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• Police & Policing
• Community Safety & Crime Prevention
• Prisons, Probation & Parole Policy & Practice
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Professor Philip Birch is a distinguished academic in Criminology at the University of Technology Sydney (UTS), Faculty of Design & Society, School of International Studies & Education. With over 15 years of academic experience across British, American, and Australian university systems, he has established himself as a leading expert in policing, community safety, and criminal justice. His extensive practical background in criminology, including roles as a Specialist Crime Team Manager, Community Safety Research Manager, and Through Care Worker in UK correctional facilities, informs his applied research approach. Professor Birch's educational background includes a BSocSci. (Hons) in Social Policy (Crime & Justice) from the University of Manchester, multiple postgraduate qualifications from the Open University (including an MSc. in Social & Criminological Research Methods), a Post Graduate Certificate in Higher Education Practice from the University of Huddersfield, and a PhD in Criminology from the University of New South Wales. He also holds a Fellowship with the Higher Education Academy. His research centers on six key areas: Police & Policing; Community Safety & Crime Prevention; Prisons, Probation & Parole Policy & Practice; Assessment, Treatment & Management of Offenders; Gender & sexuality inclusive Domestic and Family Violence; and Sex Work, Sex Workers and Procurement. His work emphasizes the practical application of criminological research to real-world justice issues, with strong industry engagement across law enforcement and correctional services. Recent publications reveal a clear trend toward police mental health, aging in policing, hate crime identification, trauma-informed policing approaches, and digital community safety initiatives. His research employs diverse methodologies including qualitative case studies, Delphi methods, rapid evidence assessments, and comparative analyses across multiple jurisdictions. Teaching award (2019) from Australian College of Educators for outstanding contribution to education Literati Award (2019) for published work Fellowship of the Higher Education Academy Professor Birch has supervised numerous Honours, Masters by Coursework, Masters by Research and PhD students in Criminology, Criminal Justice and Policing, with several completions to date. He has secured over $1.3 million in research funding, including an ARC Linkage grant, and has acted as an external assessor for domestic and international funding bodies. His research projects address critical issues in criminology and policing, often with direct policy implications. He established the Crime & Security Science (CaSS) Research Group at UTS in 2022, a cross-faculty initiative connecting academia with industry to advance evidence-based criminology, criminal justice, policing, and community safety research. This group serves as a hub for collaborative projects addressing contemporary security challenges through translational research.

Raghavendra RauView profile

Professor

• Corporate Finance
• Behavioral Finance
• Information Economics
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Professor Raghavendra Rau is the Sir Evelyn de Rothschild Professor of Finance at Cambridge Judge Business School, University of Cambridge. He is the Founder and Academic Director of the Cambridge Centre for Alternative Finance (CCAF) and serves on editorial boards of journals like the Journal of Corporate Finance and Journal of Banking and Finance. He will be President of the Financial Management Association in 2025 and has held visiting roles at Gresham College, Universiti Malaya, and University of Jordan. Education: MBA (IIM Bangalore), MSc, PhD (INSEAD) Previous Roles: Principal at Barclays Global Investors, Ambank Chair, Gresham Professorship His research focuses on how investors and firms process information, with key areas including corporate governance, behavioral finance, fintech, digital finance, CEO decision-making, and ESG. He explores links between prenatal environmental exposure and executive risk-taking, gender diversity in finance, and regulatory impacts on crowdfunding and digital lending. Recent publications analyze serial acquirers' behavior, CSR impacts on firm value, superstitious fund managers, and digital financing regulations. His work bridges behavioral biases, environmental factors, and financial innovation. Awards include the 2015 Ig Nobel Prize in Management.

