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• Bioethics
• End-of-Life Issues
• Science Ethics
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Luca Savarino serves as Professor of Bioethics at the Department of Translational Medicine, University of Eastern Piedmont, and holds dual committee appointments: Member of Italy's National Bioethics Committee and the Inter-Company Territorial Ethics Committee (CET) at AOU Maggiore della Carità Hospital in Novara. His research trajectory spans foundational work on end-of-life ethical dilemmas and science-ethics interplay, evolving toward contemporary global challenges including ecological ethics frameworks and planetary health systems. Key publications include La salute del mondo (The Health of the World, co-authored with Paolo Vineis, Feltrinelli 2021) examining interconnected health ecosystems, and Eutanasia e suicida assistenza (Euthanasia and Assisted Suicide, Claudiana 2022) analyzing terminological precision in medical ethics discourse. While student mentorship specifics remain undocumented in source materials, his committee roles demonstrate active translation of theoretical bioethics into healthcare policy implementation across institutional and national contexts.

Mary F. BrunetteView profile

Professor

• Addiction Research
• Mental Health
• Public Health Administration
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Mary F. Brunette, MD is a Professor of Psychiatry, Professor of Community and Family Medicine, and Professor of The Dartmouth Institute at Dartmouth College's Geisel School of Medicine. She serves as Medical Director of the Bureau of Mental Health Services at the New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services and holds several leadership positions including Co-Director of the Northern New England Post-Doctoral Primary Care Research Training Program and Co-Director of the Community Engaged Research Core at Dartmouth SYNERGY, CTSA. She also chairs the NH DHHS Committee for the Protection of Human Subjects and serves as Co-Investigator at the Center for Technology and Behavioral Health. Dr. Brunette earned her BA from Lewis & Clark College in 1985 and her MD from Oregon Health Sciences University in 1991. Her research focuses on understanding addiction causes in vulnerable populations and developing effective treatment interventions through translational science approaches that integrate basic science, patient-oriented treatment, and population-based studies. She is also deeply engaged in public mental health administration, working to improve care for people with serious mental illness and multiple comorbidities. Her publication record spans from 1997 to the present, with a concentration of recent work in 2024-2025. Her research trends show a strong focus on substance use disorders (particularly opioids and cannabis), mental health integration with primary care, smoking cessation for people with serious mental illness, and the intersection of mental health with criminal justice systems. Much of her recent work examines the implementation of integrated care models and the impact of policy changes on mental health outcomes. Dr. Brunette leads several significant research initiatives including a trial using functional magnetic resonance imaging to assess cannabis impact on brain reward function in schizophrenia and implementation of integrated primary care and community mental health services. She is trained as an 'Entering Mentoring' Facilitator with a focus on increasing quality, equity, and inclusion in science mentoring. Her grant portfolio includes major projects funded by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Administration, National Institute on Drug Abuse, PCORI, and other federal agencies, focusing on ProHealth NH, cannabis and schizophrenia research, comparative effectiveness of integrated care for pregnant women with opioid use disorder, and payment system reforms to combat the opioid epidemic.

Angela Burdick-McPheeView profile

Assistant Professor

• Addiction Counseling
• Clinical Mental Health
• Behavioral Health Program Development
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Angela Burdick-McPhee, Ph.D., serves as Assistant Professor of Clinical Mental Health Counseling at Bushnell University and Director of Behavioral Health Programs in the Department of Psychiatry at Penn Presbyterian Medical Center since 2018. Her academic credentials include: Ph.D. from University of Holy Cross M.A. and Ed.S. from Seton Hall University B.A. from Saint Bonaventure University A.S. from Jamestown Community College Dr. Burdick-McPhee specializes in addiction treatment and clinical mental health with expertise spanning program development, counselor supervision, and evidence-based practices. As a multi-state licensed counselor (LPC, LCADC, CAADC), her research focuses on optimizing addiction treatment protocols and behavioral health service delivery. Her leadership has driven programs to consistent top-10 rankings in Pennsylvania by Newsweek and recognition as Philadelphia's premier provider for Alcohol Use Disorder treatment. She serves as Subject Matter Expert for the University of Pennsylvania Health System on clinical policy development and as ASAM Implementation Leader for Philadelphia's evidence-based assessment initiatives. Her work directly influences state/federal regulatory frameworks in addiction treatment. Professional recognition includes: Annual top-10 ranking of programs among Pennsylvania's Addiction Treatment Providers (Newsweek) Designation as top provider for Alcohol Use Disorder by City of Philadelphia A U.S. Army combat veteran (Sergeant E-5, Iraq 2004-2006), she integrates military service experience with clinical practice. Her animal-assisted therapy work features an American Kennel Association certified bulldog in patient treatment.

