Find Academic Supervisors

Kaila BruerView profile

Assistant Professor

• Child Psychology
• Eyewitness Testimony
• Memory Recall
• +2 more

Dr. Kaila Bruer is an Assistant Professor at the University of Regina , affiliated with Luther College . Her work focuses on children's roles in legal contexts, particularly examining eyewitness memory , honesty , and testimony reliability . She leads the Child Evidence Lab and collaborates with institutions worldwide, including the University of Toronto, USC Gould School of Law, and National University of Singapore. Research Themes : Developmental differences in eyewitness recall and recognition Child witness reliability in legal proceedings Application of machine learning to facial expression analysis for deception detection Improving lineup procedures for juvenile eyewitnesses Impact of memory errors on juror decision-making Recent Trends : Her publications from 2012–2020 demonstrate consistent focus on child forensic psychology , with increasing integration of computational methods (e.g., automatic decoding of facial expressions) in later work. Studies frequently use experimental designs comparing children and adults. Collaborators : Dr. Heather L. Price (Thomson Rivers University) Dr. Kang Lee (University of Toronto) Dr. Thomas D. Lyon (University of Southern California) Dr. Xiaopan Ding (National University of Singapore) Dr. Emily Pica (Austin Peay State University)

• Political Communication
• Social Media
• Election Campaigns
• +3 more

Susan Vermeer, PhD is an Assistant Professor at the Strategic Communication Group of Wageningen University & Research , specializing in political communication and digital media. Key Roles: Assistant Professor, Co-promotor for 2 PhD projects Research Focus: Social media in elections, political learning, computational communication, audience behavior Her work examines political communication through digital platforms like Facebook and Instagram. Recent studies include emotion recognition in political ads, television news exposure analysis, and Instagram Stories' impact on adolescent political learning . She contributes to computational communication science and data-driven campaign research. Current Projects Hunting for Voters: Investigates data-driven campaigning's effect on democracy Digital Political Communication: Analyzes platform-specific processing of political content Media Contributions include expert commentary on influencer election strategies , political discourse etiquette , and visual political messaging for Dutch media outlets.

Philip ArmourView profile

Professor

• Disability Policy
• Social Security
• Labor Economics
• +4 more

Philip Armour is a Professor and Senior Economist at the RAND Corporation , where he also serves as Director of the Ph.D. Program and the RAND Center for Disability Research. His work integrates labor economics, public policy, and health economics to analyze intersections between government programs and workforce behavior. Research Interests: Focuses on disability policy , retirement decision-making , financial security , and military healthcare systems . Employs empirical analysis of Social Security, Workers' Compensation, and DoD/Veterans Administration programs to understand how policy incentives shape individual choices. Key Contributions: Recent publications examine Social Security appeals barriers for homeless populations, military eye examination policies, and pension crisis reform frameworks. Research funded by SSA, DoD, NIOSH, and CFPB. Education: Ph.D. in Economics, Cornell University M.Sc. in Econometrics, London School of Economics

Kevin A AdkinsView profile

Professor

• Advanced Air Mobility (AAM)
• Uncrewed Aircraft Systems (UAS)
• UAS Applications
• +5 more

Dr. Kevin A. Adkins is a Professor in the College of Aviation at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University , where he teaches aerodynamics, aircraft performance, and uncrewed aircraft systems (UAS) courses. He pioneered the first collegiate Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) course in the U.S. in 2023 and directs two labs: the Advanced Air Mobility Research and Innovation Lab (AAMRIL) and the Uncrewed Vehicle and Atmospheric Investigation Lab (UNVAIL) . Education : Ph.D. in Aerospace Engineering (Mississippi State University), M.Eng. and B.S. in Aerospace Engineering (University of Michigan-Ann Arbor) His research focuses on atmospheric boundary layer meteorology using UAS, AAM concepts of operation (ConOps), and flight test engineering. He collaborates extensively on sensor development for environmental monitoring, including low-cost particulate matter sensors and bioaerosol sampling mechanisms. Recent publications emphasize UAS applications in wildfire detection, urban microclimate analysis, and wind farm humidity studies. Dr. Adkins serves on advisory committees for the Florida Department of Transportation's AAM initiative and ASTM International's UAS standards. Awards : Fellow of the Royal Aeronautical Society, ERAU Researcher of the Year (2020), PIEoneer Real Life Learning Award (2019), AUVSI Best Paper Award (2019) He mentors numerous student projects on UAS sensor development and atmospheric research, with teams winning symposium awards. His labs integrate experiential learning with international fieldwork in Puerto Rico, Norway, and Lithuania.

