Julieta Galante is a full-time researcher at the University of Cambridge, affiliated with the Department of Engineering and Cambridge Public Health. Her work focuses on preventative medicine, mental health, and the application of mindfulness interventions. Holding a PhD from Cardiff University, she leads the evaluation of mindfulness courses for university students and explores the integration of machine learning into public health strategies. Galante's research spans randomized trials, systematic reviews, and economic evaluations, addressing stress reduction, dementia caregiver support, and digital health engagement. Primary Affiliation: University of Cambridge, Department of Engineering Research Pillars: Mindfulness, Preventative Medicine, Mental Health Methodologies: RCTs, Meta-Analyses, Cohort Studies Her recent publications highlight dose-response effects of mindfulness, public health ethics, and population-level meditation trends. She collaborates on global health initiatives and develops tools like the Inventory of Meditation Experiences (IME) to assess intervention impacts.
Geoff Dover is an Associate Professor in the Department of Health, Kinesiology and Applied Physiology at Concordia University, where he has served since 2008 after directing the Graduate Athletic Training program at the University of Florida. A Certified Athletic Therapist and Certified Athletic Trainer, his research centers on biopsychosocial mechanisms of pain perception and disability, with emphasis on chronic low back pain and athlete rehabilitation. His academic credentials include: PhD from the University of Florida MS from the University of Florida Diploma in Sports Injury Management from Sheridan College BSc in Human Kinetics from the University of Guelph Dr. Dover implements biopsychosocial models to investigate how psychological factors like catastrophizing and fear avoidance interact with functional limitations in chronic pain development. His work identifies risk factors for heightened pain perception and reduced functionality across diverse populations, utilizing innovative tools such as infrared thermography for objective pain assessment and fracture healing monitoring. This research addresses the societal burden of chronic pain through improved clinical outcomes in musculoskeletal disorders. Analysis of his 2020-2024 publications reveals consistent focus on chronic low back pain mechanisms, athlete concussion recovery, and psychological determinants of rehabilitation outcomes. His methodology emphasizes randomized controlled trials, systematic reviews, and psychometric validation of assessment tools, with practical applications in athletic therapy settings. Key trends include quantifying fear avoidance behaviors, evaluating novel interventions like aquatic exercise, and establishing correlations between pain catastrophizing and physiological responses. Scientific Awards: No scientific awards were documented in the provided materials As a thesis supervisor for MSc and PhD candidates in Health and Exercise Science, Dr. Dover mentors graduate students through the Athletic Therapy Research Laboratory. This facility investigates pain perception variability, recovery trajectories, and functional adaptations in both athletic and general populations, with specialized focus on pain-related fear measures. His lab bridges clinical practice and research through partnerships with Concordia's Perform Centre.
Professor Theresa Gannon is a Chartered Forensic Psychologist and Director of the Centre of Research and Education in Forensic Psychology at the University of Kent . Her research focuses on arson , sexual offending , and treatment effectiveness for offenders. She has developed standardized treatment programs like the Firesetting Intervention Programme for Prisoners (FIPP) and FIP-MO . Her work includes creating the Compositional Explanatory Theory of Pedophilia (CEToP) and leading meta-analyses on sexual offender treatment. She has contributed to legislation on polygraph testing in the UK and examined virtual reality for firesetting rehabilitation. Scientific Awards : ESRC Outstanding Impact in Society Award (2016) Lifetime Significant Achievement Award, British Psychological Society (2019) Elected Fellow of ATSA and the Academy of Social Sciences Selected Research Trends from her 15 most recent articles include arson typologies , sexual aggression in universities , unapprehended offender studies , and forensic treatment evaluation . Notable Grants : Youth Endowment Fund Enterprise Award (2021-2024, £333,813) ESRC grants for firesetting treatment development (2011-2014, £563,311) Ministry of Justice tender for polygraph evaluation (2010-2012, £324,417)
Dr. Hansel Burley serves as Professor at the School of Public Administration, University of New Mexico (UNM), after stepping down as Dean of the College of Education and Human Sciences in July 2023. Previously, he spent 25 years at Texas Tech University (TTU) as associate dean, department chair, and professor of educational psychology, where he received the President’s Award for Excellence in Teaching. His educational background includes a Ph.D. in Curriculum and Instruction from Texas A&M University. Dr. Burley’s research centers on college access, school leadership, higher education policy, and institutional research , with specific expertise in developmental education, educational equity, and productive failure learning techniques. His work bridges educational theory and policy implementation to address systemic barriers in education. His publications reveal strong interdisciplinary connections between media studies, educational policy, and institutional research. The 2016 award-winning meta-analysis on media agenda-setting exemplifies his cross-disciplinary approach, while his edited volume Cases on Institutional Research demonstrates applied scholarship in higher education data analysis. Scientific recognition includes: TTU President’s Award for Excellence in Teaching AEJMC Best Theory Paper (2016) AEJMC Best Overall Paper (2016) Dr. Burley has secured significant programmatic impact through grant-funded initiatives, including 15 state-funded faculty lines for educator preparation at UNM. His community projects feature the Intercambios Project (establishing technology labs for Latinx communities) and early literacy programs with Headstart. Currently, he evaluates the SystemsGo rocketry curriculum to promote engineering careers. He actively collaborates with the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board and serves on the Association for Institutional Research board, focusing on college readiness programs and accreditation frameworks.
