جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

• Public Health
• Oral Health
• Health Economics
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Jane Harford is a researcher at Flinders University with a focus on public health, oral health, and health economics. She holds a PhD in Public Health from The University of Adelaide and has contributed to significant studies on the burden of oral diseases in Australia and intergenerational changes in oral health. Bachelor of Business (Health Administration) - South Australian Institute of Technology Graduate Diploma in Social Sciences (Policy and Administration) - Flinders University Graduate Diploma in Applied Economics - The University of Adelaide Doctor of Philosophy (Public Health) - The University of Adelaide Her research spans health policy, economic evaluations of dental care, and geriatric health. She has secured multiple NH&MRC grants, including a 2016 Partnership Grant for a longitudinal study on oral diseases in Australia. 2016 NH&MRC Partnership Grant: Delivering effective dental healthcare in 2020–2030 2015 Barbara Kidman Fellowship 2013 NH&MRC Project Grant: Oral health and general health of older Australian men 2011 NH&MRC Project Grant: Intergenerational change in oral health 2008 NH&MRC Project Grant: Economic evaluation of publicly funded dental care 2008 Faculty of Health Sciences Research Development Award 2004 NH&MRC Capacity Building Grant (Named Investigator) 1998 NH&MRC Public Health Post-graduate Research Scholarship Jane coordinates courses such as HLTH3116 Legal and Ethical Aspects of Health Care and HLTH1306 Understanding Health, Illness, and Health and Social Care in Australia. She is actively engaged in professional work through the Australian Health Promotion Association (SA Branch).

Gudrun Kiesmuellerمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Inventory Management
• After Sales Service
• Design and Analysis of Manufacturing Systems
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Prof. Dr. Dr. h.c. Gudrun Kiesmüller serves as Full Professor holding the Chair for Operations Management at TUM School of Management, Technical University of Munich, based at Campus Heilbronn since July 2019. She concurrently holds the position of Hedda Andersson Guest Professor at Lund University's Department of Industrial Management & Logistics since January 2021. Previously, she held professorial positions at Otto-von-Guericke-University Magdeburg (2013-2019), Christian-Albrechts-University zu Kiel (2010-2013), and Technical University Eindhoven (2002-2009). Her research program focuses on Operations Management with particular emphasis on the implications of digitization in Industry 4.0, especially in after-sales services. She develops analytical methods to optimize processes across manufacturing and supply chains. Her work spans three interconnected domains: stochastic manufacturing systems design (examining buffer sizing and spare parts planning), safety stock optimization under uncertain demand and supply conditions, and maintenance-reliability integration. She investigates how digitization transforms traditional operations, with growing emphasis on AI applications for supply chain optimization and inventory planning. Prof. Kiesmüller's extensive publication record reveals consistent contributions to operations research methodology with practical business applications. Her work demonstrates increasing integration of data-driven approaches, particularly in the most recent publications which explore AI applications for supply chain optimization. The research shows progression from theoretical inventory models toward more complex, integrated systems that consider multiple uncertainties simultaneously, reflecting the growing complexity of modern supply chains. Her professional recognition includes: 2022 Service Award from the International Society for Inventory Research Multiple Outstanding Reviewer Awards from OR Spectrum (2017, 2020) EURO Best Paper Award (2014) for influential review on lateral transshipments Multiple teaching awards recognizing excellence in both bachelor and master level instruction At TUM, Prof. Kiesmüller teaches a comprehensive curriculum in Operations Management, emphasizing both theoretical foundations and practical applications. Her courses equip students with skills to analyze supply chain planning problems, apply quantitative models, and solve complex operational challenges. She maintains an active research group investigating how digitization transforms operations management practices, particularly in after-sales service contexts where Industry 4.0 technologies enable new optimization possibilities.

• Tourism Management
• Behavioral Economics
• Consumer Behavior
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Oksana Tokarchuk is an Assistant Professor at the Competence Centre in Tourism Management and Tourism Economics (TOMTE) within the Faculty of Economics and Management at Free University of Bolzano, Italy. Her research focuses on behavioral economics, consumer behavior, and tourism's impact on quality of life, with specialized work on mental budgeting and cultural event expenditure patterns. She holds a PhD in Economics and Management. Core Research Areas: Tourism economics, mental accounting, behavioral modeling, applied statistics, and urban cultural tourism development Key Publication Trends: Recent articles analyze pandemic-driven teleworking (2021), Christmas market spending behaviors (2015-2017), and tourism's effects on resident well-being. Her methodological approach combines ordered-probit selection models with path analysis. Collaborations: Regularly works with Juan Gabriel Brida (Economic Dynamics, Uruguay) and Roberto Gabriele (University of Trento) on tourism behavior studies.

