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Eženi BrzovskaView profile

Associate Professor

• Marketing
• Consumer Behavior
• Experience Economy
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Eženi Brzovska is an Associate Professor at the Department of Marketing, Faculty of Economics, University St. Cyril and Methodius in Skopje, North Macedonia. She teaches Marketing courses at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels, including Product Management, Channel Management, International Marketing, and Product Policy. Her academic journey began with graduating as the best student in the marketing department in 2002, followed by earning her Doctor of Economic Sciences degree in 2012 with a dissertation on electronic media in telecommunications. Her research interests span multiple dimensions of modern marketing, with particular focus on consumer behavior in experiential contexts. Dr. Brzovska has extensively studied the experience economy across various sectors including cultural institutions, wine tourism, and food consumption. Her work bridges theoretical marketing frameworks with practical applications in Southeastern European markets, especially Macedonia. Analysis of her publication record reveals a clear evolution from traditional marketing topics toward contemporary sustainability and experience-focused research. Her recent work (2023-2024) emphasizes food waste reduction, pandemic impacts on SMEs, and customer loyalty in cultural settings, indicating a strategic shift toward sustainability and post-pandemic market recovery themes. Earlier publications focused more on branding, private labels, and digital marketing in the Macedonian context. Her notable achievements include: Being elected as Associate Professor in 2018 Recognition as best student in marketing department (2002) Best employee award at Makedonski Telekom for marketing and sales (2007) Dr. Brzovska has participated in numerous national and international scientific projects, conferences, and congresses. She has held plenary lectures at scientific and professional meetings, demonstrating her active engagement in the academic marketing community. Her reception hours indicate ongoing student mentorship activities across multiple days of the week. Her research lab appears to focus on consumer behavior studies within Macedonian and Southeastern European contexts, with particular expertise in wine tourism and cultural institutions. Future research directions seem to be moving toward sustainable consumption patterns and post-pandemic business recovery strategies.

• Specific Learning Disabilities
• Dyslexia
• Dyscalculia
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Pol Ghesquière is Full Professor in Orthopedagogics at the Faculty of Psychology and Educational Sciences , KU Leuven (Belgium). His research focuses on the cognitive and neurobiological basis of learning disabilities, particularly dyslexia and dyscalculia, including screening methods, diagnostic instruments, and remedial teaching strategies. He serves as Academic Fellow of the International Academy for Research in Learning Disabilities (IARLD) and holds leadership roles in the Flemish Learning Disabilities Network and Dyslexia International (UNESCO NGO). Research Themes: Dyslexia neurobiology, auditory/visual processing, executive function development, technology-based interventions, family impact on learning disorders, and school guidance systems. Awards: Academic Fellow, IARLD Education Translation: Co-author of "Als leren pijn doet…" for parents/teachers. His recent publications examine multi-deficit models of dyslexia , neural synchronization in at-risk children, and technology-driven literacy assessments . Collaborations span institutions like the KU Leuven Brain Institute and international bodies. He supervises numerous PhD students across topics ranging from neuroanatomical predictors to speech technology applications in education.

• History Education
• Geography Education
• Citizenship Education
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Kevin Péloquin serves as an Adjunct Professor in the Department of Didactics within the Faculty of Educational Sciences at the University of Montreal. His academic work focuses primarily on history and geography education at the primary level, with a particular emphasis on innovative teaching approaches and the integration of technology in social sciences education. Péloquin's research interests center around material culture and object-based learning in history and geography education. He investigates how artifacts, graphic novels, video games (particularly Assassin's Creed's Discovery Tour), virtual reality, and field experiences can enhance students' historical empathy, critical thinking, and geographical reasoning. His work frequently explores how these tools can promote multiperspectivity and emotional engagement in primary social sciences education. Analysis of his recent publications (2023-2024) reveals a strong focus on integrating digital technologies with traditional educational approaches. His research demonstrates how virtual field trips to historical sites like the Acropolis of Athens can complement physical visits, and how graphic novels can help primary students understand societal changes and territorial organization. There's a consistent theme of using material culture to promote cultural diversity awareness and critical historical thinking. Péloquin actively participates in numerous academic conferences, particularly in Quebec and internationally, sharing his research on innovative approaches to history and geography education. His collaborative work with colleagues like Marie-Andrée Éthier and David Lefrançois demonstrates strong interdisciplinary connections within the educational research community. His teaching responsibilities include courses such as DID2205 (Human Sciences in Primary Education), DID3209 (Didactics of Human Sciences in Primary Education), and DID6302 (Didactics of Social Universe in Primary Education), all related to primary teacher education in social sciences.