Seunghee Lee is a Researcher at the Institute on Community Integration at the University of Minnesota. Their work focuses on developmental disabilities, autism spectrum disorders, and transition-age youth, with a strong emphasis on improving postsecondary education access, behavioral intervention strategies, and service coordination for individuals with disabilities. Active projects include coordinated service pathways for epilepsy-affected youth in Minnesota and stakeholder studies for behavioral health services expansion. Research spans meta-analysis of self-injurious behavior treatment, person-centered behavior support tools, and vocational rehabilitation innovations during the pandemic.
Qian Huang is an Assistant Professor at the Department of Journalism & Media Production within Washington State University's Murrow College of Communication. Her research integrates quantitative and qualitative methodologies to examine psychological, behavioral, and social determinants of health behaviors, with a focus on vaccination and public health interventions. PhD in Communication from the University of Miami As a health communication researcher, Huang's work emphasizes message design, interpersonal communication, and innovative strategies to promote health behaviors. Key research areas include: Cues to action in health campaigns Perspective-taking for intergroup relations in healthcare Optimizing health messaging for underserved populations Recent publications address rural colorectal cancer screening, emotional drivers of vaccination, and information overload during the pandemic. Her work has been recognized with top paper awards at the National Communication Association (Chinese Communication Studies Division, 2018; Communication and the Future Division, 2023). Scientific contributions include awards for: Top Paper at NCA Communication and the Future Division (2023) Top Paper at NCA Chinese Communication Studies Division (2018) Huang teaches courses on science communication (COM 400) and science communication research (COM 541), with research activities aligned with Murrow College's health communication initiatives.
Dr. Sandra Diaz Pier is a Scientific Lead at the Jülich Supercomputing Centre (JSC) within the Jülich Research Centre , Germany. Specializing in computational neuroscience , high performance computing (HPC) , and machine learning , she bridges neuroscience and advanced computational methods through her research. Education: B.Sc. in Electronic Systems Engineering, Mexico M.Sc. in Computer Science (focus: machine learning, quantum computing), Mexico Second M.Sc. in Electrical Engineering, Ontario, Canada Ph.D. in Computer Science, Germany (2021) Her research focuses on modeling and simulating brain dynamics and plasticity at multiple scales, leveraging HPC to accelerate large-scale neural network simulations. She actively contributes to EU projects like the Human Brain Project (HBP) , Virtual Brain Cloud , and EBRAINS 2.0 , emphasizing infrastructure development and educational training. Her work includes open-source tools such as the NEST simulator , The Virtual Brain , and L2L , enabling efficient parameter exploration and multiscale co-simulation frameworks. The 15 most recent publications highlight her interdisciplinary approach, spanning topics from quantum computing in biomolecular simulations to neural plasticity algorithms and cloud-based brain modeling . These articles reflect her expertise in integrating machine learning , multi-scale simulation , and HPC infrastructure for neuroscience challenges, including seizure propagation, Parkinson’s disease progression, and swarm intelligence in spiking networks. She leads technical coordination in projects like EBRAINS and serves as a task leader in the HBP infrastructure work package , while also organizing workshops and hackathons for open-source tools. Her role involves supporting domain scientists through methodological research and workflow optimization for brain simulations.
