جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

Tristan Coombeمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• eHealth
• Nursing Education
• Healthcare Technology
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Tristan Coombe is a Lecturer in Adult Nursing (Education) at the University of Plymouth's School of Nursing and Midwifery (Faculty of Health). He serves as Academic Site Lead for the Truro School of Nursing and Deputy Programme Lead for the BSc Nursing (Cornwall) programme. His research focuses on eHealth innovation through EPIC collaboration, contributing to the 2021 J Med Internet Res publication on smart speaker implementation in care homes. He holds a PhD (commenced), MSc Advanced Professional Practice, and multiple postgraduate certificates in academic and healthcare fields. Education: PhD (commenced), University of Plymouth MSc Advanced Professional Practice (Nursing and Midwifery Professions) Post Graduate Certificates in Academic Practice and Education BA Health Studies, DipHE Nursing (Adult), BSc (Hons) Business Studies Research Interests: Tristan's work intersects nursing education with digital healthcare innovation, particularly in eHealth applications for elderly care. He explores technology adoption challenges and benefits in care home environments, contributing to the UN Sustainable Development Goals through improved healthcare accessibility. Awards: Fellow of the Higher Education Academy Advisory Roles: External Examiner at the University of Hertfordshire, Academic Co-ordinator for the Peer Assisted Learning scheme (PALS). Leadership roles include Stage Lead for Year 1 Nursing, Placement Development Team Lead, and Clinical Demonstrator experience.

• Nursing Education
• Maternal and Newborn Health
• Women’s Health
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Valerie O’Dell is a Professor of Nursing at Youngstown State University (YSU). She holds a Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) from Case Western Reserve University (2009), a Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) from Kent State University (1993), and a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) from YSU (1985). With over 25 years of teaching experience, she currently directs YSU’s MSN program and serves on the YSU/Community Nurse Advisory Council and Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society. Her research focuses on maternal-newborn care, nursing education, and evidence-based practice. Dr. O’Dell has received prestigious awards including the BCHHS Research Award (2019) and Excellence in Leadership (2017). She has also participated in the Nurses’ Health Study II for 30 years. Her teaching emphasizes critical thinking in nursing care, evidence-based practice, and addressing nursing workforce challenges. She has secured grants totaling over $170,000 from the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) for nurse anesthetist traineeships. Her career highlights include 10 years as a Clinical Nurse at St. Joseph Health Center, leadership in nursing education programs, and contributions to nursing textbooks. She advocates for nursing leadership, workforce retention, and respect for nursing’s role in healthcare.

Alison Fullerمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Workplace learning
• Vocational education and training
• Skills policy
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Professor Alison Fuller is a leading academic in vocational education and workplace learning, affiliated with the UCL Institute of Education . She has held prestigious roles including Pro-Director (Research and Development) at UCL and Professor of Vocational Education and Work at the University of London. Research Interests include workplace learning, apprenticeship, vocational education and training, skills policy, and education-work transitions. Her work bridges organizational development with personal growth, emphasizing communities of practice and social mobility through education. Publications span 185 works, including 13 books, with a focus on expansive learning environments, gender dynamics in apprenticeships, and compassionate care training in healthcare. Society for Educational Studies 2010 Book Prize Emerald Literati Network Award for Excellence (2005) She has secured £5.9m in research funding, contributed to policy reviews (e.g., UK Apprenticeships Bill), and served on editorial boards of journals like Journal of Vocational Education and Training .

