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• Library and Information Science
• Documentation
• Archival Studies
• +5 more

Josefa Gallego Lorenzo serves as Professor in the Department of Artistic and Documentary Heritage at the Faculty of Philosophy and Letters, University of León, where she contributes to advancing Library and Information Science through research and education. Her academic foundation includes a PhD from the University of León (2002) with thesis research on bibliographic sources for enamels in Spain's Limoges school under Dr. Arturo Martín Vega's supervision. Her research profile encompasses Documentation, Archival Studies, Thesaurus Development, and Digital Humanities, with notable extensions into Health Informatics and Art History Documentation. As a core member of the ARBIDOC research group (Research in Archives, Libraries, Information and Documentation), she bridges theoretical frameworks with practical applications in information organization. Analysis of her 2015-2021 publications reveals three dominant trajectories: (1) Scholarly communication evolution through big deal subscription studies in Castilian universities; (2) Digital transformation of LIS education evidenced by pandemic-era online teaching adaptations; and (3) Interdisciplinary documentation applications spanning ICU nursing practices, sociosanitary research, and medieval art history. Her methodological approach consistently integrates traditional bibliographic analysis with digital tools. VI Premio de Investigacion Bibliografica 'Bartolomé José Gallardo' (2005) for research on champlevé enamel bibliographic sources She has significantly shaped the Information and Documentation degree curriculum through European Higher Education Area adaptations, developing multimedia teaching tools and virtual classroom strategies that enhance student engagement. Her supervision of theses occurs within the Department of Artistic and Documentary Heritage, though specific student names aren't documented in available sources. The ARBIDOC research group constitutes her primary collaborative framework, driving projects in archival science, digital documentation systems, and knowledge organization standards including the influential Docutes thesaurus.

Daniel O'KeeffeView profile

Senior Lecturer

• distributed systems
• security
• databases
• +7 more

Daniel O'Keeffe is a Senior Lecturer in Computer Science at the Department of Computer Science, Royal Holloway University of London (RHUL). He is affiliated with the Centre for Programming Languages and Systems (CPLS) and the Systems and Software Security Lab (S3Lab). PhD from University of Cambridge Computer Laboratory Post-doctoral research at Imperial College London Industry experience in financial software engineering His research spans distributed systems, security, databases, and networking, with a focus on cloud computing security and blockchain security. Recent work explores performance-security trade-offs in proof-of-stake blockchains under the Revoke project. Key research projects include SecureCloud (cloud security for critical infrastructure), ITA-DSM (edge computing stream processing), SeReCa (secure hardware for cloud protection), and CloudSafetyNet (data leakage monitoring). Current projects receive funding from the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC) and the Ethereum Foundation. Scientific Awards : ERA Track - Best Paper Award at SANER 2024 Grants : REDONDA: EPSRC-funded project on Byzantine State-Machine Replication for blockchain (2024-2027) Consensus-layer mitigations for validator ransomware attacks: Ethereum Foundation grant (2022-2023) Labs & Groups : Centre for Programming Languages and Systems (CPLS) Systems and Software Security Lab (S3Lab) OPERA group (University of Cambridge) LSDS group (Imperial College London)

• Grape Pomace Valorization
• Food Science
• Nutritional Enhancement
• +3 more

Maria Lidia Laginha Mestre Guerreiro da Palma is a researcher at Lusófona University's School of Health Sciences and Technologies and affiliated with the CBIOS Research Center for Biosciences & Health Technologies . She participates in the CYTED-funded Red Iberoamericana de Innovación para la Sostenibilidad de la Cadena de Valor de Alimentos (Ibero-Circular) project. Key Research Areas: • Grape pomace valorization • Functional foods development • Circular economy in food systems • Bioactive compound applications • Nutritional enhancement of plant-based products • Food waste mitigation strategies Her recent publications focus on brewer's spent grain in cookie formulations, Arbutus unedo L. fruits in dairy alternatives, and medronheiro compounds for glycemic control. She collaborates with European institutions on antimicrobial plant-based food research and has contributed to cannabis-derived substance safety assessments. Scientific Collaborations: • Universidade Lusofona (Lisbon, Portugal) • University of Trier (Germany) • IfaS (Germany) • IMAT (Circular Economy group)

