جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

Shushanik Margaryanمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر ارشد

• Health Economics
• Education Economics
• Labour Economics
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Dr. Shushanik Margaryan is a Research Fellow at the University of Potsdam's Department of Economics, affiliated with the Berlin School of Economics and IZA. She holds a Ph.D. from the University of Hamburg and specializes in health, education, and labour economics with a focus on applied microeconometrics. Her work addresses societal challenges such as climate policy co-benefits, educational interventions, and healthcare disparities. Education: Ph.D. in Economics, Universität Hamburg (2016-2021) M.Sc. in Economics, Universität Hamburg (2014-2016) B.A. in Labour Economics, Armenian State University of Economics (2009-2013) Research Interests: Her research spans climate policy impacts, educational equity, and labour market dynamics. Notable projects include evaluating low-emission zones' health benefits and the effects of randomized educational interventions on disadvantaged children. Key Contributions: Recent work examines spillover effects of war on adolescents and replicates studies on long-term vaccination impacts. She co-leads a DFG-funded project on labour market transformations. Awards: HCHE Young Researcher Award (2021) Joachim Herz Fellowship (2024-2026) Teaching & Service: Teaches graduate and undergraduate courses on labour/education economics. Organizes seminars like the Potsdam Research Seminar in Economics and serves on hiring committees.

John Aloysius Zindaمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Environmental Sociology
• Disaster Risk Management
• Environmental Justice
• +۳ مورد دیگر

John Aloysius Zinda is an Associate Professor in the Department of Global Development at Cornell University and Director of the Polson Institute for Global Development. His research focuses on socio-environmental interactions, particularly flood risk management in the U.S. and rural development/conservation in China. He is affiliated with the East Asia Program and the Cornell Atkinson Center for Sustainability. Educated at Vanderbilt University (B.A.), Johns Hopkins-Nanjing (Certificate), University of Michigan (M.S.), and the University of Wisconsin-Madison (Ph.D.), Zinda teaches courses on environmental sociology, disaster risk, and GIS methods. His work bridges conceptual frameworks with empirical analyses of social-environmental systems, emphasizing equity and policy impact. Research emphasizes how marginalized communities navigate environmental risks and policies, including flood mitigation in New York and reforestation in China. Recent studies highlight racial disparities in flood preparedness and the tensions between authoritarian governance and ecological conservation. His publications span journals like Environmental Sociology , Society & Natural Resources , and World Development . Teaching includes GDEV 3240: Environmental Sociology and DSOC 6340: Risk and Disaster , fostering analytical skills for social-environmental advocacy. His research teams collaborate with governments and NGOs, producing actionable insights for sustainable development. Zinda's work addresses global challenges through interdisciplinary approaches, linking local practices to macro-level policies.

• Positioning and Navigation Systems
• Transportation Engineering
• Intelligent Transport Systems
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Professor Washington Yotto Ochieng serves as Head of the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering and Chair Professor in Positioning and Navigation Systems at Imperial College London. He directs the Centre for Active Resilience and Security (CARS) and maintains key affiliations with the Centre for Systems Engineering and Innovation, Centre for Transport Engineering and Modelling, Institute for Molecular Science and Engineering, and Space Lab. His extensive advisory roles include the Science Museum Group Board of Trustees, Royal Institute of Navigation Presidency, and Royal Academy of Engineering Africa Steering Committee. His educational background includes a BSc (First Class) in Engineering from the University of Nairobi and MSc (Distinction) and PhD in Civil Engineering from the University of Nottingham. He received an honorary DSc from Technical University of Kenya in 2023. Ochieng's research pioneers critical infrastructure resilience, user-centric mobility, and positioning/navigation/timing (PNT) systems. He has designed satellite navigation systems (including Europe's EGNOS and GALILEO) for multi-domain applications and advanced Air Traffic Management and Intelligent Transport Systems. His work integrates geomatics, transportation engineering, and sustainable mobility to solve global urban infrastructure challenges, with recent emphasis on decarbonization and AI-driven solutions. His 2024-2025 publications reveal strong trends in sustainable transportation decarbonization, AI-optimized traffic management, and resilient urban positioning systems. Research focuses on hydrogen fuel cell trains, carbon-efficient aviation, and deep reinforcement learning applications for emission reduction, demonstrating interdisciplinary integration of engineering, environmental science, and artificial intelligence to address climate challenges. Fellow of the Royal Academy of Engineering (2013) Harold Spencer-Jones Gold Medal from Royal Institute of Navigation (2019) Doctor of Science (honoris causa) from Technical University of Kenya (2023) Elder of the Order of the Burning Spear (EBS) from Kenya (2023) Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE) (2024) Ochieng provides strategic guidance to UK Government bodies (Government Office for Science, Department for Transport, FCDO), European Parliament, and European Court of Auditors. His advisory work shaped the Blackett Review on Satellite-derived Time/Position, UK Space Strategy, and Future of Mobility report. He chairs the Science Museum London Advisory Board and leads FCDO's Sustainable Urban Economic Development program in Africa, with significant grant influence through UK National Physical Laboratory and Department for International Development. He directs the Centre for Active Resilience and Security (CARS) and leads Space Lab initiatives, focusing on mission-critical PNT systems and infrastructure resilience. His teams collaborate with international consortia including RTCM Special Committee 134 and US Institute of Navigation, developing next-generation navigation solutions for safety-critical applications across transport, aviation, and urban environments.

