Find Academic Supervisors

Ania LianView profile

Senior Lecturer

• Educational Neuroscience
• Language Teaching Pedagogy
• Literacy Education
• +5 more

Ania Lian serves as a Senior Lecturer in Teaching and Learning at Charles Darwin University's Faculty of Arts and Society, College of Education. She coordinates Master of Education courses, develops Higher Degree Research supervision culture, and builds international partnerships with Southeast Asian institutions, particularly in Cambodia and Indonesia. Academic Background: PhD in Dialogic Inquiry from University of Queensland (awarded June 20, 2006) Research Focus: Dr. Lian's work bridges educational neuroscience with language pedagogy, specializing in technology-enhanced language learning, critical pedagogy, and literacy education. Her recent scholarship examines AI integration in language instruction, emotional literacy development, and multisensory approaches for resource-constrained environments. Current projects address pandemic recovery in teacher education and policy implementation in Cambodian higher education. Publication Trends: Her 2025 publications reveal a strong emphasis on artificial intelligence applications in language education, with significant focus on ethical implementation, emotional intelligence integration, and context-specific adaptation for Southeast Asian educational settings. The work consistently addresses practical applications while maintaining theoretical rigor in educational neuroscience frameworks. Professional Impact: Senior Education Adviser to Cambodia's Ministry of Education, Youth and Sport Research Professor at Van Hien University (since April 2017) Supervision of 7 HDR students across Indonesia and Cambodia Principal Investigator on four major international projects Advising & Grants: Dr. Lian leads significant externally funded initiatives including 'Rainmaker Readiness' (Cambodia teacher training post-COVID), 'Educational Research in Indonesia,' and 'Policy Implementation in Cambodian Higher Education.' Her work develops practical frameworks for under-resourced institutions while building local research capacity through student supervision and international collaboration. Research Ecosystem: She operates within a robust international network focused on Southeast Asian educational challenges, particularly in Indonesia and Cambodia. Her projects integrate local cultural contexts with global educational technologies, emphasizing sustainable development through UNESCO SDG 4 (Quality Education). Current work explores AI-human collaboration models grounded in humanistic principles for transformative learning.

Simona BuettiView profile

Research Professor

• Visual Attention
• Cognitive Psychology
• Eye Tracking
• +3 more

Simona Buetti is a Research Professor in the Department of Psychology at the University of Illinois. She holds a PhD from the University of Geneva (Switzerland) and serves as a Faculty Fellow at the Center for Innovation in Teaching and Learning. Her research focuses on visual attention, employing methodologies such as behavioral psychophysics, eye-tracking, and computational modeling. Her work aims to understand how attention guides visual processing, particularly in complex scenes. Dr. Buetti has received prestigious awards including the 2019 NSF Grant (as PI) for developing the TCAS Toolbox, the 2016 BRIDGE Grant, and the 2014 NARSAD Young Investigator Grant. She teaches courses like Psyc230 (Perception and Sensory Processes) and Psyc396 (The Attentive Mind), integrating global educational practices through programs like the Engineering Research Summer School. Her research explores topics such as color-feature guidance in visual search, parallel processing dynamics, and the interplay between emotion and attention. Collaborations span institutions worldwide, with notable studies on online eye-tracking validation and reconciling emotional effects on memory. She leads the VisionLab, advancing tools and theories in visual cognition.

Senay SolakView profile

Professor

• Sustainable Operations
• Nonprofit Operations
• Aviation Operations
• +4 more

Senay Solak is the John F. Smith Memorial Professor and Department Chair of Operations & Information Management at the Isenberg School of Management, University of Massachusetts Amherst. She holds a PhD in Industrial Engineering from Georgia Institute of Technology and prior degrees from the United States Naval Academy and Georgia Tech. Her research focuses on sustainable operations, nonprofit operations (including healthcare), and aviation operations, with notable contributions to information-sharing strategies, drone delivery systems, and air traffic optimization. Education: PhD Industrial Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology MS Industrial Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology BS Electrical Engineering, United States Naval Academy Her work bridges theoretical operations research with practical applications in public policy, healthcare, and aviation. Recent research explores optimal policies for social welfare programs, cybersecurity investment portfolios, and surgical team management in robotic surgery. Awards: Best Publication Award in Environment & Sustainability (INFORMS, 2017) Outstanding Paper Award in Air Transportation (INFORMS, 2016) Research Excellence Award (Isenberg School, 2015) Dr. Solak’s advisory and grant activities include collaborative projects on foreclosed housing acquisition strategies and climate change policy analysis. Her research emphasizes interdisciplinary solutions to societal challenges, leveraging stochastic models and optimization frameworks.

