جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

• Interprofessional Health Education
• Curriculum Design and Evaluation
• Health Professional Education
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Brenda Merritt is an Associate Professor and Dean at the School of Occupational Therapy , Dalhousie University, Halifax, Nova Scotia. She holds cross-disciplinary expertise in education and health sciences. Educational Background: Ph.D. in Education and Human Resource Studies (Colorado State University, 2000-2007) M.S. in Occupational Therapy (Colorado State University, 1997-2000) B.S. in Psychology (Colorado State University, 1996-1997) B.S. in Equine Science (Colorado State University, 1986-1990) Research Focus: Brenda Merritt specializes in interprofessional health education, curriculum design and evaluation, and innovative educational strategies for professional behavior development. Her work also examines how chronic conditions, injuries, health determinants, and environmental contexts affect daily life participation, particularly in HIV rehabilitation and disability studies. Selected Research Contributions: Her recent publications address professional practice behavior indicators, HIV-related disability frameworks, cognitive assessment tools in addiction treatment, and interprofessional education integration. These works span occupational therapy assessment methods, structural equation modeling, and competency alignment in health education. Scientific Recognition: Recipient of the 2013 Faculty of Health Professions Teaching Excellence Award Winner of the 2009 Class of 2001 Faculty/Staff Recognition Award Professional Affiliations: Active member of the Canadian Association of Occupational Therapists, Nova Scotia Society of Occupational Therapists, and World Federation of Occupational Therapists.

• Criminology
• Police Occupational Culture
• Policing Professionalisation
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Professor Tom Cockcroft is a leading criminologist at the University of Central Lancashire, affiliated with the School of Law and Policing. He is a recognized authority on police occupational culture, with extensive research spanning local, national, and international levels. His work integrates conceptual, theoretical, and data-driven approaches to understanding policing dynamics, particularly in the context of professionalisation and education. His research interests center on police culture, professional identity, organisational change, and knowledge transfer in law enforcement . He explores how policing is shaped by institutional structures, leadership models, and educational frameworks. His increasing focus on the intersection between professionalisation and cultural isomorphism highlights the tensions within modern policing reform. The most recent publications reveal a sustained scholarly trajectory focused on police tutoring, cybercrime training, leadership awareness, and the symbolic value of higher education in policing . These works reflect a deep engagement with both practical challenges and theoretical debates in contemporary law enforcement, emphasizing evidence-based practice and organisational development. Tom Cockcroft is actively involved in academic leadership, serving on the editorial board of Policing: A Journal of Policy and Practice (Oxford University Press) and as a series editor for Routledge Advances in Police Practice and Knowledge since 2019. These roles underscore his influence in shaping discourse and disseminating high-quality research in the field. He has supervised or collaborated on multiple research projects related to police training, including evidence-based reports for the Open University. While no formal students are listed, his collaborative work with scholars like Hallenberg, Bryant, Williams, and Bowles indicates active mentorship and team-based research. His work contributes significantly to police knowledge infrastructure and reform initiatives. Tom Cockcroft leads and contributes to interdisciplinary research teams focused on policing innovation, particularly in the areas of cybercrime capability, in-service education, and professional identity development . His projects often involve partnerships with police forces and academic institutions, aiming to bridge research and practice in criminal justice.

• Refugee Mental Health
• Trauma Psychology
• Cognitive Psychology
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Anna Leiler is a Lecturer in the Department of Psychology and Social Work at Mid Sweden University in Östersund. Her research focuses on refugee mental health, trauma psychology, and cross-cultural psychiatry, particularly examining suicidal ideation, cognitive load during traumatic memory reconsolidation, and psychoeducational interventions. Current Projects : AMIR-Intervention, CoRe (Cognitive load during Reconsolidation), RooT (Refugee mental health over Time), Feeling in your own words Finished Projects : Refugee Health Screener, Teaching Recovery Techniques (TRT) Her recent publications explore prolonged grief in refugee populations, pandemic-related mental health trends, validation of screening tools, and the feasibility of trauma interventions. She also presented work on linguistic insecurity in clinical settings and Sámi cultural idioms of distress. Anna is actively involved in developing scalable mental health solutions for displaced populations, integrating epidemiological data with clinical practice.

