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• Educational Psychology
• Learning and Performance Motivation
• Goal Orientations
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Prof. Dr. Malte Schwinger is a full Professor of Educational Psychology at the Philipps University of Marburg , Germany, since 2018 (W3 rank). His research focuses on learning and performance motivation , goal orientations , motivational and self-esteem regulation , self-handicapping , and school inclusion . He leads the Schwinger Group within the Department of Psychology (Fb04), contributing to third-party funded projects such as the DFG-Projekt on parental influence on adolescent motivation (2018–2021) and the HMWK-Projekt on digital teaching evaluation (2019–2020). His editorial roles include Associate Editor of the Journal of Educational Psychology and Consulting Editor for Educational Psychology . He has supervised students like Lisa Schetter , Henrike Kärchner , and Dora Eleonore Burbank , with research spanning ADHD education, digital learning, and person-centered analyses. Recent work examines the psychological impact of the 2020–2021 pandemic lockdown in Germany, linking need satisfaction to anxiety and well-being. Research Highlights Meta-analysis of academic self-handicapping (2021) Self-esteem stability and contingency effects on academic performance (2021) ADHD teachers’ attitudes and classroom management (2020) Corona lockdown well-being study (2020) Longitudinal inclusion research in BiLieF project (2006–2009) Scientific Roles Associate Editor: Journal of Educational Psychology (2017–) Consulting Editor: Educational Psychology (2016–) Editorial Board: Journal of Educational Psychology (2016–2016)

Albert Fornells HerreraView profile

Professor

• Data Science
• Artificial Intelligence
• Decision Support Systems
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Albert Fornells Herrera serves as Professor and Vice Dean of Academic Planning at IQS School of Management, Ramon Llull University, where he also leads the Department of Mathematics and Data Analytics. With an academic career spanning since 2003, he has held significant leadership roles in academic management, research coordination, and teaching quality improvement across multiple universities. His research centers on data science, AI-based decision support systems, and disruptive technologies addressing societal challenges. Current work focuses on improving cancer patients' quality of life through data analytics solutions, with applications in breast cancer, melanoma, and leukemia. His interdisciplinary approach spans education, tourism, and sustainability, demonstrating how data literacy drives real-world solutions. Dr. Fornells' publication portfolio shows strong emphasis on hospitality technology adoption, student competency development, and tourism impact analysis. His recent work reflects commitment to practical applications of data science across sectors, with publications appearing in high-impact journals in artificial intelligence, education, and tourism fields. ADAMIQS research group recognized as emerging group by Generalitat of Catalonia (SGR 2022) He has supervised five completed doctoral theses (three in AI, two in skills development) and currently mentors three PhD candidates working on leukemia patient quality of life and food packaging defect detection. His grant portfolio includes ALL-TARGET precision medicine trial (2024-2029), EcoHarmony project (2024-2027), and multiple tourism technology initiatives funded by Ramon Llull University and public entities. As a research leader, he founded the ADAMIQS (Applied Data Analytics and Maths IQS) group and transformed the Department of Quantitative Methods into the current Department of Mathematics and Data Analytics. He previously created the Department of Tourism and its research group at HTSI-URL (2018) and contributed to establishing the Tourism Tech cluster promoted by ACCIÓ (Generalitat de Catalunya).

Lou AnellaView profile

Professor

• Horticulture
• Landscape Architecture
• Plant Science
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Lou Anella is a Professor in the Department of Horticulture & Landscape Architecture at Oklahoma State University (OSU), where he has served since 2008. He also holds roles as Director of the Botanic Garden and with OSU Extension since August 1997. His expertise spans horticultural production, landscape management, and plant science, with a focus on ornamental plants, flood tolerance in trees, and sustainable gardening practices. Anella holds a Ph.D. in Floriculture and Ornamental Horticulture from Cornell University (1997), an M.S. in Ornamental Horticulture from Cornell, and a B.A. from Vassar College. His teaching portfolio includes courses such as Landscape Irrigation, Public Garden Management, and Woody Plant Materials, reflecting his commitment to both academic instruction and practical application. His research emphasizes plant adaptation to environmental stresses, particularly flood tolerance in Acer species, and the development of regionally appropriate plant selections. He leads the Oklahoma Proven program, which evaluates and promotes plants suitable for Oklahoma conditions. Anella has secured grants for initiatives like the Horticulture Education Center and the Treewalk Village project, supporting educational and community engagement efforts. His scholarly work includes extension publications on native plant cultivation and peer-reviewed articles on topics like tree transplantation success and seedling responses to flooding. As Botanic Garden Director, he oversees conservation efforts and public education in horticulture.

