جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

Araz Taeihaghمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Policy Design
• Technology Governance
• Socio-Technical Systems
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Dr. Araz Taeihagh is an Assistant Professor at the Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy, National University of Singapore (NUS), where he also serves as Principal Investigator at the Centre for Trusted Internet and Community (CTIC) and NUS Cities. He previously chaired the PhD Programme in Public Policy (2020-2023). Taeihagh holds a DPhil from the University of Oxford and has over two decades of consulting experience in energy, environment, transportation, and technology domains. His research focuses on policy design and governance of emerging technologies , with expertise spanning autonomous systems, AI governance, sharing economies, and smart cities. Key research areas include: Decision support systems and complexity approaches to public policy Infrastructure and sustainable development (energy/environment/transport) Socio-technical systems and technology governance Recent publications demonstrate strong focus on AI governance frameworks , autonomous systems regulation , and smart city development , particularly examining policy innovation in Singapore and comparative Asian contexts. Research frequently addresses tensions between technological innovation and regulatory oversight. Major recognitions include: Ranked Top 2% Scientist worldwide for energy (2023) and citation impact (2020-2022) Best Paper Award from Transport Reviews (2020) Research Excellence Awards (2019-2022) Faculty Research Fellowships from LKYSPP and NUS Humanities & Social Sciences He serves on editorial boards of Technological Forecasting and Social Change , Policy and Society , and other leading journals, and co-chairs scientific committees for AI Singapore's governance initiatives.

Daniel Schneiderمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Inequality
• Social Policy
• Work and Employment
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Daniel Schneider is the Malcolm Wiener Professor of Social Policy at the Harvard Kennedy School (HKS) and a Professor of Sociology at Harvard University’s Faculty of Arts and Sciences (FAS). He holds a B.A. in Public Policy from Brown University (2003) and a Ph.D. in Sociology and Social Policy from Princeton University (2012). Prior to his current roles, he was an Assistant Professor of Sociology at UC Berkeley (2012–2020) and a Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Postdoctoral Scholar in Health Policy Research at Berkeley/UCSF. His research focuses on social demography, inequality, and the intersection of work and family life. Key themes include precarious employment, workplace scheduling instability, gender and racial inequities in labor markets, and the effects of policy interventions on worker well-being. As Co-Director of the Shift Project, Schneider leads research on unpredictable work schedules and their impacts on household economic security and health. Recent articles highlight his work on paid sick leave policies, job quality mobility during the “Great Resignation,” and the gender wage gap in the service sector. His research has been supported by grants from NIH/NIA, the Urban Institute, and the Annie E. Casey Foundation, among others. He currently serves as a W.T. Grant Foundation Faculty Research Scholar. Notable contributions include studies on the health consequences of employment shocks during the pandemic, the role of labor market conditions in job mobility, and the relationship between workplace technology and job retention for older workers. Schneider’s work bridges academic research with policy advocacy, emphasizing evidence-based solutions to reduce economic and social inequalities.

• Criminal Law
• Family Violence
• Child Protection Law
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Judge Tanya O’Brien is an Adjunct Professor at Mitchell Hamline School of Law. Appointed to the Minnesota First Judicial District bench in 2018 by Governor Mark Dayton, she previously served as an Assistant Ramsey County Attorney (2014-2018) specializing in family violence matters, including criminal sexual conduct cases involving children and physical assaults. Earlier, she worked as an Assistant Scott County Attorney from 2005. She co-teaches the course Child Abuse and the Law , integrating her prosecutorial experience with legal education. O’Brien’s professional focus centers on criminal justice, particularly addressing family violence and child protection. Her work bridges practical legal enforcement with academic instruction, emphasizing the intersection of law and social welfare.

Najarian Petersمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Privacy Law
• Emerging Technology Governance
• Child Privacy Compliance
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Najarian Peters is an Associate Professor of Law and Linda D. Ferrell and Richard C. Tombari Honors Faculty Fellow at the University of Kansas School of Law. She joined KU Law in 2020, previously serving as the Inaugural Faculty Fellow and Assistant Professor of Law at Seton Hall Law School’s Institute for Privacy Protection. Her research focuses on privacy law, emerging technology governance, child privacy, AI ethics, and legal history. She teaches courses on Privacy Law, Torts, and Marginalized Bodies in Literature, Medicine, and Law. Education: J.D. from Notre Dame Law School (2006) and B.A. from Xavier University of Louisiana (2002). Recognized for her work with the Joseph Ciraolo Memorial Award and Africana Studies Book Award during law school. Research interests include racial privacy traditions, AI governance, and the intersection of technology with Black liberation. She founded PrivacyPraxis (2020), an annual interdisciplinary conference, and co-designed the Wellness in Democracy series. Key publications include articles in the Michigan Journal of Race & Law, Washington & Lee Law Review, and Seton Hall Law Review. Awards include the KU Honors Faculty Fellowship (2023) and upcoming books on racial privacy and marronage in modernity.

