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Amy Scott Metcalfe is a Professor in the Department of Educational Studies at the University of British Columbia (UBC), affiliated with the Faculty of Education. She holds dual appointments with the Institute for Gender, Race, Sexuality and Social Justice, emphasizing interdisciplinary approaches to higher education studies. Her research focuses on international comparative higher education systems, academic governance, and sociological analysis of university policies. She critiques managerialism trends and explores gender disparities in academic productivity. Metcalfe employs visual methodologies, including photo-ethnography and extended photo essays to document institutional change. Teaching responsibilities are managed through the Department of Educational Studies, with course details available via UBC’s official portal. Her scholarship spans Canadian and global contexts, addressing issues like faculty internationalization, research ethics frameworks, and the impact of pandemic disruptions on academic collaboration. Key contributions include longitudinal studies on Canadian professors’ perceptions of work-life balance, comparative analyses of gender gaps in research output across North America, and critical examinations of university-industry-government networks. She advocates for equity-centered pedagogies and anti-colonial approaches in higher education policy.

• Higher Education
• International Comparative Higher Education
• Policy Analysis
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Rachit Dubey is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Communication at UCLA, affiliated with the College of Letters & Science. He holds a PhD in Computer Science from Princeton University, an M.S. in Education from UC Berkeley, and a BEng in Computer Science from Nanyang Technological University. His research bridges computational modeling, behavioral experiments, and policy design to address climate change challenges, focusing on human motivation and policy impact. Key research areas include using AI-generated visualizations to enhance climate communication, understanding cognitive underpinnings of climate inaction, and designing interventions to reduce polarization. His work has been featured in Nature Human Behavior , Nature Sustainability , and PNAS . Notable contributions include demonstrating that binary climate data visuals significantly amplify perceived urgency compared to gradual trends, and developing computational models of grief using reinforcement learning. He received the 2024 SfNC Dissertation Award for his doctoral work. Dr. Dubey collaborates closely with policymakers to bridge research and practice, and is recruiting PhD students in cognitive science, climate policy, and machine learning. His lab, the Computational Cognitive Policy Lab, emphasizes quantitative rigor and interdisciplinary collaboration.

• Climate Change
• Computational Modeling
• Machine Learning
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Jianping Fu is a Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Michigan , with joint appointments in Biomedical Engineering and Cell and Developmental Biology. His research integrates micro/nanoengineering , mechanobiology , and stem cell biology to model human development and disease. Education: PhD (MIT, 2007), BE (University of Science and Technology of China, 2000) His research interests focus on stem cell bioengineering , developmental bioengineering , and mechanobiology , particularly in modeling early post-implantation human development, neural tube formation, and pluripotent stem cell mechanoregulation. His work combines biomimetic culture systems with microfluidic gradients to study embryogenesis and organogenesis. Recent publications highlight advances in human embryo modeling (2024 Cell, Nature, Cell Stem Cell), neural tube patterning (2024 Nature), and mechanobiology of stem cells (2024 Nature Reviews Physics). These studies emphasize computational methods , single-cell analysis , and standardization of embryo models . Scientific honors include: Friedrich Wilhelm Bessel Research Award (2022) ISSCR Merit Award (2024) Fellow, American Institute for Medical and Biological Engineering (2019) NSF CAREER Award (2012) Life Member, World Association of Chinese Biomedical Engineers (2024) Dr. Fu mentors extensively, with 20+ alumni including PhD students and postdocs now in academic and industry positions. His lab has received $3M NIH funding for immunological diagnostics and MTRAC grants for translational research. Collaborations with institutions like Cincinnati Children's Hospital and Rice University enhance his interdisciplinary approach to regenerative medicine.

