جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

Judi Kidgerمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Public Health
• Mental Health
• Adolescent Health
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Dr. Judi Kidger is an Associate Professor in Public Health at the Bristol Medical School (PHS), University of Bristol. Her research focuses on mental health interventions, school-based programs, social media impact on mental health, and urban development's health implications. She leads studies on adolescent well-being, including the WISE trial to improve teacher support systems and the Peer Education Project enhancing health literacy. Collaborations with local authorities and schools emphasize translating health evidence into policy. Her work spans global health issues like self-poisoning in Sri Lanka and the role of school culture in mental health. Education: M.A.(Edin.), M.Sc.(Manc.), Ph.D.(Bristol), M.Sc. Key Projects: Implementing regional School Health Research Networks to improve adolescent well-being. Evaluating mental health campaigns and social media's role in health awareness. Assessing urban planning's health impact through partnerships with local governments. Research Trends: Her work emphasizes interdisciplinary approaches, such as combining causal inference with economic evaluations to assess mental health service cost-effectiveness. Recent studies explore pandemic impacts on student mental health and the feasibility of free school meal policies. Grants and Advising: Involved in grants evaluating school-based interventions, including art programs for anxiety prevention and peer education models. Advises on policy frameworks for mental health support in educational settings. Labs/Teams: Collaborates with the South West-School Health Research Network and interdisciplinary teams focusing on health evidence translation and urban health equity.

Emmeline Chuangمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Health Services Research
• Public Health
• Organizational Behavior
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Emmeline Chuang serves as Associate Professor and Mack Distinguished Professor at the University of California, Berkeley, where her research examines organizational strategies to improve service access and well-being for underserved populations through inter-organizational relationships, evidence-based practice implementation, and work design in health and human service systems. Her educational foundation includes a Ph.D. in Health Policy and Management from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (2010), preceded by practical experience as an Americorps/Healthcorps volunteer and research analyst specializing in health and social service program evaluation. Dr. Chuang's research program centers on health services accessibility for vulnerable populations, with three interconnected pillars: the impact of cross-organizational collaboration on client outcomes, leadership strategies for evidence uptake by frontline practitioners, and work design effects on staff satisfaction and care quality. Her work bridges public health, social work, and organizational behavior to address systemic barriers in serving Medicaid enrollees, homeless youth, and populations with complex health and social needs. Analysis of her 2019-2024 publications reveals consistent focus on Medicaid innovation (particularly California's Whole Person Care pilots), integration of health and social services, and reduction of disparities through implementation science approaches. Her methodology frequently combines qualitative and quantitative techniques to evaluate cross-system collaboration in child welfare, substance use treatment, and primary care settings. Honors include: Mack Distinguished Professor Her research program has secured competitive funding from the National Institute on Drug Abuse, William T. Grant Foundation, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, and Hitachi Foundation. While specific advisees aren't listed in source materials, her professorship entails graduate student mentorship in health policy implementation. With over 70 peer-reviewed publications plus policy tools for practitioners, her work directly informs organizational practices in human services. She maintains active affiliation with the Mack Center for Advancing the Dignity of Work, focusing on improving work conditions and organizational practices to enhance service delivery across human service sectors.

Valerie B. Shapiroمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Prevention Science
• Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
• Implementation Science
• +۱۱ مورد دیگر

Dr. Valerie B. Shapiro is an Associate Professor jointly appointed in Social Welfare and Public Health at the University of California, Berkeley . She co-directs the Center for Prevention Research in Social Welfare and leads continuous improvement efforts for the FEMA/SAMHSA-funded CalHope Student Support Initiative . As a William T. Grant Foundation Scholar , her work bridges prevention science, community coalitions, and systemic social and emotional learning (SEL). Research Interests : Dr. Shapiro’s research focuses on the adoption, implementation, and sustainability of evidence-based prevention practices to promote mental, emotional, and behavioral health in children and youth. Key areas include strength-based screening (e.g., DESSA tools), SEL implementation at scale , and equity-driven educational reform . Her work emphasizes data-driven decision-making , coalition-based models , and addressing racial, socioeconomic, and gender disparities in SEL outcomes. Scientific Awards : William T. Grant Foundation Scholar Phi Beta Kappa Inductee (2002) NIMH Child Intervention, Prevention, & Services Fellow (2013) Prytanean Faculty Prize (2014) Fellow of the Society of Social Work & Research (2017) Advising & Grants : Dr. Shapiro mentors students and collaborates on projects funded by the Berkeley Faculty Research Fund , Kaiser Permanente Northern California Community Benefit Program , Stuart Foundation , and National Institute of Mental Health . Her research has inspired practice tools like the DESSA and influenced National Academy of Medicine policy discussions. Labs & Teams : As co-director of the Center for Prevention Research in Social Welfare , she leads teams in developing scalable SEL frameworks and serves on the National Prevention Science Coalition and California Department of Education CASEL Collaborating States Initiative .