Elisa Marie Hovenمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Criminal Law
• Criminal Procedure Law
• Corporate Criminal Law
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Prof. Dr. Elisa Marie Hoven is a professor at the Faculty of Law, University of Leipzig, specializing in German and foreign criminal law, criminal procedural law, and commercial/media criminal law. She works at Burgstraße 21, Room 1.10, Leipzig. Education: Law at Free University Berlin, Radboud University Nijmegen, and University of Cambridge Professional Background: Legal clerkship in Berlin and at the International Criminal Court; visiting roles at Berkeley, Harvard, Sydney, and others Her research focuses on: Corporate criminal law (particularly corporate sanctions) Media criminal law and digitalization (hate speech) Sentencing law reform Anti-doping legislation Animal welfare criminal law Current third-party funded projects: "Gerechte Strafzumessung" (DFG-funded, analyzing sentencing practices and proposing reforms) "Hate Speech im Internet" (funded by German Federal Ministry of Justice, interdisciplinary collaboration with media studies and sociology) Scientific awards: Habilitation award from the University of Erlangen-Nuremberg Dissertation prize from the Free University of Berlin She leads the "Legal Lab Hate Speech" and founded the national Moot Court Strafrecht. Her work spans legal education, empirical research, and public science communication.

Louis Applebyمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Suicide Prevention
• Mental Health Safety
• Self-harm Research
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Professor Louis Appleby is a distinguished Professor of Psychiatry at the University of Manchester, where he serves in the Division of Psychology & Mental Health. He holds the prestigious position of Director of the National Confidential Inquiry into Suicide and Safety in Mental Health and leads England's National Suicide Prevention Strategy. His work has positioned him as one of the UK's foremost experts in suicide prevention and mental health safety. Professor Appleby's research focuses on suicide prevention across diverse populations including mental health patients, children and young people, individuals with prior self-harm, and offenders. He leads the Centre for Mental Health and Safety, recognized as the largest research unit in suicide prevention globally. The Centre has developed a UK-wide database of over 100,000 suicides that informs evidence-based policy and practice. His research examines risk factors that increase suicide vulnerability and identifies protective factors and effective intervention points across different populations. Recent publications demonstrate his continued leadership in the field, with studies examining suicide in veterans, self-harm patterns in children and women, and suicide risk among patients with psychosis. These works reflect his commitment to translating research into practical interventions that save lives across multiple demographic groups. CBE (2006) RCPsych Lifetime Achievement Award (2021) Knighted in the 2023 New Year Honours Making a Difference Award, University of Manchester (May 2019) Outstanding Benefit to Society Through Research (2015) Professor Appleby has secured substantial research funding totaling £25 million from organizations including the Wellcome Trust, Medical Research Council, and Department of Health. His leadership extends to numerous doctoral students and early-career researchers in suicide prevention. He has held significant government roles including National Director for Mental Health (2000-2010) and National Clinical Director for Health and Criminal Justice (2010-2014), demonstrating his impact on national mental health policy. As Director of the Centre for Mental Health and Safety, Professor Appleby oversees multiple research programs including the National Confidential Inquiry, the Manchester Self-Harm Project (MASH), bereavement support research, offender health initiatives, and international epidemiological collaborations with Danish colleagues. His work continues to shape suicide prevention strategies at local, national, and international levels.

Catherine Pollingمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Psychiatric Epidemiology
• Self-harm
• Health Inequalities
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Catherine Polling is an NIHR Clinical Lecturer in General Psychiatry at King’s College London (KCL), affiliated with the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience (IoPPN) and the Health Inequalities Research Group . Her work focuses on mental health inequities, self-harm epidemiology, and mixed-methods research, particularly in urban and marginalized communities. Education: MBBS from University College London, MSc in Epidemiology from the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, PhD from KCL's Department of Psychological Medicine Research Interests: Catherine investigates health disparities in mental health services using advanced statistical methods (multi-level modeling, Bayesian disease mapping) and GIS-based data visualization. Her clinical work with the South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust complements her academic focus on systemic racism and mental health outcomes. Teaching & Engagement: She lectures on urban mental health for KCL’s Urban Informatics MSc and co-leads training on racism in mental health services. She also facilitates reflective practice groups accredited by the Balint Society and contributes to curriculum reform via the Maudsley Cultural Psychiatry Group. Scientific Awards: NIHR Clinical Lecturer Fellowship Wellcome Training Fellowship Research Trends: Her publications emphasize self-harm risk factors, pandemic impacts on healthcare workers, ethnic disparities in mental health services, and the intersection of urban environments with mental health outcomes. She integrates large-scale clinical datasets, qualitative interviews, and spatial analysis to address systemic inequities.