Cinzia NovaraView profile

Associate Professor

• Community Psychology
• Intercultural Education
• Family Psychology
• +12 more

Cinzia Novara is an Associate Professor in the Department of Psychological, Pedagogical, Physical Exercise and Training Sciences at the University of Palermo. She is actively engaged in teaching and research, focusing on community psychology, family dynamics, intercultural education, and youth mental health. Her teaching includes courses such as Family Psychology, Marginality and Deviance, and Network Interventions in Community Work. Her research interests center on community wellbeing, migration, school inclusion, and the psychological impact of digital technologies. She explores how social support, school climate, and intercultural dynamics influence the lives of adolescents, migrants, adopted children, and LGBTQ+ individuals. Her work often integrates participatory methods and service learning to foster social transformation. Her recent publications (2023–2025) show a strong focus on emotional intelligence, vulnerable narcissism, social media use, and the psychological effects of the pandemic on university students. The research consistently emphasizes community resilience, inclusion, and the role of educational environments in shaping psychological outcomes. Themes such as sense of community, coping strategies, and identity in multicultural families recur across her work. Scientific Projects: PRIN 2022 - CURA: Children as vulnerable users of IoT and AI-based technologies T@les at home - Multilingual Families Erasmus K2 Project “CARE” CORI 2017 & 2019: Civic engagement and migrant acculturation Micropolis: Community welfare model Prevention of pathological addictions among university students Work Addiction and Community Psychology Family Space and Service Learning She supervises internships and thesis work, advising students through direct engagement and institutional portals. She leads initiatives under the Third Mission of Unipa, including the UNIPA Parents' Service and Family Space, promoting community-based learning and social inclusion. Her projects often involve cross-cultural collaboration, particularly with Spain, and focus on building inclusive educational cultures.

• Flow in underground porous media
• Geoenergy
• Underground energy storage
• +12 more

Dario Viberti is a Full Professor at the Polytechnic University of Turin, affiliated with the Department of Environmental, Land and Infrastructure Engineering (DIATI). He is a member of the Interdepartmental Center Ec-L - Energy Center Lab and actively contributes to the Master's and Continuing Education School. He serves as Coordinator for both Master’s levels I and II of the Natural Resources Development and Storage program and participates in doctoral colleges for Civil and Environmental Engineering and Materials, Sustainable Processes, and Systems for the Transition. His research focuses on flow in underground porous media , geoenergy , and underground energy storage , particularly hydrogen and CO₂ storage. His expertise spans numerical modeling, reservoir engineering, fluid mechanics, well testing, and energy transition systems. He is involved in commercial research projects with ENI Corporate University and leads initiatives related to sustainable energy applications. His recent publications reveal a strong trend in underground hydrogen storage , biogeochemical modeling , pore-scale simulation , and PVT analysis of gas mixtures . These works emphasize safety, efficiency, and long-term integrity of subsurface storage systems using advanced computational and experimental methods. Scientific Manager, Underground CO2 Storage Project (2022) Scientific Manager, Reservoir Modeling Project (2022) Coordinator, Master’s Program in Natural Resources Development and Storage Member, SEASTAR Competence Center Committee (2020–2025) He mentors several PhD students, including Michel Tawil, Marialuna Loffredo, Alice Raeli, and Alice Massimiani, supporting research in microfluidics, Lattice Boltzmann simulations, and thermodynamic characterization. He teaches courses such as Numerical Modeling for Multiphase Flow , Underground Energy Storage , and Well Logging and Testing across multiple degree programs. His work aligns with UN SDGs 7 (Affordable and Clean Energy), 9 (Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure), and 13 (Climate Action).

Binhua WangView profile

Professor

• Interpreting and Translation Studies
• Digital Humanities
• Human-AI Interaction in Translation
• +7 more