Bobak NazerView profile

Associate Professor

• Information Theory
• Signal Processing
• Wireless Communications
• +5 more

Bobak Nazer is an Associate Professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Boston University's College of Engineering, where he also serves as the ECE Associate Chair for Undergraduate Programs. He is additionally affiliated with the Center for Information & Systems Engineering and the Division of Systems Engineering. His primary research focuses on distributed computation in noisy environments, drawing from information theory, wireless communications, signal processing, and neuroscience. His research interests span Information Theory, Signal Processing, Wireless Communications, and Neuroscience. He investigates how to efficiently enable distributed computation in the presence of noise, inspired by ideas from information theory and wireless communications. His work bridges theoretical foundations with practical applications in wireless networks and has recently expanded into neuroscience applications, particularly in analyzing neural data from hippocampal neurons. Nazer's publication record shows a strong trend toward expanding the compute-and-forward framework for distributed computation in wireless networks, with recent work exploring connections to neuroscience and machine learning. His research demonstrates how structured codes can harness interference rather than avoid it, with applications ranging from wireless communications to neural data analysis. Gerald and Dean Gitner Family Award for Innovation in Teaching with Technology, 2024 Distinguished Faculty Fellow, BU College of Engineering, 2019–2024 BU ECE Outstanding Teaching Award, 2018 BU ECE Faculty Service Award, 2017 Communications Society and Information Theory Society Joint Paper Award, 2013 NSF CAREER Award, 2013 Nazer has made significant contributions to teaching, particularly through his innovative "flipped classroom" model for EK381 Probability, Statistics, and Data Science for Engineers. His research group has secured multiple NSF grants including a CAREER award and collaborative research projects focused on algebraic network information theory. He has organized several major workshops including the North American Information Theory Summer School at BU in 2019 and the Workshop on Interactions between Number Theory and Wireless Communication in 2016.

Tom GatehouseView profile

Researcher

• Tobacco Control
• Public Health
• Latin American Studies
• +6 more

Tom Gatehouse is a Senior Writer and researcher at Tobacco Tactics, part of the Tobacco Control Research Group (TCRG) at the University of Bath. He contributes to academic research, media outputs, and knowledge platform development while serving as a partner in the global watchdog network STOP. University of Sussex (BA in Philosophy and English, 2009) University of Cambridge (MPhil in Latin American Studies, 2012) His research focuses on harmful industries, tobacco control, Latin American social movements, and public health policy. He employs qualitative methods and open-source intelligence to analyze corporate influence, particularly in tobacco and mining sectors. Recent publications highlight tobacco product design strategies, wartime public health challenges in Palestine, and global governance under the WHO Framework Convention. He co-authored the 2023 UK Tobacco Industry Interference Index and contributed to STOP project outputs. Gatehouse maintains the Tobacco Tactics website, participates in media engagements (e.g., AFP interview on e-cigarettes), and collaborates internationally across the UK, South Africa, and Palestine. His work aligns with Sustainable Development Goals related to health and reduced inequalities.

• Cognitive Psychology
• Visual Cognition
• Attention and Perception
• +3 more

Dr. Anna Heuer is a Researcher at the Humboldt University of Berlin, affiliated with the Institute of Psychology within the Faculty of Life Sciences. Her role is part of a DFG-funded project focusing on Active Perception and Cognition in General Psychology. She is based at Rudower Chaussee 18, Room 2.205, and can be reached via anna.heuer@hu-berlin.de. Her research emphasizes spatial and temporal reference frames in visual working memory, attentional control, and cognitive processes related to perception and action. Her work explores how predictable motion and feature-based attention influence memory retention, as well as the neural mechanisms underlying distractor suppression and decision-making. Notable studies include investigations into impaired attentional disengagement in Internet Gaming Disorder and the integration of spatiotemporal information in visual events. Her research bridges cognitive psychology, neuroscience, and clinical applications. Labs/Teams: Active participant in the 'Active Perception and Cognition' research group at the Institute of Psychology. Collaborates with interdisciplinary teams studying visual cognition and neural mechanisms of attention.

