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• Exercise Physiology
• Aging Physiology
• Muscle Metabolism
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Silvia Pogliaghi is an Associate Professor in the Department of Neurosciences, Biomedicine and Movement Sciences at the University of Verona. She holds academic roles in the Faculty of Medicine and Surgery, contributing to interdisciplinary research on exercise physiology and aging. Her work focuses on the physiological mechanisms of exercise responses in healthy and clinical populations, with an emphasis on designing evidence-based interventions for health promotion across the lifespan. Roles: Academic leadership in departmental governance, participation in faculty councils, and membership in research committees. Teaching: Courses in Human Physiology, Sport Nutrition, and Exercise Prescription at undergraduate and graduate levels. Research: Leads projects on muscle metabolism, cardiovascular responses to exercise, and technology-driven solutions for sarcopenia prevention. Awards: No specific scientific awards listed, though her work aligns with national research grants (e.g., FFABR 2017). Research Interests : She investigates exercise physiology in aging populations, the role of physical activity in chronic disease management, and novel sensing technologies for real-time physiological monitoring. Key areas include muscle oxidative metabolism, metabolic adaptations to exercise, and the application of wearable devices in exercise science. Recent Work Trends : Her publications emphasize interdisciplinary approaches, combining biomechanics, sensor technology, and clinical physiology. Recent studies explore gait analysis in Parkinson’s patients, telemedicine solutions for sarcopenia, and heart rate modeling in exercise prescription. She also investigates the impact of exercise on mental health conditions like borderline personality disorder. Grants & Projects : Principal investigator on initiatives like STEX (wearable textiles for muscle activity monitoring) and studies on mitochondrial dysfunction in type 2 diabetes. Collaborates on projects funded by the Italian Ministry of Education, Universities and Research (FFABR). Labs/Teams : Active in research groups focused on exercise physiology and health promotion, leveraging facilities like the Department’s Neurophysiology and Muscle Biology laboratories. Leads multidisciplinary teams in developing innovative exercise interventions for aging and clinical populations.

Michael NeesView profile

Professor

• Human Factors
• Cognitive Psychology
• Driver Behavior
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Michael Nees is a Professor of Psychology at Lafayette College. He holds a Ph.D. from Georgia Tech and specializes in human factors, cognitive psychology, and the intersection of technology and behavior. His research focuses on driver behavior, automated vehicle acceptance, auditory displays, and safety systems. Key research interests include driver monitoring systems, the impact of auditory alerts in human-machine interfaces, and the psychological factors influencing acceptance of automated technologies. He has conducted extensive studies on driver behavior interventions, modality effects in attention tasks, and the ethical implications of automotive safety systems. His work frequently explores how sensory modalities (auditory, haptic, visual) influence task performance and perception, with applications in transportation safety and educational technology. Recent studies highlight trends in automated vehicle acceptance, the design of effective driver assistance systems, and the cognitive processes underlying human error attribution in accidents. Publications emphasize systematic reviews, experimental validations, and cross-cultural studies to address gaps in understanding human-technology interactions. His contributions bridge psychological theory with practical design principles for safer, more intuitive technologies.

Bairj DonabedianView profile

Associate Professor

• Accounting Regulation
• Professional Ethics
• Nonprofit Organizational Performance
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Bairj Donabedian is an Associate Professor of Accounting at the Lubin School of Business, Pace University (NYC campus). He holds a BA in Mathematics and Philosophy from St. John's College, and both an MBA and PhD in Accounting from Columbia University. His professional activities include serving as President and past Treasurer of a Coop Board. Education: BA in Mathematics and Philosophy, St. John's College, Annapolis, MD MBA in Accounting, Columbia University, New York City, NY PhD in Accounting, Columbia University, New York City, NY Research Interests: Professor Donabedian focuses on accounting regulation, professional ethics, and nonprofit organizational performance. His work bridges theoretical frameworks from sociology and public policy with practical issues in tax systems, media choice models, and nonprofit financial analysis. Recent studies explore how social influence processes shape managerial decisions and how performance metrics can improve accountability in nonprofit sectors. Publications Trends: His publications since the 1990s reflect evolving themes from CPA licensing economics to contemporary challenges in nonprofit management. Early work centered on regulatory enforcement mechanisms, while later contributions address organizational behavior and spatial resource allocation in nonprofits. Awards: No scientific awards explicitly listed in the provided materials. Advising & Grants: No formal advisees or grant details mentioned. His professional engagement includes roles in cooperative governance bodies. Labs/Teams: No specific research labs or collaborative teams noted in the text.