Danielle Levitt, PhD, CSCS*D, serves as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Kinesiology & Sport Management at Texas Tech University and is actively affiliated with the Institute for One Health Innovation. Her research program focuses on metabolic health, investigating how lifestyle factors contribute to dysfunction in health and disease while developing targeted intervention strategies to improve clinical outcomes. Dr. Levitt's core research interests include: Skeletal muscle physiology and bioenergetics Alcohol misuse and its metabolic consequences Glycemic control mechanisms Inter-organ crosstalk in disease states Cardiometabolic risk in vulnerable populations (e.g., people living with HIV, first responders) Exercise physiology interventions Analysis of her recent publications reveals dominant themes in alcohol-pathogen interactions, skeletal muscle regeneration under metabolic stress, and cardiometabolic risk modulation. Her work frequently employs SIV-infected macaque models to study HIV-alcohol comorbidities, explores mTOR signaling pathways in muscle adaptation, and investigates dietary impacts on viral pathogenesis including SARS-CoV-2 susceptibility. Methodologically, she integrates molecular biology, exercise physiology, and epidemiological approaches across diverse populations. No scientific awards were mentioned in the provided documentation. Information regarding Dr. Levitt's graduate student advising, grant funding history, or specific laboratory resources was not included in the source materials. Her research appears to operate through collaborative frameworks within the Institute for One Health Innovation. Dr. Levitt maintains active research operations at Texas Tech University's Institute for One Health Innovation, where she contributes to interdisciplinary initiatives addressing complex health challenges at the human-animal-environment interface through metabolic and physiological research.
Florin Rusu is a Professor and Chair of the Department of Computer Science and Engineering at the University of California Merced, School of Engineering. He joined UC Merced in 2010 and has served in multiple administrative positions including as chair of the School of Engineering's Executive Committee and currently as chair of the Department of Computer Science and Engineering. His educational background includes a B.Eng. degree from the Technical University of Cluj-Napoca, Faculty of Automation and Computer Science (2004), and M.Sc. and Ph.D. degrees from the University of Florida in Computer Science (2008 and 2009). Rusu's research focuses on database systems and large-scale data management, with particular emphasis on designing infrastructure for Big Data analytics. His specific research areas include query processing and optimization, approximate and randomized algorithms, scalable machine learning, multi-dimensional array data management, and in-situ data processing. His work bridges theoretical aspects with practical system design issues. His research has been funded by multiple prestigious organizations including the US Department of Energy (DOE), National Science Foundation (NSF), California Department of Education, Hellman Foundation, LogicBlox, and TigerGraph. His recent publications show a continued focus on database query optimization, particularly around cardinality estimation, sketch-based methods, and innovative approaches to query plan generation. His work spans both theoretical contributions and practical implementations, with several projects transitioning into real-world database systems. Scientific Awards: DOE Early Career Award (2014) Hellman Faculty Fellowship (2013) Rusu has advised numerous graduate students through their Ph.D. and Master's programs, with many going on to successful careers at major tech companies (Google, Meta, TigerGraph) and academic positions. His research group has secured substantial funding from NSF (COMPASS project 2020-2025), DOE Early Career Award (2014-2021), TigerGraph, California Department of Education, and Hellman Foundation. His research group maintains active projects in Database Query Optimization, Scalable Gradient Descent Optimization, Array Databases, In-Situ Data Processing, GLADE, Online Aggregation, and Sketches, demonstrating a comprehensive research program spanning multiple aspects of database systems and large-scale data management.
Carolyn L. Rochester is a Professor of Medicine at Yale School of Medicine , specializing in Pulmonary, Critical Care & Sleep Medicine. She serves as Medical Director of both the Yale COPD Program and the Pulmonary Rehabilitation Program at VA Connecticut Healthcare System. Undergraduate: Smith College (1979) Medical Degree: Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons (1983) Residency: Internal Medicine at Columbia-Presbyterian (1984-1986) Fellowship: Pulmonary Medicine at Columbia-Presbyterian (1986-1988) and Yale (1990-1991) Her research focuses on Pulmonary Rehabilitation (PR) and COPD , including transcutaneous muscle stimulation techniques, PR outcomes, telehealth implementation, and COPD phenotyping. She contributes to multi-center clinical trials (ECLIPSE, IMPACT, UPLIFT, GALATHEA) and leads the Northeast Pulmonary Rehabilitation Consortium. Recent publications address home-based PR models, telehealth standards, AI-driven readmission prediction, and environmental exposure analysis in COPD patients. Key collaborations include Charles Dela Cruz, F. Perry Wilson, and Krystal Pollitt. Scientific Awards: ATS Pulmonary Rehabilitation Lifetime Achievement Award (2024) Bohmfalk Teaching Award Nominee (2020-2021) ATS Postgraduate Fellows' Teaching Award (2021) She chairs the Yale-New Haven Health System COPD Consensus Group, developing inpatient care pathways (2021) and collaborating with Quality & Safety teams to reduce COPD readmissions. As a COPD Clinical Resource Center leader for the Alpha-1 Foundation (2020), she advances specialized care for genetic respiratory disorders.