• Infectious Disease Epidemiology
• Healthcare-associated Infections
• Antimicrobial Stewardship
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Deborah Yokoe, MD, MPH, is a Clinical Professor of Medicine in the Division of Infectious Diseases at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) School of Medicine. She serves as the Medical Director for Hospital Epidemiology and Infection Prevention for adult services and an attending physician on the Transplant Infectious Diseases consultation service. Her roles include co-chairing the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Healthcare Infection Control Practices Advisory Committee (HICPAC) and serving as President of the Society for Healthcare Epidemiology of America (SHEA) in 2023. Her research focuses on healthcare-associated infection surveillance, including surgical site infections and statistical methods for outbreak detection. Education: Dr. Yokoe earned her B.S. from Stanford University (1981), M.D. from UCSF (1985), M.P.H. in Epidemiology from the University of Pittsburgh (1991), and completed a joint Infectious Disease Fellowship at Harvard (1994). Research interests span infection prevention strategies, healthcare epidemiology, and antimicrobial stewardship. Her publications emphasize streamlined infection surveillance, outbreak detection systems, and evidence-based guidelines for preventing healthcare-associated infections. Recent work addresses SARS-CoV-2 transmission, MRSA prevention, and antibiotic resistance. Her contributions include leadership in national committees shaping infection control policies and advancing methods for hospital-acquired infection tracking. She collaborates with the CDC’s Prevention Epicenters program and has pioneered automated surveillance tools to enhance outbreak detection.

Miao Qianمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Child Social Cognition
• Implicit Racial Bias
• Gender Bias
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Miao Qian is an Assistant Professor of Psychology at the University of Detroit Mercy. She earned her Ph.D. in Developmental Psychology and Education from the University of Toronto and completed postdoctoral training in Harvard University's Inequality in America Initiative program. Her research investigates child social cognition, focusing on how children acquire social category knowledge and apply it to social evaluations. Research examines the development and reduction of implicit biases related to race and gender. Current projects include studying social-cognitive drivers of bias and developing interventions like individuation training and cooperative games. Recognized as a 2023 Emerging Scholar by Diverse: Issues In Higher Education.

Janice Blandمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Children's Literature
• English Language Education
• Creative Writing
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Janice Bland is a Professor of English Education at Nord University, Norway, focusing on preparing student teachers for English language and literature education in primary and secondary schools. Her work emphasizes creativity, critical literacy, and the use of children’s literature (from picturebooks to young adult fiction) in fostering intercultural understanding and global competence. She specializes in integrating creative writing, visual literacy, and drama into language pedagogy. Research interests include leveraging literature to address contemporary global issues, intercultural learning, and the role of creativity in ELT. She is editor-in-chief of the Children’s Literature in English Language Education journal and authored Children’s Literature and Learner Empowerment (2013), among other publications. Her scholarly work often critiques traditional pedagogical approaches, advocating for deep, context-rich learning through literature. Articles emphasize themes like interculturality, critical literacy, and the transformative potential of creative writing in education. She has edited volumes addressing young learners and challenging reading materials for 8–18-year-olds. Bland’s contributions span teacher education methodologies, curriculum design, and the application of drama and visual media in language classrooms. Her research underscores the importance of empowering students through literature that engages with diverse perspectives and contemporary societal challenges.

Tsz-Yan Milly Loمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Pediatric Critical Care
• Data Informatics
• Neurocritical Care
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Dr. Tsz-Yan Milly Lo is an Honorary Reader at the University of Edinburgh’s Usher Institute and a Consultant Paediatric Intensivist at the Royal Hospital for Children and Young People in Edinburgh. She leads the Research Programme in Paediatric Critical Care Medicine and holds the NHS Research Scotland Career Research Clinician Award. Her work focuses on leveraging data informatics to improve outcomes for critically ill children, particularly in neurocritical care and brain trauma. She leads international initiatives like KidsBrainIT (a EU-funded pediatric brain trauma data initiative) and Window in the Brain (developing seizure detection tools). Dr. Lo’s education includes clinical training across Edinburgh, Birmingham, and Melbourne, complemented by a PhD and post-doctoral fellowships in Edinburgh and Toronto. Her research spans clinical informatics, multi-disciplinary data integration, and translational medicine. Key collaborations include academic, clinical, and industry partnerships (e.g., with BrainsView Ltd and engineers at the University of Edinburgh). Her scientific impact includes over 20 peer-reviewed publications, with recent work emphasizing intracranial pressure monitoring, EEG-based seizure detection, and pediatric critical care quality improvement. Her grants total over €1M, including EU NEURON funding and MRC support. She supervises a dynamic research team focusing on innovation in critical care informatics and clinical excellence. Grants: £90,953 (G-WiB), £298,740 (WiB-2), £103,164 (WiB-1), €621,834 (KidsBrainIT). Public Engagement: Launched Scotland’s first PPIE group for pediatric critical care (Intensive-Share). Her lab, IMPACT-ACE, emphasizes clinician-scientist collaboration to drive evidence-based improvements in pediatric critical care. Current projects include global seizure detection tools and pediatric brain trauma big-data analytics.