• Dental Public Health
• Oral Health Strategy
• Dental Workforce Development
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Jenny Gallagher is Professor Newland Pedley Professor of Oral Health Strategy at King's College London, based in the Centre for Host Microbiome Interactions. With over two decades of academic leadership, she has established herself as a leading authority in dental public health, workforce strategy, and global oral health systems. Her educational background includes a Bachelor of Dental Surgery from Queen's University Belfast (1984), Master of Science from King's College London (1993), and PhD from King's College London (2002). She has held significant leadership positions including President of the Odontological Society of The Royal Society of Medicine (2013-14) and Past President of The British Association for the Study of Community Dentistry (2012-13). Professor Gallagher's research focuses on dental workforce organization, skill mix, professionalism, and modernizing dental service delivery. Her work contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goals related to health and wellbeing. She has led numerous high-impact research projects including 'De-risking dentistry' which addressed aerosol generation during dental procedures, and 'ASSET: Health System Strengthening in SSA' across four African countries. Her recent publications demonstrate continued scholarly productivity with research spanning dental workforce planning, oral health inequalities, care home dentistry, and global oral health systems. Her work addresses both high-income contexts like the UK and resource-limited settings across Africa and Southeast Asia. MBE (Member of the Order of the British Empire) President of the Odontological Society of The Royal Society of Medicine (2013-14) Past President of The British Association for the Study of Community Dentistry (2012-13) With 216 research outputs and 3,647 citations, Professor Gallagher has significantly influenced dental public health policy and practice. She has supervised numerous students and mentored early-career researchers, while maintaining active collaborations across multiple institutions and countries. Her fingerprint analysis reveals expertise in dental procedures (100%), dentistry (83%), dental caries (44%), UK healthcare systems (36%), occupational careers (32%), and primary healthcare (30%).

Jodi BrooksView profile

Researcher

• Film Studies
• Media Theory
• Screen Culture
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Dr Jodi Brooks is a prominent film studies scholar at the University of New South Wales (UNSW), affiliated with the School of Theatre and Film and the Film Studies department. Her research spans evolving screen culture, film feminisms, independent cinema, aging in cinema, and queer media. PhD (UNSW), MA Research (UTS), B Media & Communication (UTS) Her research interrogates screen performance , cinema and the senses , and film genre . She explores how online screenings impact film engagement and pedagogical practices , particularly in feminist film education. Her work also bridges arts and health through dementia-friendly cinema initiatives. Jodi’s recent publications reveal a focus on gender politics , queer narratives , and cinematic temporality . She has examined post-network television, affective terrains in media, and the role of ambivalence in aging representation . 2024: Honourable Mention, Arc PGC Research Supervision Award 2022: Dean's Learning & Teaching Award 2014: Screen Award (Oxford University Press) As a dedicated supervisor, Jodi has guided 13 PhD completions and co-supervised numerous others. She serves on the Sydney Film Festival's Film Advisory Panel and co-founded the Screen Studies Association of Australia and New Zealand (SSAAANZ). Her teaching includes courses on Contemporary Approaches to Cinema , Australian Cinema , and Screen Emotions .