• Language Policy in Education
• Language Ideology and Socialization
• Immigration and Transnationalism
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Ronald Fuentes is an Associate Professor and Director of Online Programs in the Department of English at the University of Memphis. His research focuses on language policy in education, immigration impacts on multilingualism, and transnational identity dynamics. He holds a Ph.D. in Sociolinguistics from the University of Washington, alongside a MAT in TESOL and a BA from the University of British Columbia. His research explores how immigration shapes language attitudes and practices, particularly in educational contexts. Fuentes examines language policy implementation in universities and K-12 settings, with recent work analyzing gender-inclusive language adoption and transnational family language maintenance strategies. He has published extensively on topics such as heritage language teaching in diaspora communities and structural barriers faced by immigrant students in higher education. His articles consistently address the interplay between institutional policies and individual agency, revealing both opportunities and constraints in multilingual education systems. Current projects investigate language planning in non-traditional migration regions and digital pedagogy for online language learners. As Director of Online Programs, Fuentes oversees innovative instructional design for distance learning initiatives while maintaining active grant-funded research on ESL program efficacy and transnational student support systems. His work bridges sociolinguistic theory and applied educational practice, contributing to both academic discourse and real-world policy recommendations.

Ulrike Klugeمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Migration Studies
• Mental Health
• Transcultural Psychiatry
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Prof. Dr. phil. Dipl. Psych. Ulrike Kluge is a Professor and Head of the Center of Cross-Cultural Psychiatry and Psychotherapy (ZIPP) at Charité – Universitätsmedizin Berlin. She concurrently leads the Research Division for Intercultural Migration and Care Research within Social Psychiatry and serves as a Senior Researcher at the Berlin Institute for Integration and Migration Research (Humboldt University). Her work focuses on intercultural mental health services and migration-related psychosocial challenges. Research Focus: Kluge specializes in critical migration studies examining psychological impacts of displacement, ethno-psychoanalysis, psychotherapy with cultural interpreters, and group-analytic approaches in transcultural contexts. Her research portfolio includes qualitative investigations into: Mental health consequences of racism and structural discrimination Refugee-host community dynamics Language barriers in healthcare Innovative care models for forced migrants Intercultural opening of mental health systems Key Projects: FOCUS: Forced displacement and refugee-host community solidarity TransVer: Network for intercultural opening of psychosocial care systems reWoven: Refugee women and psychosocial volunteer engagement SeGeMi: Study group on Mental Health and Migration Effectiveness studies on native-language counseling Professional Engagement: She develops training programs for clinicians working with refugees, provides supervision services, and coordinates Berlin-wide networks for refugee mental health care. Her work significantly contributes to professionalizing psychosocial support for asylum seekers through the 'Welcome Culture at Charité' initiative.