Salman Nazirمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Human Factors
• Training Methods
• Virtual Reality Training Simulators
• +۹ مورد دیگر

Salman Nazir is Professor at the University of South-Eastern Norway (USN) , Faculty of Technology, Natural Sciences and Maritime Sciences, Department of Maritime Operations. He heads the Training and Assessment Research Group (TARG) and is Scientific Leader of the national Centre of Excellence in Maritime Simulator Training and Assessment (COAST). Since 2019 he has held the rank of Professor, after serving as Associate Professor from 2015 and earlier post-doctoral and lecturer roles in Norway, Italy, South Korea and Pakistan. Education PhD in Industrial Chemistry and Chemical Engineering ( cum laude ), Politecnico di Milano, Italy, 2011–2013 MSc in Chemical Engineering (Process System Engineering), Hanyang University, South Korea, 2007–2009 BSc in Chemical Engineering, Bahauddin Zakariya University, Pakistan, 2002–2006 Research Interests Prof. Nazir’s work sits at the intersection of Human Factors, Safety and Simulation Technology . He investigates how immersive virtual- and augmented-reality simulators, novel training syllabi and evidence-based performance indices can enhance operator competence and safety in complex maritime and process-industry systems. Concepts such as Distributed Situation Awareness , multi-criteria decision making , accident analysis and learning process optimisation are central to his multidisciplinary agenda, which actively involves cognitive scientists, computer scientists, maritime practitioners and industrial stakeholders. Research Trends & Article Overview Across more than 80 peer-reviewed outputs, a clear trajectory emerges: early focus on process-industry training simulators and KPI development evolved into maritime-centric studies on simulator fidelity, VR-based education, and human-automation interaction in autonomous shipping. Recent work (2019–2021) emphasises systematic reviews and comparative European studies, validating VR-headset efficacy, performance-assessment frameworks, and sociotechnical implications of increased automation. Honours & Awards COAST designated one of 12 national Centres of Excellence in Education (SFU) by DIKU, Norway Coordinator/Leader, EU Horizon 2020 project ENHANCE (multi-million NOK) 400 000 NOK MARKOM 2020 Workshop grant PhD cum laude , Politecnico di Milano Young-researcher grants, Politecnico di Milano (2011 & 2013) Merit scholarships, Hanyang University & Korean Government Advising & Grant Portfolio Prof. Nazir currently supervises 6 master students and 1 PhD candidate in “Automated Performance Assessment in Maritime Operations”, while co-supervising additional PhD students at Liverpool John Moores University. He has successfully graduated 3 master and 6 bachelor students . External funding includes EU Horizon 2020, Norwegian SFU scheme, MARKOM 2020, Maritime Technology and Innovation (MTDI) and multiple Italian national grants. Labs & Collaborative Networks He leads TARG at USN, acts as Scientific Leader of COAST , and collaborates with leading international scholars such as Prof. Zaili Yang (Liverpool John Moores), Prof. Annette Kluge (University of Duisburg-Essen), Prof. Davide Manca (Politecnico di Milano) and Prof. Paulo Carvalho (UFRJ, Brazil). These partnerships span computer science, cognitive psychology, maritime logistics and safety engineering, ensuring a truly interdisciplinary research ecosystem.

• Differential Psychology
• Developmental Psychology
• Motivational Psychology
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Dr. Barbara Hanfstingl is an Associate Professor at the University of Klagenfurt , affiliated with the Department of Psychological Diagnostics within the Institute of Psychology. Her research focuses on Differential Psychology , Developmental Psychology , and Motivational Psychology , with particular emphasis on teacher-student motivation dynamics, resilience, and psychosomatic competence. Differential Psychology Developmental Psychology Motivational Psychology Educational Psychology Psychological Diagnostics Philosophy of Science Over her career, she has led projects such as the longitudinal study on Competence Development in the Teaching Profession (2007-2008) and the Resilience and its Facets study (2016-2017). Her recent publications address topics like emotional competencies in secondary education, resilience during the pandemic, and methodological challenges in psychological construct validation. Her methodological work incorporates psychosociogenetic approaches and the Content-Structure-Scaling Procedure , alongside advanced statistical techniques such as Partial Least Squares (PLS) modeling. She actively contributes to debates on replication crises and epistemological considerations in social sciences.