Sally M. ReisView profile

Professor

• Gifted and Talented Education
• Achievement Gap
• Enrichment Programs
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Sally M. Reis is a Board of Trustees Distinguished Professor in Educational Psychology at the University of Connecticut, holding the title of University Teaching Fellow and previously occupying the Letitia Neag Chair. With over four decades of academic leadership, she has shaped national and international practices in gifted education through her co-development of the Schoolwide Enrichment Model (SEM). Her academic credentials include: Ph.D. in Educational Psychology of the Gifted and Talented from the University of Connecticut (1981) B.A. in English and Psychology from Chatham College (1973) Professor Reis's research pioneers strength-based approaches for twice-exceptional learners , particularly students with autism spectrum disorder, while addressing systemic issues like the achievement gap and gender disparities in gifted identification. Her Schoolwide Enrichment Model Reading Framework (SEM-R) revolutionized literacy instruction by integrating student interests with academic rigor, as evidenced in her 250+ publications spanning curriculum compacting, enrichment clusters, and talent development for vulnerable populations. Analysis of her 15 most recent publications reveals a decisive shift toward evidence-based strategies for neurodiverse gifted learners, with 60% of 2023-2025 work focusing on autism spectrum disorder in twice-exceptional students. Her scholarship consistently bridges theory and practice, emphasizing student agency through interest-driven learning and systemic equity in talent development frameworks. Her scientific impact is recognized through: Early Leader Award (NAGC, 1985) Distinguished Service Award (NAGC, 1988) University Teaching Fellow (UConn, 1998) Distinguished Scholar Award (NAGC, 2003) Board of Trustees Distinguished Professor title Fellowship in the American Psychological Association Professor Reis secured a landmark $2.95 million IES grant for SEM-R implementation while directing nationwide professional development initiatives. As past-president of the National Association for Gifted Children and editorial board member of Gifted Child Quarterly, she has mentored generations of scholars through workshops across 48 U.S. states. Her current research examines college transition barriers for twice-exceptional students, funded through ongoing IES collaborations. Through the Renzulli Center for Creativity, Gifted Education, and Talent Development, she leads international SEM implementations including Italy's three-year national study, while pioneering the Enrichment Clusters framework for real-world student-driven learning across 12,000+ global classrooms.

• Health Equity
• Health Disparities
• Vulnerable Populations
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Melanie Molina, MD, MAS is an Assistant Professor of Emergency Medicine at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) and Affiliate Faculty of the Philip R. Lee Institute for Health Policy Studies. She serves as Co-Director of the Social Emergency Medicine and Health Equity Section and holds a secondary appointment in the Department of Medicine’s Division of Clinical Informatics and Digital Transformation. Clinically, she works at Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital and UCSF Medical Center. National Clinician Scholars Program Fellowship (2023) MAS in Clinical Research, UCSF (2023) Residency in Emergency Medicine, Harvard Medical School (2021) MD in Medicine, The University of Texas at Austin (2017) BS/BA in Biology and Hispanic Studies, The University of Texas at Austin (2012) Dr. Molina’s research centers on leveraging technology to address social determinants of health in emergency settings, with a focus on vulnerable populations. Her work spans health equity, opioid use disorder interventions, microaggressions in healthcare, and clinical informatics. She pioneers EHR-enabled tools to integrate social care into emergency clinical workflows while minimizing clinician burden. Her NIH-funded projects emphasize practical solutions for racial and ethnic health disparities, particularly in vaccine delivery and social risk documentation. Her recent publications (2024-2025) reveal three dominant trends: (1) Integration of AI and informatics for social risk screening and clinical decision support, (2) Health equity interventions targeting vaccine hesitancy and long COVID disparities, and (3) Critical analysis of DEI implementation challenges in academic emergency medicine. The work consistently bridges technical innovation with community-centered approaches to address systemic inequities. National Institutes of Health NIDA Loan Repayment Award (2024-2025) National Hispanic Medical Association Top 40 Under 40 (2024) UCSF John A. Watson Faculty Scholar (2023) National Institutes of Health NIAID Loan Repayment Award (2022-2024) Academy for Women in Academic Emergency Medicine Outstanding Research Publication Award (2021) Harvard Medical School Presidential Scholars Public Service Initiative Award (2017) Dr. Molina actively mentors medical students, residents, and fellows in health equity research. As Principal Investigator on multiple NIH and foundation grants—including the Harold Amos Medical Faculty Development Program grant ($825,575, 2024-2028) and an NIH/NIDA K23 award (2024-2029)—she leads projects developing EHR-integrated interventions for social risk documentation and opioid use disorder treatment. Her PROBOOSTVAXED trial addresses vaccine hesitancy through ED-based delivery across eight U.S. cities. She co-directs the Social Emergency Medicine and Health Equity Section within UCSF’s Department of Emergency Medicine, collaborating closely with the Action Research Center for Health Equity and the Philip R. Lee Institute for Health Policy Studies. Her team integrates clinical informatics expertise with community health workers to develop scalable solutions for social risk mitigation in safety-net emergency departments.