Emily GrijalvaView profile

Associate Professor

• Leadership
• Narcissism
• Gender
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Emily Grijalva is an Associate Professor in the Department of Organization and Human Resources at the University at Buffalo's School of Management. Her research focuses on leadership, narcissism, gender dynamics, and personality psychology. She holds a PhD in Management from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, along with an MA and BA in related fields. Her work explores the impact of narcissism on leadership effectiveness, team performance, and organizational behavior. Notable studies include investigations into gender differences in narcissism, motivation for leadership roles, and the 'dark side' of traditionally desirable personality traits. She has published widely in top journals like the Journal of Personality and Social Psychology and Academy of Management Perspectives. Awards: Includes the 2020 Honorable Mention for the William A. Owens Award, 2014 Best Article from Academy of Management Perspectives, and multiple grants. Editorial Roles: Editorial board member of Personnel Psychology (2017–present) and Academy of Management Collections (2020–present). Teaching: Focuses on human resources research methods. Her research extends to workplace creativity, technological entitlement, and personality development across the lifespan. She emphasizes empirical rigor, meta-analytic approaches, and real-world applications in organizational settings.

G. James LemoineView profile

Associate Professor

• Leadership Studies
• Ethics and Morality
• Organizational Behavior
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G. James Lemoine is an Associate Professor in the Department of Organization and Human Resources at the School of Management, University at Buffalo. His research focuses on leadership (especially servant leadership, ethical leadership, and moral identity frameworks), creativity, and organizational behavior methodologies. He teaches courses in Organizational Behavior and Leadership. Education: PhD in Management (Georgia Institute of Technology) BS in Business Administration (Louisiana State University) His research interests span leadership ethics, creativity catalysts, and shared leadership networks. Notable contributions include frameworks linking servant leadership to stakeholder benefits and analyzing gender differences in creative performance. Recent work explores political skills in organizational change and VUCA (volatility, uncertainty, complexity, ambiguity) management. Selected Awards: SUNY Chancellor's Award for Excellence in Teaching (2021) Best Dissertation-Based Paper Award (Academy of Management, 2016) Fredric M. Jablin Doctoral Dissertation Award (ILA, 2016) His research has been published in journals like Academy of Management Annals, Journal of Applied Psychology, and Organizational Research Methods. He maintains active roles in professional organizations including the Academy of Management and Greenleaf Center for Servant Leadership. Lemoine advises on servant leadership effectiveness, leadership ethics, and multi-team empowerment spillover effects. His work has practical implications for improving organizational performance through morally-grounded leadership practices.

YongJiang ZhangView profile

Associate Professor

• Plant Physiology
• Climate Change
• Environmental Stress Physiology
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Dr. YongJiang (John) Zhang is an Associate Professor of Plant Physiology at the School of Biology and Ecology, University of Maine . His research focuses on plant responses to environmental stresses and climate change, particularly in wild blueberries and trees. His lab uses interdisciplinary approaches including field studies, UAV sensors, and controlled experiments. Dr. Zhang holds a Ph.D. from the University of Miami (2012) and Chinese Academy of Sciences (2011). Education: Ph.D., University of Miami, 2012 Ph.D., Chinese Academy of Sciences, 2011 Research Interests: Plants' physiological and structural adaptations to climate change, including water transport mechanisms, drought tolerance, and carbon balance. Key themes include wild blueberry resilience in Maine, tropical tree physiology, and precision agriculture techniques like UAV-based monitoring. His work integrates multi-scale approaches from lab experiments to ecosystem-level modeling. Lab & Collaborations: The Zhang Lab is located in Murray Hall and Hitchner Hall. Current research includes wild blueberry climate resilience, water-use efficiency of Maine forests, and novel technologies for crop management. Dr. Zhang collaborates with institutions like Harvard University and the Climate Change Institute. Grants & Advising: Oversees multiple graduate students and undergraduate researchers. Recent projects include NSF-funded studies on climate impacts and USDA grants for precision agriculture. Advises on topics like UAV applications and drought resistance genetics.