Tam Perryمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Gerontological social work
• Aging and housing transitions
• Long-term care policy
• +۹ مورد دیگر

Tam Perry is a Professor at the School of Social Work at Wayne State University , specializing in gerontological social work, housing transitions in aging populations, and community-engaged research. Her interdisciplinary work combines social work and anthropology to address urban aging challenges, policy advocacy, and environmental justice. Ph.D. in Social Work and Anthropology, University of Michigan M.A. in Anthropology, University of Michigan M.S.S.W., University of Texas B.A., Vanderbilt University Research interests include the interplay between built environments and aging, social networks in housing transitions, and qualitative methods. Her work focuses on Detroit and Flint communities, examining issues like: Health-housing linkages Involuntary urban relocation Public health impacts of environmental crises Culturally tailored interventions for minority aging populations Scientific funding includes support from the National Institute on Aging, the John A. Hartford Foundation, and DHHS (Flint water crisis research). Current projects explore: Urban housing transitions Homelessness triggered by caregiver death Climate change impacts on older adults Community advisory boards for Black elders Community partnerships with Neighborhood Service Organization (NSO), United Community Housing Coalition (UCHC), and the Flint Area Community Health and Environment Partnership (FACHEP) inform her translational research. Teaching includes courses on gerontology, aging theories, and macro social work.

Isabelle Drewelowمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Intercultural Competence
• Foreign Language Pedagogy
• Instructed Second Language Acquisition
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Isabelle Drewelow is an Associate Professor of French and Applied Linguistics at the University of Alabama, Department of Modern Languages & Classics. Her research focuses on intercultural competence, affective dimensions of foreign language learning, and pedagogical strategies for fostering cognitive flexibility. PhD, University of Wisconsin-Madison (2009) Maîtrise & Licence in Applied Foreign Languages, Université Michel de Montaigne-Bordeaux III Research Interests: Intercultural Competence Foreign Language Pedagogy Instructed Second Language Acquisition Affective Dimensions of Learning Experiential & Transformational Learning Her recent publications emphasize decentering pedagogies, technology-mediated learning, and blending translation with service learning to cultivate resilience and solidarity dispositions. She received the 2017 Alabama World Language Association’s Educator of Excellence Award. Scientific Awards: 2017 Alabama World Language Association’s Educator of Excellence Award She teaches advanced French language and culture courses, graduate qualitative research methods, and special topics in Second Language Acquisition (SLA). Her work integrates critical pedagogy, digital tools, and social responsibility frameworks.

• Special Education
• Neuroeducation
• Inclusive Teaching Methodologies
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Giuseppa Compagno , Associate Professor at the University of Palermo (UNIPA), specializes in Psychological, Pedagogical, Physical Exercise and Training Sciences . Her teaching includes Special Education , Intercultural Didactics , and Game Teaching . Research Focus: Neuroeducation, inclusive methodologies, teacher training, and docimological tools. Key Projects: #UNOPERUNO (inclusion/jobs), SOSAC (accessibility), Mind in Mind Lab (assessment). Recent Publications highlight neurodidactic approaches to evaluation, intercultural teaching, and game-based learning for inclusivity. She emphasizes integrating Brain Gym and Habits of Mind into teacher competence frameworks.

Kate Ferguson-Patrickمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس ارشد

• Cooperative Learning
• Democracy Classrooms
• Intercultural Understanding
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Kate Ferguson-Patrick is a Senior Lecturer at the School of Education, University of Newcastle, with expertise in cooperative learning, global education, and culturally responsive pedagogies. Her work bridges research and practice through international collaborations and fieldwork in Samoa, Sweden, and the UK. Doctor of Philosophy (University of Newcastle) Bachelor of Education (Honours) (Nottingham Trent University) Master of Arts (Children's Literature and Literacy) (University of Technology Sydney) Research focuses on democratic classrooms, intercultural understanding, and sustainable development goals integration in primary education. She leads projects like the GERT (Global Education Research and Teaching) team initiatives and Pacific RISE (Inclusive Education in the Pacific). Key contributions include: Developing cooperative learning frameworks for diverse classrooms Advancing global citizenship education through SDGs Creating professional development programs for early career teachers Recent publications examine collaborative problem-solving in mathematics education and equity in work-integrated learning. Scientific recognition includes: The IASCE Elizabeth Cohen Award for Outstanding Thesis (2019) College Excellence Awards (2024, 2022) Faculty Postgraduate Research Publication Prize (2012) Grants highlight international impact, including a 2024 Advance HE Global Impact Grant and AusAID-funded Global Education in Teacher Education program (2010-2015). She supervises PhD projects on topics like climate action in Pacific curricula and gifted education equity.