Alexis Garciaمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار بالینی

• Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)
• Emotion dysregulation
• Child and Adolescent Psychopathology
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Dr. Alexis Garcia is a Clinical Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC). She holds a PhD in Clinical Psychology from Florida International University with a specialty in child and adolescent psychology. Her postdoctoral training included a National Institute of Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA) fellowship focusing on adolescent alcohol use. Dr. Garcia is affiliated with MUSC's College of Medicine and actively participates in the MUSC Youth Collaborative, focusing on self-regulation mechanisms related to substance use in adolescents, particularly those with ADHD and emotion dysregulation challenges. Education & Professional Background: PhD in Clinical Psychology, Florida International University Predoc Internship: MUSC Child Track NIAAA Postdoctoral Fellowship (Adolescent Alcohol Use Research) Research Interests: Her work examines emotion dysfunction in ADHD-affected adolescents and its link to risk-taking behaviors like substance use. She also investigates racial disparities in school disciplinary actions, family violence reporting discrepancies, and early intervention strategies for behavioral disorders. Methodologically, she employs multimodal assessments and longitudinal studies like the ABCD project. Professional Contributions: As a mentor, she guides psychology interns and psychiatry fellows at MUSC. Her research has explored fidget spinner efficacy for ADHD symptom management in classrooms, the role of parental monitoring in alcohol experimentation, and neurobehavioral vulnerability markers for substance misuse. She collaborates on large-scale projects such as the Adolescent Brain Cognitive Development (ABCD) study. Labs/Teams: Active member of the MUSC Youth Collaborative, contributing to interdisciplinary studies on youth mental health and developmental psychopathology.

• Sport Management
• Event Management
• Sport Facility Strategy
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Andy Stevens is a Senior Lecturer in Sport Management at the University of Winchester. His career includes roles as a consultant to the Football Association (FA), focusing on five-a-side football and futsal development, including strategies for the FA Futsal League and facility strategies. He has authored numerous reports for the SportBusiness Group and contributed to Sport Business magazine, specializing in venue and event management. His research explores sport industry strategy, management, and performance, with notable work on sport governance and facility development. His publications span academic journals, industry reports, and conference presentations, addressing topics like sport venue optimization, sustainability, and global sport events as soft power tools. He has advised organizations such as the Anschutz Entertainment Group and Disability Sport England (now Activity Alliance), contributing to event calendars including the London Wheelchair Marathon. His work bridges academic research and practical industry challenges, emphasizing adaptability and innovation in sport management.

• Health System Resilience
• Funding Reform
• Health Equity
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr Philip Haywood is an Associate Professor of Practice in Health Systems and Financing at the Leeder Centre for Health Policy, Economics and Data, part of the Sydney School of Public Health and the Faculty of Medicine and Health at the University of Sydney. His career spans academia, clinical practice in emergency medicine, and policy development. He has advised governments globally on health system resilience, particularly during the pandemic, and focuses on funding reforms, equity, and virtual care. Research interests include health system resilience, funding policy, equity, and integrated care. He leads the Centre for Research Excellence on Value-Based Payments in Cancer Care and contributes to cancer patient population projections. Currently supervising one PhD student, David GOLDSBURY, his work emphasizes applied health economics and policy. Publications span health economics, policy, and system resilience, with recent focus on pandemic responses, healthcare costs, and equity. His research has informed global health policies and is disseminated through platforms like the OECD and ICCONIC (International Comparisons). Labs/teams include the Leeder Centre, where he collaborates on projects like the Victorian Healthy Homes Program and resilience testing frameworks. No scientific awards are explicitly listed, but his contributions to policy and research are widely recognized.

Jose Antonio Gomez Hernandezمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Library Science
• Digital Competencies
• Information Science
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Jose Antonio Gomez Hernandez is a Professor at the University of Murcia , affiliated with the Faculty of Communication and Documentation and the Department of Library and Documentation Science . He holds a Doctorate from the University of Murcia (2006), completing his thesis on the role of libraries in higher education. His research focuses on public libraries' societal roles, digital literacy, transparency in governance, and social inclusion. Key projects include the IRIS Program , which educates students on transparency and participatory governance. His work emphasizes libraries as hubs for digital empowerment, particularly for marginalized groups like migrant women and vulnerable populations. He has collaborated on projects funded by grants like OTRI 34820, addressing digital competencies and public library innovation. His publications explore topics such as public library functionality, citizen engagement, and the intersection of technology with civic rights. He is part of the Libraries, Archives and Information Culture research group. Recent articles highlight his contributions to understanding digital skills programs, social capital creation in libraries, and the alignment of libraries with UN Sustainable Development Goals. His work bridges academic research with practical initiatives, advocating for libraries as essential institutions in fostering equitable societies.