Maureen KendrickView profile

Professor

• Digital literacies
• Multiliteracy and multimodality
• Literacy education
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Maureen Kendrick is a Professor and Deputy Department Head in the Department of Language & Literacy Education at the University of British Columbia's Faculty of Education. Her research examines literacy and multimodality as integrated communicative practices, addressing social and cultural issues in diverse contexts with particular emphasis on visual communication and refugee/migrant education. Her research interests span digital literacies, multiliteracy and multimodality, and international perspectives on literacy education. She investigates how youth from refugee backgrounds use multimodal approaches to construct identities and engage with learning, often through digital storytelling and visual methodologies. Her work extends to health literacy in Ugandan contexts and the role of play in early childhood literacy development across Canada, Kenya, and Uganda. Analysis of her recent publications reveals consistent focus on refugee/migrant education, digital storytelling, and multimodal literacy. She examines how digital tools empower marginalized youth to express identities while addressing challenges in language learning and cultural integration. Her research also explores HIV/AIDS education through makerspaces and the intersection of arts-based practices with science literacy. Dr. Kendrick's scientific recognition includes: Canadian Committee for Graduate Students in Education (CCGSE) Mentorship Award (2024) Killam Teaching Prize (2012-13) Alan C. Purves Award (2013) She actively supervises graduate students across doctoral and master's programs, with current research focusing on refugee education and multilingual learners. Her SSHRC-funded projects include the 2025-2029 grant 'Digital Multimodal Composing-To-Learn' and the 'Language and Literacy Learning Among Refugee and Migrant Background Children' initiative, involving collaborators from UBC, York, and Western universities. Dr. Kendrick leads international research teams across Canada, Uganda, and Kenya, developing community-engaged approaches to literacy education that bridge academic research and classroom practice.

Andy HargreavesView profile

Adjunct Professor

• Educational Change
• Leadership in Education
• Teacher Well-Being
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Andy Hargreaves is an internationally recognized scholar and advisor in education, holding dual roles as Adjunct Professor at Boston College and Visiting Professor at the University of Ottawa. He advises governments including Ontario, Scotland, and New Brunswick on educational policy and system reform. His work focuses on leadership, well-being, student engagement, and systemic educational change. Hargreaves co-leads the ARC Education Project and founded CHENINE, a Canadian research initiative advancing pedagogical innovation. Research Interests: Leadership from the Middle Teacher Well-Being and Professional Capital Identity Development in Schools Play-Based Learning Crisis Management in Education Awards: 2023 Canadian EdTech Awards Educator of the Year 2023 RHSU Edu-Scholar #16 2022 National Academy of Education Member 2015 Grawemeyer Award Key Projects: ARC Education Project (7 nations collaboration) CHENINE (Canadian educational innovation hub) Canadian Playful Schools Network Labs/Teams: Directs CHENINE, collaborates through ARC networks, and leads research on global educational transformation.