• Public Administration
• Organizational Behavior
• Leadership Studies
• +5 more

Signe Pihl-Thingvad serves as Head of Department at the Department of Political Science within the Faculty of Social Sciences at the University of Copenhagen. She maintains dual institutional affiliations, also connecting with the University of Southern Denmark as evidenced by her secondary email address. Her leadership role positions her at the forefront of political science education and research in Denmark. Dr. Pihl-Thingvad's research focuses on critical aspects of public sector management, with particular emphasis on workplace dynamics, leadership effectiveness, and organizational behavior within governmental contexts. Her work examines how social capital, leadership styles, and organizational structures impact employee well-being, absenteeism, and service delivery in public institutions. She employs diverse methodological approaches including panel studies, cohort analyses, and multi-source evaluations to investigate complex public administration phenomena. Her publication record demonstrates significant scholarly impact across key public administration journals including Public Management Review, Public Administration, and BMC Public Health. Analysis of her recent work reveals a consistent trajectory examining the intersection of human factors and organizational performance in public service settings, with growing attention to workplace violence prevention, stress management, and the nuanced effects of different leadership approaches. Her research has garnered attention across academic and professional networks, with notable reader engagement on platforms like Mendeley and citations in scholarly literature. Several of her publications have received media coverage and Wikipedia references, indicating broader societal relevance of her work on public sector challenges. As Head of Department, she oversees academic programs, faculty development, and research initiatives within political science. Her leadership extends to participation in study councils and management censorship committees, reflecting comprehensive administrative responsibilities across educational and research domains.

• Pediatrics
• Child Mental Health
• Autism Spectrum Disorders
• +3 more

Susan E. Abel, MD serves as a Clinical Assistant Professor in the Department of Pediatrics at Dartmouth College's Geisel School of Medicine, contributing to both clinical care and academic training programs. Her research focuses on pediatric mental health with specialized attention to autism spectrum disorders and implementation science . Dr. Abel's work intersects with innovative digital health approaches, as evidenced by Dartmouth's play2Prevent Lab collaboration designing mental health games for autistic youth. Her clinical-academic role supports the school's mission in healthcare delivery science and child development research. Dr. Abel participates in the academic ecosystem recently bolstered by a $12 million NIH COBRE grant for implementation science research at Dartmouth. While specific personal awards aren't documented in available materials, she contributes to institutional initiatives including the MD Student Research Fair and clinical education programs spanning Dartmouth's MD, master's, and PhD offerings. The Department of Pediatrics where she serves maintains strong connections with Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center and regional teaching hospitals, facilitating translational research from bench to bedside in child health specialties.

Andreas HedrénView profile

Associate Professor

• Information Systems
• Human-Computer Interaction
• Technology Adoption
• +2 more

Andreas Hedrén serves as Senior Lecturer/Associate Professor at the Department of Informatics and Media, Uppsala University, based at Campus Gotland in Visby, Sweden. His research focuses on information systems implementation with particular emphasis on user adaptation to mandated technology adoption in critical environments. He maintains an active publication record in major information systems venues including ECIS. Dr. Hedrén's research interests include: Information systems implementation challenges User workaround behaviors in mandated systems Critical care information technology adoption Distance learning benchmarking methodologies Longitudinal studies of technology implementation His publication trajectory shows consistent scholarly contribution from 2012 through 2023, with increasing focus on healthcare information systems. His doctoral thesis (2021) represents a significant longitudinal investigation of user responses to mandated systems in high-stakes environments. The 2023 ECIS publication provides an updated perspective on workaround behaviors in information systems research. Dr. Hedrén participates in international research collaborations, as evidenced by his co-authorship on the 2012 benchmarking study with researchers across multiple institutions. His work connects Scandinavian information systems research with broader European academic communities through regular conference participation.