Tapio Määttäمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Environmental Law
• Legal Argumentation Theory
• Land Use Law
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Tapio Määttä is a Professor of Environmental Law at the University of Eastern Finland , where he also serves as Rector and leads the Environmental Law Research Group . His work bridges legal theory, environmental policy, and university governance, with a focus on reconciling legal norms with ecological imperatives. Research Interests : Environmental Law, Legal Argumentation Theory, Regulatory Law, and University Governance. Publications : 15 most recent articles (2024-2025) address topics like environmental policy, legal interpretation, and regulatory efficiency. Trends include critiques of legislative overload and proposals for aligning legal frameworks with sustainability goals. Leadership : As Rector, he advocates for academic democracy, criticizes centralized education models, and emphasizes resource optimization through specialization rather than consolidation. Collaborations : Co-authored works with legal scholars like Outi Ratamäki, Niko Soininen, and Antti Belinskij, reflecting interdisciplinary engagement.

• Biology Education
• Giftedness Research
• Science Education
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Claas Wegner is a Professor at Bielefeld University, Germany, where he serves as the Lead Professor of the Osthushenrich Center for Giftedness Research (OZHB) at the Faculty of Biology. He also holds positions at the FHM in Bielefeld (teaching Psychology) and at the University of Koblenz (Biology Didactics). His academic journey includes a doctorate in Biology Didactics and Psychology from Bielefeld University (2009), followed by progressive academic appointments leading to his current professorship since 2015. Wegner's educational background includes comprehensive teacher training for secondary schools with a focus on biology, education, and sports (2000-2006), followed by his trainee teacher period (2007-2008). His academic qualifications were solidified with his doctoral degree in Biology Didactics and Psychology from Bielefeld University in 2009. Professor Wegner's research primarily focuses on biology education and giftedness research, with particular emphasis on: Development and validation of diagnostic instruments for identifying scientifically gifted students Implementation of interdisciplinary teaching approaches, especially connecting biology with physical education Use of technology in science education, including 3D modeling, augmented reality, and simulations Gender-specific approaches in STEM education, particularly for girls Health education, with a focus on basic life support and cardiovascular health Design-Based Research methodology in educational contexts His recent publications demonstrate a strong trend toward integrating emerging technologies like AI and AR into science education while maintaining a focus on giftedness identification and interdisciplinary approaches. Wegner's work increasingly explores how digital tools can enhance traditional biology education and make complex concepts more accessible to students of varying abilities. Professor Wegner leads the Osthushenrich Center for Giftedness Research and directs multiple educational projects including Kolumbus-Kids, ELVIS (Erklärvideos inklusionssensibel gestalten), and various initiatives focused on science education and giftedness. His research team works extensively with school laboratories (teutolab-biology, teutolab-medicine, teutolab-sport) to develop innovative teaching approaches and materials. As an educator, Wegner supervises numerous BA and MA theses, leads project modules, and organizes excursions and workshops. His teaching portfolio includes courses on biology didactics, practical teaching studies, and specialized topics in gifted education. He also serves in various administrative capacities including as Deputy member of the BiSEd Conference and member of the Faculty Conference and Quality Improvement Commission.

Carla Tanguayمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار بالینی

• Teacher Education
• Urban Education
• Educator Development
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Carla Tanguay is a Clinical Associate Professor and Assistant Dean for Educator Preparation and Accreditation at Georgia State University's College of Education & Human Development (CEHD). She has held leadership roles in teacher preparation since 2007, including 12 years coordinating the BS in Elementary Education program. Her work focuses on clinical practice, teacher development, accreditation, and urban education partnerships. She co-chairs the P-20 Metro-Atlanta Collaborative and leads the NSF-funded 'Preparing, Supporting and Retaining Elementary Mathematics Specialists (PSREMS)' project. Tanguay chairs the CEHD Assessment and Accreditation Committee and serves on state policy committees for teacher performance assessments (edTPA). Education: Ph.D. (2018), Ed.S. (2006), M.A. (1991), and B.A. (1985) in Education fields from Georgia State University and other institutions. Specializations include teacher education, school partnerships, instructional supervision, and accreditation. She has led program evaluations, policy development, and university-school collaborations to strengthen educator preparation. Research emphasizes teacher development, assessment systems, urban education challenges, and mathematics specialist training. Her work bridges policy implementation and practical classroom needs, with a focus on equity and educator effectiveness. She collaborates with national organizations like CEEDAR and state committees to shape teacher preparation standards.

