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Mtisunge E. KapalamulaView profile

Assistant Professor

• Counselor Education and Supervision
• Clinical Mental Health Counseling
• Complicated Grief
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Mtisunge E. Kapalamula is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Clinical Mental Health Counseling at Adler University's Chicago campus, contributing to the on-ground modality of the M.A. program. Their teaching philosophy emphasizes student-centered, experiential learning grounded in social justice and critical engagement. Dr. Kapalamula holds a Ph.D. in Counselor Education and Supervision from Adler University, an M.S. in Education with a focus in Counseling from Indiana University, and a B.A. in Psychology from the same institution. Their research and practice focus on trauma-informed care, particularly complicated grief and vicarious trauma, with a strong commitment to marginalized communities. They specialize in counseling immigrant populations and addressing the psychological impact of police violence on Black and Brown communities. Their work integrates sociocultural awareness into clinical training and community mental health advocacy. Their sole published article explores African Americans' lived experiences of police violence through a phenomenological lens, highlighting racial trauma and resilience. This work aligns with broader themes of social justice, systemic oppression, and community-based healing. Awarded the Adler University Social Justice Scholarship (2015–2016), Dr. Kapalamula is recognized for their commitment to equity in mental health. They are a member of several professional organizations including Chi Sigma Iota, the American Counseling Association, and the Illinois Counseling Association. Dr. Kapalamula has held leadership roles in community mental health, serving as Past President of the Midwest Center for Social Services and President of Lakeshore Counseling and Consulting Group, LLC, where they provide psychoeducation and work to destigmatize mental health in communities of color. They have delivered presentations on grief and supporting LGBT youth. No information is available about student advising or research grants.

• Counseling
• Counselor Education and Supervision
• Creativity in Counseling
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Dr. Crystal Brashear is an Assistant Professor of Counseling at Colorado Christian University, affiliated with the College of Adult and Graduate Studies and the School of Counseling. She is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Texas and actively contributes to both academic and clinical domains through teaching, research, and private practice. Educational Background: Ph.D. in Counselor Education and Supervision, Texas A&M University - Commerce M.A. in Counseling, Dallas Theological Seminary B.A. in English, Southwestern University Her research and professional focus centers on fostering creativity in counseling practice and education, emphasizing cultural competence, ethical flexibility, and humanistic approaches. She integrates experiential and holistic methods in training future counselors, advocating for innovation in therapeutic settings. Her work explores how creativity enhances supervision, counselor development, and advocacy for diverse populations. The available publications highlight her scholarly interest in combining ethics, cultural awareness, and cognitive adaptability in crisis counseling, as well as promoting creative strategies in cultural advocacy. These works reflect a consistent theme of innovation and inclusivity in counselor education and practice. Professional Memberships: American Counseling Association (ACA) Association for Counselor Education and Supervision (ACES) Southern Association for Counselor Education and Supervision (SACES) Association for Creativity in Counseling (ACC) Assessment and Research in Counseling (AARC) Association for Humanistic Counseling (AHC) Texas Counseling Association (TCA) Texas Association for Counselor Educators and Supervisors (TACES) Dr. Brashear leads active research projects funded by grants and mentors students through research teams, contributing to the advancement of counseling knowledge. While specific grant names are not listed, her involvement in funded research indicates external support for her scholarly work. She regularly presents her findings at local, state, national, and international conferences, demonstrating broad academic engagement. She is certified in Prepare and Enrich Counseling, Marriage Strong Facilitation, Humanistic Sandtray Therapy, and is basic trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), reflecting a diverse clinical skill set that informs her academic teaching and research.

• International and Comparative Education
• Education and Development
• Indigenous Knowledge
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Anders Breidlid is a Professor at Oslo Metropolitan University (OsloMet), with a strong focus on international and comparative education, particularly in Sub-Saharan Africa, Sudan, and South Sudan. His work spans human rights, indigenous knowledge, HIV/AIDS education, and education in conflict and post-conflict settings. His research interests include: Decolonization of education and integration of indigenous knowledges Education in armed conflict and post-conflict reconstruction Global citizenship and sustainable development in education Discourse analysis and epistemic diversity History and civic education in fragile states The recent trend in his publications shows a deep engagement with psychosocial support for refugee children, civic education in socialist contexts like Cuba, and the integration of local epistemologies in science classrooms across Africa. His work bridges theory and practice, often contributing to policy discussions on emergency education and educational equity. He frequently collaborates with researchers across Africa and Europe. Scientific contributions and recognition: Extensive publication record including 66 scientific publications, 31 research reports, and 565 dissemination pieces Editor and author of influential works on indigenous knowledges and sustainable development Regular contributor to public discourse through op-eds in major Norwegian outlets like Klassekampen and Avisa Vårt Land Keynote speaker at international forums, including the University of South-Eastern Norway Breidlid actively advises and evaluates academic work, having served as an external examiner for PhD theses at institutions in Zambia, South Africa, Norway, and Pakistan. While no direct students are listed, his role as opponent indicates significant mentorship and academic guidance. He has contributed to capacity-building in postgraduate education through collaborative programs like the NOMA Master’s in International Education and Development. He is involved in research networks focused on decolonizing curricula and promoting epistemic justice, particularly through participatory action research with South African science teachers. His work emphasizes contextually relevant, inclusive, and sustainable education models.