Mark Sabbaghمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Developmental Psychology
• Cognitive Neuroscience
• Social Cognition
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Mark Sabbagh is a Professor in the Department of Psychology at Queen's University , Canada. His research focuses on theory of mind , social learning , executive functioning , and conceptual change in preschoolers, as well as theory of mind and social functioning in adults. Education : Ph.D. (1998), M.Sc. (1996) in Psychology from the University of Oregon; B.A. (1993) in Psychology from the University of California, Santa Cruz. Cross-Appointments : Centre for Neuroscience Studies, Queen's University. His work integrates developmental psychology with cognitive neuroscience , examining neural correlates (EEG, fMRI) of social cognition and mental state reasoning. Additionally, he investigates clinical implications of theory of mind, including links to depression and autism spectrum disorders. Recent publications highlight his expertise in ERP studies , word learning , executive function , and neurogenetic influences on social cognition. His lab explores how probabilistic reasoning and environmental factors shape cognitive development. Current roles : Editor-In-Chief of Cognitive Development Journal (since 2014); Board Member, Cognitive Development Society (since 2013). Contact : sabbagh@queensu.ca | Office: 348 Humphrey Hall, Queen's University.

• Environmental Health
• Epidemiology
• Climate Change Health Impacts
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Erika Garcia, PhD, MPH is an Assistant Professor in the Division of Environmental Health at the Department of Population and Public Health Sciences, Keck School of Medicine of USC. Her work focuses on understanding how ambient environmental exposures influence human disease development, particularly through advanced causal inference methods. Key research areas include early-life air pollution effects on pediatric health (asthma, lung function, metabolic outcomes) and climate-driven exposures like extreme heat. Education: PhD in Environmental Health Sciences, UC Berkeley MPH in Environmental Health Sciences, UC Berkeley Research Interests: Climate change health impacts: heat waves, air pollution, and associated mortality/morbidity Environmental justice: disparities in pollution exposure and health outcomes Exposure mixtures: synergistic effects of chemical pollutants Epigenetic biomarkers of environmental exposures Recent Article Trends: Focus on methodological innovations in exposure assessment, policy-driven intervention modeling, and translational research linking environmental exposures to chronic disease pathways. Recent work emphasizes population-level vulnerability analysis and actionable solutions for disadvantaged communities. Advising/Grants: Active in mentoring interdisciplinary teams but specific grant details not highlighted in current text.

Katherine Mason Cramerمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• LGBTQ+ Education
• English Education
• Teacher Preparation Programs
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Katherine Mason Cramer is a Professor and Program Chair for Middle/Secondary English Education at Wichita State University's School of Education. Her work focuses on affirming LGBTQ+ identities, inclusive pedagogy, and leveraging Young Adult Literature (YAL) to address gender diversity and intersectional identities in educational settings. She leads initiatives to disrupt heteronormative school cultures and develop queer-inclusive curricula. Education background: Holds a Ph.D., with expertise in English education and teacher preparation. Professional roles include program leadership, curriculum development, and fostering collaboration between university and K-12 educators. Research emphasizes LGBTQ+ representation in literature, teacher training for inclusive practices, and leveraging YA narratives to address societal issues. Key themes include queer youth visibility, intersectional identities, and creating safe educational spaces. Publications consistently address LGBTQ+ topics across education and literature, with recent work exploring transgender identities in middle grades texts and queer narratives in sports contexts. Her 2023-2024 articles highlight professional development strategies and curriculum integration of inclusive materials. No awards listed in available materials. Active in service roles related to teacher education program coordination and K-12/university partnerships. Operates from Hubbard Hall on Wichita State's main campus, coordinating initiatives that bridge theory and practice in English education. Engages in continuous program improvement through reflective pedagogical frameworks and digital tool integration.