Tejaswini Herathمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Information Security Governance
• Mobile Payment Technologies
• Cybersecurity
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Tejaswini Herath is a Professor of Information Systems at the Goodman School of Business, Brock University. Her research focuses on information security governance, mobile payment technologies, and the ethical implications of technology adoption. She has contributed extensively to understanding cybersecurity challenges, digital privacy, and the socio-economic impacts of emerging technologies. Her work often bridges technical and organizational aspects, emphasizing frameworks for risk management and innovation adoption. Recent studies include analyses of mobile payment systems in developing economies, cryptocurrency valuation ethics, and pandemic-era technology governance lessons. Her research spans interdisciplinary topics such as phishing susceptibility, user behavior in digital environments, and the integration of cybersecurity into organizational strategies. She has published over 50 peer-reviewed articles, with a focus on practical applications of theoretical models like Bayesian post-audit frameworks and technology-organization-environment (TOE) models. Her work addresses both academic and industry audiences, advocating for balanced scorecard approaches to security performance measurement. Tejaswini Herath is actively involved in curriculum development for information systems education, emphasizing student motivation and learning outcomes in IS courses. She collaborates with global institutions to study cross-cultural technology adoption patterns and policy implications.

Carsten Wroschمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Developmental Psychology
• Health Psychology
• Self-Regulation
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Carsten Wrosch is a Professor of Psychology at Concordia University, specializing in developmental and health psychology. His research focuses on self-regulation mechanisms in response to life challenges, particularly how individuals adapt to stressors to maintain psychological and physical health. He holds a PhD from the Free University of Berlin and leads the Wrosch Lab, affiliated with the Centre for Research in Human Development (CRDH). His work integrates theories from personality, developmental, and health psychology to study aging processes, emotion regulation, and health outcomes such as chronic disease and inflammation. Key research areas include goal adjustment theory, the role of optimism and pessimism in health, and the physiological (e.g., cortisol, inflammation) correlates of emotional well-being. He examines how adaptive self-regulation strategies mitigate negative health consequences in older adults and couples facing health challenges. His lab investigates behavioral and biological markers of aging, emphasizing the interplay between psychological states and physical health over the lifespan. Dr. Wrosch’s publications span 20+ years, with recent emphasis on stress management, physical activity in aging populations, and emotion dynamics. His work bridges psychoneuroendocrinology and psychoneuroimmunology to explore pathways to successful aging. He collaborates on studies involving breast cancer survivors, couples coping with sleep issues, and parents of children with autism spectrum disorder.

Kallol Settمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Risk and Reliability
• Civil Infrastructure
• Extreme Events
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Kallol Sett is an Associate Professor in the Department of Civil, Structural and Environmental Engineering at the University at Buffalo (SUNY), within the School of Engineering and Applied Sciences. His research focuses on risk and reliability analysis of civil infrastructure under extreme events, with expertise in uncertainty quantification, multi-hazard resilience, and geomechanics. He leads the Risk and Reliability Research Group, which develops computational tools integrating physics-based and data-driven modeling, stochastic calculus, and high-performance computing. Education includes a PhD from the University of California, Davis (2007), an MS from the University of Houston (2003), and a BE from Jadavpur University (1997). His work is funded by NASA, NSF, USDOT, NIST, and industry partners. Key research themes include probabilistic geotechnical site characterization, stochastic simulation of seismic ground motion, and life-cycle cost-benefit analysis of infrastructure systems. Advising includes mentoring over 10 PhD and MS students, with notable alumni now in academia and industry roles such as Assistant Professors at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University and Tianjin University. His lab’s recent studies address real-time decision support systems for hurricane-impacted infrastructure, resilience deficit indices, and multi-hazard financial risk assessment of integrated infrastructure systems.