Sinan Tankut GülhanView profile

Assistant Professor

• Urban Sociology
• Turkish Urbanization
• Comparative Urban History
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Dr. Sinan Tankut Gülhan is an Assistant Professor at the University of Zielona Góra's Institute of Sociology in Poland, where he applies a multidisciplinary approach to urban sociology. With expertise spanning Turkish urbanization processes, comparative urban history, and digital transformation in urban contexts, he bridges theoretical frameworks with practical applications in urban planning and policy. His research interests focus on the intersection of urban sociology and digital transformation, examining algorithmic decision-making in urban planning, digital inequality, housing market dynamics, 'smart city' initiatives, and the impact of digital platforms on urban mobility. Drawing from Henri Lefebvre's spatial theory, he analyzes how urban spaces are produced through political, economic, and social processes, with particular attention to Istanbul's historical development. Dr. Gülhan has expanded his methodological approach from qualitative to quantitative and computational techniques, utilizing statistical analysis (RStudio, SPSS), data science applications (Python, machine learning), digital research methods (web scraping, text analysis), and spatial analysis (QGIS). His publications reveal a consistent focus on urban political economy, historical urban development, and the evolving relationship between state power and urban space. Actively engaged in public sociology, he collaborates with community organizations, policymakers, and media outlets, organizing workshops for planners and advising municipal governments on technology implementation. His work on the 1960 Istanbul Housing Census visualization demonstrates his commitment to making historical urban data accessible for contemporary urban challenges.

• Healthcare Business Management
• Organizational Behavior
• Health Administration
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Prof. Dr. Musa ÖZATA is a full-time Professor at Kırşehir Ahi Evran University, Faculty of Economics and Administrative Sciences, Department of Business Management and Organization. He currently serves as Vice Rector and Dean at the same institution. Previously, he held academic positions at Selçuk University as an Associate Professor (2012-2017) and Assistant Professor (2007-2012). His administrative roles include Department Head and Dean roles spanning over a decade. Education: PhD in Production Management and Marketing, Selçuk University Institute of Social Sciences (2001-2004) MSc in Public Health, Yüzüncü Yıl University Institute of Health Sciences (1996-1998) BSc in Health Administration, Hacettepe University School of Health Administration (1987-1991) Research focuses on Healthcare Business Management, Organizational Behavior, and Leadership in healthcare settings. His work examines leadership impacts on employee satisfaction, organizational commitment, ethical reporting, and crisis management in healthcare systems. Recent studies investigate pandemic responses, digital transformation in healthcare, and innovative management practices in higher education. Achievements include: Sözel Bildiri Üçüncülük Ödülü from Türkiye Aile Hekimliği Vakfı (2015) He has supervised 18 postgraduate students (PhD and Master's) and led research projects on organizational behavior in healthcare. Major grants include: ERASMUS+2019-1TR01-KA204-077013 (2022-2023) Sağlık Personelinde Çalışan Motivasyonu ve Örgütsel Bağlılık (2018-2019) Hemşirelerde Örgütsel Adalet ve Tıbbi Hata İlişkisi (2017-2018) Diyaliz Hastaları Memnuniyet Araştırması (2015-2016)