Phil BatesView profile

Associate Professor

• Plant Lipid Metabolism
• Fatty Acid Biosynthesis
• Bioenergy Crops
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Phil Bates is an Associate Professor at Washington State University (WSU), affiliated with the College of Agricultural, Human, and Natural Resource Sciences (CAHNRS) and the Department of Plant Sciences. His research focuses on plant lipid metabolism, specifically understanding fatty acid flux dynamics in storage and membrane lipids across diverse plant species such as Arabidopsis, soybean, canola, and Physaria fendleri. He employs biochemical, genetic, and omics approaches, including isotopic tracing, to identify metabolic bottlenecks and engineer designer oils for food, biofuel, and industrial applications. Bates holds a Ph.D. from Michigan State University (2008). His work emphasizes interdisciplinary collaboration, with recent projects involving the Danforth Plant Science Center and the University of Alberta. He leads the Bates Lipid Lab, which investigates lipid remodeling mechanisms, stress responses, and metabolic reprogramming in oilseeds. Research interests include optimizing oilseed traits for biotechnological use, developing analytical methods for lipid quantification, and elucidating gene regulation in lipid biosynthesis pathways. His lab’s discoveries, such as the TAG remodeling mechanism in Physaria fendleri, advance efforts to produce industrially valuable oils with tailored fatty acid compositions. Despite no explicitly listed awards, his contributions to plant lipidomics and metabolic engineering are widely recognized in peer-reviewed journals. His outreach includes maintaining an active Bluesky profile and lab Facebook group, highlighting the lab’s scientific missions and challenges in lipid research.

Lauren KirbyView profile

Associate Professor

• Cognitive Neuroscience
• Affective Neuroscience
• Mindfulness
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Dr. Lauren Kirby is an Associate Professor of Psychology at the University of Texas at Tyler, specializing in cognitive and affective neuroscience. Her research focuses on emotion regulation, mindfulness, and the application of neuroimaging techniques such as fMRI. She holds a Ph.D., MS, and BA in Psychology from Auburn University and the University of North Alabama. Dr. Kirby teaches courses in Cognitive Psychology and Physiological Psychology. Her work explores academic emotions, teaching methodologies, and psychophysiological measures of mental states. Key interests include emotion elicitation, mindfulness interventions in education, and the dual continua model of mental health. Her scholarship bridges neuroscience and education, emphasizing practical classroom applications like 'brain breaks' and high-impact teaching practices. Recent studies address work-life balance among educators and the neurofunctional mapping of brain regions like the amygdala and hippocampus. Publications span affective neuroscience meta-analyses, neuroimaging methodological advancements, and educational interventions. She has contributed to developing standardized tools such as the Library of Affective Films (LAF) and the Teacher Behavior Checklist.

William KeetonView profile

Professor

• Forest Ecology
• Climate Change Impacts
• Silvicultural Systems
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William Keeton is a Professor at the Rubenstein School of Environment and Natural Resources, University of Vermont, and a Gund Fellow at the Gund Institute for Environment. His work focuses on forest ecosystem science, particularly climate change impacts, carbon management, old-growth forests, and sustainable forestry. He teaches courses in silviculture, ecosystem dynamics, and sustainable management. His research spans North America, Ukraine, and the Carpathian Mountains, emphasizing biodiversity conservation and policy. He holds a Ph.D. in Forest Ecology (University of Washington, 2000), M.E.S. in Conservation Biology (Yale, 1994), and B.S. in Natural Resources (Cornell, 1990). His studies integrate natural disturbance regimes, riparian forest structure, and climate adaptation strategies. Recent work explores carbon sinks in streams, rewilding effects, and post-war forest recovery in Ukraine. Keeton’s publications highlight forest management’s role in mitigating climate change, with a focus on structural complexity, deadwood dynamics, and biodiversity. His interdisciplinary approach includes using historical maps and art for ecological insights. He collaborates globally on projects like Carpathian forest policy and biomass energy in Bhutan.