Jari Lindhمشاهده پروفایل

عضو هیئت علمی

• Social Work
• Disability Services
• Structural Social Work
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Jari Lindh ( University Lecturer at the Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Lapland ) is a leading scholar in structural social work and disability services. His research focuses on the intersection of legal, organizational, and professional discourses in disability social work, with a regional emphasis on Lapland and welfare areas. Field of Science: Social Work Current Projects: RAVATTI (Structural Disability Social Work, 2023-2025), HaraVa (Considerate Disability Social Work, 2021-2023) Research Interests Structural Social Work Vocational Rehabilitation Legal and Organizational Discourse Socio-technical Systems in Rehabilitation Discretion in Disability Services Client Self-Determination Rights Selected Publications (2023-2025) address telerehabilitation adaptation, structural social work reforms, relational discretion frameworks, and implementation of disability rights in service systems. Activities include: Keynote Speaker at 2025 International Social Work Conference Media contributions on disability social work (2024, 2023)

Andrea Gasparellaمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Building Physics
• Energy Engineering
• Indoor Environmental Quality
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Andrea Gasparella is a Tenured Full Professor and Dean of the Faculty of Engineering at the Free University of Bozen-Bolzano, located at NOI Techpark in Bozen-Bolzano, Italy. His research focuses on building physics, energy systems, and inclusive design, with a particular emphasis on indoor environmental quality for neurodivergent individuals and sustainable urban development. He leads projects like the Flexibots initiative (biodegradable medical microrobots) and BeSENSHome (autonomy support for neurodivergent people). His work integrates advanced modeling (e.g., CFD, machine learning) with real-world applications in energy efficiency, climate adaptation, and human-centered design. Key research areas include thermal and acoustic comfort, renewable energy integration, and smart building technologies. He collaborates with industry partners like Galileo High School and regional institutions to advance automation and robotics. Notable contributions include studies on urban heat islands, energy retrofit strategies for historic buildings, and the impact of ventilation on contagion risks in educational settings. As Dean, he promotes innovation through interdisciplinary initiatives at NOI Techpark, including new engineering programs and infrastructure like the university canteen. His publications span over 50 peer-reviewed articles in journals and conferences like Building Simulation Applications (BSA), addressing topics ranging from solar irradiance prediction in mountain regions to the psychophysical needs of neurodivergent populations. He actively contributes to policy discussions on decarbonization and energy equity in Alpine contexts. Professional activities include organizing events such as the 'nextFSE' fire safety conference and engaging with local organizations like Rotary Clubs to foster community ties. His work bridges academic research with practical solutions for climate resilience, accessibility, and technological advancement.

Brent Lyonsمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Stigma and Identity Management
• Worker Well-Being
• Diversity and Inclusion
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Brent Lyons is an Associate Professor of Organization Studies at the Schulich School of Business, York University. His research focuses on stigma, identity management, and worker well-being, particularly within marginalized groups such as disabled employees. He holds significant academic roles, including editorial board memberships for top journals like Journal of Applied Psychology and Journal of Management . Lyons has earned notable awards, including the York Research Chair in Stigmatization and Social Identity and the Seymour Schulich Teaching Excellence Award. His work is funded by SSHRC grants and addresses topics like dominant-group identity threat, vulnerable workers, and disclosure strategies for marginalized identities. His recent publications emphasize systemic challenges faced by stigmatized groups, including within-group stigmatization among high-status workers and the impact of political discourse on workplace morale. Courses taught include Organizational Behaviour and Diversity and Inclusion in Organizations . Key Research Themes: Stigma dynamics, identity management, workplace diversity, vulnerable populations. Grants: Multiple SSHRC grants supporting research on marginalized workers and organizational inclusion. Awards: Schulich Research Excellence Fellow (2024–2027), York Research Leader (2020).

Olaf Weberمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Sustainable Finance
• ESG Integration
• Climate Risk Management
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Olaf Weber is a Professor and CIBC Chair in Sustainable Finance at the Schulich School of Business, York University . He also serves as a Senior Fellow at CIGI and Adjunct Professor at the School of Environment, Enterprise and Development (SEED), University of Waterloo . His research focuses on the intersection of finance, sustainability, and policy, particularly addressing how financial institutions can advance sustainable development goals (SDGs), manage climate risks, and integrate ESG principles into investment strategies. He is the Director of the Centre of Excellence in Responsible Business at Schulich. Key research areas include sustainable finance regulation , ESG performance measurement , transition finance , and green bond markets . Weber critiques Canada’s lag in sustainable finance leadership, emphasizing the need for stronger policy alignment between financial activities and climate goals. His work highlights challenges such as fossil fuel financing by Canadian banks and proposes solutions like public-private partnerships and stricter sustainability criteria for investments. He advises on climate stress testing , carbon pricing mechanisms , and the role of institutional investors in driving sustainable transitions. Weber’s interdisciplinary approach combines finance, environmental science, and policy to address global sustainability challenges. His research has been applied to sectors like renewable energy, water management, and microfinance.