Professor Binhua Wang is Chair and Professor of Interpreting and Translation Studies at the Centre for Translation and Interpreting Studies, School of Languages, Cultures and Societies, University of Leeds, where he has been a faculty member since 2017. He previously held academic positions at Hong Kong Polytechnic University and Guangdong University of Foreign Studies, where he served as Associate Professor and Head of Department. He is an elected member of the European Academy of Sciences and Arts and a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Linguists. His educational background includes a PhD in Interpreting and Translation Studies and a Certificate of Training in Public Administration from Oxford University. He also holds a Training for Trainers Certificate from the European Commission’s DG Interpretation. Professor Wang’s research focuses on interpreting and translation studies with interdisciplinary extensions into digital humanities, human-AI interactions, and cross-cultural studies of Chinese literature and culture. He has published extensively in top-tier SSCI/A&HCI/CSSCI journals and with leading publishers such as Routledge, Springer, and John Benjamins. His recent work explores metaverse interpreting, AI-assisted translation, and the sociocultural dimensions of interpreting norms. His recent publications reveal a strong trend toward digital transformation in translation and interpreting, with increasing emphasis on technology integration, cognitive processes, and interdisciplinary methodologies. Keywords across his articles highlight core themes in translation theory, discourse analysis, and digital scholarship, with subfields ranging from AI-augmented interpretation to historical translation movements and cognitive load in simultaneous interpreting. Elected Member, European Academy of Sciences and Arts Fellow, Chartered Institute of Linguists First Prize, China Ministry of Education Research Award (2024) AHC Partnership Award for Academic Supervision (2022) National-level Excellence Course Tutor (2007) Member, National-level Teaching Team (2010) Professor Wang actively supervises PhD candidates and has co-supervised multiple graduates who have published in top journals such as Meta , Perspectives , and The Translator . He has served as external examiner at institutions including UCL, SOAS, Durham, and Beijing Foreign Studies University. He leads major funded projects, including a UK government-funded initiative on computational linguistics and an EU-funded platform for conference interpreter training. His research has been supported by the Hong Kong Research Grants Council and China’s Ministry of Education. He is deeply involved in academic service, serving as Co-Editor of Interpreting and Society , Associate Editor of Frontiers in Psychology , and Founding Editor-in-Chief of the International Journal of Chinese and English Translation & Interpreting . He sits on the editorial boards of numerous international journals and book series, and regularly acts as a reviewer for top publishers and academic rankings.

• Multilevel Modeling
• Single-Case Experimental Design (SCED)
• Bayesian Analysis
• +5 more

EUNKYENG BAEK is an Associate Professor in the Department of Educational Psychology at Texas A&M University. She specializes in multilevel modeling (MLM) for analyzing educational and psychological data, with a focus on longitudinal and time-series data such as single-case experimental design (SCED) data. Her research bridges methodological advancements and applied studies, addressing gaps in data analysis techniques for SCED and educational datasets. **Education**: Ph.D., Educational Research, Measurement and Statistics, University of South Florida (2015) M.A., Psychometrics, Korea University (2006) B.A., Psychology, Sungshin Women University (2003) **Research Interests**: Dr. Baek’s work centers on Bayesian analysis, meta-analysis of single-case studies, and the integration of machine learning techniques in educational contexts. She explores statistical methods to handle autocorrelation, heterogeneity, and variance in SCED datasets, contributing to robust methodologies for synthesizing research findings. **Grants & Leadership**: She has led or co-led multiple grants, including projects on developing effect size toolkits for SCED meta-analyses and studying online learning readiness. She serves as an Action Editor for Behavior Research Methods and holds leadership roles in academic organizations like EREL. **Teaching**: She teaches courses in educational measurement, statistical analysis, and SCED data techniques, such as EPSY622 and EPSY661.

Greg WrightView profile

Associate Professor

• International Trade
• Immigration Economics
• Economic Growth
• +3 more

Greg Wright is an Associate Professor of Economics at the University of California, Merced , affiliated with the School of Social Sciences, Humanities and Arts and Social Sciences & Management department. He also holds a Non-Resident Senior Fellow position at Brookings . His research focuses on International Trade , Immigration Economics , and Economic Growth , with particular emphasis on: Labor market responses to globalization Immigration's role in economic development ICT's impact on income distribution Trade liberalization effects Workforce planning for energy transitions Policy tools for urban economic growth Recent publications analyze the second wave of globalization's local incidence, immigrant workforce support for U.S. jobs, and workforce development programs' optimization. His work appears in journals like Journal of International Economics , European Economic Review , and American Economic Review . Wright earned his PhD in Economics (2011), MA in Economics (2006) from UC Davis, and BA in Astrophysics (1998) from UC Berkeley. He explores intersections between immigration, offshoring, and technological change through empirical studies and policy analysis.

