Rosa Evelia Sanchez Garcia is a Lecturer in the Department of Economics at the University of Manitoba's Faculty of Arts. Her research focuses on community economic development, gendered economic disparities, and international finance, particularly in Indigenous contexts in Canada and Colombia. PhD in Economics, University of Manitoba (2016) MA in Economics, University of Manitoba (2007) ME in System Engineering, Universidad del Valle (2001) BA Honours in Economics, Universidad del Valle, Colombia (1992) Her work examines the intersections of Indigenous health, food security, and cultural preservation in Manitoba, with methodological expertise in primary data collection and community-based participatory research. She has collaborated with Brokenhead Ojibwa Nation and Norway House Cree Nation on projects analyzing economic outcomes. Key themes across her publications include colonial institutions, income inequality, remittances, and globalization. She has presented research at international conferences in Austria, Italy, Spain, and Canada. Manitoba Research Data Centre Award (2014) Carla Thorlakson Memorial Graduate Fellowship (2009-2011) Global Political Economy Program Award (2006) International Graduate Student Entrance Scholarship (2005) International Faculty Research Program (2002)
Joseph Trainor is the Interim Dean and Professor at the Joseph R. Biden, Jr. School of Public Policy and Administration, University of Delaware. He is a core faculty member of the Disaster Research Center, renowned for expertise in Disaster Science and Emergency Management. His research integrates behavioral and organizational dimensions of disasters, focusing on risk perception, warnings, equity, and policy integration. Trainor holds a PhD in Sociology from the University of Delaware (2009), with earlier degrees from the same institution and Millersville University. Education: Ph.D., Philosophy in Sociology, University of Delaware (2009) MA, Sociology, University of Delaware (2004) B.A., Double Major in Sociology and Psychology, Millersville University (2002) Research Interests: Trainor’s work spans risk communication, organizational management in crises, disaster mitigation, and equity. Key themes include household decision-making around insurance and retrofitting, multi-organizational response systems, and pandemic workforce dynamics. He emphasizes bridging academic research with practitioner needs, with a focus on policy applications. Public Service & Collaboration: Trainor collaborates with agencies like FEMA, DHS, and state emergency management offices. His projects address land-use policies, hurricane risk reduction, and pandemic response strategies. He frequently chairs doctoral committees and teaches at all academic levels. Labs & Teams: As part of the Disaster Research Center, he contributes to interdisciplinary teams advancing disaster science through mixed-methods approaches, including computational frameworks and community resilience models.
Elena Serrano, Ph.D., is a Professor and Extension Specialist in the Department of Human Nutrition, Foods, and Exercise at Virginia Tech. She directs the Virginia Family Nutrition Program (VFNP), a land-grant initiative focusing on nutrition security and chronic disease prevention. Her work emphasizes evaluating food assistance programs and promoting healthy eating through community partnerships. She holds a Ph.D. from Colorado State University (2001) and has served at Virginia Tech since 2002, advancing from Assistant to Associate Professor before her current role. Her research explores food security contributors, SNAP program effectiveness, and mental health linkages among low-income mothers. Notable awards include the Virginia Tech Alumni Award (2022) and recognition for early career contributions (2007). Education: Ph.D. & M.S. in Food Science and Human Nutrition (Colorado State University), B.S. in Development Studies (UC Berkeley) Key Roles: Director of VFNP, Virginia Cooperative Extension leader, and Extension Specialist Her research focuses on nutrition security, food environment interventions, and policy evaluation. Recent work examines SNAP-authorized retailers’ healthy product commitments and the impact of food insecurity on maternal mental health. She collaborates on initiatives to enhance access to nutritious foods through farmers markets, school programs, and community health worker models. Awards: Virginia Tech Alumni Award (2022), American Heart Association Volunteer Award (2010), and multiple NEAFCS recognitions Grants/Programs: Leads multi-state collaborations for school nutrition programs and Healthy Food Retail initiatives Program highlights include the VFNP’s 50-year history improving family nutrition and its “Eat Smart, Move More” motto. Current projects address food waste in camps, SNAP consumer environments, and drone technology for food security. She has over 50 peer-reviewed publications and presents at national conferences like ISBNPA and Society for Nutrition Education.