Katina Sawyer is an Associate Professor of Management and Organizations at the Eller College of Management , University of Arizona. She joined Eller in 2022, prior to which she served as Assistant Professor of Management at George Washington University and Assistant Professor of Psychology in Human Resource Development at Villanova University. Education: PhD in Psychology (Industrial-Organizational) and Women's Studies, Pennsylvania State University (2012) BA in Psychology, Villanova University (2006) Research Interests: Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) in Organizations Employee Well-being and Positive Organizational Scholarship Work-Family Dynamics and Transgender Workplace Experiences Mindfulness, Gratitude, and Prosocial Behavior Intersectionality and Layered Discrimination Publication Trends: Sawyer's recent work explores DEI interventions, ethical leadership, and psychological mechanisms in workplace discrimination. Her studies span journals like Administrative Science Quarterly , Journal of Applied Psychology , and Human Resource Management , focusing on marginalized identities and organizational well-being. Scientific Awards: Outstanding Publication in Positive Organizational Scholarship (2022) SIOP Scientist-Practitioner Presidential Distinction (2019) SIOP’s LGBT Research Award (2016-2018) Multiple teaching and editorial excellence awards Grants & Service: Recipient of National Science Foundation and Society for Human Resource Management grants. Active editorial board member for Journal of Applied Psychology , Journal of Organizational Behavior , and Journal of Business and Psychology .
Sara Valentini is an Associate Professor in the Department of Marketing at Bocconi University where she serves as Curriculum Coordinator for the Ph.D. program in Marketing. She co-chairs the 'Customer Journeys in a Digital World' conference and the 'Methods, Modelling & Marketing Analytics' track at the European Marketing Academy (EMAC), having previously served as Italian Representative on EMAC's Executive Board. Her educational background includes: PhD in Management, University of Bologna, Italy B.S. in Statistics (cum laude), University of Bologna, Italy Visiting PhD Scholar, Tuck School of Business, Dartmouth College, USA Dr. Valentini's research centers on marketing effectiveness and customer profitability with expertise in multichannel marketing and customer relationship management . Her work evaluates marketing actions across the customer journey, including longstanding research on service recovery mechanisms and recent investigations into product returns dynamics , customer data acquisition , and earned media generation . This focus bridges theoretical rigor with practical business applications. Analysis of her 11 publications (2008-2025) reveals an evolution from foundational service recovery meta-analyses toward data-driven omnichannel strategies. Recent work (2020-2025) emphasizes digital transformation, consumer data utilization, and real-time customer journey analytics, while maintaining her core focus on profitability measurement. Her interdisciplinary approach spans retailing, consumer psychology, and digital marketing. Her scientific recognition includes: 2021 Davidson Award (Second Runner Up) for best paper in Journal of Retailing (2020) As Ph.D. Curriculum Coordinator, Dr. Valentini mentors doctoral candidates while leading major academic initiatives. Her conference co-chairships foster collaborative research networks, and her extensive publication record in premier journals (Journal of Marketing, Marketing Science, etc.) indicates successful research funding despite no explicit grant details being provided. Through co-chairing the 'Customer Journeys in a Digital World' conference series and EMAC's analytics track, she cultivates a vibrant research ecosystem focused on digital marketing innovation and methodological advancement in customer analytics.