Laura Šukarov-EischerView profile

Researcher

• Media History
• (Pop) Culture History
• Youth Organizations in Totalitarian Societies
• +3 more

Laura Šukarov-Eischer is a Researcher affiliated with the University of Vienna's Department of Economic and Social History. She previously served as Grant Holder Manager for the research network „Worlds of Related Coercions in Work“ (COST Action WORCK, 2019-2023) under Assoc.-Prof. Dr. Juliane Schiel. Her work focuses on Media History, (Pop) Culture History, and Youth Organizations in Totalitarian Societies. She holds a BA in History (2021) and is pursuing an MA in History (since 2021). Her research explores intersections between cultural production, youth mobilization, and power structures in authoritarian contexts. Notable projects include her role in the 'Kooperatives Wirtschaften - Neue Genossenschaften' research initiative (2018-2020) under Prof. Ralph Grossmann. She has contributed to interdisciplinary studies on cooperative economics and historical memory. Her professional trajectory includes administrative and research coordination roles within academic networks, reflecting her dual capacity as scholar and project manager. Current research trends emphasize digital media's role in reconstructing 20th-century youth movements. She remains engaged with the WORCK network (www.worck.eu), maintaining collaborative ties in transnational labor history studies. No scientific awards have been noted in her profile.

Natasha MauritsView profile

Professor

• Clinical Neuroengineering
• Biomedical Signal Analysis
• Neuroimaging
• +3 more

Natasha Maurits is Professor of Clinical Neuroengineering and Chief Scientific Information Officer (CSIO) at the University Medical Center Groningen (UMCG), Faculty of Medical Sciences. Her research focuses on clinical neuroengineering, particularly biomedical signal analysis, multimodal neuroimaging, high-density EEG recording, and visualization of high-dimensional data for home-based diagnosis and monitoring. Her work applies to neurology (movement disorders, neuromuscular disorders, dementia, stroke) and cognition (healthy ageing, dyslexia). As CSIO, she contributes to data sharing initiatives (GO FAIR), personal health environments, and ethical data coupling. Maurits' publications demonstrate strong interdisciplinary collaboration, with recent studies examining cognitive reserve in brain injury, AI-driven movement disorder classification, and pediatric cardiology. Her 254 publications show consistent innovation in merging engineering solutions with clinical neurology. Visiting Professor at University of Lincoln (UK) Member of Scientific Advisory Boards for mathematics and physics Chair of Clinical Neurophysiology Technology committees She leads research groups focused on neuroengineering and data science, collaborating internationally to develop diagnostic tools and therapeutic monitoring systems.

• Physical Education
• Child Development
• Motor Skills
• +3 more

Annelies Brocken is a Research Associate at the Faculty of Behavioural and Movement Sciences and the LEARN! - Learning sciences group at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam. Her research focuses on physical education, child development, and the intersection of motor skills with cognitive and social outcomes. She has contributed to projects like the 'BeweegWijs' schoolyard intervention aimed at enhancing motor, social, and cognitive development in primary school children. Her academic work spans topics such as the validity of athletic skill assessments, the relationship between motor skills and prosocial behavior, and the impact of recess activities on physical activity levels. Brocken has presented her findings at academic conferences and published in journals like the Journal of Sports Sciences and Journal of Teaching in Physical Education . She collaborates with researchers on projects such as 'The effect of BeweegWijs on cognitive and social development' (2022–2025), serving as a Project Researcher. Ancillary roles include serving as Verenigingsmanager for HC AMVJ since 2018.