Bernet ElzingaView profile

Professor

• Stress-related psychopathology
• Trauma and PTSD
• Depression and anxiety disorders
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Prof. Bernet Elzinga is a leading researcher at the Clinical Psychology Department of Leiden University, focusing on trauma's psychological, cognitive, and neurobiological consequences. Her work spans stress-related disorders, depression, PTSD, and intergenerational trauma transmission. Key research themes: Intergenerational stress mechanisms Emotion regulation in BPD DSM-5 PTSD criteria validation Developmental psychopathology Her 2021 study on adolescent-parent perception discrepancies revealed critical insights into youth affective states. The 2018 Dutch CAPS-5 validation established high reliability (ICC=0.98) while refining PTSD factor models. Recent projects like RE-PAIR (2024) on emotional maltreatment neurobiology and BAT (2024) targeting familial anxiety transmission highlight her translational approach. Key findings: Demonstrated superiority of the six-factor Anhedonia PTSD model over DSM-5's four-factor structure. Identified Memory impairment (D1) and Reckless behavior (E2) as low-prevalence symptoms in professional trauma populations. Revealed clinician diagnostic ambiguity in moderate-symptom cases, emphasizing the need for collaborative assessment practices. Academic affiliations Leiden Institute for Brain and Cognition Arq Psychotrauma Expert Group collaborations Foundation Centrum '45 partnerships

• Risk Communication
• Crisis Management
• Migration Studies
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Minna Lundgren serves as Senior Lecturer in Sociology at Mid Sweden University's Department of Humanities and Social Sciences, based in Östersund. She is an integral member of the Risk and Crisis Research Centre (RCR) where she leads critical research on societal resilience. Her academic foundation includes a Doctor of Philosophy degree awarded in 2016 following her thesis on displacement experiences among Georgian youth. Lundgren's research spans three core domains: risk communication in heterogeneous societies, crisis management during hybrid threats, and migration/displacement dynamics. Her work combines qualitative methodologies with experimental approaches in the RCR Simulation Lab, examining how diverse populations process risk information related to extreme weather, terrorism, and disinformation campaigns. Notable projects include the ongoing 'Humans, Measures and Resilience' initiative studying public response to hybrid threats, and the Ukraine-focused 'SAFE Ukraine' collaboration examining wartime communication since 2022. Her publication trajectory reveals a strategic evolution from post-conflict displacement studies (2014-2016) toward contemporary risk communication challenges. Recent outputs focus on disinformation vulnerability in Swedish society (2024), wartime communication frameworks (2024), and climate adaptation strategies (2021), demonstrating increasing engagement with urgent societal threats. Lundgren's methodological approach consistently emphasizes practical application of research to improve governmental crisis communication. Lundgren actively contributes to academic governance as scientific secretary of Umeå's Ethical Review Authority division. Her teaching encompasses sociology in the Risk and Crisis Management program, doctoral courses in research ethics, and specialized instruction in risk analysis. Current supervision includes doctoral candidate Maja Klinga, with whom she co-publishes on disinformation studies. Her operational framework involves significant collaboration with national agencies like MSB (Civil Contingencies Agency) and international partners including Kharkiv National University. The RCR Simulation Lab serves as her primary research environment for experimental studies on public behavior during crises.

Sung Eun JungView profile

Assistant Professor

• Early Childhood Education
• Robotics Education
• Culturally Responsive Teaching
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Sung Eun Jung is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Teaching, Learning and Sociocultural Studies at the University of Arizona's College of Education. With a Ph.D. in Early Childhood Education from the University of Georgia, she bridges her background as a former kindergarten teacher with research focused on child agency in technology-mediated learning environments. Education: Ph.D. in Early Childhood Education from University of Georgia Her research explores robotics education as a platform for promoting culturally responsive STEM practices and embodied learning. She investigates how theme-based and project-based curricula can empower young children (ages 4-7) as active participants in technological design, particularly in communities with predominantly Latino/Latina populations. Her work emphasizes equity in early childhood technology integration and the reclamation of child-driven learning narratives. Recent publications highlight her expertise in systematic reviews of robotics education (2018), AI readiness in early childhood teaching (2025), and gendered engagement in robotics (2022). She has collaborated with community centers to implement robotics programs for marginalized young learners.

Christine MarkhamView profile

Professor

• Adolescent Health
• Sexual Health
• Program Evaluation
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Christine Markham, PhD, serves as Professor and Department Chair of Health Promotion & Behavioral Sciences at the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston School of Public Health. With over 30 years of experience in adolescent health promotion, her work focuses on technology-driven multilevel interventions in sexual health education, obesity prevention, and chronic disease management. Her research spans diverse populations including Hispanic, African-American, and HIV-positive youth, with significant contributions like the 'It’s Your Game…Keep It Real' curriculum recognized by the USDHHS Office of Population Affairs. Education: Not explicitly detailed in provided texts. Research: Specializes in Intervention Mapping framework, HPV vaccination promotion, trauma-informed care, and technology-enhanced health education programs. Recent publications highlight her expertise in HPV vaccination disparities, digital health interventions, and school-based implementation strategies. Dr. Markham co-authored works on maternal HPV perceptions, regional vaccine recommendations, and cross-sector coalition efforts for community health programs. Her leadership in the Center for Health Promotion and Prevention Research underscores her commitment to public health innovation.