• Stem Cell Bioengineering
• Developmental Bioengineering
• Mechanobiology
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Brian Magerko is Professor of Digital Media in the School of Literature, Media, and Communication at Georgia Institute of Technology , where he also serves as Director of Graduate Studies for the Digital Media program and holds an adjunct appointment in the School of Interactive Computing . He directs the Expressive Machinery Lab and has led over $20 million in federally funded research at the intersection of cognition, computation, and creativity. Education Ph.D. Computer Science and Engineering, University of Michigan (2006) M.S. Computer Science and Engineering, University of Michigan (2001) B.S. Cognitive Science (minor Computer Science & Jazz Performance), Carnegie Mellon University (1999) Research Interests Dr. Magerko’s scholarship integrates cognitive science , AI , and computational media to investigate three core themes: (1) social and creative collaboration between humans and AI; (2) design of interactive narrative, music, and arts-based computational experiences; and (3) inclusive STEAM education that leverages personal expression—most notably through the widely-adopted EarSketch platform, which engages learners in computer science via music remixing and coding. Publication Trends Recent publications (2022-2025) reveal a surge in work on generative and co-creative AI systems , AI literacy frameworks , and accessible computing education . Studies span dance improvisation agents (LuminAI), inclusive design for blind and visually-impaired learners, and large-scale evaluations of creativity and learning outcomes in EarSketch classrooms across the United States. Awards & Honors Methods Paper Recognition, ACM CSCW 2022 Best Paper Award, ACM Creativity & Cognition 2021 & 2017 Ivan Allen College Researcher of the Year 2018 NCWIT Engagement Excellence Award 2017 Multiple Best Student Paper Awards (AIED 2021, ICCCI 2021) CETL Thank-a-Teacher Award 2008 Grants & Advising Dr. Magerko has served as PI or Co-PI on numerous NSF, NEA, and private foundation grants totaling more than $20 million. His projects fund interdisciplinary teams of graduate and undergraduate students, post-docs, and external collaborators, producing open-source software, museum installations, and K-12 curricula. Labs & Teams As head of the Expressive Machinery Lab , he mentors researchers creating AI partners for dance, drawing, music, and storytelling. The lab’s artifacts have been exhibited at the Smithsonian, ArtScience Museum Singapore, MoogFest, and other international venues.

• Digital Media
• Artificial Intelligence
• Cognitive Science
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Kamal A. Alsharif is an Associate Professor in the School of Geosciences at the University of South Florida. He specializes in interdisciplinary water resources policy, watershed management, and sustainable domestic water policy. His research focuses on water scarcity, hydropolitics, urban water management, and environmental benchmarks using Data Envelopment Analysis. He holds a Ph.D. (2004), M.S. (1996), and B.S. (1992) from the University of Minnesota, Minnesota State University, and St. Cloud State University, respectively. Education: Ph.D., University of Minnesota (2004) M.S., Minnesota State University (1996) B.S., St. Cloud State University (1992) His research interests span stormwater management, lawn irrigation policy, non-point source pollution, decision support systems, and climate change impacts. Notable projects include the Connor Park Project , Water Management in Arid Areas , and RET in Engineering and Computer Science Site . He has received awards such as the 2017 Editor’s Choice Paper Award and recognition in Who's Who in America (2011). Alsharif teaches courses including Introduction to Environmental Science , Environmental Science , and Water Quality Policy/Management . He has secured grants from the National Science Foundation and the Tampa Bay Environmental Restoration Fund. He advises students and serves on committees like the Graduate Committee and Water Institute Advisory Group . Awards: Multi-Cluster TeamWork Award (1996) Minnesota Project Wet Facilitator of the Year (1999) Outstanding TeamWork Award (1999) Who's Who in America (2011) Editor’s Choice Paper Award (2017) His work integrates policy, education, and community engagement, exemplified by initiatives like the Make A Splash Festival and collaborations with organizations such as the Tampa Estuary Program.

• Water Resources Policy
• Environmental Policy
• Watershed Management
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Mizuki Mazzotta is an Assistant Teaching Professor in the Department of Russian and East Asian Languages and Cultures at Emory University, where she also serves as Japanese Language Coordinator. Her academic journey includes a Ph.D. in Applied Linguistics from Georgia State University (2018) and M.A. degrees in Linguistics (McGill University) and Applied Linguistics (University of South Florida). Her research focuses on instructed second language acquisition, particularly the role of affect and sociocultural theory in L2 learning. She has extensive experience teaching Japanese language courses and mentoring students at Emory and previous institutions like Georgia State University. Education: Ph.D., Applied Linguistics, Georgia State University (2018) M.A., Linguistics, McGill University (2005) M.A., Applied Linguistics, University of South Florida (1997) B.A., English Literature, Soka University (1995) Research Interests: Instructed Second Language Acquisition Corrective Feedback in L2 Writing Sociocultural Theory in Language Education Learner Affect and Motivation Technology-Enhanced Language Learning Cultural Awareness in Language Instruction Awards & Grants: Recipient of multiple grants including the KAKENHI Grant (Japan), Mellon Humanities Pathways Grant, and Emory College Pedagogy Mini-Grant. Member of honor societies: Phi Beta Delta and Golden Key International. Service & Leadership: Executive Committee Member, Emory College Language Center Organizer of Japanese Program Guest Speaker Talks and Cultural Events Reviewer for Language Teaching Research and other academic journals Interviewer for the Japan Exchange Teaching Program Teaching & Mentorship: Instructor of Japanese language courses at Emory and Georgia State University Developer of study abroad programs in Japan and internship collaborations Mentor for Japanese interns and temporary faculty

