جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

• Clinical Pharmacology
• Therapeutics
• Hypertension
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Professor Michael Okorie serves as Professor of Clinical Pharmacology and Therapeutics and Head of the Department of Medical Education at Brighton and Sussex Medical School (BSMS), with concurrent roles as Honorary Consultant Physician and Associate Medical Director for Medicines Safety at University Hospitals Sussex. His academic leadership spans medical education innovation, hypertension research, and global antimicrobial stewardship initiatives. His research expertise centers on three interconnected domains: Hypertension Pathophysiology – Investigating white-coat hypertension mechanisms through arterial stiffness biomarkers and clinical trials (e.g., HYVET 2 feasibility study) Antimicrobial Stewardship – Developing hub-and-spoke implementation models for resource-limited settings, particularly in Zambia Medical Education Innovation – Designing inclusive prescribing curricula for neurodiverse learners and integrating climate sustainability into clinical training His scholarly impact is evidenced by 64+ publications (2022-2025) in high-impact journals including British Journal of Clinical Pharmacology and Journal of Hypertension , with notable works on race-conscious pharmacotherapy education and sustainable medicines development. Awards include Fellowship of the Royal College of Physicians (2016). As an educator, he leads BSMS's medical education strategy while supervising doctoral projects focused on real-world healthcare challenges. His grants portfolio includes Tropical Health and Education Trust funding for Zambian antimicrobial programs and Dunhill Medical Trust support for elderly hypertension research. Current initiatives emphasize translating research into NHS policy through his medicines safety leadership role.

• International Relations
• International Organization
• United Nations System
• +۱۲ مورد دیگر

W. Andy Knight is a distinguished Professor of International Relations in the Political Science Department at the University of Alberta, Faculty of Arts. He is a Fellow of the Royal Society of Canada (FRSC) and was awarded the University of Alberta's highest honor - the University of Alberta Distinguished Professor in 2021. Knight also served as the 2021-22 Fulbright Distinguished Chair in International and Area Studies at Yale University. Previously, he was the Director of the Institute of International Relations at the University of the West Indies, Trinidad & Tobago, and co-founder of the Diplomatic Academy of the Caribbean. Professor Knight's educational background includes a PhD, MA, and Hons BA. His academic journey has led him to become a globally recognized scholar in international relations, with numerous leadership roles including past Chair of the Political Science Department at the University of Alberta. Professor Knight's research focuses on International Relations, International Organization, United Nations System, Global Governance and Multilateralism, Global Security, Human Rights, Responsibility to Protect (R2P), Small Island States, Sub-Altern Peoples, and Terrorism. His work examines critical issues such as global health governance, global health security, Children and war, Piracy in the Horn of Africa, Hegemony, Democracy and Good Governance, and the vulnerabilities and resiliency of small island developing states (SIDS). His current research at Yale University tackles the issue of Summative Global Governance in an intermestic era. Professor Knight's recent scholarly output demonstrates a clear trend toward examining global security challenges through interdisciplinary lenses, with particular attention to health security, regional governance in Africa and the Caribbean, and the evolving nature of international cooperation in the 21st century. His work increasingly bridges traditional international relations theory with practical policy applications, especially in the areas of pandemic response and health diplomacy. Fellow of the Royal Society of Canada (FRSC) University of Alberta Distinguished Professor (2021) Fulbright Distinguished Chair in International and Area Studies at Yale University (2021-22) Harry Jerome Trailblazer by the Black Business and Professional Association of Canada Named by Venture Magazine among Alberta's top 50 most influential people Professor Knight has served as Co-editor in Chief of both African Security journal and International Journal. He has supervised numerous graduate students and currently welcomes honours undergraduate, MA, and PhD students interested in multilateralism, regionalism, hegemonic transition, small and subaltern states, Statelessness, children and armed conflict, R2P, extremism, counter-terrorism, female suicide terrorism, human security, human rights and human dignity. His service includes appointments on the Board of Governors of the International Development Research Centre (IDRC) from 2007-2011 and advisory roles with the World Economic Forum's Global Agenda Council on the Welfare of Children. Professor Knight leads significant research initiatives including his current work on Summative Global Governance at Yale University. He is deeply involved with the Caribbean Journal of International Relations and Diplomacy, which he helped establish during his time at the University of the West Indies. His collaborative work spans multiple institutions and disciplines, reflecting his commitment to interdisciplinary approaches to global challenges.