Peter Scupelliمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Design Futures
• Learning Environments
• Sustainable Design
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Peter Scupelli is an Associate Professor of Design and Director of the Learning Environments Lab at Carnegie Mellon University's School of Design. He previously served as the Nierenberg Professor (2019-2022) and Visiting Professor at Politecnico di Milano (2022-2024). His work bridges learning environments , design futures , and zero-carbon transitions , co-founding the Global Design Futures Network (GDFN) . Education: Ph.D. in Human-Computer Interaction, Carnegie Mellon University (2009) M.S. in Human-Computer Interaction (2006) M.Des. in Interaction Design (2002) Laurea in Architecture, Universitá di Genova (1998) Scupelli’s research focuses on integrating Transition Design into practice, aligning short-term design actions with long-term sustainability goals. His pedagogy combines Design Thinking and Futures Thinking , emphasizing value embedding and socio-ecological contexts. Recent articles explore trends like digital transformation , blended learning , and climate disaster response . Scientific Awards: Nierenberg Professor (2019-2022) Professional Activities: Scupelli teaches undergraduate and doctoral courses, including Design Futures and Zero-Carbon Lifestyles . He leads the Learning Environments Lab and advises on the Sustainability Initiative Advisory Council at CMU.

• Psychology
• Educational Sciences
• Social Education
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Rosina Inês Ribeiro de Sá Fernandes is an Assistant Professor at the School of Education , Polytechnic Institute of Viseu , where she has taught since 2004. Her academic journey includes a 2013 PhD in Psychology - Counseling from the University of Coimbra, a Master’s in Psychology (2009), and a Bachelor’s in Psychology (2003) from the University of Porto. She actively contributes to research in Psychology , Educational Sciences , and Social Education , with a focus on special education, child development, and elderly well-being. Education : PhD in Psychology - Counseling (2013), University of Coimbra Master’s in Psychology (2009), University of Porto Bachelor’s in Psychology (2003), University of Porto Rosina’s research spans interdisciplinary social sciences, emphasizing subjective well-being , physical activity , and social support . Her recent work explores aging populations, youth autonomy, and innovative pedagogical practices. She coordinates the Employability Promotion Office at ESEV and leads the Social Education degree program . Leadership & Projects : Coordinator, Link Me Up - 1000 ideas (2021-2022, COMPETE-funded) Researcher, IncluES+ (2020-2022, FCT-funded) Member, Department Council and Pedagogical Council at ESEV Her publications highlight collaborations with researchers like Emília Martins and Francisco Mendes, focusing on health education , well-being , and social innovation . Rosina also supervises master’s theses and participates in academic juries, bridging theory with practical socio-educational intervention.

Bruce Abernethyمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Sports Science
• Motor Control
• Cognitive Psychology
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Professor Bruce Abernethy is Executive Director of UQ's Engagement with the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games, following his tenure as Executive Dean of the Faculty of Health and Behavioural Sciences (2014-2023) at the University of Queensland. His academic leadership includes previous roles as Deputy Executive Dean, Associate Dean (Research), and Head of the School of Human Movement Studies (1991-2003). He also served as inaugural Chair Professor at the University of Hong Kong's Institute of Human Performance (2004-2011). His educational background includes First Class Honours and University Medallist status from the University of Queensland, complemented by a PhD from the University of Otago. Professional recognition includes Fellowships from the American Academy of Kinesiology and Physical Education, Australian Sports Medicine Federation, and Exercise and Sport Science Australia. Abernethy's research centers on the interdisciplinary study of skilled movement control and acquisition, bridging human movement science, experimental psychology, neuroscience, and medical sciences. His work investigates expert perception and production of human movement patterns, with particular focus on deception detection in sports, visual-motor expertise, and fundamental movement skills development. This spans applications from elite athletic performance to pediatric movement disorders. Analysis of his recent publications reveals sustained focus on perceptual-cognitive aspects of sport expertise, with recurring themes in deception detection (particularly in football/cricket), gaze behavior analysis, and perceptual training methodologies. His work increasingly integrates interdisciplinary approaches across motor control, cognitive psychology, and sports biomechanics, with strong emphasis on practical applications for athletic training and movement rehabilitation. International Fellow, American Academy of Kinesiology and Physical Education Fellow, Australian Sports Medicine Federation Fellow, Exercise and Sport Science Australia University Medallist, University of Queensland Professor Abernethy has supervised eight PhD candidates to completion between 2003-2022, with research spanning cricket batting expertise, perceptual training, and movement disorders. His funding portfolio demonstrates exceptional grant acquisition success, including sustained support from the Motor Accident Insurance Commission (1997-2019), Australian Research Council (multiple projects 1995-2011), Australian Football League, Australian Sports Commission, and Hong Kong Research Grants Council. Current engagement with the 2032 Games represents strategic alignment of his expertise with major international sporting events. His research is conducted through the Centre for Extracellular Vesicle Nanomedicine within UQ's Faculty of Health and Behavioural Sciences, collaborating with interdisciplinary teams across sports science, psychology, and medical research domains. This network supports his translational research from basic motor control principles to applied sporting and clinical contexts.