Lin Caiمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Wireless Communication
• Networking
• Green Radio Communication Networks
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Lin Cai is an Associate Professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Illinois Institute of Technology, serving as Director of Graduate Affairs. She holds a Ph.D. in Electrical and Computer Engineering from the University of Waterloo, Canada (2010). Her research focuses on sustainable wireless communication and networking, particularly in energy harvesting, IoT, and deep reinforcement learning for resource management. Key research projects include energy sustainability in renewable-energy-powered networks, energy-efficient 5G protocols, and radio resource management over unlicensed bands. She has received the NSF CAREER Award (2016-2020), Best Paper Awards, and NSERC Postdoctoral Fellowship. Her work spans theoretical frameworks and practical implementations in HetNets, MIMO, and UAV-based systems. Education: Ph.D., E&CE, University of Waterloo, Canada (2010) Affiliations: Executive Editorial Committee member, IEEE Transactions on Wireless Communications (2021–present); Associate Editor for multiple IEEE journals Teaching: Courses include ECE 407/408 (Computer Networks) and ECE 517 (Modern Wireless Network Protocols) Her research emphasizes cross-layer protocol design, sustainable capacity planning, and topology control. Notable contributions include frameworks for energy sustainable radio resource management and optimization in dense HetNets. She actively contributes to conference organization and technical program committees for IEEE INFOCOM, GLOBECOM, and ICC.

• Power sector regulation
• Security of supply
• Capacity remuneration mechanisms
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Paolo Mastropietro is a Research Professor at the Institute for Research in Technology (IIT) of Comillas Pontifical University in Madrid. He holds a Master's degree from the University of Rome Tor Vergata (2009) and a PhD from Comillas University (2016), focusing on capacity remuneration mechanisms. His career includes private sector work in Italy and Spain, a UNV Project Officer role in Ethiopia (2011), and joining IIT in 2012 under the SETS Erasmus Mundus PhD program. Affiliations: IIT, School of Engineering (ICAI), Comillas Pontifical University Research Interests: Power sector regulation, security of supply, capacity remuneration mechanisms, regional markets, tariff design, and energy sustainability His research emphasizes regulatory frameworks for energy transition and decarbonization, with contributions on hydrogen markets, electricity storage, and demand response integration. Recent work includes analysis of EU market reforms, pandemic-related energy poverty measures, and capacity mechanisms in Latin America. Key projects include the EU-funded ONESYSTEM (2023–2028) and DEFINER (2022–2025) initiatives, focusing on energy system integration and demand flexibility. He advises on regulatory modernization in Peru, Colombia, and Panama, and has authored over 40 journal articles, books, and technical reports. Awards: 2015 ICER Distinguished Scholar Award, Iberdrola Scholarship (2020) Grants: Projects funded by MICIU, World Bank, European Commission, and others He supervises doctoral research, including P. Brito Pereira’s work on future-proof capacity mechanisms. His expertise spans international energy policy, with engagements at ACER and MIT, and contributions to energy transition strategies globally.

• Academic Integrity
• Research Integrity
• Scientific Documentation and Communication
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Rubén Lluc Comas Forgas is a Full Professor at the University of the Balearic Islands (UIB) in the Department of Applied Pedagogy and Educational Psychology . He holds a European PhD in Educational Sciences from UIB (2009) and has served as a visiting researcher at institutions including the University of East Anglia, Liverpool John Moores University, Panteion University, Autonomous University of Yucatán, and Stockholm University. Current research focuses on Academic Integrity , Research Integrity , Scientific Communication , Educational Uses of ICT , and Environmental Education . He leads multiple EU-funded projects (e.g., AI-UpskillED , CHARLIE ) and national initiatives like Academic Integrity in Initial Teacher Training (MCI-AEI-ERDF). His recent publications analyze the impact of generative AI on academic writing, predatory journals in education sciences, and plagiarism trends among Spanish students. He collaborates with the Research Group on Academic Integrity (GRIAC) and Education for Sustainability (GREAS) .

Amanda Pallaisمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Labor Economics
• Education Policy
• Human Capital
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Amanda Pallais is the Robert C. Waggoner Professor of Economics at Harvard University's Department of Economics. She previously held the role of Paul Sack Associate Professor of Political Economy and Social Studies. Her research focuses on labor market inefficiencies and barriers to equitable education access, particularly for low-income populations. Pallais holds a B.A. in Economics and Mathematics from the University of Virginia (2006) and a Ph.D. in Economics from MIT (2011). Her research explores how labor market dynamics, such as reputation costs and manager bias, hinder equitable employment outcomes. She has also studied how small policy changes, like college application fees, disproportionately affect low socio-economic status (SES) students’ educational choices. Her work further examines the impact of financial aid on college persistence and completion rates among disadvantaged groups. Pallais’s recent publications (2024–2015) highlight trends in labor economics, education policy, and gender dynamics. Key themes include remote work’s gendered impacts, training efficacy, merit aid effects, and experimental analyses of policy interventions. Her work bridges theoretical frameworks with real-world experiments to address systemic inequalities. No scientific awards or grants are explicitly noted in the provided texts. While no formal advising records are listed, her research themes imply significant contributions to mentoring students in labor economics and education policy. She is affiliated with Harvard’s Faculty of Arts and Sciences (FAS) and maintains an active research agenda in social stratification and economic inequality.