Farhed Shahمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Environmental Economics
• Natural Resource Economics
• Development Economics
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Farhed Shah is an Associate Professor in the Department of Agricultural & Resource Economics at the University of Connecticut, affiliated with the College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources. He specializes in environmental and development economics, with a focus on water resource management, climate change adaptation, and sustainable agricultural practices. His research addresses critical challenges such as reservoir sedimentation, transboundary water management, and policy interventions for climate resilience. Education: Ph.D. in Agricultural and Resource Economics, University of California, Berkeley (1990) M.S. in Agricultural and Resource Economics, University of California, Berkeley (1988) B.A. in Economics, Columbia University (1982) Research Interests: Climate change impacts on water resources and agriculture Economics of reservoir management and dam decommissioning Policy frameworks for sustainable land and water use Carbon taxation and food system emissions His work often bridges economic theory with practical policy design, emphasizing interdisciplinary approaches to environmental challenges. Recent studies include analyses of water allocation in terminal lake basins, carbon tax mechanisms for food systems, and adaptive strategies for coastal property management in Connecticut. Awards and Grants: No specific awards are listed, though his research has been supported by grants related to climate resilience and water policy. His involvement with the Zwick Center for Food and Resource Policy highlights his commitment to applied economic solutions. Teaching and Engagement: Shah teaches courses on environmental economics, energy policy, and natural resource management. He actively engages with policymakers and communities to translate academic insights into actionable strategies for sustainable development.

Lyn van Swolمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Group Communication
• Advice Utilization
• Persuasion
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Lyn van Swol is a Professor of Communication Science at the University of Wisconsin–Madison, with office hours available Tuesdays and by appointment. Her research focuses on factors influencing information acceptance during interactions, including group information sharing, advice utilization, persuasive messaging, chatbot communication, and environmental communication strategies. She holds a Ph.D. in Social Psychology with a minor in Quantitative Psychology from the University of Illinois (1999), an M.A. in Social Psychology from the same institution (1995), and a B.A. in Psychology (summa cum laude) from Loyola University (1993). Dr. van Swol's current projects examine emotional contagion in chatbot interactions, group discussion effects on climate change attitudes, and applying advice communication research to environmental contexts like forestry, aquatic invasive species, and PFAS mitigation. Her work emphasizes how peer groups establish norms through discussion to encourage pro-environmental behaviors. Her scholarly recognition includes multiple top paper awards from the National Communication Association (NCA) and International Communication Association (ICA), notably the Dennis Gouran Research Award (2007, 2018, 2021) and top three paper awards in group communication spanning 2005-2022. She co-edited the Oxford Handbook of Advice (2018) and teaches courses including Communication in Complex Organizations (CA 575), Theory and Practice of Persuasion (CA 368), and Theory in Communication Science (CA760).

Jillianne Codeمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Learner Agency
• Digital Technologies in Education
• Immersive Learning Environments
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Jillianne Code is an Associate Professor in the Department of Curriculum and Pedagogy at the University of British Columbia's Faculty of Education. As Director of the ALIVE Research Lab (Assessment for Learning in Immersive and Virtual Environments), she focuses on postdigital learner agency, exploring how digital technologies shape educational experiences and power dynamics. Her work integrates immersive environments like VR, game-based learning, and social media to empower student autonomy. Dr. Code holds a Ph.D. in Educational Psychology from Simon Fraser University, with postdoctoral training at Harvard University and visiting scholar roles at the University of Edinburgh. She co-founded the HeartLife Foundation, Canada’s first national patient-led heart failure advocacy network, leveraging her personal journey as a heart transplant recipient to advance patient-centered healthcare. Her research bridges education and health equity, addressing algorithmic literacy, digital access, and agency in both academic and medical contexts. Education: Ph.D. in Educational Psychology, Simon Fraser University M.Ed. and B.Ed. in Science Education, University of Alberta Postdoctoral Research Fellow, Harvard Graduate School of Education Visiting Scholar, University of Edinburgh’s Centre for Research in Digital Education Research emphasizes critical pedagogy in postdigital spaces, examining how technologies mediate learning and health outcomes. Key themes include equity in edtech adoption, agency in virtual environments, and healthcare advocacy for chronic conditions like heart failure. Her interdisciplinary approach merges educational theory with clinical practice, resulting in interventions such as digital counseling systems for heart patients and frameworks for assessing inquiry-based learning in VR settings. Labs/Initiatives: ALIVE Research Lab (UBC) HeartLife Foundation (national patient advocacy network) Key contributions include the development of immersive assessment tools for science education and patient-centered frameworks for chronic disease management. Her work is funded through interdisciplinary grants focusing on technology’s role in education and healthcare innovation.

