risk modeling, and climate change impacts. She has developed novel methods for quantifying biophysical and biochemical properties of vegetation using remote sensing technologies. Her recent publications demonstrate a strong trend in integrating multiple remote sensing platforms (LiDAR, hyperspectral, thermal, satellite) to study complex ecological systems. Key research areas include fuel type and canopy structure mapping for wildfire risk, biochemical analysis of plant species, and monitoring environmental disturbances such as oil spills and hurricanes. She has been a key member of NASA's MODIS Science Team and the HyspIRI Preparatory Science Team, contributing to major Earth observation missions. Elected Fellow, American Geophysical Union (AGU), 2017 Honorary Doctorate, University of Zurich, Switzerland, 2010 Outstanding Service Award, American Society of Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing, 2004 Elected Senior Member, IEEE, 2004 SERDP Conservation Project of the Year Award, 2004 Elected Fellow, The Remote Sensing and Photogrammetry Society, 2002 Dr. Ustin has advised numerous graduate students and postdoctoral scholars and has led major research initiatives including the Center for Spatial Technologies and Remote Sensing. She has secured significant research funding from NASA, DOE, and other agencies to support her work on global environmental change and remote sensing applications. Her collaborations span across institutions and disciplines, including work with the National Research Council and Battelle on NEON. She leads the Center for Spatial Technologies and Remote Sensing (CSTARS), which focuses on developing and applying advanced remote sensing technologies for environmental monitoring. The center works on projects ranging from agricultural productivity to wildfire risk assessment and ecosystem health monitoring using airborne and satellite platforms.

David SearsView profile

Associate Professor

• Music Cognition
• Music Theory
• Computational Methods
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David Sears is an Associate Professor of Interdisciplinary Arts at Texas Tech University , affiliated with the J.T. & Margaret Talkington College of Visual & Performing Arts . He co-directs the Performing Arts Research Laboratory (PeARL) and coordinates the Bachelor of Arts in Interdisciplinary Arts Studies. Prior to TTU, he earned a PhD in Music Theory from the Schulich School of Music at McGill University (2016) and completed a postdoc at Johannes Kepler University (2017). Dr. Sears' research focuses on the structural parallels between music and language , particularly in tonal harmony, using behavioral and computational methods. His work also spans popular music analysis (e.g., 80s pop synthesizers, Billboard Hot 100 trends), music and emotion , DIY communities on platforms like Pinterest, and film/video game music (e.g., jump scares, autism spectrum emotion recognition). His publications appear in venues like Music Perception , Psychology of Music , and Quarterly Journal of Experimental Psychology . PeARL, where he is a director, employs methods from psychophysics , cognitive psychology, and music informatics to study music, theatre, dance, and visual arts. Current projects include modeling musical expectation , analyzing horror film soundtracks , and exploring DIY online communities . As a pedagogue, Dr. Sears teaches graduate seminars in the Fine Arts Doctoral Program and undergraduate/graduate music theory courses. His lab's recent graduates include Hannah Percival (2024) and Sylvia Weintraub (2024), with ongoing advising of PhD candidates like Elizabeth Acosta and Devin Guerrero.

• Developmental Psychology
• Cognitive Neuroscience
• Memory Processes
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Myriam C. Sander is a faculty member at the International Max Planck Research School on the Life Course (LIFE) and the Berlin School of Mind and Brain, affiliated with the Max Planck Institute for Human Development. Her research focuses on lifespan changes in memory processes, neural oscillations, and cognitive aging. PhD in Natural Sciences (2011), Humboldt University Berlin MSc in Psychology (2007), Humboldt University Berlin Her research interests include: Development of perception and memory across the lifespan Working and episodic memory mechanisms Neuronal correlates of aging (oscillations and activity patterns) Multivariate MRI/EEG methods Her recent publications analyze age-related differences in: Theta-gamma coupling precision Neural pattern similarity Alpha/beta desynchronization Memory consolidation during sleep Cortical and hippocampal structural integrity She advises doctoral students including Charlotte Pauley and Anna E. Karlsson.