• Special Education
• Behavioral Interventions
• Culturally Responsive Teaching
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Mary Rose Sallese is an Assistant Professor in the Curriculum Instruction department at the University of Alabama at Birmingham's School of Education. She joined the faculty in August 2021 following completion of her PhD in Educational Psychology from Texas A&M University. Her academic appointment is permanent/tenure-track status as indicated by the '(P)' designation in her faculty listing. Dr. Sallese's research focuses on culturally responsive interventions for students with emotional and behavioral disorders, particularly Black learners in underserved communities. Her work examines the efficacy of culturally adapted social-emotional learning programs, behavioral support systems, and teacher preparation frameworks. She employs primarily single-case experimental designs and systematic review methodologies in her research. Her scholarly output demonstrates impressive productivity since her faculty appointment, with numerous peer-reviewed publications in high-impact special education journals including School Psychology, Behavioral Disorders, and Journal of Positive Behavior Interventions. Her research trends show a consistent focus on addressing racial disparities in special education services and developing culturally responsive behavioral interventions. Alabama Multi-Tier System of Supports (AL-MTSS) grant from Alabama State Department of Education (2024) Preventing School Violence: STOP School Violence Program (Alabama PEACE Project) (2023) ALABAMA AWARE FY 22 grant (2021) Dr. Sallese actively mentors graduate students through committee service and teaches multiple graduate-level courses including Instructional Methods, Positive Behavioral Supports, and IEP Programming. Her teaching portfolio reflects her research interests in special education, behavior management, and curriculum development for exceptional learners.

• Health Services Research
• Implementation Science
• Care Transitions
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Kristine Ria Hearld, Ph.D., is Professor of Health Services Administration at the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) with joint appointments in Sociology and Health Policy & Organization. She also serves as Senior/Associate Scientist in five UAB School of Medicine centers, including the Center for AIDS Research and the Center for Outcomes and Effectiveness Research and Education. A demographer trained at the University of Pennsylvania and Cambridge, her research integrates health-services research with implementation science to improve care transitions, reduce ED crowding, and address social determinants of health among vulnerable populations. Education: Ph.D. Demography & Population Studies, University of Pennsylvania M.Phil. (Demography), University of Cambridge M.A. Demography, University of Pennsylvania B.A. Anthropology, University of Pennsylvania Research & Teaching Interests: Dr. Hearld’s portfolio spans machine-learning predictive analytics, social risk screening, rural hospital sustainability, and patient-centered implementation strategies. She teaches quantitative methods, data analytics, and implementation science across graduate programs and has instructed over 200 doctoral committee members since 2013. Recent Publication Trends: Her 2023-2025 output reveals concentrated effort on (1) machine-learning models to predict appointment adherence and ICU admission, (2) mixed-methods evaluations of nurse-led intermediate-care and post-discharge clinics, (3) implementation trials of lupus patient decision aids across 15 rheumatology sites, and (4) policy analyses linking leadership, organizational characteristics, and service provision in rural hospitals, FQHCs, and Urban Indian Health Programs. Grants & Awards: President’s Award for Excellence in Support of UAB & Shared Governance (2021) Excellence in Service Award – Faculty (2021) Sparkman Scholar (2019) PI/Co-I on six extramural grants (2011-2022) totaling > $5 M from NIH, HRSA, and international NGOs Service & Leadership: Past-Chair of the Health Care Management Division of the Academy of Management (2023-24), Chair-elect (2021-22), and multiple UAB committee roles including COERE Steering Committee and Racial Justice Task Force. Labs & Teams: She collaborates within the UAB Learning Health System Platform, directs program activities in Health Services Administration, and mentors interdisciplinary teams spanning medicine, public health, business, and data science.