• Societal Impact
• Social Science
• Professional Personnel
• +4 more

Dr. Stefan de Jong is an Assistant Professor at the Erasmus School of Social and Behavioural Sciences (Governance and Pluralism Department) and a Research Fellow at the Centre for Research on Evaluation, Science and Technology. His research focuses on societal impact of research, academic governance, professional staff roles in universities, and science policy. He has contributed to over 22 peer-reviewed publications, including influential works on professional staff influence, societal impact evaluation frameworks, and SSH research strategies. External Affiliation: Centre for Research on Evaluation, Science and Technology (since May 2021) Key research interests include analyzing how non-academic staff reshape academic norms, evaluating societal impact strategies in EU-funded projects, and improving research evaluation methodologies for social sciences. His work bridges organizational studies with policy analysis, emphasizing the interplay between global scientific communities and national science policies. Recent articles highlight trends in professional staff agency, debates over societal impact metrics, and cross-country comparisons of research valorisation practices. He co-authored major policy briefs (e.g., ENRESSH initiatives) advocating for better impact evaluation standards in SSH disciplines.

Hung Viet NguyenView profile

Research Fellow

• Quantum Communications
• Cooperative Communications
• Channel Coding
• +6 more

Hung Viet Nguyen is a Research Fellow at the 5G Innovation Centre, University of Surrey, UK, within the Institute for Communication Systems. He holds a PhD in Electronics and Electrical Engineering from the University of Southampton (2013), an MEng in Telecommunications from Asian Institute of Technology (2002), and a BEng in Electronics & Telecommunications from Hanoi University of Science and Technology (1999). His research focuses on quantum communications, including quantum error correction, quantum algorithms, and quantum key distribution (QKD), alongside classical domains like cooperative communications, channel coding, and network coding. He has contributed to EU-funded projects such as CONCERTO and OPTIMIX, and his work bridges quantum and classical information systems. Key research areas include: - Quantum error correction codes and topological codes (e.g., surface codes, color codes) - Quantum network coding and quantum channel capacities - Network-coding aided cooperative communications - Applications in 5G-NR and future wireless systems Publications highlight advancements in QKD protocols over free-space optics, quantum turbo codes for memory channels, and quantum-assisted routing optimization. His work on classical-to-quantum coding isomers and Pareto-optimal routing algorithms underscores interdisciplinary innovation. Nguyen’s contributions also extend to MIMO systems, antenna optimization, and energy-efficient ad hoc networks. Labs/Teams: Active member of the 5G Innovation Centre and collaborator with the School of Electronics & Computer Science, University of Southampton.

Lisa M. Soederberg MillerView profile

Professor

• Cognition
• Social Cognition
• Health
• +4 more

Dr. Lisa M. Soederberg Miller is a Professor and Director of the Adult Development Lab at the University of California, Davis, in the Department of Human Development & Family Studies. Her research focuses on cognitive aging, health literacy, food insecurity, and interdisciplinary health interventions. She holds a Ph.D. and two M.A. degrees from the University of New Hampshire and Teacher's College, Columbia University. Her work spans aging psychology, nutrition literacy, and public health disparities. Notable studies include investigating digital literacy training for older adults, mechanisms of preterm birth via primate models, and the intersection of acculturation and dietary patterns among Latino populations. She teaches courses such as 'Adult Development and Aging' and 'Applied Cognitive Aging.' Dr. Miller's publications emphasize practical interventions (e.g., nutrition label education tools) and translational research, often using innovative methods like single-nucleus RNA sequencing and community-engaged learning. Her lab addresses complex health challenges across the lifespan, with a focus on vulnerable populations.

• Neurophysiology
• Perceptual Decision-Making
• EEG Data Processing
• +4 more

Mana Biabani is a Research Fellow in Psychology at Monash University's Turner Institute for Brain & Mental Health. Her research focuses on perceptual decision-making, neurophysiological mechanisms underlying ADHD, and advanced EEG/TMS-EEG methodologies. She leads projects like 'Human perceptual decision-making: bridging molecules, systems and behaviour' and co-investigates the 'Transcranial focused ultrasound neuromodulation system' initiative. Her expertise includes EEG data processing (via the RELAX pipeline), cerebellar-cortical connectivity, and brain stimulation techniques. She has received prestigious awards including the ACNS Emerging Researcher Award (2021) and the Monash Bridging Postdoctoral Fellowship (2020). She actively supervises PhD students through Monash's SupervisorConnect program. Awards: 5 major prizes including thesis/poster awards and fellowships Projects: 2 active grants focusing on decision-making and neuromodulation Collaborations: International networks in cognitive neuroscience and neuroimaging Her work contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goals related to health and well-being through advancements in mental health research.