• Second Language Acquisition
• Applied Linguistics
• Language Pedagogy
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David P. Baker is a Professor in both Education Policy Studies and Sociology and Criminology at Penn State University's College of Education. His office is located in the 647 Susan Welch Liberal Arts Building, and he can be reached at dpb4@psu.edu or 814-863-0955. Dr. Baker leads the Population Research Institute and maintains an active research program examining education's global impact on societal development. His educational background includes a Ph.D. in Sociology from The John Hopkins University (1982), an M.S. in Communication Research from Boston University (1975), and a B.A. in Psychology from Albion College (1974). These diverse academic foundations inform his interdisciplinary approach to studying education's societal impacts. Baker's research spans the sociology of education, science productivity, world health, demographic change, and the formation of social institutions. His work examines how education transforms cognitive skills in populations, reshapes occupations, influences health behaviors globally (including HIV/AIDS in Africa, smoking patterns, and obesity), and drives technological adaptation across 63 nations. He conducts innovative research through randomized clinical trials and historical analyses of universities' role in knowledge production. His publications reveal consistent focus on education's transformative power across multiple domains. Recent work examines nicotine reduction policies, cognitive transformations in the labor market, and the global testing culture. His book The Schooled Society represents a major contribution to understanding how education has reshaped modern society. Outstanding Book of the Year by the American Education Research Association Silver Medal in the Independent Publisher Book Awards (IPPYs) Best poster award at Population Association of America conference Professor Baker actively mentors students and colleagues, with numerous collaborative projects including the Population Education Transition Curve research. His laboratory work includes experimental studies on education and health messaging, with funding from the Spencer Foundation and Penn State's Population Research Institute. Current projects examine how education shapes perceptions of low-nicotine cigarette messaging and the cognitive transformation of social opportunity.

• Sociology of Education
• Science Productivity
• World Health
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Cynthia Horne is a Professor in the Political Science Department at Western Washington University, where she has been since 2006. Her research focuses on Transitional Justice, Post-Soviet Politics & Economics, and International & Comparative Political Economy. She holds a Ph.D. from the University of Washington and an M.S. in Foreign Service from Georgetown University. Prior to academia, she worked in international development with the U.S. Agency for International Development and the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development, focusing on banking and financial reforms in the Former Soviet Union. Research Highlights: Analysis of lustration policies and their impact on democratization in post-communist states. Fieldwork Experience: Extensive engagement in Hungary, Indonesia, Poland, and Romania. Teaching & Advising: Teaches courses on International Political Economy, Globalization, and Comparative Political Economy. Serves as faculty advisor for joint majors in Political Science/Economics and Philosophy, Politics & Economics. Advises students considering professional Master’s programs in international relations. Research Trends: Her work examines how states address historical injustices post-authoritarian transitions, with a focus on lustration mechanisms, institutional trust, and policy effectiveness. Recent studies explore informal justice mechanisms in Eastern Europe and the temporal dynamics of transitional justice measures. Grants & Collaborations: Conducted research during a 2012-2013 sabbatical as a visiting scholar at the University of Bucharest and the Center for the Study of Democracy in Bulgaria. No specific grants mentioned, but her work is supported by institutional affiliations and academic collaborations. Labs/Teams: Engaged in interdisciplinary projects with political economists and legal scholars focused on transitional justice, though no dedicated lab is explicitly noted.