Stephanie M. Jonesمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Social-Emotional Learning
• Early Childhood Development
• Human Development
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Stephanie M. Jones serves as the Gerald S. Lesser Professor in Early Childhood Development and Faculty Co-Chair of the Early Childhood Concentration at Harvard University's Graduate School of Education. With a Ph.D. from Yale University (2002), she leads the EASEL Lab which develops evidence-based social-emotional learning interventions. Her research focuses on poverty and violence effects on children's development, with emphasis on creating practical applications for educational settings. Her research interests center on social-emotional learning, early childhood development, and educational equity. Jones has developed frameworks for inclusive mindsets, universal dignity, empathy, and courageous action that bridge developmental science with classroom practice. Her work emphasizes translating rigorous research into accessible content for practitioners and policymakers, with special attention to aligning preK-3 curricula and instructional practices. Her publications reveal consistent focus on practical applications of social-emotional learning across diverse contexts, from early childhood to adolescence. Recent work examines cultural adaptation of SEL frameworks globally, with specific projects implementing play-based SEL kernels in Ukraine through collaboration with the LEGO Foundation. Her research demonstrates strong commitment to creating practical tools that educators can implement immediately. Grawemeyer Award in Education for A Vision for Universal Preschool Education (2006) Joseph E. Zins Early-Career Distinguished Contribution Award for Action Research in Social and Emotional Learning Professor Jones currently directs multiple major research initiatives including the Inclusive Mindsets and Behaviors project with Special Olympics (2024-2025), Play-Based SEL Kernels in Ukraine with the LEGO Foundation (2023-2026), and Kernels of Practice for Social Emotional Learning in Afterschool Settings with The Wallace Foundation (2023-2026). She serves on national advisory boards including Parents as Teachers and Engaging Schools, and consults with organizations like Sesame Street on program development and evaluation. Her EASEL Lab functions as a hub for translating developmental science into practical educational tools and interventions.

Gaston Bacquetمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Nonviolence Education
• Decolonial Studies
• Contemplative Education
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Gaston Bacquet is a Lecturer in Education Studies at the University of Glasgow's School of Education, specializing in Culture, Literacies, Inclusion & Pedagogy. A Chilean teacher trainer and educator based in Scotland, he also holds qualifications as a meditation and yoga instructor. With extensive international teaching experience across K-12 and higher education systems in Chile, Japan, Saudi Arabia, Myanmar, the US, and UK, his work bridges practical pedagogy and theoretical innovation. His educational background includes a DipTESOL from Trinity College London, an MA in TESOL from the Institute of Education (UCL), and a PhD in Education from the University of Glasgow. Bacquet currently teaches in the MSc/MEd Education Studies program and leads the undergraduate Asian Religions course, while supervising dissertation students across the School of Education. Research interests center on nonviolence as transformative educational practice, with emphases on decolonial approaches, contemplative pedagogy, and inclusion of minoritized groups. His work integrates Buddhist philosophy, indigenous wisdom traditions, and international perspectives to challenge Western epistemological dominance. Key methodological commitments include participatory action research and qualitative approaches that prioritize community voices. Recent publications reveal evolving trajectories from language education toward decolonial nonviolence frameworks, with increasing focus on Global South contexts, indigenous knowledge systems, and teacher preparation. His 2024-2025 work shows intensified engagement with Buddhist-Christian dialogue, indigenous contributions to peace education, and practical applications of nonviolence in classroom power structures. As a supervisor, Bacquet mentors Master's students in inclusion, nonviolence, and educational ethics, welcoming PhD proposals aligned with his research interests. His professional activities span editorial roles with Cogent Arts and Humanities and SAGE Open , alongside active participation in international scholarly networks including the Comparative and International Educational Society and the European Network for Buddhist-Christian Studies. Professional affiliations reflect his interdisciplinary reach: British Educational Research Association (2021-present), American Educational Research Association (2022-present), International Society for Contemplative Research (2023-present), and the International Society for the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (2025-present). His conference presentations consistently address nonviolence pedagogy, decolonial curriculum development, and participatory research ethics across global contexts from Chile to New Zealand.