Dr. Susan M. Sereika is a Professor in the Department of Health and Community Systems at the University of Pittsburgh School of Nursing . She holds secondary appointments in the Department of Biostatistics and Health Data Science and the Department of Epidemiology in the School of Public Health, as well as affiliations with the Clinical and Translational Science Institute and UPMC Hillman Cancer Center's Biostatistical Facility. Associate Dean for Computing and Information Technology (School of Nursing) Faculty Statistician (Office of Research Scholarship) Active in Senate Computing & IT Committee (Pitt, 1992-present) Her statistical expertise focuses on: Longitudinal data analysis for intensive monitoring (Aardex MEMS, Fitbit, actigraphy) Latent variable methods (group-based trajectory, dual/multi-trajectory analyses) Dyadic analysis Model assessment She collaborates on weight loss, lifestyle self-management, symptom management, and regimen adherence research. Academic Contributions include: PhD-level courses: Advanced Quantitative Methods Seminar (NUR 3290) Independent study supervision (NUR 3060) Statistical mentorship for honors/masters/doctoral committees Consulting for NIH reviews and journal editorial boards
Dr. Tehzeeb Zulfiqar is a Research Fellow at the National Centre for Epidemiology and Population Health at the Australian National University (ANU) and an Adjunct Associate Professor at the Health Services Academy in Pakistan. With over 30 years of experience in public health policy and research across Pakistan and Australia, she brings extensive expertise in epidemiology, program evaluation, and health systems strengthening. Her current work focuses on the evaluation of the Australian Pathogen Genomics Program (AusPathoGen) using realist theory, examining the utility and cost-effectiveness of genomic-based public health responses and capacity transformation with emphasis on end-user acceptability. Dr. Zulfiqar's educational background includes: PhD in Public Health from the Australian National University Master of Public Health (MPH) from the Australian National University MPhil in Reproductive Physiology from Quaid-i-Azam University MSc in Community Nutrition from Allama Iqbal Open University MBBS from Army Medical College Dr. Zulfiqar's research spans genomic epidemiology, immigrant health, and environmental health challenges. Her primary focus is on genomic surveillance systems and their implementation in public health practice, particularly through her leadership in evaluating Australia's national pathogen genomics program. She has conducted extensive studies on obesity patterns, health disparities, and cultural adaptation among immigrant populations in Australia, examining intergenerational differences in body image standards and dietary practices. Her environmental health research has gained prominence following Australia's devastating bushfire seasons, where she investigated community perceptions of smoke exposure and the effectiveness of public health communication during environmental disasters. Her work demonstrates how housing conditions, individual risk perception, and public health advice interact during climate-related emergencies. Dr. Zulfiqar's publication record shows a clear trajectory toward integrating advanced genomic technologies with practical public health applications while maintaining a strong commitment to health equity. Her recent work spans from technical evaluations of genomic surveillance systems to critical examinations of public health terminology and its impact on marginalized communities, particularly regarding the problematic use of terms like 'culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD).' Dr. Zulfiqar has supervised multiple students including Hesham Al-Sharani, Russell Tolentino, and Alfi Fatima Yudani. She has been involved in numerous significant research projects, including the third-party evaluation of Pakistan's Lady Health Workers program conducted by Oxford Policy Management, UK, where she served as national lead. Her teaching experience includes Family Medicine, Public Health Nutrition, Life Style Medicine, and serving as a tutor at the ANU Medical School for 8 years. Dr. Zulfiqar is actively involved in multiple research teams, most notably as a key researcher in the Australian Pathogen Genomics Program evaluation and the Timor-Leste One Health Bacteria Enteropathy and Nutrition (BEN) Study (2023-2027). Her interdisciplinary approach bridges epidemiology, social sciences, and public health practice to address complex health challenges both in Australia and internationally.
Thanos Karatzias is a Professor and Associate Dean for Research & Innovation at Edinburgh Napier University's School of Health and Social Care, with clinical expertise at the Rivers Centre for Traumatic Stress in Edinburgh. His career spans clinical and academic work in psychological trauma, particularly interpersonal trauma, with a focus on Complex PTSD (CPTSD) under ICD-11. Collaborating internationally, he studies trauma effects on general populations, veterans, prisoners, and individuals with learning disabilities. Editor : Traumatology Leadership Roles : Former Chair of British Psychological Society Scotland Working Party for Adult Survivors of Sexual Abuse His research explores trauma's impact on mental and physical health, with recent work validating diagnostic tools like the International Trauma Interview (ITI) and investigating treatment approaches for CPTSD. He has received significant funding, including from the Chief Scientists Office, and contributes to policy through advisory boards like Changing Faces Scotland.