• Law and Technology
• Youth Justice Policy
• Criminal Justice Reform
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Nessa Lynch holds the Matheson Lectureship in Law, Innovation, and Technology at University College Cork, Ireland. Previously, she served as an Associate Professor (2019–2022) and Senior Lecturer (2013–2019) at Victoria University of Wellington, New Zealand. She also held roles as a Research Fellow and adjunct faculty there. Her research focuses on emerging technologies in law enforcement, youth justice, and children’s rights. Lynch advises governmental bodies, including New Zealand Police and the Data Ethics Advisory Group, on issues like facial recognition technology and biometric ethics. She has authored multiple books, including Youth Justice in New Zealand (3rd ed., 2019) and edited volumes on global youth justice trends. Her honors include the Engagement Excellent Award (2017) and Early Career Research Excellence Award (2014). Lynch is actively involved in policy reforms, including submissions on digital justice, pandemic law, and sentencing practices for youth offenders. Education: BCL (Law), University College Cork, 2003 LLM (Law), University College Cork, 2004 PhD (Law), University of Otago, 2009 Research Interests: Technology and law enforcement ethics Youth justice policy reforms Children’s rights in criminal proceedings Biometric surveillance regulation Recent Grants: Technology-Enabled Surveillance (2024–2026) Young Adults in the Criminal Justice System (2021–2022) Facial Recognition Technology Framework (2019–2020) Key Contributions: Policy Briefs on digital justice and facial recognition Expert testimony on policing ethics and sentencing Leadership roles in New Zealand’s Data Ethics Advisory Group and Policing Authorities Awards: Engagement Excellent Award, Victoria University of Wellington (2017) Early Career Research Excellence Award, Victoria University of Wellington (2014) Labs/Teams: Leading UCC’s interdisciplinary research on law-technology intersections Collaborations with global institutions like Terre des Hommes and the EU on child rights

Lauren Hammondمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Children's Geographies
• Geography Education
• Geographies of Education
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Lauren Hammond serves as Lecturer in Teacher Education at the Institute for Education, Teaching and Leadership within the Moray House School of Education and Sport at the University of Edinburgh, a position she assumed in August 2022 after eight years at IOE, UCL's Faculty of Education and Society. Her academic career bridges secondary school teaching in London and Singapore with higher education expertise in geography teacher education, curriculum development, and doctoral supervision. Her educational background includes a PhD in Geography Education from University College London (2020), an MA in Geography Education from the Institute of Education (2009), a PGCE in Secondary Geography from the University of Bristol (2006), and a BA (Hons) in Geography from King's College London (2004). This foundation supports her interdisciplinary research at the intersection of children's geographies, geography education, and geographies of education. Dr. Hammond's research centers on children's rights, urban educational spaces (particularly London), and empowering young people through geography. She employs participatory methods including storytelling and mapping with youth, investigating how educational spaces reproduce social injustices and how geographical concepts illuminate educational processes. Her work critically examines geography's construction in schools and universities while exploring teacher education for complex socio-political contexts. Her recent publications reveal strong thematic continuity in children's geographies and geography education, with growing emphasis on race, climate change, and pandemic research ethics. Key trends include participatory methodologies, urban justice frameworks, and critical analyses of teacher development in volatile educational landscapes. Dr. Hammond holds significant professional recognition including: Fellow of the Royal Geographical Society (FRGS) Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (SFHEA) She actively supervises postgraduate students and has secured competitive research funding including UCL's Centre for Teachers and Teaching Research grant (£3,500) for race and educational spaces (2023), an IOE Early Career Impact Fellowship (£1,000) on children's urban rights (2021), and seed funding for PGCE mentoring evaluation (£8,317.50, 2017). Her collaborative approach extends to organizing major conferences and leading cross-institutional networks. As deputy secretary of the RGS's Geography and Education Research Group and membership officer of the Geographies of Children, Youth and Families Research Group, she actively shapes research communities. Her leadership extends to the Geography Education Research Collective and Geographical Association's special interest groups, fostering national and international scholarly collaboration.