Crista Johnsonمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Spanish Language Teaching
• Language Acquisition
• Study Abroad Programs
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Crista Johnson is an Instructor of Spanish in the Department of Languages, Literatures and Cultures within the College of Arts & Sciences at the University of Delaware. She teaches elementary and intermediate Spanish courses (SPAN105, 106, 107, 200, and 201) across multiple semesters and holds key administrative roles as the Department Placement Advisor and SPAN105 Course Coordinator. She also directs the Costa Rica study abroad program in Heredia on an occasional basis. Education Master of Arts, University of Delaware Research and Professional Interests Ms. Johnson specializes in Spanish language pedagogy with emphasis on introductory-level instruction (SPAN105), curriculum development, and student placement methodologies. Her work integrates immersive study abroad experiences in Costa Rica to enhance cultural competency and language acquisition. She focuses on creating structured pathways for students to achieve proficiency through classroom instruction and exemption exam administration. Scientific Awards No scientific awards were mentioned in the provided information. Advising and Administrative Roles As Placement Advisor, she guides students through language course registration and administers SPAN107 exemption exams. In her capacity as SPAN105 Course Coordinator, she oversees curriculum standardization, instructional materials, and teaching assistants across 6-8 sections per semester. Her advising extends to study abroad program direction in Heredia, Costa Rica, facilitating immersive cultural experiences.

Elena Serranoمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Nutrition Security
• Food and Nutrition Program Evaluation
• Chronic Disease Prevention
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Elena Serrano, Ph.D., is a Professor and Extension Specialist in the Department of Human Nutrition, Foods, and Exercise at Virginia Tech. She directs the Virginia Family Nutrition Program (VFNP), a land-grant initiative focusing on nutrition security and chronic disease prevention. Her work emphasizes evaluating food assistance programs and promoting healthy eating through community partnerships. She holds a Ph.D. from Colorado State University (2001) and has served at Virginia Tech since 2002, advancing from Assistant to Associate Professor before her current role. Her research explores food security contributors, SNAP program effectiveness, and mental health linkages among low-income mothers. Notable awards include the Virginia Tech Alumni Award (2022) and recognition for early career contributions (2007). Education: Ph.D. & M.S. in Food Science and Human Nutrition (Colorado State University), B.S. in Development Studies (UC Berkeley) Key Roles: Director of VFNP, Virginia Cooperative Extension leader, and Extension Specialist Her research focuses on nutrition security, food environment interventions, and policy evaluation. Recent work examines SNAP-authorized retailers’ healthy product commitments and the impact of food insecurity on maternal mental health. She collaborates on initiatives to enhance access to nutritious foods through farmers markets, school programs, and community health worker models. Awards: Virginia Tech Alumni Award (2022), American Heart Association Volunteer Award (2010), and multiple NEAFCS recognitions Grants/Programs: Leads multi-state collaborations for school nutrition programs and Healthy Food Retail initiatives Program highlights include the VFNP’s 50-year history improving family nutrition and its “Eat Smart, Move More” motto. Current projects address food waste in camps, SNAP consumer environments, and drone technology for food security. She has over 50 peer-reviewed publications and presents at national conferences like ISBNPA and Society for Nutrition Education.

• Drug Trafficking
• Organized Crime
• Political Violence
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Laura Blume is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Political Science at the University of Nevada, Reno and a faculty affiliate of the Gender, Race, and Identity program. She earned her PhD from Boston University in 2020. Her research examines drug trafficking dynamics, organized crime, violence, illicit economies, and corruption in Central America and Mexico. She is currently developing a comprehensive dataset tracking assassinations of public figures in Central America through her Guggenheim-funded 'Violence Against Public Figures' project. Her forthcoming book The Art of Trafficking (Oxford University Press, 2025) analyzes how political contexts shape narco-strategies and violence patterns. Dr. Blume teaches courses on the Drug War, Border Politics, Latin American Politics, and Political Violence. Her ethnographic fieldwork contributes to understanding criminal governance structures and their societal impacts. Awards: Harry Frank Guggenheim Distinguished Scholar Award (2022)