Tomasz BieleckiView profile

Professor

• Physical Education
• Sports Science
• Health Promotion
• +2 more

Tomasz Bielecki is a Professor at Maria Curie-Skłodowska University's Faculty of Earth Sciences and Spatial Management , serving as Director of the Center for Physical Culture and Vice-Chancellor's Plenipotentiary for Sports. With UEFA A/B coaching licenses and specialized certifications in adapted physical education, he focuses on physical education pedagogy , student health assessment , and lifelong fitness promotion . His research highlights physical activity trends among university students, alcohol prevention programs in sports clubs, and innovative spinning training protocols . Publications span from 2004-2017, documenting longitudinal studies on physical development and curriculum modernization. As a leader in academic physical culture, he organizes international conferences and advises on health initiatives, including anaerobic capacity measurements and somatic indicator analysis. His work extends to developing universal fitness programs and assessing campus wellness policies .

Leanne MorrisonView profile

Lecturer

• Health Psychology
• Person-based intervention development
• Digital technology
• +2 more

Dr. Leanne Morrison is a Lecturer in Health Psychology at the University of Southampton, affiliated with the Centre for Community and Clinical Applications of Health Psychology and the School of Primary Care, Population Sciences and Medical Education . Her research focuses on developing and evaluating theory- and person-based digital behavior change interventions to support health self-management in primary care, adolescence, and older adulthood. Research interests include: Health Psychology Digital Intervention Development Self-Management Support Qualitative and Mixed-Methods Research Primary Care Consultations Recent publications emphasize digital tools for clinical empathy training , malnutrition risk mitigation , and dementia care interventions , reflecting her expertise in person-centered design and implementation science . She supervises PhD students in Human Development & Health and Primary Care & Population Sciences , while serving as Deputy Director of the LifeGuide Research Programme and chair of the university's cross-faculty Digital Interventions Research Group .

• Molecular Epidemiology
• Human Aging
• Genetic Epidemiology
• +5 more

Prof. Dr. Eline Slagboom serves as Full Professor of Molecular Epidemiology at the Department of Medical Statistics and Bioinformatics, Leiden University Medical Center , and holds a Max Planck Fellow position at the Max Planck Institute for Biology of Ageing . Her research group specializes in understanding molecular mechanisms of human aging through clinical studies, biobanks, and omics technologies. PhD in Biology (Genomic Instability and Ageing, Leiden University) MSc in Biology, Biochemistry (Leiden University) Research focuses on metabolic factors and biomarkers for healthy aging, with particular emphasis on genomic and epigenomic profiling , cell biological studies (skin fibroblasts, stem cells), and longitudinal cohort analysis across aging spectrums. Key projects include the Leiden Longevity Study (3,500 participants since 2002) and collaborations with BBMRI-NL, Dutch Hunger Winter Cohort, and GARP study. Recent publications and methodologies center on metabolomic aging clocks , Mendelian randomization approaches , and signaling pathway analysis (mTOR, MAPK/ERK) in longevity contexts. The group also develops computational tools like MiMIR for metabolomic data analysis. Max Planck Fellow (methodological innovation in aging research) Editorial board member of Aging Cell Leadership in BBMRI-NL and Dutch Consortium for Healthy Ageing Co-chair of Welcome Trust aging conferences Collaborations span LUMC Sequencing Analysis Support Core , Leiden Longevity Study , and international biobank networks. Research outputs include standards for human sample usage in aging studies and lifestyle intervention frameworks.