• International Political Economy
• Comparative Political Economy
• Post-Soviet Politics & Economics
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Heather Lipford is a Professor at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte (UNC Charlotte), affiliated with the College of Computing and Informatics. Her research focuses on Usable Security and Privacy , bridging Human-Computer Interaction (HCI) and cybersecurity. She explores privacy challenges in smart homes, mobile apps, and community-driven security practices. Key research areas include: Smart home access control and cross-boundary sharing User perceptions of wearable and fitness data privacy Community oversight mechanisms for digital security SMiShing susceptibility and mobile security behaviors Her work emphasizes practical solutions for everyday security challenges, such as designing apps like Mi casa es su casa and CO-OPS to facilitate secure sharing and oversight. Recent studies analyze demographic factors in phishing susceptibility and the role of extended family in mobile security management. Notable grants include the NSF-funded REU Site: Smart and Secure Future Computing and the CyberCorps® Scholarship Program. She leads the UNC Charlotte HCI/InDe Lab , which focuses on interdisciplinary security and privacy research. Her contributions span over 50 publications since 2010, addressing topics like secure programming education, vulnerability detection, and privacy in social media platforms.

• Usable Security
• Privacy
• Human-Computer Interaction (HCI)
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Steven Livingstone is an Associate Professor in the Department of Computer Science at Ontario Tech University, Faculty of Science. His research focuses on affective data science, applying machine learning and statistical modeling to understand emotion and its disorders. He leads the Affective Data Science Lab (ADSL), specializing in emotion recognition technologies using physiological data like EEG and motion capture. Livingstone holds a PhD from The University of Queensland (2008) and has published over 70 peer-reviewed papers, with over 2,400 citations. His RAVDESS dataset is widely used in speech emotion recognition research. His research interests span data science, affective computing, and music's role in emotion. Recent work emphasizes data provisioning for deep learning applications. Livingstone teaches courses including Scientific Data Analysis and Information Visualization. He actively mentors undergraduate and graduate students in his lab, focusing on research assistantships in emotion technology development. Key contributions include studies on musical tempo’s physiological effects, Parkinson’s disease facial mimicry deficits, and ensemble performance dynamics. His work has been featured in The Atlantic, NBC Today, and on the cover of Informatik Spektrum. The ADSL lab collaborates on projects combining data analytics with human-computer interaction to advance emotion-aware systems.

• Data Science
• Affective Computing
• Human Computer Interaction
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Kelly W. Sundberg is a Professor of Criminology at the Department of Economics, Justice, and Policy Studies within Mount Royal University . His expertise spans migration and border security , public safety standards , and crime prevention through environmental design (CPTED) . He holds adjunct and visiting scholar appointments at the University of Calgary, University of Adelaide, and University of East London, and supervises PhD students at St. John’s University. Education : PhD in Political and Social Inquiry (Monash University), MA in Justice and Public Safety Leadership (Royal Roads University), BA in Political Science (University of Victoria) Kelly’s research focuses on border security , migration enforcement , and security standards development . He has contributed to international policy frameworks through his work with the ISO/TC 292 Security and Resilience committee and founded the SAFE Design Council , which administers the world’s first CPTED certification standard. His applied teaching methodology integrates over 15 years of experience in federal law enforcement, emphasizing critical thinking , ethical decision-making , and practical application of criminological theory . His scholarly work includes publications on pandemic impacts on vulnerable populations , Canada-US border security , and religion-security intersections . He has secured grants for emergency management technologies and public perceptions of policing . Scientific Awards : Alberta Community Justice Award Innovation (2020) Kelly serves as an expert witness in British Columbia, Alberta, and Ontario on border security and crime prevention. He volunteers as an advisor to organizations like the Calgary Police Service and Standards Council of Canada , and his media appearances include CBS News, CBC, and major print outlets.

• Criminology
• Border Security
• Migration Policy
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Dr. Maxime Cordeil is a Senior Lecturer in Human Centred Computing at the School of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, The University of Queensland. His research focuses on Virtual and Augmented Reality technologies for data interaction, interactive visualization systems, and AR interfaces for industry applications. He has authored over 60 publications in top-tier venues such as ACM CHI and IEEE VR, and was nominated as Australia's Field Leader in Computer Graphics in 2021 and 2022. Research Interests: Data visualization, immersive analytics, medical imaging, collaborative systems, and human-computer interaction. Current Projects: Includes embedded visualizations for sports performance, interactive machine learning in 3D environments, and mixed-reality applications in forensic science. PhD Supervision: Actively guiding students in topics like immersive gesture exploration, AR for digital health, and collaborative VR systems. His work bridges theory and practice, with tools like IATK (Immersive Analytics Toolkit) and the MADE-Axes hardware system. He collaborates with industry partners like Raytracer and CSIRO, focusing on applications in space exploration, underwater training, and remote operations. Awards: Multiple best paper recognitions at ISS and CHI, plus industry-driven research grants. Labs: Leads the Immersive Analytics research group at UQ, specializing in embodied interaction and spatial computing.