• Material-Driven Design
• Materials Experience
• Design for Wellbeing
• +5 more

Stefano Parisi is an Assistant Professor at TU Delft , affiliated with the Faculty of Industrial Design Engineering and Department of Sustainable Design Engineering . His research focuses on Materials Experience , Material-Driven Design , and regenerative material ecologies. In 2024, he co-founded the Centre of Design Research for Regenerative Material Ecologies (DREAM) , advancing bio-based material applications. Previously working on DATEMATS , DESTEX , and MaDe projects, he explores hybrid material systems through European-funded initiatives. BSc/MSc in Product Design, Politecnico di Milano PhD in Design (2021), Politecnico di Milano His research interests span: Material-Driven Design methodologies Human-planet wellbeing through materials Biobased/smart material interactions Temporal material design Recent publications analyze Interactive Connected Smart (ICS) Materials across textile, wearable, and archival domains. He teaches Material-Driven Design at the Master’s level and has secured industry funding from lululemon athletica . No scientific awards are explicitly mentioned in the provided data.

Joan M. CookView profile

Professor

• Traumatic Stress
• Geriatric Mental Health
• Implementation Science
• +3 more

Dr. Joan M. Cook is the Albert E. Kent Professor of Psychiatry at Yale School of Medicine’s Department of Psychiatry. She specializes in traumatic stress, geriatric mental health, and implementation science. Her clinical work includes supporting trauma survivors such as combat veterans, sexual assault victims, and World Trade Center bombing survivors. Cook has secured eight federal grants and contributed over 150 peer-reviewed publications. Her research emphasizes PTSD assessment, veteran mental health, and evidence-based therapy dissemination. Education: PhD and MS from Nova Southeastern University (1999 and 1995, respectively). Research focuses on PTSD in aging populations, mental health service implementation, and trauma advocacy. Notable projects include studies on PTSD symptom trajectories in veterans and the impact of mild traumatic brain injury. She also explores disparities in mental health care access and peer-led interventions for sexual abuse survivors. Publications highlight her work on PTSD checklist validation, veteran resilience during the pandemic, and comparative analyses of sexual assault survivors across age groups. Her op-eds in CNN, TIME, and Newsweek amplify mental health awareness. Awards: 2020 YSM Teaching Excellence Award, 2016 APA Trauma Psychology Service Award Grants: NIH, AHRQ, PCORI-funded studies on PTSD, veteran health, and implementation science Labs/Teams: Collaborates with interdisciplinary teams on veteran health initiatives and trauma care implementation. Active in guideline development (APA PTSD guidelines) and trauma psychology leadership roles.

Lauren DevineView profile

Professor

• Corpus Linguistics
• Family Justice Studies
• Child Protection
• +3 more

Professor Lauren Devine is a Professor of Language and Law at Aston University's Aston Law School. She holds multiple qualifications including a PhD in Law from the University of Birmingham and a MA in Corpus Linguistics from Lancaster University. Her research focuses on intersections between language, law, and child protection, with particular emphasis on corpus linguistics methods applied to legal discourse analysis. Education: LL.B.(Hons) from University of the West of England LL.M from University of Bristol M.A. (Research Methods) from University of Birmingham M.A. (Corpus Linguistics) from Lancaster University Ph.D. (Law) from University of Birmingham Her research interests span child protection strategies, safeguarding mechanisms, and legal discourse analysis using corpus linguistics. She has led over £3.5m in research projects including analyses of risk assessment algorithms in child welfare cases and corpus-based evaluations of legal documentation in family courts. Notable projects include the Care Cases Crisis series funded by the Nuffield Foundation, and Mind your Language exploring expert reports in family law. Professor Devine has supervised doctoral research on topics like corpus analysis of family justice systems and statutory interpretation of threatening communications. She is a media commentator featured on BBC and Channel 4 News, and advises on legal and policy matters through her role as a Barrister of Inner Temple. Current PhD supervision focuses on corpus linguistics applied to child protection law and safeguarding. Key Awards: Fellow of the Higher Education Academy Grants: £350k Nuffield Foundation grant for Care Cases Crisis (Part 1) £250k ESRC grant for Risk of Risk algorithm study She leads the Centre for Language and Law's seed projects developing specialized corpora for vulnerability analysis, and maintains affiliations with Lancaster University as a Visiting Professor.