Cynthia Rohrbeckمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Clinical Psychology
• Disaster Mental Health
• Emergency Preparedness
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Cynthia Rohrbeck is an Associate Professor of Clinical/Community Psychology, specializing in psychological responses to disasters, emergency preparedness, and family communication dynamics. Her work examines how stress and coping mechanisms interact with demographic and personality factors, particularly self-efficacy, in diverse populations including children, military families, and individuals with physical disabilities. She holds a Ph.D. from the University of Rochester (1986). Education : Ph.D. in Psychology, University of Rochester, 1986 Research Focus : Dr. Rohrbeck’s research bridges disaster psychology, emergency preparedness, and family dynamics. Key areas include: - Disaster-related mental health and preparedness behaviors - Impact of parental military deployment on child well-being - Role of self-efficacy in mitigating psychological distress - Cross-cultural predictors of subjective well-being in aging populations Articles Trends : Recent work emphasizes disaster psychology (e.g., 2025 article on pandemic anxiety moderation), family communication during crises, and AI-driven well-being analysis (2023 study on 37,991 older adults). Longitudinal models and moderated mediation frameworks are methodological hallmarks. Advising & Grants : While no grants or specific student names are noted, her work frequently involves collaborative research with students on topics like parental communication and disaster resilience. No awards are explicitly mentioned in available texts. Labs/Teams : Not specified in current materials.

• Human-Robot Interaction
• Technology for Elderly Care
• User-Centered Design
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Aino Ahtinen is a University Lecturer in Computing Sciences at Tampere University's Faculty of Information Technology and Communication Sciences. Her work focuses on human-robot interaction, particularly in educational and healthcare contexts. She has extensive experience designing socially assistive robots, wellness technologies, and participatory design frameworks for diverse populations including older adults, children, and professionals. Her research emphasizes co-learning models involving social robots, accessibility in senior-robot interactions, and the integration of robotics into primary education and workplace well-being. Notable projects include the ROBOTOUR co-learning initiative for seniors and ROBOCAMP programs for youth. She has pioneered studies on robot literacy metrics and ethical design considerations in social robotics. Dr. Ahtinen has contributed to over 60 peer-reviewed publications since 2003, with recent work focusing on robot-assisted physical activity, privacy-aware robotic systems, and cross-generational technology education. Her research bridges human-computer interaction, gerontechnology, and educational technology, consistently prioritizing user-centered design principles.

• Genetic Disorders
• Human Infertility
• Embryonic Development
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Odelya Hartung Kaufman, MD, PhD, is a Clinical Geneticist and Associate Research Scientist in the Department of Genetics at Yale School of Medicine. She specializes in diagnosing and managing genetic conditions in children and adults, with expertise in developmental disabilities, inherited eye disorders, hearing loss, and congenital birth defects. Her research focuses on genetic mechanisms underlying early embryonic defects, human infertility (e.g., unexplained female infertility and recurrent pregnancy loss), and rare undiagnosed diseases via the Undiagnosed Disease Network. Education & Training: MD and PhD in Biomedical Sciences from Albert Einstein College of Medicine (2016) Pediatrics and Medical Genetics Residency at Mount Sinai Hospital (2020) Research Interests: Dr. Kaufman’s work combines clinical practice with research into genetic causes of rare diseases. Her studies utilize zebrafish models to investigate RNA binding proteins’ roles in ovary development and Balbiani body architecture. Recent publications highlight advancements in understanding nutrient sensing pathways and genetic mutations linked to syndromes like Shwachman–Diamond syndrome. Awards & Grants: No specific awards listed, though her work aligns with NIH-funded initiatives through the Undiagnosed Disease Network. Grants and funding sources are not detailed in the provided text. Labs & Teams: Member of the Jiang Lab at Yale School of Medicine, collaborating on interdisciplinary projects at the intersection of genetics and clinical care.