Alica KolarićView profile

Assistant Professor

• Information Behavior
• Youth and Information Environments
• Information Literacy
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Dr. Alica Kolarić is an Assistant Professor at the University of Zadar's Department of Information Sciences and Technologies. Her work focuses on information behavior, youth digital literacy, and library services for children/adolescents. She coordinates the OPERAS-PLUS research project and teaches courses including Library Services for Children , Information Literacy , and User Information Behavior . Weekly consultations are held Thursdays 2-4 PM by appointment. Her research emphasizes understanding how adolescents assess information credibility in decision-making contexts, with recent studies exploring LGBTQ+ students' information needs during coming-out processes and Croatian emigrants' digital practices. She actively publishes in journals like IFLA Journal and presents at international conferences on topics like cybersecurity in youth library spaces. Education: Ph.D. in Information Sciences Key Projects: OPERAS-PLUS (EU-funded) Teaching: Specializes in information literacy pedagogy and user-centered library design Dr. Kolarić collaborates with international organizations to develop safer digital environments for youth, emphasizing libraries' role in fostering critical thinking and media literacy. Her work bridges theoretical research with practical library service innovations, particularly in marginalized communities.

Lovisa BergengrenView profile

Researcher

• Cervical Cancer Prevention
• HPV Screening Strategies
• Molecular Triage
• +3 more

Lovisa Bergengren is an affiliated researcher at Örebro University's Department of Medical Sciences within the School of Medical Sciences. She holds a PhD in Surgical Science from Örebro University (2020) and is a senior consultant specializing in obstetrics and gynecology at Örebro University Hospital. Her clinical focus is benign gynecology with a strong emphasis on cervical cancer prevention. She leads cervical screening initiatives in Region Örebro County, chairs the RCC Uppsala Örebro cervical prevention working group, and actively contributes to national committees including NACx (National Working Group for Cervical Cancer Prevention) and the NKCx steering committee (National Cervical Screening Registry). Her research centers on HPV-based cervical screening strategies, cost-effectiveness of self-sampling methods, molecular triage protocols, and HPV epidemiology in aging populations. Key projects include optimizing screening for postmenopausal women and evaluating triage approaches using genotyping and methylation analysis. Her work spans 12 peer-reviewed articles (2016–2025), conference presentations, and manuscripts. Current research priorities include improving screening access for underrepresented groups and advancing precision medicine approaches in cancer prevention.

• Global Engineering Education
• Experiential Learning
• Systems Thinking Assessment
• +3 more

Dr. Kirsten Davis is an Assistant Professor of Engineering Education at Purdue University’s College of Engineering. Her work focuses on global engineering program design, experiential learning, and systems thinking assessment. She holds degrees from Clarkson University (B.S. in Engineering & Management) and Virginia Tech (M.A.Ed., M.S. in Systems Engineering, Ph.D. in Engineering Education). Her research explores how study abroad programs, global virtual teams, and interdisciplinary courses impact student development. Notable awards include the 2020 Virginia Tech Graduate Teaching Excellence Award and the 2019 Harold Josephson Award for professional promise in international education. Dr. Davis has led or evaluated global programs like the Rising Sophomore Abroad Program and NSF-funded IRES initiatives. Her grants focus on reimagining international research experiences and assessing program impacts through innovative methods like longitudinal video reflections and scenario-based assessments. Labs/Teams: Research Lab WANG 3569 (Purdue). Active collaborations include global engineering education networks and cross-disciplinary teams studying systems thinking pedagogy.

Sung ShimView profile

Associate Professor

• Information Systems Implementation
• Business Process Reengineering
• Computer Simulation
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Sung Shim is an Associate Professor and Chair of the Department of Computing and Decision Sciences at Seton Hall University. His research focuses on information systems implementation, business process reengineering, and computer simulation applications in healthcare and education. He teaches courses in Information Technology Management, Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Systems, and AI Management. Professor Shim earned his Ph.D. in Management (with a focus on Management Information Systems) from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute's Lally School of Management. His work emphasizes cross-cultural educational evaluations, ERP system usability testing, and simulation-driven process optimization in healthcare settings. Key research trends include exploring ERP educational tools through simulations (e.g., ERPsim games), analyzing user perceptions of enterprise software, and applying simulation models to improve hospital workflows. Notable studies span topics from cross-cultural student presentations to surgical instrument distribution optimization. No scientific awards were explicitly mentioned. Advising and grant activities remain unspecified in the provided texts. His work contributes to both academic and practical domains through innovative educational technologies and healthcare process improvement methodologies.