Angela Falter ThomasView profile

Associate Professor

• Teacher Education
• English Language Arts
• Middle Childhood Education
• +4 more

Angela Falter Thomas, Ph.D., serves as Associate Professor, AREP Coordinator, and Middle Childhood Education & MCE Endorsement Coordinator at Bowling Green State University's School of Inclusive Teacher Education within the College of Education & Human Development. A faculty member since August 2009, she teaches courses including Middle Childhood Language Arts, Phonics Instruction, and Reading Methods while coordinating key educator preparation programs. Education: Ph.D., The Ohio State University (2009) M.A., Heidelberg University (1993) B.S., Bowling Green State University (1989) Dr. Thomas's research centers on enhancing teacher content knowledge and pedagogy in English language arts for middle childhood education through teacher inquiry, professional development, and preparation. Her work addresses literacy instruction, reading workshop models, vocabulary development, and technology integration to improve student learning outcomes. She examines how innovative approaches like literature circles and digital tools transform reading engagement and comprehension. Her 2012-2015 scholarly output reveals a consistent focus on literacy education across multiple contexts, with recurring themes in middle school reading motivation, technology-enhanced instruction, and teacher development. Publications span journals including Voices from the Middle and Journal of Ethnographic and Qualitative Research, emphasizing practical applications for classroom educators. Scientific Awards: National Board Certified Teacher (2007) - Early Adolescent English Language Arts National Board Certified Teacher (2004) - Early Childhood Generalist Dr. Thomas secured $27,500 in external funding as Principal Investigator for Library of Congress (2015) and NEA (2012) grants supporting literacy initiatives. She actively serves the profession through International Reading Association committee work and manuscript reviewing for Journal of Adolescent and Adult Literature and Voices from the Middle. In memory of her deceased daughter Christi, she advocates for pediatric cancer research while championing her motto: 'Those who love teaching teach others to love learning!'

Henry KangView profile

Associate Professor

• Computer Graphics
• Data Visualization
• Computer Animation
• +3 more

Henry Kang is an Associate Professor in the Department of Computer Science at the University of Missouri–St. Louis, College of Arts and Sciences. His expertise spans computer graphics, data visualization, and computational art, with extensive experience in full-stack web development and programming frameworks. Education: Ph.D. in Computer Science, Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (2002) Research Interests: Kang's work focuses on computer graphics, non-photorealistic rendering, and data visualization. Key projects include coherence-enhancing filtering, stereoscopic 3D line drawing, and emotion-driven image recoloring. He integrates machine learning and GPU computing for real-time scene navigation and artistic effects. Publication Trends: His research emphasizes texture filtering, computational art, and perceptual modeling. Recent work includes Gaussian image binarization (2021) and coherence-enhancing GPU filtering (2018), while earlier contributions explore stereoscopic depth perception (2013) and directional stippling (2011). Contact: Email: kangh@umsl.edu Phone: (314) 516-5841 Office: 318 ESH

• Biomedical Engineering
• Voice Analysis
• Artificial Intelligence
• +5 more

Daria Hemmerling , PhD, Eng., is a Lecturer at the Department of Metrology and Electronics under the Faculty of Electrical Engineering, Automatics, Computer Science and Biomedical Engineering at AGH University of Science and Technology in Kraków. Her research focuses on the intersection of biomedical engineering, voice analysis, and artificial intelligence, particularly for neurological and cardiovascular disease diagnostics. Research Interests : Applying mixed reality and AI for Parkinson’s disease assessment Voice/speech biomarkers for heart failure and neurodegenerative disorders Deep learning techniques in medical imaging (e.g., skull segmentation/reconstruction) Haptic feedback systems for multisensory interaction Simulation training in electrophysiology education Unsupervised learning and modality translation in biomedical signal processing Scientific Trends : Her recent work emphasizes multimodal diagnostic systems integrating voice analysis, VR/MR visualization, and deep learning. She explores explainable AI for medical classification tasks, data augmentation strategies, and innovative haptic/gamification interfaces.