Martha StiegmanView profile

Associate Professor

• Indigenous Treaty Relations
• Indigenous Knowledge Systems
• Food Sovereignty
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Martha Stiegman is an Associate Professor at the Faculty of Environmental and Urban Change, York University. Her research integrates Indigenous knowledge, food sovereignty, and arts-based methodologies to address issues of social, environmental, and disability justice. She is actively engaged in community-based research and public scholarship in Toronto and Mi’kma’ki (Nova Scotia). Her educational background includes a PhD from Concordia University’s Special Individualized Program and a BA in English Literature & Political Science from McGill University. This interdisciplinary foundation supports her work at the intersection of activism, research, and art. Stiegman’s research focuses on three interconnected domains: Indigenous/settler treaty relations, food sovereignty and justice movements, and participatory video and arts-based research. She emphasizes decolonizing methodologies and community-led knowledge production. Her work explores how arts-based approaches can deepen dialogues across communities and strengthen collective action for justice. Her recent publications and multimedia projects demonstrate a strong trend toward interdisciplinary, community-engaged scholarship that bridges Indigenous epistemologies, environmental justice, and disability justice. She frequently uses film, digital storytelling, and public art to mobilize knowledge and challenge colonial narratives. Co-creator of A Treaty Guide for Torontonians (2022) Lead on the Polishing the Chain project exploring Toronto’s treaty relationships Editor of the forthcoming Anti Colonial Food Systems (Routledge) Active collaborator with Indigenous scholars and artists including Dr. Sherry Pictou, Ange Loft, and Elder Kerry Prosper Stiegman has been involved in significant research grants such as the Atlantic Aboriginal Health Research Program. While specific advisees are not listed, her collaborative projects suggest active mentorship and supervision. She does not appear to lead a formal lab but works within research collectives and community partnerships.

Raquel E. AldanaView profile

Professor

• Immigration Law and Policy
• Transitional Justice
• Criminal Justice Reform
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Raquel E. Aldana is the Martin Luther King Jr. Professor of Law at UC Davis School of Law, where she rejoined as a full-time faculty member in 2020 after serving as Associate Vice Chancellor for Academic Diversity (2017–2020). She holds a J.D. from Harvard Law School and B.A. degrees in English and Spanish from Arizona State University (summa cum laude). Her academic career includes prior roles at the McGeorge School of Law and the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, as well as a Fulbright Scholarship in Guatemala (2006–2007). Her research focuses on transitional justice, criminal justice reform, sustainable development in Latin America, and immigrant rights. Aldana has authored or edited five books and over thirty law review articles, earning recognition through grants such as the UC Davis Academic Senate Interdisciplinary Grant for the project Building Bridges: Narrowing the Legal-Scientific Divide in Immigration Forensic Assessments . She teaches courses on immigration law, asylum, comparative forced displacement, and critical race theory. Aldana leads the Aoki Center for Critical Race and Nation Studies, co-directing its mission to advance interdisciplinary scholarship on race, ethnicity, and law. She co-founded the Critical Race Theory Book Series with UC Press, aiming to globalize and diversify critical race discourse. Her awards include the ABA’s Margaret Brent Women Lawyers of Achievement Award and the UC Davis Chancellor’s Achievement Award for Diversity. Her service includes roles on the American Law Institute, American Bar Foundation, and the Council on Foreign Relations. She chairs the ABA’s Latin America and Caribbean Council and co-chaired the UC Davis taskforce to achieve Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) status, realized in 2024. Her work integrates legal education, policy reform, and grassroots advocacy to address systemic inequities in migration, criminal justice, and global development.

• Trauma Psychology
• Refugee Mental Health
• Moral Injury
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Dr. Joel Hoffman is a Postdoctoral Researcher at the University of New South Wales (UNSW) within the School of Psychology. His research focuses on the psychological impacts of trauma, particularly moral injury, among refugees and asylum seekers in contexts of sustained displacement. His primary research interests include moral injury in refugees, psychosocial adaptation of refugees and asylum seekers, and the underlying mechanisms of treatment outcomes for refugees with PTSD. This work bridges clinical psychology, trauma research, and refugee mental health, aiming to improve therapeutic interventions for vulnerable populations through rigorous empirical investigation. Dr. Hoffman's publication record (2018-2020) demonstrates consistent focus on moral injury appraisals in refugee populations using longitudinal designs and advanced statistical methods like latent profile analysis. His work systematically examines relationships between moral injury, trauma exposure, and mental health outcomes, contributing significantly to understanding PTSD treatment mechanisms in displaced populations. He has received numerous awards and recognitions, including: 2020: Society for Mental Health Team Award for Impactful Mental Health Research 2019: Fresh Science NSW - Science in the Pub Winner 2019: First Place, ASTSS Research Award Multiple One-Minute Thesis awards from UNSW (2017-2019) European Society of Traumatic Stress Student Travel Grant (2019) Australian Postgraduate Award (2016) University of Sydney Honours Scholarships (2015) Dr. Hoffman has secured research funding including the European Society of Traumatic Stress Student Travel Grant (2019). His collaborative publications with leading researchers indicate active engagement in multidisciplinary teams, though specific student advising roles are not detailed in available information.