Timothy A. McKayمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Data Science
• Learning Analytics
• Physics and Astronomy Education
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Timothy A. McKay serves as the Arthur F. Thurnau Professor of Physics, Astronomy, and Education at the University of Michigan's College of Literature, Science, and the Arts (LSA), where he also holds the administrative role of Associate Dean for Undergraduate Education. His dual expertise bridges astrophysics research and educational innovation, with significant contributions to both observational cosmology and learning analytics. His educational background includes: B.S. in Physics from Temple University (1986) Ph.D. in Physics from the University of Chicago (1992) McKay's research spans two interconnected domains. In observational cosmology, he pioneered work with major astronomical surveys including the Sloan Digital Sky Survey (SDSS), Robotic Optical Transient Search Experiment (ROTSE), and Dark Energy Survey (DES), focusing on galaxy clusters, cosmic rays, and large-scale structure. Since 2015, he has strategically shifted toward learning analytics, applying data science to transform STEM education. His innovative projects include E 2 Coach (a personalized student support system) and the NSF-funded REBUILD initiative, which creates intergenerational research teams to develop evidence-based teaching practices across physics, chemistry, astronomy, biology, and mathematics. Analysis of his publication trajectory reveals a deliberate pivot from astrophysics to educational research around 2015. While his early work centered on galaxy clusters and cosmological phenomena, recent publications (2020-2024) overwhelmingly focus on systemic equity gaps in STEM education, data-driven interventions, and multi-institutional collaborations. This evolution demonstrates how his data science methodology transitions seamlessly between cosmic structures and educational ecosystems. His scientific recognition includes: Prestigious Arthur F. Thurnau Professorship (awarded for exceptional undergraduate teaching) McKay directs the NSF-funded REBUILD project and the Digital Innovation Greenhouse, securing substantial research funding while mentoring undergraduate and graduate students in interdisciplinary teams. His work with the Big Ten Academic Alliance (CIC) has generated cross-institutional studies on grading patterns, performance disparities, and student support systems, with practical applications implemented across multiple universities. He actively collaborates with faculty across STEM disciplines to develop scalable educational technologies. His research infrastructure includes the Digital Innovation Greenhouse (an educational technology incubator) and REBUILD project teams, which integrate undergraduates, graduate students, postdocs, and faculty in evidence-based educational research. These teams operate at the intersection of data science and pedagogy, developing tools that analyze institutional datasets to personalize student support while maintaining rigorous scientific methodology.

Robert J. Pekkanenمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Electoral Systems
• Political Parties
• Japanese Politics
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Robert J. Pekkanen is a Professor at the Henry M. Jackson School of International Studies at the University of Washington, serving as the Japan Program’s Graduate Program Coordinator. He holds adjunct professorships in Political Science and Sociology. His research focuses on electoral systems, political parties, Japanese civil society, and nonprofit advocacy. He received his Ph.D. in Political Science from Harvard University in 2002. Key research areas include electoral systems’ impact on governance, political party strategies, and the role of civil society in Japan. Notable works include Japan’s Dual Civil Society (2006), which won the Masayoshi Ohira Prize, and The Rise and Fall of Japan’s LDP (2010), co-authored with Ellis S. Krauss. His work has been supported by grants from the Mellon Foundation, Japan-U.S. Friendship Commission, and others. Pekkanen has co-edited influential volumes such as The Oxford Handbook of Electoral Systems and Japan Decides series analyzing Japanese general elections. His awards include the ISS/Oxford Prize (2014) and JANPORA’s Outstanding Research Award (2010, 2022). He teaches courses on Japanese politics, electoral systems, and international negotiation.