Klaus MuellerView profile

Professor

• Visualization
• Visual Analytics
• Data Science
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Klaus Mueller is a Professor in the Department of Computer Science at Stony Brook University, where he also serves as Interim Chair of the Department of Technology and Society. He holds adjunct faculty positions in the Biomedical Engineering Department and Radiology Department, and is a Senior Scientist at the Computational Science Initiative at Brookhaven National Laboratory. His research spans visualization, visual analytics, explainable AI, computational fairness, and medical imaging, with significant contributions to volume rendering, GPU computing, and virtual reality. Dr. Mueller received his educational credentials from prestigious institutions: PhD in Computer and Information Science, The Ohio State University, 1998 MS in Computer and Information Science, The Ohio State University, 1996 MS in Biomedical Engineering, The Ohio State University, 1990 BS in Electrical Engineering, Polytechnic University of Ulm, Germany, 1987 Professor Mueller's research focuses on making complex data accessible and understandable through innovative visualization techniques. His work in visual analytics empowers users to explore high-dimensional data spaces, while his contributions to explainable AI help bridge the gap between complex machine learning models and human understanding. In medical imaging, he has pioneered GPU-accelerated reconstruction techniques that significantly improve CT imaging while reducing radiation exposure. His recent work explores the intersection of large language models with visualization, creating tools that enhance data understanding through natural language interaction. His extensive publication record shows a consistent focus on visualization techniques, with recent work increasingly incorporating AI and machine learning components. The trend shows a progression from foundational visualization techniques to more complex applications involving explainable AI, fairness in algorithms, and medical imaging applications. His work often bridges theoretical advances with practical implementations, particularly through GPU acceleration. Dr. Mueller's scientific achievements have been recognized with numerous prestigious awards: US National Science Foundation CAREER award (2001) SUNY Chancellor Award for Excellence in Scholarship and Creative Activity (2011) Inducted into the National Academy of Inventors (2018) Golden Core Award, IEEE Computer Society (2016, 2022) Meritorious Service Certificate, IEEE Computer Society (2016) IEEE Fellow (2024) Best Paper Award, IEEE Visual Data Science Symposium (2019) His research has been generously supported by major funding agencies including the National Science Foundation (NSF), National Institutes of Health (NIH), Department of Energy (DOE), and Department of Homeland Security (DHS), as well as private industry partners. As Editor-in-Chief of IEEE Transactions on Visualization and Computer Graphics (2019-2022), he has shaped the direction of visualization research globally. He has advised numerous PhD students whose work has advanced the field of visual analytics and medical imaging. Dr. Mueller directs the Visual Analytics and Imaging (VAI) Lab at Stony Brook, which focuses on developing innovative visualization techniques for complex data analysis. The lab has been instrumental in creating tools for medical imaging, security applications, and data science. His team has developed frameworks for smoke and fire simulation, visual analytics for healthcare, and GPU-accelerated medical imaging algorithms. The lab fosters interdisciplinary collaboration between computer scientists, medical researchers, and domain experts to solve real-world problems through visualization.

• Multilingualism and Heterogeneity
• Aesthetic Dimensions of Language Education
• Literacy Acquisition
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Anna Kochanova is a Lecturer and Scientific Associate at the Free University of Berlin's Department of Education and Psychology, specializing in Primary School Education and German Didactics with a focus on linguistic and cultural education. She completed her doctorate in Educational Science in July 2025 with a dissertation titled Experiencing Language (Differently): Aesthetic Attention in Elementary School Welcome Classes , earning summa cum laude honors. Her research interests center on multilingualism and heterogeneity, aesthetic dimensions of language education, literacy acquisition, and ethnographic classroom research. Dr. Kochanova's work challenges conventional approaches in welcome classes for newly arrived immigrant children, arguing against monolingual orientations and functional-reductionist conceptions of language that prioritize formal linguistic aspects over literary-aesthetic dimensions. Her recent publications and presentations reveal a strong focus on how aesthetic attention emerges through play, storytelling, and imagination as pathways to language experience for children with limited German proficiency. Her research employs ethnographic methods with video-supported classroom observation and reconstructive-interpretive analysis of key incidents in teaching activities. Price for excellent teaching 2024 for Primary School Education Price for best teaching 2021 for Teaching Degree Dr. Kochanova is actively involved in the interdisciplinary project IDéAL (since April 2023), funded by the German-French Youth Office, which focuses on learning the language of the other and living together. She has taught numerous courses on multilingualism, aesthetic language dimensions, and literacy acquisition, and regularly presents her research at national conferences including the Symposium on German Didactics and the Austrian Forum for German Didactics.