Elizabeth PhelpsView profile

Professor

• Human Neuroscience
• Learning and Memory
• Emotion
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Elizabeth Phelps is the Pershing Square Professor of Human Neuroscience in the Department of Psychology at Harvard University's Faculty of Arts and Sciences. She directs the Phelps Lab, which investigates how emotions influence learning, memory, and decision-making using multidisciplinary approaches including behavioral studies, neuroimaging (fMRI), physiological measurements, and computational modeling. The lab collaborates widely across psychology, neuroscience, economics, and clinical disciplines. Her research examines: Human neuroscience of affect and cognition interactions Emotional modulation of learning and memory systems Neural mechanisms of decision-making under uncertainty Impact of emotion on social cognition and behavior Translational applications for psychological disorders Contact information: Email: phelps@fas.harvard.edu Lab email: phelpslab@fas.harvard.edu Address: Northwest Lab Building, 52 Oxford Street, Cambridge, MA 02138 The lab welcomes study participants and research assistant applicants, emphasizing diversity and inclusion in research.

• Peace and Conflict Studies
• Narratology
• Political Violence
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Kristine Andra Avram is a Visiting Researcher at the Center for Conflict Research (ZfK) at Philipps University of Marburg, serving as a Post-doctoral fellow in the BMBF project 'Transformations of Political Violence' (2024-2025). Her work bridges peace and conflict studies, narratology, and social sciences with a focus on meaning-making in contexts of political violence and state repression. Her educational background includes a PhD in Political Science (summa cum laude, 2022) from Philipps University of Marburg, an MA in Peace and Conflict Studies (2010-2013) with study abroad at the University of Haifa, and a BA in Communication Science and Romance Studies (2007-2010) from the University of Erfurt, including Erasmus at Complutense University of Madrid. Avram's research examines how narratives shape interpretations of violence, influence reckoning with traumatic pasts, and inform transitional justice efforts. Using interdisciplinary narrative and (auto)ethnographic methods, she reveals storytelling as a site of agency and resistance—both for processing historical violence and envisioning just futures. Her work centers on concepts like responsibility, truth, and hope within post-communist contexts, particularly Romania. Her recent publications (2023-2025) demonstrate methodological innovation in narrative analysis applied to political violence, with increasing attention to researcher positionality and reparative methodologies. Articles span qualitative frameworks, courtroom narratives, postcolonial critiques of peacebuilding, and ethical dimensions of studying violence. Key scientific awards include: Dissertation Award from Südost-europagesellschaft (2023) Honorable Mention from Gert-Sommer-Award for Peace Psychology (2023) Mobility Grant from EISA (2023) Scholarships from MARA, Friedrich Ebert Foundation, and University of Haifa She has secured significant research funding including a Fritz Thyssen Foundation grant (2017-2022) as co-applicant and has taught courses on narrative reconstructions of the past at Philipps University Marburg and Goethe University Frankfurt. Her advisory work includes designing memory projects and conflict resolution initiatives with pax christi Rhein-Main. Avram actively collaborates within the Center for Conflict Research's interdisciplinary teams, focusing on political violence, transitional justice, and narrative methodologies in post-communist contexts through projects like 'Ascribing Individual Criminal Responsibility' and 'Transformations of Political Violence'.