Helga Gardarsdottirمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Pharmacoepidemiology
• Real World Evidence
• Drug Regulation
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Helga Gardarsdottir is a Professor in Pharmacoepidemiology at Utrecht University (Netherlands), serving as Scientific Director of the Center for Pharmacoepidemiology. She also holds an adjunct professorship at the University of Iceland and serves as a Seconded National Expert at the European Medicines Agency (EMA). Her work focuses on real-world data for regulatory decision-making, drug safety, and clinical guideline implementation. She leads international projects like IMI Trials@Home and EMA IMPACT, addressing decentralized clinical trials, risk minimization, and pharmacovigilance impact. Her roles include co-chairing the ENCePP steering group and editing Pharmacoepidemiology & Drug Safety . Beyond research, she chairs the Faculty of Science’s EDI committee, promoting inclusive academic practices. Education: Pharmacist training in Sweden; Pharmacoepidemiology specialization in the Netherlands. Research Interests: Innovations in real-world evidence generation, regulatory science, drug safety surveillance, and clinical trial modernization. Key areas include RWE’s role in HTA/regulatory decisions, unintended impacts of drug policies, and digital health integration. Publications: Recent work emphasizes methodological advancements in decentralized trials, pharmacovigilance outcomes (e.g., fluoroquinolone prescribing shifts), and harmonized approaches to external control trials. Her studies bridge regulatory practices with clinical practice guideline adherence. Achievements: Overseeing multi-country initiatives like the IMI Trials@Home consortium (decentralized trials framework) and EMA IMPACT (guideline-RMM integration). Recognized for leadership in ENCePP’s methodological standards and ISPE’s Real-World Evidence Task Force. Grants & Teams: Principal investigator on EMA-funded projects and IMI grants. Leads Utrecht’s Applied Data Science initiative and collaborates with the EU PEV Research Network. Active in training next-generation researchers through teaching and mentoring. Labs/Teams: Utrecht Center for Pharmaceutical Policy & Regulation; Trials@Home consortium; ENCePP working groups.

• Psychometrics
• Network Theory
• Psychopathology
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Denny Borsboom is Professor in the Psychological Methods Group at the University of Amsterdam, where he directs the Social and Behavioural Data Science Centre. His research program develops network theories of psychopathology, novel psychometric methods, and formalized psychological theory through initiatives like the Psychosystems Project and Theory Methods Lab. Research focuses on conceptual foundations of measurement, complex systems approaches to mental disorders, and computational modeling of psychological phenomena. Recent publications advance network psychometrics, validity theory, and integration of intra/interindividual dynamics. Articles demonstrate strong methodological innovation through computational psychiatry applications, network theory development, and philosophical engagement with psychological foundations. Recurring themes include psychopathological networks, measurement realism, system transitions, and collaborative theory-building frameworks.

• HIV/AIDS
• Infectious Diseases
• Public Health
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Quarraisha Abdool Karim, PhD, is a Professor of Epidemiology at Columbia University's Mailman School of Public Health and holds a joint appointment in Public Health at the Nelson R Mandela School of Medicine, University of KwaZulu-Natal. She is the Associate Scientific Director of CAPRISA and a visiting scientist at Massachusetts General Hospital and Visiting Lecturer at Harvard University. Her research focuses on HIV/AIDS epidemiology, particularly in South African adolescent populations, and includes landmark studies like the CAPRISA 004 tenofovir gel trial (2010), recognized as a Top 10 scientific breakthrough by Science . Education: BS, University of Durban-Westville (1981) MS, Columbia University (1988) Research Interests: Reducing HIV transmission in young women Antiretroviral therapy implementation in resource-limited settings Global health capacity building through programs like the Columbia University Southern African Fogarty AITRP Awards: John Dirks-Canada Gairdner Award in Global Health L’Oréal-UNESCO Women in Science Laureate for Africa and the Middle East Order of Mapungubwe (Bronze) Leadership Roles: Chair, South African National AIDS Council Prevention Technical Task Team Member, UNAIDS Scientific Expert Panel Vice-President, African Academy of Sciences Key Projects: CAPRISA 007 RHIVA trial addressing HIV prevention in rural KwaZulu-Natal WHO Solidarity Trial evaluating antiviral drugs for COVID-19