Gary Higgsمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• GIS-based accessibility modeling
• Medical geography
• Public Participation GIS (PPGIS)
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Professor Gary Higgs is a distinguished academic at the University of South Wales, where he serves as Co-Director of the Wales Institute of Socio-Economic Research, Data and Methods (WISERD) and holds a professorship within the Faculty of Computing, Engineering and Science. With over three decades of academic experience, Professor Higgs leads significant research initiatives focused on spatial analysis and geographic information systems applications in social and health contexts. Co-Director of WISERD since its inception in 2009 Director of the GIS Research Centre at the University of South Wales Lead Principal Investigator for the 'People, Places, and the Public Sphere' research program (2024-2027) Recipient of the USW Impact Award 2019 for research improving mobile cancer services His educational background includes a BSc, PhD, and DSc, establishing a strong foundation for his research career. Professor Higgs is a Fellow of the Royal Geographical Society and has contributed extensively to the academic community through journal reviews, research proposal evaluations, and editorial board service. Professor Higgs' research primarily centers on the application of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) to address critical societal challenges. His work spans accessibility modeling, medical geography, emergency planning, and public participation GIS. He has pioneered methodologies for measuring spatial inequalities in service provision across health, education, and social care sectors, with particular emphasis on multi-modal transport approaches. His research has significantly contributed to understanding how geographical factors influence access to essential services, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic. His recent publications demonstrate a consistent focus on developing innovative spatial analytical techniques to address pressing social issues. Professor Higgs' work shows a clear trajectory toward increasingly sophisticated accessibility modeling that incorporates real-time data, multiple transport modes, and temporal variations. His research has practical applications for policymakers seeking to reduce inequalities in service provision and improve planning for vulnerable populations. USW Impact Award 2019 for research improving mobile cancer services in collaboration with Tenovus Cancer Care Extensive contributions to academic journals as reviewer for over 60 publications Editorial board member for prominent journals including Computers, Environment and Urban Systems Referee for major research councils including ESRC, AHRC, NERC, and EPSRC Professor Higgs actively supervises postgraduate research and teaches on MSc Computing programs, particularly the GIS Principles and Practice module. His leadership extends to the WISERD Data Lab, which supports community-led data collection and citizen engagement in co-production projects. He has been instrumental in developing the WISERD Geoportal, a tool for discovering, analyzing, and visualizing socio-economic data for Wales.

Ulrik Ekmanمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Environmental Humanities
• Sustainability
• Resilience
• +۱۰ مورد دیگر

Ulrik Ekman serves as Associate Professor of design and architecture at the Department of Arts and Cultural Studies, Faculty of Humanities, University of Copenhagen. His work integrates environmental humanities with urban design and digital culture to address planetary challenges in the Anthropocene through innovative sustainability and resilience frameworks. Education Background: Ph.D. in Literature, Duke University, USA (2000) Research Focus: Ekman pioneers research in Green and Blue Humanities , examining water relations, coastal resilience, and adaptive transition theories for sustainable urban infrastructures. His scholarship explores intersections of eco-art and new media through critical design aesthetics, posthumanism, and materiality studies, challenging nature-culture binaries while addressing consumer societies' ecological impacts. Publication Trajectory: Recent works (2024-2025) center on the Environmental Humanities Glossary project, developing key terms for sustainability discourse. Earlier publications (2012-2018) established foundational work in smart cities and ubiquitous computing, reflecting an evolution from digital culture studies to urgent environmental concerns across 71 research outputs. Academic Leadership: As co-leader of the Art & Earth research cluster (2021-2023), Ekman fosters interdisciplinary environmental humanities collaboration. He mentors students through courses on resilience, eco-art, and smart cities while serving on EU Horizon 2020 and Nordic research council review panels, translating theoretical work into practical urban planning applications.