Afsaneh RaziView profile

Assistant Professor

• Human-Computer Interaction
• Social Computing
• Human-centered AI
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Afsaneh Razi is an Assistant Professor at the Department of Information Science at Drexel University's College of Computing & Informatics (CCI), where she co-directs the DONUTS (Data Ontology Networks Users Textuality Safety) Collaboratory and directs the ETHOS (Ethical Technology Helping Our Society) Lab. Her research is positioned at the intersection of Human-Computer Interaction (HCI), Social Computing, AI/ML, Privacy, and Online Safety, with a focus on designing technologies that facilitate safer online interactions, especially for vulnerable populations. Education: PhD, Computer Science, University of Central Florida MS, Computer Science, University of Central Florida MS, Software Engineering, Islamic Azad University Central Tehran Branch BS, Computer Science, University of Tehran Dr. Razi's research focuses on the sociotechnical complexities of online harms, leveraging human-centered machine learning to understand and mitigate risks encountered by vulnerable users online. Her work spans Human-Computer Interaction with emphasis on youth populations, Social Computing examining online communities, AI/ML applications for safety, and Ethics in technology design. She is particularly interested in how AI can balance protection and privacy for young people on social media, and how to develop trauma-informed research practices when studying sensitive topics. Her recent publications consistently focus on youth online safety, examining sexual risk experiences, AI-induced harassment, and AI's role in peer support. The research employs mixed methods combining qualitative insights with machine learning approaches, with significant attention to Instagram and other social media platforms to understand how young people navigate online risks through human-centered AI solutions. Scientific Awards: Impact Recognition Award (2023) for 'Sliding into My DMs' paper Best Paper Honorable Mention at CHI'24 (two papers) Faculty Summer Research Award at Drexel University (2023) Science Center Health Equity Research Fellowship Award (2023) NSF CSGrad4US Fellowship for mentee Jessica Medina (2023) Dr. Razi actively mentors PhD students in the DONUTS Collaboratory, including Elham Aghakhani, Layla Bouzoubaa, Sanonda Datta Gupta, Matt Namvarpour, and Aria Pessianzade. She has secured multiple research grants, including Drexel's Faculty Summer Research Award to investigate AI's role in teens' online safety and the Science Center Health Equity Research Fellowship for studying social determinants of health for people with epilepsy. Her research is highly interdisciplinary, collaborating with experts across psychology, medicine, and computer science. Dr. Razi co-directs the DONUTS Collaboratory with Drs. Shadi Rezapour and John S. Seberger, which brings together faculty and PhD students to research online safety, ethics, and AI governance. She also directs the ETHOS Lab focused on ethical technology development. The DONUTS team includes multiple PhD students working on projects related to harm reduction, NLP, social computing, AI, and online safety. Dr. Razi is additionally involved in the MOSafely community, an open-source initiative leveraging evidence-based research and AI to help youth engage more safely online.

Sibel KorkmazView profile

Lecturer

• Social Work
• Sociology
• Youth Studies
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Sibel Korkmaz is a Lecturer at the Department of Social Work, Stockholm University , specializing in youth intimate partner violence. She completed her Ph.D. in 2021 with a dissertation on violence in young people's relationships, which earned the Barnafrid Prize for Thesis of the Year . Her research focuses on prevalence patterns, resilience mechanisms, and institutional responses to youth violence, funded by the Swedish Crime Victims' Agency, Swedish Equality Authority, Forte, and Norwegian Ministry of Justice. Research areas include youth intimate partner violence, gender-based violence, Nordic welfare systems Awarded Barnafrid Prize for thesis on violence in young relationships Active in international projects across Sweden, Norway, and Ireland Her publications appear in Journal of Gender-based Violence , Routledge Handbook , and Nordic Social Work Research . She co-founded the Network for Research on Violence in the Nordic region with Uppsala University colleagues.