• Health Communication
• Public Health Messaging
• Media Effects
• +5 more

Laura Crosswell serves as Associate Professor of Health Communication and Director of the Center for Advanced Media Studies at the University of Nevada, Reno's Reynolds School of Journalism and Media Studies. She holds a joint appointment with the university's School of Medicine, reflecting her interdisciplinary approach to health communication research. Crosswell previously taught at the College of Charleston, Louisiana State University, and Arizona State University before joining UNR. Her research focuses on the intersection of consumerism, persuasive texts, and public health messaging, with particular attention to how commercial interests influence health communication. Crosswell frequently employs advanced eye-tracking technology to examine physiological and psychosocial responses to media content, especially in pharmaceutical advertising and public health campaigns. Her book Politics, Propaganda, and Public Health: A Case Study in Health Communication and Public Trust analyzes Merck's Gardasil vaccination campaign, exploring how corporate interests shape public health messaging. Crosswell's recent publications reveal consistent focus on contemporary health communication challenges, particularly surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic, vaccine hesitancy, and environmental health risks. Her work spans multiple disciplines including communication, public health, psychology, and medical education, often employing innovative methodologies like virtual reality simulations and biometric measurement. Recipient of Organizational Behavior Management (OBM) Innovative Research Award, 2023 Co-author of scholarly book on pharmaceutical marketing and public health trust Regular contributor to journals including Critical Public Health , Public Health Perspectives , and Journal of Environmental Studies and Sciences Crosswell has received recognition for her innovative research approaches that bridge communication theory with practical health applications. Her work examining virtual reality applications in healthcare education demonstrates her commitment to developing new methodologies for training healthcare professionals. With numerous forthcoming publications for 2025, she remains an active contributor to the field of health communication research.

Maurizio ManciniView profile

Associate Professor

• Human-Computer Interaction
• Multimodal Interaction
• Affective Computing
• +5 more

Maurizio Mancini is an Associate Professor in the Department of Computer Science at Sapienza University of Rome. His research focuses on Human-Computer Interaction, Affective Computing, and Multimodal Interaction, with applications in Virtual Reality, Embodied Conversational Agents, and Digital Commensality. He has contributed to understanding expressive movement analysis, social robotics, and adaptive systems in gaming and mindfulness contexts. 2024 : 8 publications on VR mindfulness, reinforcement learning, digital commensality, and multimodal interaction 2023 : 4 studies on human-food interaction, gait recognition, and AI human-likeness 2022 : 5 papers on social robots, collaborative dining, and anomaly detection His work spans topics like nonverbal leadership in full-body improvisation, transactive memory systems in group interactions, and computational models for human-food interaction. Teaching includes courses on Human-Machine Interaction and Programming.

• Biology Education
• Science Education
• Teaching/Learning Research
• +4 more

Prof. Dr. Annette Upmeier zu Belzen is a Professor at the Institute of Biology at Humboldt University of Berlin, where she has been serving since October 2005. She leads the working group on Biology Didactics and Teaching/Learning Research within the Department of Biology Didactics. Her academic work is situated in the Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences at one of Germany's most prestigious research universities. Her educational background includes: Promotion Dr. paed. from the Institute for Biology Education at Westfälische Wilhelms-University Münster (1997) Master of Arts in School Management from Technical University of Kaiserslautern (2005) Studies in biology, education and psychology at the University of Münster, culminating in the First State Examination (1992) Prof. Upmeier zu Belzen's research primarily focuses on biology education, with special emphasis on models and modeling in science education. Her work explores how students develop scientific reasoning skills through model-based learning approaches. She investigates the cognitive processes involved in understanding biological phenomena through modeling activities and examines how these processes can be effectively supported in classroom settings. Her research has significant implications for science teacher education, as she develops frameworks for assessing and fostering model competence among pre-service teachers. Through her work, she bridges theoretical perspectives on scientific modeling with practical classroom applications, contributing to both educational theory and practice in science education. Her recent publications reveal a strong focus on model-based learning, scientific reasoning, and teacher education. She has been increasingly investigating the role of abductive reasoning in modeling biological phenomena as complex systems. Her work spans formal classroom settings, museum education environments, and teacher professional development contexts. A notable trend in her recent work is the integration of cognitive science perspectives with educational research to better understand how students and teachers engage with scientific models and practices. Prof. Upmeier zu Belzen holds several significant professional roles: Deputy spokesperson of the Interdisciplinary Center ProMINT-Kolleg Scientific Director of Humboldt Explorers Editor of Science Education Review Letters (SERL) Member of the Council of the Humboldt University of Berlin She is actively involved in educational policy and standards development, serving as a consultant for various national and international organizations including the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) for the PISA Science Framework 2025. Her expertise is sought after for developing educational standards and frameworks across multiple German educational institutions. Prof. Upmeier zu Belzen leads and participates in several research teams and laboratories focused on science education. Her work with the Humboldt Explorers program creates innovative learning environments, while her involvement with the Interdisciplinary Center ProMINT-Kolleg supports STEM education initiatives across Berlin and Brandenburg.