Joshua LukemireView profile

Research Professor

• Imaging Bayesian Analysis
• High-Dimensional Imaging Data Analysis
• Brain Network Analysis
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Joshua Lukemire is an Assistant Research Professor at Emory University's Department of Biostatistics and Bioinformatics. His research focuses on developing statistical methods for analyzing high-dimensional imaging data, particularly in pediatric applications like near-infrared spectroscopy for monitoring red blood cell transfusion efficacy in preterm infants. He also explores brain network differences between clinical groups using Bayesian techniques and hierarchical modeling. Education: B.S. from University of Georgia; M.S. and Ph.D. from Emory University (Department of Biostatistics). Research interests include Imaging Bayesian Analysis, longitudinal brain network connectivity studies, and statistical methods for healthcare applications. His work bridges neuroimaging analysis, pediatric medicine, and advanced computational statistics. Recent publications highlight innovations in functional brain network generation with graph neural networks (e.g., Fbnetgen and Braingb tools), as well as clinical studies on transfusion efficacy in preterm infants and electroconvulsive therapy outcomes. His methodological contributions include sparse Bayesian modeling, optimal experimental designs, and nonparametric vector autoregression approaches. No advising or grant details are listed in the provided text. His work is supported by collaborations across disciplines, though specific lab affiliations are not mentioned.

Esha MendirattaView profile

Associate Professor

• Corporate Governance
• International Strategy
• Diversity and Inclusion
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Esha Mendiratta is an Associate Professor of International Business at Vlerick Business School. Previously, she served as an Assistant Professor at the University of Groningen, Netherlands. Her research focuses on corporate governance, international strategy, diversity, and sustainability, particularly examining board composition, top management teams, and their impact on firm performance. She emphasizes multi-dimensional diversity analysis and inclusion of non-Western contexts like India in her studies. Esha holds a PhD in International Business from the University of New South Wales, Australia, a Master’s in Financial Sector Management from SOAS University of London, and a Bachelor’s in Economics from Delhi University, India. She has been recognized with teaching awards at Groningen and for her cross-cultural management project. Her work bridges academic research with practical insights, advocating for policies that address sustainability challenges through corporate governance and institutional investor collaboration. At Vlerick, she teaches international business on full-time, online, and executive MBA programs. She prioritizes practice-based learning, fostering critical thinking and real-world application among students. Her interests beyond academia include yoga, tennis, and giving back to her native India through education and research contributions.

François BérardView profile

Associate Professor

• Human-Computer Interaction
• Real-Time Computer Vision
• 3D Interaction
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François Bérard is an Associate Professor at Grenoble INP - Ensimag , part of the LIG laboratory 's Computer-Human Interaction group. His research focuses on real-time computer vision for human-computer interaction, 3D interaction, and touch interaction latency. He holds a PhD from Joseph Fourier University and has held visiting roles at MIT Media Lab and Xerox PARC. Education: PhD in Computer Science (1995-1999), Joseph Fourier University DEA in Computer Science (1993-1994), Joseph Fourier University MST ESI (1991-1993), Joseph Fourier University Research Interests: His work spans interactive surfaces, augmented reality, and the sensory-motor basis of natural interaction. Notable projects include the 'Magic Table' and contributions to the SmartSpaces SIGGRAPH demo. Publications: Over 20 peer-reviewed articles since 1996, with recent focus on latency effects in touch interaction and handheld perspective-corrected displays. Key contributions address user performance under latency, 3D interaction techniques, and AR/VR applications. Awards: Honorable Mention at ACM CHI 2017, Best Demonstration at IEEE ISMAR 2018, and recognition for early work on facial tracking (PR00). Labs/Teams: Active in LIG's IIHM group and collaborates with teams at MIT and Grenoble INP on perceptual interfaces and interactive systems.