Margaret SimmonsView profile

Associate Professor

• Rural Health
• Narrative Analysis
• Gender Studies
• +7 more

Margaret Simmons is an Associate Professor and Deputy Director at Monash Rural Health, Monash University, located in Gippsland, Australia. She focuses on rural health education, teaching first-year graduate-entry medical students a social perspective on health, and coordinates the Community Based Practice Program to enhance students' interprofessional understanding of community health contexts. Her research integrates narrative analysis, poetic representation, and qualitative methodologies to explore themes such as gender, ageing, migration, and the impact of climate change on healthcare. She has held leadership roles in multiple interdisciplinary projects, including curriculum development for planetary health and remote patient monitoring program evaluations. Education: Margaret holds a PhD in Sociology, where she used poetic representation to analyze the experiences of Gippsland women evacuated from WWII Britain who later immigrated to Australia. This work forms the foundation of her research on narrative analysis and migration narratives. While the specific institution for her PhD is not explicitly stated, her academic position at Monash University underscores her advanced qualifications. Research Interests: Her expertise spans narrative analysis (including creative methods like poetry), gender and rural health disparities, ageing, migration, and medical education pedagogy. She emphasizes integrating contemporary issues such as climate change into health curricula and has advocated for sustainability in healthcare professions through initiatives like the 'Teach Green Hackathon.' Her work also addresses interprofessional education and the psychosocial dimensions of healthcare, particularly in disaster recovery contexts. Scientific Awards: Margaret has been recognized for her contributions, including the Inaugural Emerging Researchers in Ageing Helen Bartlett Prize (2009), MNHS Dean's Award for Excellence (2020 and 2024), and Vice Chancellor's Excellence Awards (2020 and 2024). These accolades reflect her innovative approach to qualitative research and her leadership in advancing healthcare education. Advising and Grants: As a Chief Investigator in five research projects, Margaret has contributed to initiatives such as 'Co-designing planetary health curriculum for health professions education' (2023–2024) and 'Implementation of faculty evaluation strategy' (2019–2020). These projects highlight her focus on curriculum innovation, rural healthcare workforce development, and climate change preparedness in education. She has also served on program committees for sustainability-focused events and organized workshops on flipped pedagogy in medical education. Labs/Teams: Margaret collaborates with interdisciplinary teams across multiple departments at Monash University and external organizations like the Royal Flying Doctor Service. Her work aligns with UN Sustainable Development Goals, particularly those addressing good health and well-being (SDG 3) and climate action (SDG 13). She leads Monash Rural Health’s efforts to embed climate education and interprofessional collaboration into medical training.

Alexander BeresfordView profile

Associate Professor

• African politics
• South Africa
• climate change
• +6 more

Dr. Alexander Beresford is an Associate Professor in African Politics and Director of Research and Innovation at the University of Leeds' School of Politics and International Studies (POLIS). He holds affiliations with the Centre for Social Change at the University of Johannesburg and the Leeds University Business School’s CERIC (Centre for Employment Relations, Innovation and Change). His work focuses on South Africa’s political dynamics, global norm contestation, climate change, and just transition policies. He leads major research projects including a €666,000 Hans Böckler Foundation initiative on just transition in 12 countries. Education: PhD African Studies (Edinburgh), MSc African Studies (Edinburgh), BA Politics with International Studies (Lancaster). Professional memberships include the Royal African Society and British International Studies Association (BISA). Research interests include norm contestation in international relations, South Africa’s role in global vaccine diplomacy, and the interplay of corruption and governance. He conceptualizes 'gatekeeper politics' to analyze power struggles in South Africa. His interdisciplinary approach bridges African agency in global norms and local socio-economic challenges. Recent publications explore populism’s emancipatory potential, Ebola crisis governance, and South Africa’s political crises. He is an associate editor of the British Journal of Politics and International Relations and sits on editorial boards of African Affairs and the Review of African Political Economy. Awards include the POLIS Inspirational Teaching Award (2015, 2017) and recognition for digital education innovation. He supervises postgraduate researchers and teaches modules on African state politics and post-conflict reconciliation.