John RobertsView profile

Assistant Professor

• Breast Implants
• Anaplastic Large Cell Lymphoma
• Limb Salvage
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John Roberts, MD is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Surgery's Division of Plastic Surgery. He focuses on surgical education, breast implant-associated pathologies, and limb trauma management. His work contributes to United Nations Sustainable Development Goals related to health and well-being. Research Interests: Roberts explores plastic surgery innovations, including electronic health record impacts on resident training, breast implant epidemiology, and predictive models for limb salvage vs amputation. His work bridges surgical history with modern techniques through reviews of historical practices. Publications: Recent work includes studies on electronic health record usage patterns among residents, updated breast implant lymphoma registry data, and trauma outcomes analysis using national databases. These studies highlight his commitment to improving surgical practice through evidence-based research. Recipient of 2023 Dean's Award for Excellence in Teaching Collaborations with institutions globally on breast implant and trauma-related research

Shaun LiverpoolView profile

Researcher

• Digital Mental Health
• Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS)
• Global Youth Mental Health
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Shaun Liverpool is a Researcher in evidence-based child and adolescent mental health, affiliated with the Allied Health, Social Work & Wellbeing Health Research Institute. His academic rank is Researcher, and he holds a PhD in Evidence-Based Child & Adolescent Mental Health from University College London (2020), alongside advanced degrees in Health Psychology (UCL, 2015), Psychology (University of the West Indies, 2014), and Computing & Information Systems (Goldsmiths, 2010). He leads research projects addressing global youth mental health, digital interventions, and shared decision-making in mental health services. Recent projects include scaling arts-based interventions (Arts4Us) and evaluating mental health apps for students. He is an Honorary Researcher at Anna Freud and holds roles in networks like the Children and Young People Research Network. His work contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goals, focusing on education and health equity. Dr. Liverpool has published extensively on topics like digital mental health tools, marginalized groups, and youth crime prevention. He received the Research Team Leadership Prize in 2023 and is active in professional organizations like the International Association of Youth Mental Health and the British Psychological Society. Education: PhD in Evidence-Based Child & Adolescent Mental Health, University College London (2020) MSc in Health Psychology, University College London (2015) BSc in Psychology (Hons), University of the West Indies at Cave Hill (2014) Associate Degree in Psychology, College of Science Technology and Applied Arts of Trinidad & Tobago (2011) Computing & Information Systems, Goldsmiths, University of London (2010) Research Focus: His work emphasizes three core areas: Development and evaluation of digital mental health interventions Shared decision-making in child and adolescent mental health services Global youth mental health, particularly among minority/marginalized groups He has pioneered studies on apps like Paradym and Orpheus, as well as scoping reviews on young carers and marginalized students’ mental health needs. Grants & Projects: Lead PI on the Feasibility of Orpheus app study (2022–2023) Co-Investigator in Arts4Us (2024–2027), scaling arts initiatives for youth mental health Principal Investigator for Learning Partner in Barnardo’s Mental Health ACT (2023–2024) His research has attracted £multi-million funding, focusing on community-based solutions and asset-based care models. Labs & Teams: Affiliated with the Children’s Rights and Wellbeing Research Network, Inclusion, Diversity, and Identity Research Network, and Sport, Physical Activity, Health & Wellbeing groups.

Monica Lestari ParamitaView profile

Lecturer

• Bias and transparency in information retrieval
• Multilingual information access
• Cross-lingual similarity in Wikipedia
• +3 more