Anders Albrechtslund is a Professor of Information Studies and Director of the Center for Surveillance Studies (CENSUS) at Aarhus University. He specializes in exploring the societal impact of surveillance technologies, particularly in healthcare contexts like dementia care. His research focuses on balancing safety, dignity, and privacy through ethical technology use. He leads major projects such as the Carlsberg Semper Ardens-funded 'Human Agency and Data-Intensive Surveillance' (2024–2029) and the Velux Foundation-supported 'LIVSTEGN' initiative (2019–2025). Albrechtslund teaches in Aarhus University’s Information Studies and Digital Design programs, supervising topics related to surveillance, data ethics, and digital media. He collaborates internationally with public and private sector partners on surveillance technology applications. His work emphasizes empirical ethics and participatory design, addressing dilemmas arising from emerging technologies in caregiving and family contexts. Grants & Projects Carlsberg Semper Ardens Grant: Human Agency in Data-Intensive Surveillance (2024–2029) Velux Foundation Grant: LIVSTEGN (2019–2025) Labs/Teams Directs the Center for Surveillance Studies (CENSUS), a hub for interdisciplinary research on surveillance technologies and societal implications.
Susanne Guidetti is a Professor of Occupational Therapy at Karolinska Institutet's Department of Neurobiology, Health Sciences and Society, leading the HELD research group focusing on neurological disability rehabilitation. She holds roles in academic leadership, including chairing international strategy groups and managing postgraduate programs like the Postgraduate Program in Health Sciences (PUF-V). Her research emphasizes person-centered interventions using ICT, global health collaborations (e.g., in Uganda and Denmark), and sustainable stroke prevention strategies. She has pioneered mobile health solutions for stroke rehabilitation and frailty prevention in low-resource settings. Collaborations with institutions like Makerere University and international networks drive her work in non-communicable disease management. Education: Doctoral degree in Neurobiology, Health Sciences and Society (Karolinska Institutet, 2008) Master's in Nursing Science (1997) Research Interests: Guidetti's work bridges occupational therapy, technology integration, and global health equity. She develops interventions addressing activity participation post-stroke, stroke prevention through everyday engagement, and leveraging mobile platforms in low-resource regions. Her approach prioritizes patient-centeredness and interdisciplinary collaboration, reflected in projects like F@ce 2.0 and Make My Day. Grants & Projects: Leading the Centre of Excellence for Sustainable Health (Uganda-Sweden collaboration) Funding for trials on ICT-supported rehabilitation and frailty reversal Labs/Teams: HELD research group (Health in Everyday Life for Neurological Disabilities) and collaborations within Neuroepidemiology and Health and Healthcare Research at KI.
Prof. Bob de Graaff is a Professor of Intelligence and Security Studies at Utrecht University's Department of History and Art History, part of the Faculty of Humanities. He holds a PhD from Leiden University and has held multiple academic positions, including at Leiden University’s Campus The Hague (2007–2009) and the Netherlands Defense Academy (2010–2017). His research focuses on intelligence history, terrorism, and international relations, with notable projects including a history of the Netherlands Defense Intelligence and Security Service (ongoing until 2022). Education: MA in Contemporary History, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam (1979) PhD in History, Leiden University (1997), thesis: Kalm temidden van woedende golven. Het Ministerie van Koloniën en zijn taakomgeving, 1912–1940 Research Interests: Intelligence studies, Cold War history, terrorism and counterterrorism, Srebrenica inquiry, Dutch decolonization, and military history. He has authored/co-authored over 50 publications, including Villa Maarheeze: de geschiedenis van de Inlichtingendienst Buitenland (1998) and Intelligence and Cold War behind the Dikes (1997). Projects: Leading the History of the Military Intelligence and Security Service project (2019–2022) Member of the editorial board for the Journal of Mediterranean and Balkan Intelligence Grants & Collaborations: Funded by the Netherlands Ministry of Defence for the Military Intelligence project Co-founder and board member of the Netherlands Intelligence Studies Association (NISA) Labs/Teams: Active in academic intelligence networks, particularly through NISA and editorial contributions to intelligence journals.