• Human-Computer Interaction
• User Interface Design
• Soft Robotics
• +۱۰ مورد دیگر

Jan Borchers is a full professor of computer science and head of the Media Computing Group, an endowed Chair in the Computer Science Department at RWTH Aachen University. He serves as deputy member of the Faculty Council for Mathematics, Computer Science and Natural Sciences (2024-2026) and previously headed the Computer Science Department's Examination Board from 2015 until February 2025. Borchers established his research group in 2003, pioneering modern HCI academic research and teaching in Germany, and opened Germany's first Fab Lab in 2009. Borchers received his PhD 'summa cum laude' in computer science from Darmstadt University of Technology in 2000. Before joining RWTH Aachen, he held faculty positions at Stanford University and ETH Zurich. His PhD thesis, 'A Pattern Approach to Interaction Design,' became the first book to bring design patterns to HCI. His research focuses on Human-Computer Interaction with particular interest in new user interfaces for soft robotics, textile user interfaces, 3D printing and personal fabrication, augmented reality, wearable and tangible computing, interfaces for software development, deceptive patterns, and interactive guides and exhibits. He is a member of ACM, SIGCHI, SIGCHI Germany, and GI, and introduced the Interactivity format to the CHI conference in 2005. Recent publications reveal a strong emphasis on deceptive patterns/dark patterns in UI design, textile interfaces, and the impact of generative AI on creative teamwork. His work spans from fundamental research in interaction techniques to practical applications in smart homes, accessibility, and children's interfaces, with a consistent focus on usability and user-centered design. IDC 2025 Best Work in Progress: 'If They Have No Choice, They'll Accept!' CHI'25 Student Games Competition Winner: 'The Deceptive Dungeon' RWTH-Wissenschaftsnacht 2024 Best Science Slam: 'Usability: 4 Prinzipien guter User Interfaces' Multiple CHI/UIST Honorable Mentions and Best Paper awards spanning two decades Author of influential books including 'A Pattern Approach to Interaction Design' and 'Arduino In A Nutshell' Borchers has provided extensive consulting, training, and user interface design services to major clients including AirBus, Apple, ARD, Bayer, Children's Museum Boston, Daimler, Handelsblatt, OTIS, Scout24, TEDx, and Deutsche Telekom. He actively organizes the Computer Science Department's weekly Faculty Lunch since 2003 and coordinates the department's public relations and web presence since 2010. He leads the Media Computing Group, which has become a leading German lab in terms of archival publications at CHI, the top international conference in HCI. Since March 2025, he serves as faculty patron for TechLabs Aachen, a student initiative providing practical digital skills training.

• Forensic Psychology
• Sexual Assault
• Forensic Interviewing
• +۳ مورد دیگر

William O'Donohue, Ph.D., is a Professor in the Department of Psychology at the University of Nevada, Reno (UNR), within the College of Science. He holds advanced degrees in both clinical psychology (Ph.D., SUNY Stony Brook) and philosophy (M.A., Indiana University). His research focuses on forensic psychology, sexual assault, evidence-based practice, and the philosophy of psychology. He has directed a NIJ-funded clinic for 27 years, providing free services to victims of sexual abuse, and secured over $3 million in grants. He has authored 90 books and 300+ publications, serving on key committees like the APA's DSM revision panel. Education: Ph.D. in Psychology, SUNY Stony Brook (1986) M.S. in Psychology, SUNY Stony Brook (1982) B.S. in Psychology, University of Illinois (1979) M.A. in Philosophy, Indiana University (1988) Research Themes: His work critically examines forensic interviewing protocols, ideological bias in psychology, and the scientific validity of therapeutic practices. He advocates for procedural justice in psychological practice and challenges social justice movements' methodological rigor. Grants & Clinical Work: His clinic's NIJ grant supports free services for sexual abuse victims. He has consulted for the U.S. military and legal professionals on evidence-based practices. Labs/Teams: Operates a long-term clinical research program focused on forensic assessment and victim support through his UNR clinic infrastructure.