• Data Visualisation
• Immersive Analytics
• Virtual Reality
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Dr Amairisa Kouki is a Lecturer in Economics at the School of Economics, University of Sheffield . Prior to this role, she held positions at Nottingham Business School and served as a teaching and research assistant at colleges within the University of London. Her research focuses on applied microeconomics , with emphases on labour economics , gender economics , education economics , and emerging work in behavioural economics . Key themes include gender, racial, and other socioeconomic disparities in labour force participation, pay, and career advancement. Notably, she examines how childcare responsibilities and remote work practices influence female racial pay gaps. She also investigates how student demographics shape educational choices and perceptions in higher education. Her publication record includes work on work-from-home policies and racial wage disparities, such as a 2024 article in European Economic Review . Dr Kouki is actively supervising PhD students in labour economics, gender economics, and education economics.

• Labour Economics
• Gender Economics
• Education Economics
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Akin Oyawale is an Assistant Professor in International Security at the University of Warwick, serving as Course Director for the MA in International Relations and Module Convener for PO926: Theories and Issues in International Relations. He holds a PhD from the University of East Anglia (UEA), alongside degrees from the University of Ibadan and University of Sussex. A recipient of multiple teaching excellence awards including the ISA's Deborah Gerner Award (2025) and BISA Early Career Prize (2024), his pedagogical approach emphasizes inclusivity through the 'Nobody Left Behind' philosophy, prioritizing student agency and diverse lived experiences. Education: B.A. Politics/Psychology (University of Ibadan), M.A. International Security (University of Sussex), PhD Politics (UEA) Research focuses on critical interrogations of International Relations theory, particularly its raced/gendered dimensions, and examines security from 'bottom-up' perspectives. Key areas include Boko Haram's impact on Nigerian citizens, counterterrorism policies, vernacular security frameworks, and postcolonial critiques of security governance. His monograph project analyzes the state-Boko Haram interaction in Northeast Nigeria. Active in PhD supervision on topics relating to security, extremism, and critical approaches. Awards reflect both pedagogical innovation and scholarly contributions, including the Warwick Teaching Excellence Award (2023) and Nigeria's President's NYSC Award (2012). Public engagement includes organizing Abuja's Gender/Insecurity Policy Roundtable and co-editing Special Issues on Vernacular Security Studies for Security Dialogue (2025). Teaching and research are underpinned by commitments to decolonizing knowledge production, intersectional analysis, and amplifying Global South perspectives in IR. Current projects explore racial biopolitics in Sahel resilience policies and the political economy of counterterrorism in Nigeria.

• International Security
• Critical Security Studies
• Terrorism and Counterterrorism
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Professor Karen E. Smith is a leading scholar in European Union foreign policy studies at the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE). She serves as a Professor in the Department of International Relations and directs the European Foreign Policy Unit. Her research focuses on EU foreign policy formulation, ethical foreign policy goals (human rights advocacy), genocide policy-making, and EU-UN relations. Notable contributions include work on feminist foreign policy frameworks, emotions in EU diplomacy, and mass atrocity prevention. She has held leadership roles including Head of the International Relations Department (2019–2022). Awards include the 2020 ACUNS Award for best UN-related book and Royal Society of Arts Fellowship (2016). Education: PhD in International Relations (LSE, 1996), MA from Johns Hopkins SAIS (1998), BA from Wellesley College (1987). Academic leadership includes co-editing the Palgrave Macmillan Global Foreign Policy Studies series and directing the LSE IDEAS Women in Diplomacy project. Recent projects analyze gender representation in diplomacy and EU responses to humanitarian crises. Teaching includes courses on EU global engagement and supervision of doctoral students in EU foreign policy areas. Key publications address EU-UN coalition politics, feminist policy impacts, and genocide designation strategies. Grants include EU-funded research networks on EU-UN relations (2012–2019) and contributions to the UN Prevention of Mass Atrocities Task Force (2012–2013). Her work bridges theoretical insights with policy-relevant analysis for global governance challenges.

• International Relations of the European Union
• EU-UN Relations
• Human Rights Policy
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