Griffin Weber, M.D., Ph.D., is an Associate Professor of Medicine and Biomedical Informatics at Harvard Medical School (HMS) and Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (BIDMC). He directs the Biomedical Research Informatics Core (BRIC) at BIDMC. His research focuses on expertise mining, social network analysis, and biomedical informatics. Key contributions include developing Profiles RNS (an open-source research networking platform) and i2b2 / SHRINE federated query tools for clinical data. He holds MD and PhD degrees from Harvard (2007), and earlier degrees in bioengineering and computer science. Education: SB in Bioengineering (Harvard, 2000), SM/PhD in Computer Science (Harvard, 2004/2005), MD (Harvard, 2007). He served as Harvard Medical School's first Chief Technology Officer, building educational platforms for 500+ courses. His work spans DNA microarrays, breast cancer tumor modeling, and EHR bias analysis. Research Interests: Leveraging informatics to improve healthcare through federated data systems, team science dynamics, and EHR analysis. Projects include Profiles RNS for researcher networks and i2b2 for clinical data queries across institutions. He explores biases in EHR data filtering and visualizing healthcare system dynamics in biomedical data. Grant Leadership: Principal investigator on NIH grants addressing EHR biases (R01LM013345), healthcare system dynamics (U01CA198934), and scientific workforce networks (U01GM112623). Collaborator on PCORI and NIH-funded initiatives. Awards: 2020 Fellow of the American College of Medical Informatics; 2011 Top Podium Presentation (AMIA); 2007 Medical Technology Award (Massachusetts Medical Society). Labs/Teams: Leads BRIC at BIDMC, collaborates on i2b2/SHRINE, and contributes to the 4CE consortium for federated healthcare data analysis.
Laura Linnan, ScD, is a Professor in the Department of Health Behavior and Director of the Carolina Center for Healthy Work Design and Worker Well-Being at the University of North Carolina’s Gillings School of Global Public Health. She also leads the Total Worker Health® graduate certificate program, focusing on interdisciplinary research to improve worker and workplace health. Her roles include former Senior Associate Dean for Academic and Student Affairs (2016–2025), overseeing curriculum development, faculty promotions, and student support systems. Education: ScD in Public Health, Harvard University, 1999 MSEd in Public Health, University of Toledo, 1983 BS in Health Education, Indiana State University, 1981 Research Interests: Dr. Linnan’s work centers on multi-level interventions to reduce chronic disease disparities, emphasizing collaboration with communities and employers. Key areas include: - Workplace health policies and Total Worker Health initiatives - Occupational safety and health for diverse sectors (e.g., healthcare, construction) - Community-based participatory research in childcare, schools, and faith-based organizations - Innovative methods for process and outcome evaluations in public health interventions Key Contributions: Developed the Workplace Health in America Survey (2017), analyzing employer health program prevalence Secured NIOSH funding for the Carolina Center for Healthy Work Design (2020) Co-edited Process Evaluation for Public Health Intervention and Research (2002) Awards & Recognition: 2019 AJHP Editor-in-Chief Paper of the Year ("Results of the Workplace Health in America Survey") Paper of the Year Award for Workplace Health Research (2020) Labs/Teams: Director of the Carolina Center for Healthy Work Design and Worker Well-Being, collaborating with employers, researchers, and policymakers to design evidence-based interventions for healthcare workers, firefighters, and other high-risk groups.