Chad Hogganمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Transformative Learning
• Civic Education
• Adult Education
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Chad Hoggan is a Professor in the Department of Educational Leadership, Policy, and Human Development at North Carolina State University's College of Education. He serves as Co-director of the Institute of Civic Studies and Learning for Democracy and holds editorial leadership roles as Co-editor of the Journal of Transformative Education and The Good Society: A Journal of Civic Studies , while also contributing as Consulting Editor for Adult Education Quarterly . Doctor of Education in Adult Learning & Leadership, Teachers College, Columbia University (2011) Master of Education in Adult Education, NC State University (2006) Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Brigham Young University (1993) Hoggan's research centers on transformative learning theory and its applications in civic education, with particular focus on migration contexts. His work examines how transformative experiences reshape individuals' engagement with democratic societies, drawing from studies with refugees, military veterans, cancer survivors, and postsecondary students. Since 2019, he has conducted extensive research on migrant integration in Central and Eastern Europe following refugee influxes from Syria and Ukraine, collaborating with institutions in Germany and Italy while co-founding the Deutsch-Ukrainischer Dialog association to support Ukrainian refugees. His recent publications reveal a strong trajectory toward civic learning in democratic societies, with 2022-2025 works addressing epistemic crises in post-truth contexts, radicalization processes, and democratic infrastructure. The scholarship demonstrates consistent application of transformative learning frameworks to contemporary challenges in migration, political extremism, and democratic resilience, with increasing emphasis on practical applications for civic engagement. Cyril O. Houle Award for Outstanding Literature in Adult Education (2020) for Transformational Learning in Community Colleges International Adult & Continuing Education Hall of Fame induction NCSU College of Education Outstanding Global Engagement Award UNESCO Chair of Lifelong Learning Professional Education appointment (2021) Hoggan advises doctoral students in transformative learning theory and civic education while leading international collaborations through the Institute of Civic Studies. His work bridges academic research with community engagement, particularly through refugee support initiatives in Germany and Ukraine-focused educational projects. Current research examines democratic learning structures in migration societies and the ethical dimensions of transformative education in polarized political contexts.

Loretta Baldassarمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Transnational Families
• Ageing and New Media
• Migration Studies
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Professor Loretta Baldassar is a Vice Chancellor's Professorial Research Fellow in the School of Arts and Humanities at Edith Cowan University (ECU). She holds a Professorship in Anthropology and Sociology and leads the Social Ageing (SAGE) Futures Lab, focusing on social care across the life-course, migration studies, and digital ageing. Her work bridges social science research with creative/caring professions, emphasizing transnational families, ageing, and cultural diversity. She co-founded the Western Australian Migration Research Network and leads the TRACS Migration Research Network, collaborating internationally on projects like the UK Sustainable Care Project and the DEMIKNOW initiative. Education: PhD in Anthropology, The University of Western Australia (1995) Research Interests: Her research spans transnational families, ageing and technology, migration policy, and youth mobilities. Key projects include the ARC Discovery Project on Ageing and New Media, exploring how digital tools foster support networks for older migrants. She also collaborates on the Youth Mobilities Project, studying young people’s transnational transitions. Awards: 2020–2022 Research Field Leader in Migration Studies (Social Sciences) 2021 Research Field Leader in Ethnic and Cultural Studies (Humanities) 2016 OLT Teaching Award for Intercultural Learning Multiple fellowships and recognitions for her global impact in migration research. Grants & Impact: Over AUS$4 million in grants, leading 56 projects (20 as Lead CI). Key initiatives include the Cassamarca Australia Project (AUS$28.5M philanthropic grant for Italian studies). She advises on aged care policy and collaborates with industry/government on projects like the Australian Frailty Network. Labs/Teams: SAGE Futures Lab and TRACS Network drive innovative research in ageing and migration, emphasizing community partnerships and policy influence.