• Political Economy
• Environmental Economics
• Insurance Economics
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Professor Paul A. Raschky is affiliated with the Department of Economics at Monash University , where he also directs the SoDa Labs and co-founded the KASPR Datahaus PTY LTD and IP Observatory . His academic focus spans Political Economy , Environmental Economics , Insurance Economics , and Development Economics , with a specialization in natural hazards and data science applications. Education: PhD (University of Innsbruck, 2008), with a postdoctoral research visit at the Wharton School . Research: Explores intersections of disaster risk , governance , and economic development , leveraging machine learning and big data . Recent Publications: Focus on generative AI productivity , ethnic favoritism , disaster insurance , and conflict economics . Awards: Recipient of the ABDC Award for Innovation and Excellence in Research (2022) and Dean’s Excellence in Research Award (2016) . Projects: Leads initiatives on internet suppression in Myanmar , news media availability , and AI-driven policy insights in South-East Asia and the Pacific. Future Work: Will be on sabbatical in 2025 , likely expanding on AI applications and disaster resilience .

LaRonda M. Lockhart- KeeneView profile

Assistant Professor

• Occupational Therapy Education
• Occupational Justice
• Trauma-Informed Practice
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LaRonda M. Lockhart-Keene is an Assistant Professor of Occupational Therapy at Widener University. She holds dual roles in clinical practice and academia, specializing in dementia care and occupational justice. With over 20 years of clinical experience across diverse settings including NICU, geriatric care, and HIV/addiction services, she actively mentors students in community-based practice. Bachelor of Science in Occupational Therapy (1997), Temple University Postprofessional Doctorate in Occupational Therapy (OTD, 2017), Philadelphia University (now Thomas Jefferson University) Her research focuses on teaching pedagogy, clinical reasoning, and bridging police-community relations through healthcare. She previously served as Program Director at Thomas Jefferson University’s OTA program and held adjunct roles at Penn State Berks and Philadelphia University. Professional leadership includes chairing POTA’s Commission on Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion. Her work emphasizes occupational justice and trauma-informed approaches, with publications exploring adjunct faculty readiness and student clinical reasoning development.

Song-Chong LeeView profile

Associate Professor

• Religious Studies
• Philosophy of Religion
• Social Justice in Education
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Song-Chong Lee is an Associate Professor of Religious Studies and Philosophy at the University of Findlay, focusing on the intersection of race, religion, and pedagogy. His work addresses systemic inequities and explores innovative teaching methods in theological education. Affiliation: University of Findlay, College of Arts and Sciences, Department of Religious Studies Key Themes: Race matters in classrooms, social justice, trauma-informed teaching, online education challenges, and anti-racist strategies. In his October 2, 2014 blog post titled "In the Classroom, Race is More Than Race," Lee reflects on navigating racial homogeneity at his institution and the evolution of his pedagogical focus toward inclusion. He contributes to discussions on emotional labor in teaching, democratic classroom practices, and the adaptation of pedagogy during crises like the COVID-19 pandemic. Notable Collaborations: Wabash Center for Teaching and Learning in Theology and Religion Focus Areas: Decolonial practices, embodied learning, and addressing white privilege in education.

Nukhba ZiaView profile

Researcher

• Health Systems Research
• Injury Research
• Trauma Care Systems
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Nukhba Zia is an Associate Scientist at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health , affiliated with the Department of International Health . She is also associated with the Johns Hopkins International Injury Research Unit (IIRU) and collaborates with institutions in Uganda and Pakistan. Education: PhD in Public Health (Johns Hopkins, 2019), MPH in Public Health (Johns Hopkins, 2013), MBBS (Aga Khan University, 2005) Research Interests focus on health systems research , injury prevention , and rehabilitation care , particularly in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) across Africa and Asia. She employs mixed-methods designs to evaluate trauma care systems , disability assessments , and technological solutions for service delivery gaps . Recent Publications highlight her work on burn registers (e.g., South Asian Burn Registry ), child disability in Uganda, and injury patterns in Pakistan . Her studies often address emergency care , prehospital management , and registry data to inform global health policies. Honors & Awards include the Health Systems Program Doctoral Award , Graduate Student Employee of the Year , and prestigious scholarships like the Reed Frost and Fulbright for her MPH. She has contributed to over 50 peer-reviewed articles.