Stanislas DehaeneView profile

Professor

• Numerical cognition
• Cognitive neuroscience
• Neural correlates of consciousness
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Stanislas Dehaene is a renowned French cognitive neuroscientist currently serving as Professor at Collège de France where he holds the Chair of Experimental Cognitive Psychology. He is also the Director of INSERM Unit 562 "Cognitive Neuroimaging" at the Neurospin center in Gif-sur-Yvette, France. His laboratory comprises five research teams investigating various aspects of cognitive neuroscience. Dehaene received his education at prestigious French institutions: Mathematics studies at École Normale Supérieure (1984-1989) Master's degree in Applied Mathematics and Computer Science from University of Paris VI (1985) PhD in Experimental Psychology from École des Hautes Études en Sciences Sociales (1989) Dehaene's research spans several groundbreaking areas in cognitive neuroscience. He is best known for his work on numerical cognition , which he synthesized in his influential book "The Number Sense." His research on the neural basis of reading led to the identification of the "visual word form area" (VWFA), and his work on consciousness has advanced Global Workspace Theory through computational modeling and neuroimaging experiments. His interdisciplinary approach combines mathematics, psychology, and neuroscience to understand fundamental cognitive processes. Analysis of Dehaene's recent publications reveals a continued focus on the neural mechanisms of consciousness, reading, and numerical processing. His work increasingly incorporates advanced neuroimaging techniques and computational models to explore how the brain processes information at both conscious and unconscious levels. There's a noticeable trend toward studying cross-cultural and developmental aspects of cognitive functions, as evidenced by research with indigenous populations and children. Dehaene's exceptional contributions have been recognized with numerous prestigious awards: James S. McDonnell Foundation Centennial Fellowship (1999) Grand Prix scientifique de la Fondation Louis D. (2003) Prix Jean Rostand for "La Bosse des Maths" The Brain Prize (2014) Lewis Thomas Prize for writing about science (2025) As director of the Cognitive Neuroimaging Unit, Dehaene oversees a research group of nearly 30 graduate students, post-doctoral fellows, and researchers. His laboratory has received substantial funding from French and international sources, including the European Research Council. Dehaene serves on the editorial boards of leading journals including Cognition, NeuroImage, and PLoS Biology, and has mentored numerous researchers who have gone on to establish their own successful careers in cognitive neuroscience. Dehaene's INSERM-CEA Cognitive Neuroimaging Unit comprises five specialized teams: Languages of the Brain (directed by Christophe Pallier), Neuroimaging of Development (directed by Ghislaine Dehaene-Lambertz), Primate Consciousness and Cognition (directed by Béchir Jarraya), Cognition and Brain dynamics (directed by Virginie van Wassenhove), and The Computational Brain (directed by Florent Meyniel). This collaborative environment fosters interdisciplinary research using cutting-edge neuroimaging techniques to investigate fundamental questions about human cognition.

• Reading Development
• Developmental Dyslexia
• Numerical Cognition
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Landerl Karin is a full Professor at the Institute of Psychology , Faculty of Natural Sciences, University of Graz. Her research focuses on reading development , dyslexia , numerical cognition , and cross-linguistic educational psychology , particularly in Germanic languages. She has served as associate editor and editorial board member for prominent journals like Scientific Studies of Reading and Reading and Writing (2008–2021). Her recent work investigates the interplay between reading, arithmetic, and cognitive skills , with genome-wide studies on reading/language-related genetic variation. Email: karin.landerl@uni-graz.at Research Networks: Brain and behavior, BioHealth, Complexity of Life

• Explainable AI
• Human-like machine learning
• Explanation Generation
• +7 more

Professor Ute Schmid is a Full Professor of Cognitive Systems at the University of Bamberg, where she has been a faculty member since September 2004. She leads the Cognitive Systems Group within the Bamberg Center of AI (BaCAI), focusing on creating AI systems that generate human-like explanations and reasoning processes. Her research bridges cognitive science and artificial intelligence to develop methods for explanation generation, inductive programming, and interactive machine learning. Professor Schmid's work emphasizes practical applications of explainable AI across diverse domains including image classification, medical diagnosis, and educational technologies. Her research on contrastive explanations, near misses, and human-AI alignment has significantly advanced the field of XAI. She has also pioneered research on AI literacy, recognizing the growing importance of basic AI understanding for responsible tool usage by non-experts. Her publication record demonstrates exceptional productivity and impact, with numerous articles in top-tier venues including Nature Machine Intelligence, IEEE Transactions on Visualization and Computer Graphics, and the Journal of Web Semantics. Her 2025 paper 'Aligning generalization between humans and machines' represents a significant theoretical contribution to understanding human-machine cognitive alignment. Professor Schmid actively contributes to gender diversity research in computer science through studies examining why women pursue PhDs in the field. She has also made important contributions to computing education, investigating how students acquire programming skills and how AI tools like code generators are integrated into learning processes. As an educator and researcher, Professor Schmid maintains strong international collaborations, with co-authors spanning multiple countries and institutions. Her interdisciplinary approach is evident in her diverse publication venues and collaborative work that bridges computer science, cognitive science, education, and application domains.