Grant Michelson is a Professor of Management in the Department of Management at Macquarie Business School, Macquarie University. He has held leadership roles including Chair of the Department of Management (2016–2019), interim Associate Dean for Learning & Teaching, and Academic Senate member (2021–2026). His research focuses on business ethics, corporate social responsibility (CSR), organizational behavior, and workplace dynamics, with notable contributions to modern slavery eradication, auditor transparency, and pandemic-era ethics. Michelson has extensive international experience, including roles at Audencia Business School (France) and visiting positions at institutions like the University of Zagreb and University of Sydney. Education: Qualifications from the Universities of Canterbury, Otago, and Sydney. Leadership: Served on review panels for UNSW, Griffith University, and others. Research: Over 70 publications, including studies on workplace gossip, industrial relations, and CSR strategies. Projects: Led initiatives on accounting career pathways and early-career skills. Collaborations: Global networks with institutions in China, France, and Croatia. Research Interests: Combines ethical theory with practical challenges, emphasizing CSR in crises, modern slavery, and the impact of technology on work. Recent work explores post-pandemic workplace ethics and NGO roles in human rights advocacy. Grants & Projects: Includes studies on auditor transparency (2024), sustainable accounting careers (2020–2021), and early-career accountant skill gaps (2020). Lab/Teams: Active in Macquarie Business School research groups and international advisory boards.
Myriam M.A.H. Cloodt serves as an Associate Professor of Open Innovation and Entrepreneurship at the Department of Innovation, Technology Entrepreneurship & Marketing (ITEM) within the School of Industrial Engineering at Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e). She is also affiliated with EAISI High Tech Systems as a University Researcher. Her academic career spans over two decades, with a continuous focus on understanding innovation processes in complex business environments. Dr. Cloodt earned her MSc in Business Economics from Maastricht University in 1997. After working as a lecturer for two years, she began her PhD research at the Department of Organization & Strategy, completing her dissertation at METEOR (Maastricht University) on measuring innovative performance of high-tech companies after mergers and acquisitions. She joined Eindhoven University of Technology in July 2004 as a researcher at the School of Technology Management, becoming Assistant Professor in June 2006, and was promoted to Associate Professor of Open Innovation and Entrepreneurship in August 2017. Her research focuses on open innovation, corporate entrepreneurship, and strategic management, with particular interest in corporate venturing, strategic technology alliances, mergers and acquisitions, network analysis, and value constellations within innovation ecosystems. Dr. Cloodt's work bridges academic theory and practical application, as evidenced by her participation in industry projects for companies and innovation ecosystems like the High Tech Campus Eindhoven. Her publications span prestigious journals including Research Policy, Journal of Product Innovation Management, and Technological Forecasting and Social Change, as well as book chapters for Oxford University Press. Analysis of her recent publications reveals a strong trajectory toward circular economy applications, particularly in plastics innovation, alongside continued work on innovation ecosystems, science parks, and military innovation contexts. Her research demonstrates methodological diversity, employing network analysis, case studies, and stated choice experiments to investigate complex innovation phenomena across different sectors and organizational contexts. Best Paper Award - Mature PhD Student at the ESU European University Network on Entrepreneurship Conference (2021) Dr. Cloodt actively supervises graduate students and has contributed to numerous research projects, including C-PlaNeT (Circular Plastics Network for training), SEE-V-Lab, and the Brabant Center of Entrepreneurship. Her professional engagements extend to developing publications for organizations such as Adviesraad voor het Wetenschaps- en Technologiebeleid (AWT) and Het Financieele Dagblad. In teaching, she contributes to the BSc program in Industrial Engineering & Management Science, the MSc program in Innovation Management, and the Certificate program in Technology Entrepreneurship & Management. Her work aligns with UN Sustainable Development Goals, particularly through contributions to circular economy research and sustainable innovation practices. Dr. Cloodt maintains active collaborations with industry partners and participates in significant academic conferences including the Annual World Open Innovation Conference where she serves on program committees.