Janet Vizina RoubalView profile

Professor

• Trauma-Informed Social Work
• Technology-Mediated Clinical Practice
• Post-Pandemic Education Adaptation
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Janet Vizina Roubal is a full-time Professor in the Department of Social Work at Ferris State University's College of Arts, Sciences and Education. She serves as the MSW Program Director and actively participates in departmental leadership through curriculum, budget, and planning committees. Doctorate of Social Work (DSW) - University of St. Thomas/St. Catherine Master of Social Work (MSW) - University of Michigan Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) - Ferris State University Her research focuses on technology-mediated social work practice , particularly in trauma-informed supervision models and virtual therapy skills training. She has developed frameworks for relational supervision in post-pandemic education and pioneered digital competency development for social work students. Recent publications and presentations demonstrate expertise in eTherapy implementation (2015-2025), with particular emphasis on simulated scenarios for clinical training and smartphone-based interventions for child welfare services. She has delivered keynote presentations at national conferences including CSWE's Annual Program Meeting. As an active academic leader, she contributes to: Curriculum development for Advanced Micro Practice Virtual education standards formulation DSW program evaluation Field seminar instruction Policy advocacy initiatives Assessment methodology refinement

Gordon C. C. DouglasView profile

Associate Professor

• Urban Planning
• DIY Urbanism
• Social Inequality
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Gordon C. C. Douglas is a tenured Associate Professor in the Department of Urban and Regional Planning at San José State University, where he also serves as Director of the Institute for Metropolitan Studies. He is a Research Associate at the Mineta Transportation Institute and contributes to the editorial board of City & Community . His work bridges urban studies, sociology, and design through a critical lens on participatory urbanism and spatial inequality. PhD in Sociology from University of Chicago (2014) MA in Global Communication from USC Annenberg School for Communication MSc in Global Media from London School of Economics and Political Science BA in International Relations from University of Southern California His research explores cultural identity, social inequality, and participatory urbanism, with particular focus on: DIY urban design and its political implications Gentrification and neighborhood identity Informal settlements and homeless communities Public space dynamics during the pandemic Transportation design and community identity Guerrilla urbanism as resistance Recent publications analyze: 2024: Trauma-informed placemaking and San José freeway history 2023: Relational commons and homelessness legitimacy 2022: Oakland Slow Streets and social norms during pandemic 2020: Guerrilla urbanism resistance and participatory urbanism Scientific recognition includes: EDRA book prize winner (2012) for co-edited 'Spontaneous Interventions' Invited contributor to major urban studies journals As director of the Institute for Metropolitan Studies and advisor on the Venice Architecture Biennale's U.S. Pavilion, he connects academic research with real-world urban policy challenges. His work consistently questions the democratic potential of bottom-up urban interventions while documenting their cultural and social impacts through ethnographic methods.

Sally MorganView profile

Lecturer

• Inclusive Education
• Refugee Education
• Educational Equity
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Dr Sally Morgan is a Lecturer in Secondary Education at Monash University's School of Education Culture & Society. With over 20 years of experience as a secondary teacher and activist educator, her work focuses on relational pedagogies, educational equity, and social justice. She completed her Doctor of Philosophy in 2023 through critical participatory action research with young asylum-seekers in Australia. Doctor of Philosophy (Inclusive Education), Monash University (2023) Graduate Certificate in Educational Research, Monash University (2018) Graduate Diploma of Education (Secondary), University of Melbourne (2001) Bachelor of Arts (Literature and Philosophy), Deakin University (2001) Her research explores inclusive education , refugee education , and critical participatory action research through frameworks like practice architectures theory and trauma-informed pedagogy. She specializes in ethics-in-practice and co-supervision methodologies for vulnerable populations. External roles include Director at Hope Community Foundation Ltd (since 2022) and Hope Co-operative Ltd (since 2019). Her work aligns with UN Sustainable Development Goals related to quality education and reduced inequalities.

Stephanie D'CostaView profile

Assistant Professor

• School Psychology
• Culturally Sustaining Practices
• Trauma-Informed Mental Health
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Dr. Stephanie D'Costa is an Assistant Professor in the Kalmanovitz School of Education at Saint Mary’s College of California. Her work bridges school psychology and trauma-informed practices, focusing on culturally sustaining methodologies for marginalized youth. Decolonizing school psychology research Adolescent mental health crisis management Culturally responsive assessment frameworks Bilingual school psychology competencies Her recent publications (2022-2024) emphasize critical methodologies (QuantCrit), trauma-informed practices, and systemic equity in K-12 settings. Key themes include racialized oppression, linguistic equity, and Indigenous mental health frameworks. As a licensed clinical psychologist, she specializes in trauma interventions for children and collaborates on community-based mental health initiatives. Her research continues to shape national dialogues on educational equity and school psychology reforms.