• Epidemiology
• Biometrics
• Public Health
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Rafael T Mikolajczyk serves as Full Professor of Epidemiology and Biometrics and Director of the Institute for Medical Epidemiology, Biometrics and Informatics at Martin-Luther-University Halle-Wittenberg's Medical School. With over 307 publications spanning decades, he leads major epidemiological initiatives including the German National Cohort and DigiHero studies. His research interests focus on vaccination science (COVID-19, influenza, hepatitis B), chronic disease epidemiology (cancer, diabetes), and health services research . Recent work examines regional healthcare disparities, biomarker validation, and innovative risk communication methods, consistently applying rigorous cohort and mixed-methods approaches. Analysis of his 2022-2024 publications reveals strengthening focus on global vaccine implementation (Indonesia collaborations), real-world emergency care data , and patient-centered risk communication . His work bridges biostatistical methodology with actionable public health interventions across German and international contexts. Scientific contributions include: Leadership in Germany's largest population cohorts Methodological advances in vaccination uptake research Development of evidence-based risk communication tools Identification of early-life diabetes risk factors His institute drives epidemiological training and medical informatics innovation at Halle Medical School, with active grants supporting vaccination studies, cohort analyses, and health services research. Current projects involve international teams across Germany, Indonesia, and European networks, maintaining high publication output in top public health journals. The Institute for Medical Epidemiology, Biometrics and Informatics operates as an interdisciplinary hub connecting clinical departments, public health agencies, and international research consortia under his directorship, focusing on translating epidemiological findings into health policy improvements.

Anne Marie ØinesView profile

Senior Lecturer

• Children's Literature
• Picture Books
• Multimodality
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Anne Marie Øines is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Language and Literature at the University of South-Eastern Norway (USN), Faculty of Humanities, Sports and Educational Sciences, based at Campus Vestfold. She plays a significant role in teacher education programs, serving as course leader and teacher in primary school teacher training (grades 1-7) and in the knowledge area 'Language, Text and Mathematics' for kindergarten teacher education. Dr. Øines is actively involved in several research groups focusing on early childhood education: Children's transition from kindergarten to school and early childhood education Literature and Literature Didactics Classroom Research - Quality in Education She is also the responsible person for the Picture Book Festival, demonstrating her commitment to promoting children's literature. Her research interests center on children's literature, with particular expertise in: Picture books and their role in early literacy development Multimodal literacy in educational contexts Language development and stimulation for young children Nonfiction literature for children Literature didactics in teacher education Dr. Øines has published extensively on how children engage with literature, particularly examining picture book selection practices in kindergartens and how children understand complex topics through illustrated texts. Dr. Øines has presented her research at numerous international conferences, including multiple appearances at the European Early Childhood Education Research Association (EECERA) conferences. Her work often focuses on practical applications for educators, with publications addressing questions like 'What is good for children to read?' and examining changes in reading practices through projects like the reading aloud initiative. Her educational background includes a Cand. philol degree with a major in Nordic (1994), and more recently completed PhD courses in pedagogical competence development (2019) and research methodology (2018), reflecting her ongoing scholarly development in educational research.

• Information and Communication Sciences
• Digital Humanities
• Epistemology of information and documents
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Olivier Le Deuff is a Professor of Information and Communication Sciences at the University of Bordeaux Montaigne, specifically at the IUT (Institut Universitaire de Technologie) Bordeaux Montaigne. He has been teaching at this institution since 2011 and became a university professor in 2023. He is the head of the third year of the Bachelor of Technology (BUT) in Information and Communication, specializing in Digital Information in Organizations. Recently, he was appointed as a senior member of the Institut Universitaire de France (IUF) for the Class of 2025, a distinction recognizing the scientific excellence of his academic work. His academic affiliations include: University of Bordeaux Montaigne / IUT Bordeaux Montaigne (Current) MICA research unit (Current) Institut Universitaire de France (IUF) - Senior Member, Class of 2025 Université de Montréal (EBSI) - Invited professor University of Luxembourg (C2DH) - Invited researcher GIS des URFIST - President of scientific council since 2022 Professor Le Deuff's research focuses on the epistemology of information and documents, digital humanities, literacies (informational, digital, algorithmic), and open-source intelligence (OSINT) practices. His work explores the relationship between documentation, knowledge organization, and digital technologies, with particular attention to how these elements shape contemporary information practices. His recent IUF project 'HyperION' investigates digital investigation practices through the concept of 'hyperinvestigation,' combining OSINT methodologies with document engineering. Professor Le Deuff is the author of several influential books, including 'La formation aux cultures numériques' (2009), 'Humanités digitales : historique et développements' (2018), and 'Hyperdocumentation' (2021). He has also created open-source knowledge visualization tools such as Otletosphere and Cosma, which support digital humanities research and OSINT investigations. His research bridges theoretical frameworks with practical software development, reflecting his commitment to combining scholarship with technological innovation. His scientific recognition includes being appointed as a senior member of the Institut Universitaire de France (IUF), Class of 2025. This prestigious appointment places him among France's most distinguished researchers and provides additional resources to advance his work on hyperinvestigation and digital documentation. Professor Le Deuff leads the MatrioscIA project, which examines how AI technologies are transforming OSINT methodologies, particularly in investigative journalism. He has directed or participated in numerous research projects including RICSA for the Maif Foundation, ANR HyperOtlet, and the AlgoJ project with Rayya Roumanos. His work demonstrates a consistent commitment to understanding the evolving relationship between information, documentation, and digital technologies. He has supervised research through his habilitation 'Documentation and digital humanities' (defended in 2017) and currently co-directs the E3D axis of the MICA laboratory. His international collaborations include work with scholars at the University of Montréal and the University of Luxembourg, reflecting the global relevance of his research on digital documentation and information practices.