Nebojsa StankovicView profile

Assistant Professor

• Artificial Intelligence in Education
• Machine Learning Applications
• Programming Education
• +3 more

Dr. Nebojsa Stanković is an Assistant Professor at the Department of Information Technologies , Faculty of Technical Sciences Čačak , University of Kragujevac . With a career spanning over three decades in academia, he focuses on educational technology innovation , machine learning applications , and IT pedagogy . BSc: Electrical Engineering, University of Kragujevac (1991) MSc: Technical Sciences, University of Kragujevac (2009) PhD: Information Technologies, University of Kragujevac (2021) His research explores artificial intelligence in education , student success prediction , and e-learning systems . Recent work includes hybrid AI models for solar energy optimization and vibration classification in industrial settings. Publications demonstrate consistent engagement with machine learning , cybersecurity , and digital transformation in educational contexts. He actively contributes to international conferences like TIE and UNITECH, specializing in pedagogical applications of Python programming , NLTK , and MATLAB . As a certified ECDL examiner and conference organizer, he bridges academic research with practical IT training . His textbook on Multimedia Technologies (2019) exemplifies his commitment to educational resource development.

Franjo PeharView profile

Associate Professor

• Scientific Communication and Publishing
• Bibliometrics
• Scientometrics
• +7 more

Assoc. Prof. Franjo Pehar is an Associate Professor at the Department of Information Sciences and Technologies, University of Zadar. His research focuses on scientific communication, bibliometrics, information systems, and human-computer interaction with a particular emphasis on user experience (UX) and usability. He leads projects like OPERAS-PLUS and ILO, emphasizing user-centered methodologies in digital publishing and information literacy. His work bridges quantitative research analysis and practical applications in educational and corporate digital transformation. Key research interests include bibliometric analysis of Croatian scientific fields, UX questionnaire validation, and digital publishing standards. He has contributed to multilingual MOOC development and studies on Croatian companies' readiness for digital transformation. Prof. Pehar's publications span eye-tracking studies for visual attention in digital interfaces, cross-cultural UX adaptations, and frameworks for quality objectives in scholarly communication. His projects OPERAS-PLUS and 2CODE aim to enhance cross-border digital ecosystems and business environments. He serves as a mentor in the Doctoral Studies program and maintains active collaborations with academic and industry partners. His lab focuses on advancing digital tools for libraries, publishers, and educators through innovative research and practical implementation.

Ardalan SametiView profile

Researcher

• Strategy
• Branding
• New Product Development (NPD)
• +7 more

Dr. Ardalan Sameti is a researcher at UNSW Sydney with expertise spanning strategy (business & marketing strategies), branding, new product development, integrated marketing communication, consumer behavior, entrepreneurship, and innovation management. Holding a PhD in Business from Macquarie University (2021) and two MBAs in marketing management (2011) and strategic management (2014), he combines academic rigor with practical industry experience. His research focuses on the intersection of product development and strategic decision-making, examining creative outcomes in professional settings, change agent selection procedures, and methods for improving human resource management service quality. With 11 journal articles published between 2015 and 2025, his work appears in journals like Technovation , Journal of Product & Brand Management , and Leadership & Organization Development Journal . Scientific Awards: Nominated for UNSW Vice-Chancellor's Awards (2025) Professional Memberships: Product Development & Management Association (PDMA) Australian Innovation Management Institute (AIMI) Certified Practicing Marketer, Australian Marketing Institute (AMI) Australian Institute of Management (AIM) Design Institute of Australia (DIA) His work integrates academic research with industry applications, particularly in marketing roles across various organizations. He has received the International Research Training Program (IRTP) Scholarship from the Australian Government (2017) and maintains active collaborations with researchers like Amir Mashhady, Hamid Khalili, and Susan Koslow.