Ester Ellen Trees Bolt is a Post-doctoral Research Fellow at the University of Leeds since January 2023, concurrently serving as a Michael Beverley Innovation Fellow since September 2023. Previously, she held a Lecturer position at Sunway University, Malaysia, teaching HRM and research methods. She earned her PhD (2021) and Master’s (2018, Distinction) from Taylor’s University, Malaysia. Her research focuses on healthcare HRM challenges, particularly nurse turnover, well-being, and professional identity. She investigates systemic causes of nurse attrition, advocating for cultural shifts in nursing to reduce burnout through boundary-setting training and employer support. Her work highlights how self-sacrifice norms in nursing contribute to unsustainable workloads and proposes solutions like organizational culture reforms and policy changes. Key research areas include nurse retention strategies, leadership’s role in turnover reduction, and the impact of professional identity on job satisfaction. She collaborates with healthcare institutions to translate findings into actionable retention policies and has published widely on these topics in journals and platforms like The Conversation. Ester’s recent work explores post-turnover experiences and the efficacy of postdoctoral fellowships in shaping academic careers. She emphasizes interdisciplinary approaches linking HRM theory with healthcare practice to address global nursing shortages and workforce sustainability challenges.
Fabien Postel-Vinay is a Professor of Economics at the Department of Economics, University College London (UCL), and concurrently serves as Research Director at the Institute for Fiscal Studies (IFS). His research focuses on labor market dynamics, unemployment, wage determination, and the interplay between economic policies and labor markets. He holds dual affiliations with UCL and IFS, contributing to both academic research and policy analysis. Postel-Vinay’s work emphasizes understanding labor mobility, wage posting mechanisms, and the impact of business cycles on employment. His recent studies address post-pandemic job opportunities, mental health effects on labor trajectories, and structural labor market analysis. He has extensively published on topics such as public versus private sector wage gaps, temporary employment dynamics, and employer-employee matching processes. His research often combines theoretical models with empirical data, focusing on macroeconomic implications of labor market policies. Key themes include the role of age in policy design during crises, the cyclical job ladder dynamics, and the measurement of employer-to-employer reallocation. Despite his prolific output, no scientific awards or grants are explicitly mentioned in the provided text. Postel-Vinay collaborates with institutions like IFS to inform policy through studies on labor market responses to economic shocks, such as the pandemic’s impact on employment structures. His work bridges theoretical microeconomics with applied policy analysis, addressing both academic and societal challenges in labor economics.
Dr. Natalia Mora Sitja is an Associate Professor in Modern European Economic History at the University of Cambridge and Fellow of Downing College. She joined the Faculty in 2005 after completing her Economics and Management degree at Universitat Pompeu Fabra, followed by an MSc and DPhil in Economic and Social History at the University of Oxford. Her research investigates the interactions between economic growth and labour markets, examining how technological innovations, migration, and structural change affect labour institutions and working conditions. Her doctoral work focused on the Catalan industrial workforce during industrialization, analyzing wage structures, inequality, and women's labor. Current research integrates gender into structural economic analysis using historical data and international comparisons. Publications focus on labour market integration, wage inequality, and industrialization in European contexts, employing quantitative methods to analyze historical economic transformations. Dr. Sitja supervises graduate students (MPhil and PhD) in European economic and social history, particularly projects involving inequalities, labour markets, women's work, migration, Spanish history, or quantitative analysis.
Vanessa Dodd is a Researcher at Staffordshire University , specializing in education research, evaluation, and policy analysis. She works within the Academic Quality and Development team, focusing on enhancing student experience and advancing the university's place-based mission. Prior to her role in the UK, she lectured on Sociology at Clemson University in the United States and collaborated with community-based organizations on evaluation frameworks.
William (Bill) Clark (1953-2017) was a historian specializing in the history of science, modern Germany, and academic institutions. He served as a part-time lecturer in UCLA's Department of History during the 1990s and 2000s, contributing to scholarly works on research universities' origins and academic practices. His seminal work Academic Charisma and the Origins of the Research University (2006) remains influential. Clark also co-edited collections like The Sciences in Enlightened Europe (1999) and taught at institutions including Goettingen University and UCSD. His research interests spanned the history of universities, scientific disciplines, and socio-spatial dynamics. Recent publications (2023–2025) focus on urbanization's effects, housing policy, residential mobility, and wellbeing in transitional societies. Notable themes include housing tenure impacts, urban-rural fertility patterns, and segregation mechanisms. Though no formal awards are listed, his extensive bibliography reflects significant contributions to historical and sociological scholarship. Clark advised no recorded students, but his interdisciplinary work bridges historical analysis with contemporary urban studies.