Dr. Monica Lestari Paramita is a Lecturer in Data Science at the School of Information, Journalism and Communication , University of Sheffield. She obtained her BSc in Computer Science (2006) from the University of Indonesia, followed by an MSc (2008) and PhD (2019) in Information Management from the University of Sheffield. BSc in Computer Science, University of Indonesia (2006) MSc in Information Management, University of Sheffield (2008) PhD in Information Management, University of Sheffield (2019) Dr. Paramita's research focuses on bias and transparency in information retrieval , with a particular interest in designing bias-aware search engines and advancing multilingual information access . Her work explores cross-lingual similarity in Wikipedia, aiming to develop methods for measuring such similarities and understanding their implications for diverse user groups. Her recent publications address topics like algorithmic bias , user awareness , and multilingual NLP . These works span areas including AI ethics , digital scholarship , and cultural heritage access , often integrating participatory design and search engine evaluation . Dr. Paramita contributes to teaching modules such as INF113 - Data-Driven Organisations , INF214 - Using Data for Responsible Decision Making , and postgraduate courses on information retrieval and data science. She also co-leads the Shef.AI Interest Group on Fairness, Accountability, Transparency, and Ethics (FATE) in AI.

Lena Hansen MalnesView profile

Assistant Professor

• Active Travel
• Adolescent Physical Activity
• School-based Physical Activity Interventions
• +5 more

Lena Hansen Malnes serves as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Health and Nursing Science at the University of Agder, where she actively contributes to teaching, research, and academic leadership. Her work bridges clinical nursing practice with public health research, focusing on physical activity interventions across different population groups. Her educational background includes: Nursing Assistant certification Clinical Nurse training Master in Public Health Science Ongoing Ph.D. in Health and Sports Science Dr. Malnes specializes in active travel research, particularly examining adolescent walking and cycling behaviors to school through the multi-center "School In Motion" (ScIM) project. Her work investigates environmental determinants of physical activity using geographic mapping data, with implications for sustainable transportation and chronic disease prevention. Earlier research focused on e-biking interventions among inactive adults, demonstrating approximately 7% improvement in physical fitness over 8 months. Her methodological expertise includes applied statistics and objective physical activity measurement. Analysis of her publication record reveals a consistent trajectory in transportation and physical activity research, with increasing methodological sophistication from pilot studies to cluster randomized controlled trials. Her work bridges public health, sports science, and urban planning, with growing emphasis on objective measurement techniques and environmental determinants of behavior. As an educator, Dr. Malnes supervises bachelor's and master's students in clinical practice studies and research methods. She leads a university-wide SPSS course package for staff and students, demonstrating commitment to research methodology education. Her clinical nursing experience with elderly patients in hospital and community settings informs her holistic approach to health promotion. Dr. Malnes collaborates within two research groups: Health, Behavior, Diversity, and Social Inclusion; and Physical Activity and Health across the LifeSpan (PAHLS), reflecting her interdisciplinary approach to population health challenges.

John LinhossView profile

Assistant Professor

• Animal Housing Management
• Poultry House Design
• Environmental Control Systems
• +7 more

Dr. John Linhoss is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Biosystems Engineering at Auburn University, where he joined in 2021. Previously, he spent 8 years at Mississippi State University as an Extension Associate and Assistant Extension Professor. His research focuses on precision animal management, poultry housing design, environmental control systems, and spatial statistics. He leads a $298,000 USDA-funded grant evaluating natural vs. artificial lighting impacts on broiler welfare and environmental outcomes. Education: Ph.D. in Engineering Technology, Mississippi State University M.S. in Soil & Water Science, University of Florida B.S. in Biology, Birmingham-Southern College Research Interests: Optimization of lighting conditions in poultry houses Development of biochar-based litter amendments Sensors and instrumentation for precision farming Spatial modeling for environmental control systems Animal welfare through environmental design LCA (Life Cycle Assessment) frameworks for sustainable poultry production His recent work emphasizes interdisciplinary collaboration with Poultry Science departments, the National Poultry Technology Center (NPTC), and USDA ARS to address industry challenges. He actively seeks graduate students with hands-on experience in precision livestock farming, sensors, or animal housing management. Grants and Advising: $298K USDA grant on broiler lighting strategies (2023–present) Advised Chris Marty and Matt Rowland (MS graduates, 2021) and currently collaborates with post-doctoral researcher Maryam Mohammadi-Aragh Focuses on applied research with industry partnerships Labs/Teams: Collaborates with Auburn University’s National Poultry Technology Center (NPTC), Poultry Science Department, and USDA ARS Poultry Research Unit on environmental and engineering solutions for poultry production systems.