Tatjana JeschView profile

Professor

• Narratology
• Psychoanalytic Literary Studies
• Fairy Tale Research
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Tatjana Jesch is Professor for Modern German Literature and its Didactics at the University of Education Freiburg, where she has held her position since 2010. Her academic career spans multiple German institutions, including teaching appointments at universities in Bremen, Lüneburg, Heidelberg, and Kassel between 1997-2006. She maintains active memberships in numerous scholarly organizations including the German Literary Scholars Association, European Narratology Network, and the Society for Children's and Young Adult Literature Research. Professor Jesch's research focuses on narratology, psychoanalytic literary studies, fairy tale research, children's and young adult literature, and literary didactics. Her work frequently bridges literary theory with educational practice and cognitive science. She has developed approaches examining how narrative structures function in literary texts and their implications for teaching literature, with particular attention to cognitive processing of texts and multimodal learning approaches. Her publication record shows a consistent trajectory from early work on fairy tales and children's literature to more recent explorations of global crisis narratives and the intersection of religion and violence in literature. Professor Jesch has demonstrated increasing engagement with interdisciplinary applications of narratology, particularly in narrative medicine and cognitive literary science. Awarded by the Vice President for Research at Leuphana University Lüneburg as outstanding scientific presentation Co-editor of 'Freiburger literaturpsychologische Gespräche' book series since 2014 Recipient of DFG scholarship (1993-1996) in the Graduate College for Aesthetic Education at University of Hamburg Professor Jesch has supervised numerous academic projects and lectures across Germany and Switzerland. She has developed research on narrative comprehension, particularly regarding how students process implicit meanings in texts, and has explored applications of narratology in medical contexts, analyzing patient narratives following brain injuries. Her work with the Freiburg Working Group for Literature and Psychoanalysis provides a collaborative framework for interdisciplinary research at the intersection of literature, psychology, and education.

• Environmental Education
• Outdoor Education
• Science Education
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Sandra McEwan is a Sessional Lecturer in the Department of Curriculum, Teaching & Learning at the Ontario Institute for Studies in Education (OISE), University of Toronto, where she teaches Elementary Science and Environmental Education in the Master of Teaching Program. With over four decades of experience spanning K-12 teaching, teacher education, and educational leadership, she brings extensive practical knowledge to preparing future educators in science and environmental pedagogy. Her educational background includes: MEd in Science Education, University of Toronto/OISE (2000) BEd in Science and Environmental Science Education, University of Toronto/FEUT (1984) BSc in Biology, University of Toronto (1983) McEwan's research centers on nature-based learning, outdoor and environmental education, and differentiated instruction. She develops practical strategies for integrating environmental awareness into science curricula through hands-on, experiential learning in natural settings. Her work emphasizes making complex ecological concepts accessible to diverse learners while addressing real-world environmental challenges through classroom applications. Her publication record spans 30+ years with over 30 scholarly works, showing consistent focus on practical educational resources. Recent publications address contemporary issues like food systems education and acid rain impacts, while maintaining strong emphasis on outdoor learning methodologies and curriculum development for K-12 settings. The body of work demonstrates evolution from foundational environmental science resources toward integrated, systems-thinking approaches. As a Sessional Lecturer and former Faculty Advisor in the MT Program (2016-2023), she has mentored numerous pre-service teachers. Her extensive experience as both K-12 educator and teacher trainer provides unique perspective for guiding new educators in implementing effective science and environmental education practices.