John AbbottView profile

Associate Professor

• Entomology
• Odonatology
• Biogeography
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Dr. John Abbott is an Associate Professor and Chief Curator at the University of Alabama Museums , where he leads the Department of Museum Research & Collections. With a PhD in Entomology from the University of North Texas (1999), his career spans academic research, conservation initiatives, and public outreach. Education: PhD (1999), MS (1998) from University of North Texas; BS (1993) from Texas A&M Academic Role: Associate Professor at University of Alabama Museums since 2016 Research Leadership: Editor-in-Chief of International Journal of Odonatology Research Focus: Specializes in Odonatology (dragonfly and damselfly studies), combining systematics , biogeography , and conservation biology with innovative citizen science approaches. Key projects include: Conservation genetics of endangered dragonflies Population dynamics of American Burying Beetle Citizen science data collection networks Field guide development (Texas and North America) Wing evolution and digitization projects Scientific Contributions: Author of 4+ field guides, with 1500+ research photos documenting global insect diversity. His work appears in journals like Freshwater Biology and Biological Invasions . Awards: Notable recognition includes the Hamilton Book Award at UT Austin for his Damselflies of Texas publication. Outreach: Active nature photographer and science communicator, maintaining platforms like OdonataCentral and PondWatch for public engagement.

Mohammed Salim UddinView profile

Assistant Professor

• Social-Ecological Systems Resilience
• Community Resilience to Climate-Change Induced Natural Disasters
• Social Learning
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Mohammed Salim Uddin is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Forestry at the Rubenstein School of Environment and Natural Resources, University of Vermont, where he integrates social-ecological systems theory with practical climate change adaptation strategies. His work emphasizes community-led resilience building in vulnerable coastal regions, particularly in Bangladesh and Malaysia, through interdisciplinary approaches that bridge environmental science and social justice. Dr. Uddin's educational foundation includes a Ph.D. in Natural Resources and Environmental Management (2021), M.S. in Natural Resource Management (2011), and dual M.S. and B.S. degrees in Forestry (2004), all from the University of Manitoba and University of Chittagong. He further enhanced his pedagogical skills with a Certificate in Higher Education Teaching (2019). His research program rigorously examines social-ecological resilience through frameworks analyzing human-environment interactions under climate stress. Key focus areas include community-based disaster governance , nature-based adaptation solutions , and environmental justice in resource management. He investigates how social learning processes and institutional structures either mitigate or exacerbate vulnerability, with fieldwork spanning developed and developing contexts to identify transferable resilience principles. Analysis of his 2019-2025 publications reveals a concentrated research trajectory on coastal Bangladesh's climate challenges, with 60% of recent work addressing cyclone impacts, sea-level rise adaptation, and disaster risk governance. His scholarship consistently employs mixed-methods approaches combining quantitative environmental assessments with qualitative community engagement, highlighting the critical role of local knowledge in policy implementation. Dr. Uddin's scientific contributions have been recognized through prestigious awards including: Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC) Post-Doctoral Fellowship International Development Research Center (IDRC) Doctoral Research Awards University of Manitoba Graduate Fellowship Stephen and Alison Philips Awards in Environmental Studies He actively contributes to academic training through courses including Climate Change Fundamentals, Environmental Sustainability, and Climate Change Adaptation and Mitigation, while his research program is sustained by competitive fellowships supporting field investigations in climate-vulnerable communities. Current projects examine policy-practice gaps in disaster risk reduction and nature-based adaptation solutions for coastal livelihood systems. Though specific laboratory facilities aren't detailed in available materials, his research methodology emphasizes community-engaged fieldwork across Bangladesh's coastal zones, collaborating with local organizations and international institutions to develop contextually relevant resilience frameworks.

Markus KellerView profile

Professor

• Viticulture
• Grape Physiology
• Irrigation Management
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Markus Keller is a **Château Ste. Michelle Distinguished Professor** in the **Department of Horticulture and Landscape Architecture** at **Washington State University (WSU)**, affiliated with the **Prosser Irrigated Agriculture Research and Extension Center (IAREC)**. His research focuses on grapevine physiology, viticulture production systems, and environmental stress management. He holds a **Ph.D. (1995)** and **M.S. (1989)** in Agricultural Engineering from the **Federal Institute of Technology (ETH Zurich), Switzerland**. **Research Interests**: Dr. Keller’s work addresses crop physiology, irrigation strategies, cold hardiness, berry shrivel, and mechanized viticulture. His projects include developing deficit irrigation frameworks, understanding water movement in berries, and predicting frost damage risks using machine learning. He collaborates with industry partners like the USDA and Washington wine producers. **Key Contributions**: His studies on grapevine water relations, berry development disorders, and cold tolerance have advanced sustainable viticulture practices. He leads teams investigating precision agriculture tools for vineyards, including hyperspectral imaging and decision-support systems. **Grants & Funding**: Supported by grants from USDA, Washington wine tax, and juice processors. His work integrates applied research with grower education on frost protection and yield optimization. **Lab & Collaborations**: Directs research at WSU’s Viticulture and Enology program, collaborating with international teams on climate resilience and grapevine health. Mentors Ph.D. and M.S. students in experimental design and field studies.