Margaret F. SloanView profile

Professor

• Nonprofit Management
• Philanthropy
• Financial Management
• +7 more

Dr. Margaret F. Sloan is a Professor and Director of the School of Strategic Leadership Studies at James Madison University (JMU), where she has served since 2012. Her expertise spans nonprofit management, philanthropy, financial leadership, and systems thinking. Prior to academia, she spent a decade in nonprofit management roles focused on youth programs, the arts, and resource development. Education: Ph.D. in Public Policy and Administration, University of Kentucky Master’s degrees in Public Policy and Administration, University of Kentucky B.A. in English, Alice Lloyd College Research Interests: Nonprofit financial strategies and accountability Rural nonprofit resilience in crises Leadership models in global and cross-cultural contexts AI policies in nonprofit and government sectors Systems leadership in education and healthcare Professional Memberships: ARNOVA (Association for Research on Nonprofit Organizations and Voluntary Associations) International Society for Third Sector Research (ISTR) International Leadership Association (ILA) Association for Public Budgeting and Finance (ABFM) Academy of Management (Public and Nonprofit Division) Awards: 2009 Emerging Scholar, ARNOVA Key Contributions: Dr. Sloan’s research explores intersections of leadership, financial management, and systemic challenges in nonprofit and public sectors. Her work emphasizes practical solutions for sustainability, equity, and community impact in organizations facing evolving societal needs.

Pamela RobinsonView profile

Professor

• Smart Cities
• Urban Sustainability
• Climate Change
• +7 more

Dr. Pamela Robinson is a Professor and Director of the Civic Sandbox at the School of Urban and Regional Planning, Toronto Metropolitan University. Her research focuses on smart cities, climate change, and the intersection of technology with urban planning. She holds a BAH, MPL, PhD, MCIP, and RPP credentials. Notable roles include advising the Toronto Public Library’s Innovation Council and serving on the Metcalf Foundation Board. In 2020, she received the Canadian Institute of Planners President’s Award for Academic Excellence. Education: BAH (Honours) Master of Planning (MPL) PhD in Urban Planning MCIP (Member, Canadian Institute of Planners) RPP (Registered Professional Planner) Research Interests: Dr. Robinson explores smart cities, platform urbanism, AI ethics, urban sustainability, and open data. She critically examines how technology reshapes civic engagement and urban governance. Recent work includes analyzing biases in AI systems and frameworks for wastewater surveillance. Awards: 2020 Canadian Institute of Planners President’s Award Teaching & Advising: Focuses on bridging planning theory and practice, emphasizing community-based learning. Her courses address land use planning, environmental design, and public engagement. She advocates for expanding planning’s boundaries to enhance urban livability. Labs/Teams: Leads the Civic Sandbox, a platform for experimenting with civic innovation and community-driven solutions to urban challenges.

Muhammad AljukhadarView profile

Assistant Professor

• Digital Marketing
• Consumer Behavior
• E-commerce
• +4 more

Muhammad Aljukhadar is an Assistant Professor at HEC Montréal's Department of Marketing. His research focuses on digital marketing, consumer behavior in online environments, and the intersection of technology with consumer decision-making. He holds a Ph.D. in Administration from HEC Montréal, an MBA from Concordia University, and a B.Sc. in Engineering from Damascus University. Aljukhadar teaches courses such as Digital Marketing (MARK 20118A) and Commerce de détail sur Internet (MARK 60106). His recent work explores topics including AI-driven trust in financial services, consumer responses to product design aesthetics, and pandemic vulnerability analysis. He has supervised multiple master's theses and projects, including studies on customer account interfaces and chatbot UX transformations. His publications span journals like Journal of Place Management and Development, Baltic Journal of Management, and Computers in Human Behavior. Key themes include recommendation systems, social media engagement, and e-government service quality metrics. Aljukhadar collaborates frequently with colleagues like Sylvain Sénecal and Danilo Correa Dantas on interdisciplinary research projects.