Thomas TeekensView profile

Researcher

• Social Norms
• Healthcare Internships
• Social Networks
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Thomas Teekens is a Researcher in the Department of Moral and Political Philosophy at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam's Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities. His work focuses on social norms, healthcare internships, and collaborative networks in vocational training. He has contributed to projects like Student Agency Change Labs (2024-2025) and Sustainable Collaboration in Care (2017-2024), exploring interorganizational networks and resilience in healthcare contexts. Research Interests: His studies analyze social norms among healthcare interns during crises, the role of interdependence in collaborative work, and how museum exhibitions shape historical commemoration. Methodologically, he employs social network analysis and qualitative research approaches. Key Themes: Pandemic impacts on intern behavior, vocational training effectiveness, and cultural memory through exhibitions Recent Work: 2025 publications on LGBTQ+ youth friendships and healthcare norm dynamics during lockdowns Professional Activities: Presented at academic conferences including a 2025 lecture on interorganizational collaborations between social and medical care professionals in Groningen.

Lawrence M. ClarkView profile

Associate Professor

• Mathematics Education
• Teacher Development
• Educational Equity
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Lawrence M. Clark is an Associate Professor of Mathematics Education at the University of Maryland, with a Ph.D. from Emory University. He specializes in examining relationships between teachers' beliefs, knowledge, and instructional practices, particularly in urban education contexts. His research focuses on mathematics identity development among adolescents and measuring teachers' implicit perceptions of classroom interactions. Prior roles include postdoctoral research at the University of Michigan's Center for Proficiency in Teaching Mathematics and leadership at Project GRAD USA, a national school reform initiative. His work spans multiple countries, including Ethiopia, Ecuador, and Kenya. Key interests include teacher education methodologies, professional development design, and equity in mathematics education. His publications explore themes such as preservice teacher perceptions, multimodal representations of practice, and the sociocultural dimensions of mathematics instruction. While detailed information on awards and grants is in his CV, his contributions emphasize advancing inclusive pedagogical practices through theoretical and practical research.

• Control systems
• System identification
• Pattern recognition
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Professor Ewaryst Rafajłowicz is affiliated with the Faculty of Information and Communication Technology at Wrocław University of Science and Technology, serving as Head of the Department of Control Systems and Mechatronics. His research spans control systems, pattern recognition, image processing, and spatio-temporal dynamics, with recent work focusing on iterative learning control, signal classification, and vibration analysis in industrial systems. Control systems System identification Pattern recognition Image processing Statistical process control Mechatronic control Recent publications highlight his expertise in functional data analysis, Bernstein polynomial applications, and shape-preserving descriptors for classification tasks. He has contributed to both theoretical advancements in control algorithms and practical implementations in industrial settings, particularly in vibration damping and mechatronic systems.

• Solution-Focused Brief Therapy
• Psychotherapy Outcome Research
• Process Research
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Rytis Pakrosnis is an Associate Professor at the Department of Psychology within the Faculty of Social Sciences at Vytautas Magnus University . He holds a Doctor of Sciences (2008) and has been actively involved in research and practice of solution-focused brief therapy since 2018. Department: Department of Psychology School: Faculty of Social Sciences University: Vytautas Magnus University Dr. Pakrosnis specializes in solution-focused brief therapy, with a focus on outcome research, process studies, and positive psychology applications. His work examines the efficacy of solution-focused interventions in diverse contexts including education and health institutions. He has contributed to scoping reviews that map emerging trends in the field. Recent research highlights include validating the Problem Resolution Scale as a clinical assessment tool and analyzing the effectiveness of systemic therapies in real-world settings through the SYPRENE research network. Collaborative publications emphasize evidence accumulation for solution-focused approaches in peer-reviewed journals. Scientific Awards: None explicitly mentioned He collaborates with international researchers like Andreea M. Żak and Mark McKergow , and contributes to the European Brief Therapy Association (EBTA) Research Task Group. His work extends to developing group interventions and self-help tools beyond traditional psychotherapy domains.