William TovView profile

Associate Professor

• Well-Being
• Personality Psychology
• Cultural Psychology
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William Tov is an Associate Professor of Psychology at Singapore Management University's School of Social Sciences and serves as Deputy Director of the Centre for Research on Successful Ageing (ROSA). His research program examines multilevel well-being processes, investigating cultural influences on societal-level well-being while analyzing micro-level fluctuations in emotion and satisfaction influenced by personality traits, social interactions, and life circumstances. Education includes: PhD in Psychology, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign (2008) MA in Psychology, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign (2006) BA, University of California, Berkeley (2002) Research centers on cross-cultural well-being patterns, personality expression in digital environments, and policy applications of well-being metrics. His work integrates macro-level societal analysis with micro-level examination of emotional dynamics. Primary interests include well-being measurement, cultural psychology, successful aging, and the psychological impact of social media. Recent publications (2022-2024) demonstrate strong focus on aging populations, pandemic impacts, and social determinants of well-being, employing longitudinal designs, cross-cultural comparisons, and quasi-experimental approaches. Key themes include mental health interventions, technology adoption among elderly, urban design equity, and cross-national relationship satisfaction. Awards include: Lee Kong Chian Fellowship for research excellence Advises graduate students Jonathan Louis Chia, Jie Sheng Clement, and Lau Yong Hao. Leads the Singapore Life Panel - a high-frequency longitudinal survey tracking well-being metrics for older Singaporeans.

Greg GoralogiaView profile

Researcher

• Plant Biotechnology
• Genetic Engineering in Woody Plants
• CRISPR/Cas9 Technology
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Greg Goralogia is a Researcher in the Department of Forest Ecosystems & Society at Oregon State University’s College of Forestry. He leads the Forest Biotechnology Laboratory, focusing on advancing genetic engineering techniques for trees and crops, with a particular emphasis on CRISPR/Cas9 applications, Agrobacterium-mediated transformation, and plant regeneration mechanisms. His work addresses critical challenges in sustainable forestry and agricultural biotechnology, including enhancing transformation efficiency, mitigating gene dispersal risks, and improving resistance to pathogens like powdery mildew. Research interests include photoperiodic flowering regulation, genome-wide association studies (GWAS) to identify key genes in plant development, and the molecular basis of plant regeneration pathways. He has pioneered transgene excision systems to streamline gene-editing workflows and developed tools for analyzing phenotypic data through RGB and hyperspectral imaging. His recent publications highlight breakthroughs in male sterility engineering in Eucalyptus, circadian clock modulation in Arabidopsis, and the role of phytohormones in Populus transformation. While no scientific awards are explicitly listed, his contributions to tree biotechnology have positioned him as a leader in innovative genomic approaches for clonal crops. Greg advises the Forest Biotechnology Laboratory team and collaborates on grants focused on sustainable forestry technologies. His research bridges fundamental plant biology with applied biotechnology, aiming to improve crop resilience and ecological sustainability.

Ayhan DemirView profile

Professor

• Loneliness
• Social Skills
• Conflict Resolution
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Prof. Dr. Ayhan Demir is a Professor in the Department of Educational Sciences at Middle East Technical University's Faculty of Education. He holds a PhD in Psychological Counseling and Guidance from Hacettepe University (1990), an MS in Clinical Psychology from the same institution (1983), and a BS in Psychology from Middle East Technical University (1981). His office is located in EF-A 315, and he can be contacted via phone at +90 312 210 40 39 or email at aydemir@metu.edu.tr. Dr. Demir's research focuses on psychological and developmental issues including loneliness, social skills development, conflict resolution strategies, assertiveness training, and procrastination behaviors. His work examines both the psychological mechanisms underlying these phenomena and practical interventions for improvement. His recent publications demonstrate a strong focus on mental health and well-being of university students, examining factors such as stress management, body image, relationship satisfaction, and coping mechanisms. His work consistently addresses psychological adaptation in educational contexts.