Ka I Ipمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Developmental neuroscience
• Emotion regulation
• Cross-cultural psychology
• +۸ مورد دیگر

Ka I Ip is an Assistant Professor at the Institute of Child Development , University of Minnesota. As director of the D.A.N.C.E. Lab , Dr. Ip employs multimodal methods including neuroimaging, cortisol assays, and cross-cultural experiments to study emotion regulation and developmental psychopathology. PhD in Developmental Psychology (University of Michigan) Susan Nolen-Hoeksema Postdoctoral Fellow (Yale University) Research focuses on how cultural contexts and early adversity shape emotional development, with particular attention to racial-ethnic minorities and immigrant families . His work applies findings to social policy reform and health equity initiatives. Recent publications analyze neighborhood socioeconomic impacts on brain development , discrimination effects in bilingual adolescents , and cortisol dynamics in immigrant families . Key journals include Biological Psychiatry and Developmental Psychology . APA Editor’s Choice Article (2024) Yale Health Equity Research Finalist (2022) Accepting PhD students for Fall 2026. Collaborates with teams in neuroimaging , cross-cultural research , and pediatric biomarker studies .

Alisdair Gillespieمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Cybercrime
• Child Sexual Exploitation
• Child Pornography
• +۹ مورد دیگر

Professor Alisdair Gillespie is a faculty member at Lancaster University in the School of Law . His primary academic role is as a Professor , and he also serves as the University Academic Dean . Cybercrime Child Sexual Exploitation Legal Systems and Evidence Covert Surveillance Sexual Offences Professor Gillespie’s research focuses on cybercrime , particularly child sexual exploitation , including child pornography , grooming , and solicitation . His work extends to covert surveillance and legal systems , emphasizing evidence law and criminal justice . He has acted as an expert advisor to the UN, Council of Europe, EU , and UK government bodies , influencing policy on child protection and cybercrime . Projects like Designing a Model of Restorative Justice for Victims of Online Child Abusive Images (2021–2023) and Tackling Child Sexual Exploitation (2013) highlight his practical engagement. His PhD supervision interests cover Criminal Law, Sexual Offences, Covert Policing , and Criminal Justice (including Evidence ). Contact details include email : a.gillespie@lancaster.ac.uk and office : D23, D - Floor, University House .

Gavin Oxburghمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Legal Psychology
• Forensic Psychology
• Investigative Interviewing
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Gavin Oxburgh is a Professor of Police Science at Northumbria University and an HCPC-registered Consultant Forensic Psychologist. He holds Chartered Psychologist and Chartered Scientist statuses, and serves as Assistant Director of The Northern Hub for Veteran and Military Families Research. With 22 years in the Royal Air Force Police as a senior detective specializing in child protection and sexual offenses, he now advises globally on legal psychology and human rights. His work includes collaboration with the International Criminal Court (ICC) and contributions to the UN-led Mendez Principles on Effective Interviewing. Research focuses on legal/criminological psychology, including international human rights, non-coercive interviewing, false memories, and veterans' issues. He has secured over £5M in grants from ESRC, EPSRC, and defense-related funds. Key roles include editorial positions for Journal of Investigative Psychology and Torture Journal , and Associate Investigator status with EPSRC/GCHQ's Academic Centre of Excellence in Cyber Security Research (ACE-CSR). Professional activities include founding ETICA (Global) for ethical investigative practices and co-founding the International Investigative Interviewing Research Group (iIIRG). He trains investigators worldwide, including UN agencies, European institutions, and South African law enforcement. His qualifications include a PhD in Psychology (2011), PGCLTHE (2008), and Fellow of the British Psychological Society (FBPsS). Notable projects include studies on remote forensic interviewing during the pandemic, veteran suicide prevention, and capacity-building in counter-wildlife crime. His work emphasizes ethical interviewing techniques, cross-cultural challenges, and technology's role in modern investigations.

• Child and Adolescent Development
• Clinical Psychology
• Public Health
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Dr. Michelle Townsend is a Senior Research Fellow at the University of Wollongong's School of Psychology and a Senior Lecturer in the Public Health Discipline within the School of Health and Society. With over two decades of expertise in responding to adverse childhood experiences, her research bridges psychology and public health, focusing on child maltreatment, mental health disorders, self-harm, suicide prevention, and improving outcomes for vulnerable children and families. Her work emphasizes collaboration with clinicians, educators, government agencies, and communities to develop impactful interventions and policies. Notable contributions include the Project Air Strategy for Schools and research on child-to-parent violence, caregiver experiences, and e-therapy for adolescents with borderline personality disorder. Dr. Townsend holds dual roles, combining research leadership with teaching in public health and psychology, and actively supervises PhD students in areas like narrative therapy and suicide risk assessment. Her funding includes grants from NSW Department of Education and the Mental Health Commission of NSW, supporting initiatives such as early intervention in schools and peer support programs for personality disorders. She also contributes to editorial roles and peer review for journals like BMC Psychology and Clinical Psychologist. Through co-design approaches, her research prioritizes ethical principles and community impact, addressing critical societal challenges in mental health and child welfare.