• Developmental Psychology
• Language Acquisition
• Cognitive Neuroscience
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Claudia Friedrich is a Professor of Developmental Psychology at the University of Tübingen, Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, Department of Psychology, where she has held her position since April 2013. Her research focuses on the cognitive processes underlying language development in children, with particular emphasis on speech processing, word recognition, and the acquisition of linguistic structures. Her educational background includes a doctorate in Psychology from the University of Leipzig (2003) and undergraduate studies in Psychology at the Technical University of Berlin (1993-1999). Professor Friedrich's research examines how children process speech sounds, word stress patterns, and develop the ability to understand language in context. Her work investigates cognitive and neural mechanisms involved in language acquisition across different age groups, with special attention to how first and second language learners process linguistic information. Through eye-tracking, ERP, and behavioral experiments, her research explores how children develop the ability to take perspectives during communication, process prosodic features of speech, and build lexical representations. She has made significant contributions to understanding how literacy acquisition shapes speech processing and how cross-modal influences affect language development. Her recent publications reveal a consistent focus on developmental trajectories in language processing, with increasing attention to cross-linguistic comparisons and multimodal aspects of language acquisition. The research demonstrates sophisticated methodological approaches combining behavioral, eye-tracking, and neurophysiological measures to investigate language processing from infancy through childhood. Professor Friedrich leads several major research projects including Project A6 "The Development of Common Ground in First and Second Language Acquisition" (2025-2029), a DFG-funded project on "Stress processing at the word level in children with different language backgrounds" (2024-2027), and previously led Project B1 on modal and amodal cognition (2020-2023). Her research has been consistently supported by prestigious funding bodies including the European Research Council (ERC) and the German Research Foundation (DFG). She heads the Developmental Psychology workspace at the University of Tübingen, where her research group investigates cognitive prerequisites for perspective-taking in language comprehension and the influence of perspective taking during language processing through memory experiments and eye movement studies.

• Post-War Jewish History
• Jewish Theater
• Lower Silesia Studies
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Anna Kałużna is a sociologist and scholar affiliated with the Department of Jewish Studies at the University of Wrocław's Faculty of Philology. She holds a PhD in sociology from the University of Wrocław, where her doctoral thesis focused on Jewish theatre in Lower Silesia (1945–1968) under Professor Marcin Wodziński's supervision. She currently manages the department's secretariat and teaches Yiddish language courses. Her research interests center on post-war Jewish history in Lower Silesia, Jewish theatre, and cultural heritage preservation. She has curated exhibitions on postwar Jewish theatre and collaborates with the District of Mutual Respect Foundation in Wrocław. Key scholarly contributions include publications in Rita Baum , Notatnik Teatralny , and Jewish Word , exploring topics such as anti-Semitic incidents in theatre, Yiddish linguistic sources, and post-war Jewish settlement patterns. She has presented at major conferences including the Wrocław Judaic Conference and Warsaw's "CENTERS – PERIPHERIES – BORDERLANDS" conference. Her educational background includes scholarships from the Posen Foundation and YIVO Institute for Jewish Research. She actively participates in cultural initiatives, academic lectures, and educational projects promoting Jewish cultural heritage in Poland.

Steven A. SafrenView profile

Professor

• HIV/AIDS
• Behavioral Health
• Public Health
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Dr. Steven A. Safren is a Professor at the University of Miami’s College of Arts and Sciences, leading the Safren Lab dedicated to behavioral aspects of physical health. His research focuses on HIV prevention/treatment, psychosocial syndemics, LGBTQ+ health disparities, and medication adherence. The HPAC lab under his direction addresses behavioral interventions for chronic conditions like HIV in high-prevalence areas like Miami, emphasizing structural disparities in ethnicity, economics, and immigration status. Education & Training: Details not explicitly provided in text. PhD in clinical psychology (implied by role and research focus) Research Interests: Dr. Safren’s work bridges behavioral science and public health, particularly in: HIV/AIDS care continuum challenges Intersectionality of stigma and health outcomes among marginalized populations Integrated mental/physical health interventions Syndemic theory application in global health settings Adherence strategies for chronic conditions Lab Activities: Collaborates on projects such as PrEP implementation, LGBTQ-affirmative therapies, and culturally tailored interventions for Latino sexual minority men. Current studies address HIV stigma, substance use comorbidity, and telehealth approaches in behavioral medicine. Grants & Collaborations: Engages in multi-institutional studies funded by NIH and global health agencies, focusing on syndemic impacts and implementation science for HIV prevention. Lab partnerships include work with Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center and Miller School of Medicine. Future Work: Expanding research into AI-driven adherence monitoring and scalable behavioral interventions for global HIV populations. Exploring neurocognitive correlates of emotion regulation in chronic illness contexts.