Daniel BartelsView profile

Professor

• Judgment and Decision Making
• Consumer Behavior
• Moral Psychology
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Daniel M. Bartels, Professor of Marketing at the University of Chicago Booth School of Business, investigates mental representations and processes underlying consumer financial decision-making, moral psychology, and intertemporal choice. He joined Booth in 2018 after serving as Associate Professor (2016-2018) and Assistant Professor (2013-2016) at Booth, and Assistant Professor at Columbia Business School (2010-2013). He holds a Ph.D. in Cognitive Psychology from Northwestern University (2007) and a B.S. in Psychology from the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay (2001). Research Interests: Bartels' work bridges Judgment and Decision-Making Consumer Behavior Moral Psychology Cognitive Psychology Behavioral Economics . His research explores how individuals mentally represent expenditures, identity continuity over time, moral trade-offs, and algorithmic decision-making. Article Trends: Recent publications examine cognitive discovery incentives, LLM evaluation frameworks, temporal self-perception, and algorithmic moral trade-offs. His work spans Psychological Science , Cognition , Journal of Consumer Research , and JEP: General , often integrating moral psychology with behavioral economics. Academic Service: He serves as Section Editor for Cognition , has been an Occasional Guest Editor for PNAS , and reviews for over 20 journals including JCR , Psychological Science , and Nature Human Behavior . Grants: Funded by the National Science Foundation, John Templeton Foundation, and U.S.-Israel Binational Science Foundation, Bartels' research addresses foundational questions in decision-making and consumer psychology.

• Negative Affect
• Stressors
• Reaction Time
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Eric Cerino serves as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychological Sciences at Northern Arizona University, where he conducts research at the intersection of cognitive aging, stress processes, and mental health across the adult lifespan. His scholarly profile reflects significant engagement with major longitudinal datasets including the Midlife in the United States (MIDUS) study and the Health and Retirement Study (HRS). His research portfolio centers on: Negative Affect dynamics in daily life Stressor impacts on cognitive and physical health Reaction Time as a cognitive marker Mental Health trajectories in aging populations Alzheimer's Disease risk factors Daily Stressor reactivity patterns Older Adulthood transitions Longitudinal Change mechanisms Dr. Cerino's recent work (2023-2025) reveals critical insights into how daily stress processes interact with personality traits and cognitive aging. His publications demonstrate consistent use of longitudinal methodologies to track changes over 18-20 year periods, with particular emphasis on MIDUS and HRS datasets. Key thematic clusters include cognitive dispersion as an early indicator of decline, traumatic brain injury consequences on memory, and the bidirectional relationships between stress reactivity and physical health deterioration. His research increasingly incorporates real-world stressor exposure measurements alongside laboratory-based cognitive assessments. His scholarly impact is evidenced by media coverage across 7 news outlets and academic discussion through 3 blog posts, reflecting translational relevance to public health discourse on aging and mental wellness. Dr. Cerino maintains active research collaborations with prominent scholars including Almeida, Charles, Chopik, and Rush, with 22 peer-reviewed publications spanning 2018-2025. His work frequently appears in high-impact journals such as the Journal of Gerontology and Annals of Behavioral Medicine , demonstrating methodological rigor through longitudinal designs and large national samples. Current projects appear focused on personality-stress interactions in later life and cognitive aging biomarkers. He participates in research networks utilizing MIDUS and HRS infrastructure, contributing to interdisciplinary teams examining lifespan development through psychological, physiological, and social lenses. His work increasingly integrates multi-method approaches combining self-report, behavioral tasks, and health metrics.

• Science Education
• Educational Psychology
• STEM Education
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Semra Sungur is a Professor at the Middle East Technical University, affiliated with the Faculty Of Education, Mathematics And Science Education and the Department of Science Education. Her research focuses on science education, educational psychology, and STEM pedagogical practices. She has published extensively on student motivation, argumentation skills, epistemological beliefs, and teacher professional development. Key research interests include: Science teacher training and classroom environments Student engagement and self-efficacy in STEM Impact of media literacy and documentary films on scientific reasoning Gender and socioeconomic influences on educational outcomes Her recent work emphasizes Utility value interventions in science education Argumentation schemes in middle school contexts Multilevel analyses of science achievement factors Integration of history of science into curricula Prof. Sungur has advised 34 theses and holds significant research metrics including a WoS H-index of 19 and Scopus H-index of 1922. She actively contributes to educational policy through validated scales like the Engagement Questionnaire for Science Classes and Attitude Toward Sustainable Development Scale .