Mark Polizzottoمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Cancer Immunotherapy
• Infectious Disease Immunotherapy
• HIV-Related Malignancies
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Professor Mark Polizzotto is Professor of Medicine in the College of Science and Medicine at the Australian National University (ANU), Group Leader in Cancer and Genome Science at the John Curtin School of Medical Research, and leads the Clinical Hub for Interventional Research (CHOIR). Previously, he served as a Senior Staff Haematologist at The Canberra Region Cancer Centre, Canberra Hospital. His research interests focus on the intersection of immunity, infection and cancer, with particular emphasis on developing new therapies to prevent and treat malignancy, especially infection-related cancers. His work spans Cancer Immunotherapy , Cancer Target Therapies , Infectious Disease Immunotherapy , HIV/HIV-related malignancies , and Global Oncology , with specific expertise in Human Herpesvirus-8 , Epstein Barr Virus , and Human Papillomavirus . His clinical specialties include Haematology , Infectious Diseases , and Tumour Immunology . His recent publications demonstrate a strong focus on clonal hematopoiesis in HIV patients, lymphoma outcomes in immunocompromised individuals, and therapeutic approaches for viral infections including SARS-CoV-2. His work frequently addresses the intersection of chronic viral infections and cancer development, with particular attention to global health applications. The Tony Ayers Award (2022) Professor Polizzotto has led multiple international clinical trials, including work on viral and HIV-associated cancers that has influenced global guidelines. He co-led the development of an oral immunomodulator for Kaposi sarcoma which led to the first new drug approval for KS in over 20 years. During the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic, he led international randomized trials of immunotherapies for COVID-19 at the invitation of the U.S. National Institutes of Health. He has a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion in clinical trials and to clinical research capacity development in resource-limited settings, having led trial capacity building efforts in West Africa and Indonesia for the U.S. National Institutes of Health.

Silvia Massiniمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Digital Transformation
• Innovation Management
• Global Sourcing of Innovation
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Silvia Massini is a Professor of Economics and Management of Innovation at the Alliance Manchester Business School, University of Manchester, leading the IMP Innovation, Strategy and Sustainability division (2017–2022). She holds editorial roles including Senior Editor of Management and Organization Review and Guest Editor for Research Policy and Journal of International Business Studies . Her research focuses on digital transformation, global innovation sourcing, and skills development in the digital economy. Education: PhD in Technological Diffusion Models (La Sapienza University, Rome, 1999) MSc in Economics (Warwick University) Laura in Statistics and Economics (La Sapienza University, Rome) Research Interests: Digital technologies' impact on innovation, industry-university collaborations, global sourcing of innovation, intellectual property strategies, and absorptive capacity development. Her work bridges organizational routines and global innovation dynamics, with recent focus on AI, big data, and 3D printing investments. Grants & Advising: Supervised 12 PhD/MSc projects (e.g., digital technologies and sustainability) Recipient of ESRC funding for UK digital adoption research Labs/Platforms: Co-leads the Manchester Institute of Innovation Research (MIOIR) and contributes to the Digital Futures initiative, fostering interdisciplinary innovation studies.

David Lewisمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Materials Chemistry
• Nanomaterials
• Thermoelectrics
• +۶ مورد دیگر

David Lewis is the Head of the Department of Materials and Professor of Materials Chemistry at the University of Manchester. His research focuses on energy-generation materials, including inorganic thin films and nanomaterials for applications in thermoelectrics, photocatalysis, and photovoltaics. He leads an internationally collaborative group exploring solution-phase synthesis routes and additive manufacturing techniques. Lewis holds editorial roles at Scientific Reports and Materials Science in Semiconductor Processing . Education: PhD in Chemistry MSc in Chemistry (1st Class Hons), University of Birmingham Research Interests: Lewis’s work centers on designing low-temperature syntheses of nanomaterials using molecular precursors. Key areas include layered and 2D materials (e.g., MoS2, black phosphorus), high-entropy materials, and superhydrophobic nanomaterials. His lab pioneers scalable methods like aerosol-assisted CVD and liquid-phase exfoliation. Grants & Awards: Lewis has secured £3.1M+ in funding, including EPSRC grants for nanofabrication and corrosion-resistant electrocatalysts. He received the IAAM Medal (2021) and FIMMM fellowship. His group hosts students via scholarships like the Presidential Doctoral Scheme. Labs & Teams: His lab collaborates globally on energy materials. Capacity-building initiatives include the Royal Society-funded CaGSUMI project for African solar cell development.