Matthias Barthمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Sustainability Science
• Education for Sustainable Development
• Higher Education Transformation
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Matthias Barth serves as President of Eberswalde University of Sustainable Development (HNEE), a specialized German institution focused on sustainability education and research. Holding the academic rank of Professor, he leads institutional development while maintaining active research engagement in sustainability science and education. His research interests focus on Education for Sustainable Development (ESD), higher education transformation, transdisciplinary learning approaches, and sustainability competencies development. Barth has pioneered institutional frameworks for embedding sustainability in university curricula and has significantly contributed to national and international ESD policy development. Barth's publication record demonstrates consistent focus on sustainability education methodologies, teacher training for ESD, curriculum transformation, and institutional change processes. His work spans theoretical frameworks, empirical studies on educational effectiveness, and practical implementation guides for universities seeking to integrate sustainability principles across academic programs. Stellvertretender Vorsitzender der Brandenburgischen Landeskonferenz der Hochschulpräsidentinnen und -präsidenten (BLHP) since 2024 Mitglied im wissenschaftlichen Ausschuss „Zukunftsperspektiven akademischer Mobilität" at DAAD since 2024 Mitglied der ständigen Kommission "Hochschulsystem und Organisation" of HRK since 2024 Mitglied in der Präsidiums-AG Nachhaltigkeit of HRK since 2024 Mitglied im wissenschaftlichen Beirat des Promotionskollegs Sustainability Science at HS Darmstadt since 2023 Mitglied des Advisory Boards Copernicus Alliance since 2016 As an influential figure in sustainability education, Barth regularly delivers keynote addresses at major international conferences on sustainability, digital transformation, and educational innovation. His leadership extends to shaping national policy through committee memberships and advisory roles with German federal ministries and international organizations.

Nele Großمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Educational Management
• Quality Development in Education
• Inclusion Education
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Dr. Nele Groß is Professor for Educational Science, especially Educational Management and Quality Development at Leuphana University of Lüneburg. Her research focuses on educational leadership, empirical educational research, and university science management with special emphasis on inclusion, evaluation, resilience, student health, and transfer research. Her research interests span across educational management and quality development, with particular focus on school leadership challenges, burnout prevention among educators, and the integration of artificial intelligence in educational settings. She has conducted significant research on the relationship between effort-reward imbalance and burnout among school leaders, as well as on AI implementation in both school and higher education contexts. Her recent publications and presentations reveal a strong focus on contemporary educational challenges, particularly the mental health of school leaders and the transformative potential of artificial intelligence in education. Her work demonstrates a consistent pattern of addressing critical issues in educational leadership and exploring innovative approaches to teaching and learning through technology. Dr. Groß actively collaborates with researchers like Dana-Kristin Mah and Marcus Pietsch on projects related to AI in education and school leadership challenges. Her work has received media attention, particularly regarding burnout risks among school principals and the potential of AI to create more equal educational opportunities.

Patrick Blumscheinمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Educational Science
• Instructional Design
• Blended Learning
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Patrick Blumschein serves as Academic Director and Head of ZELF (Center for Teacher Training) at the Freiburg University of Teacher Education, where he also leads the Department of Educational Research and School Pedagogy within Faculty 1 (Institute of Educational Science). He holds a doctorate from the University of Freiburg (2003) and has been with the PH Freiburg since 2011, serving as Head of ZELF since 2015. His research focuses on educational science, instructional design, blended learning, and teacher training. Blumschein designs continuing education courses for teachers in Baden-Württemberg, making new research findings accessible through ZELF's quality framework-based courses that offer ECTS credits and can contribute to Master of Arts degrees through the MAPLE concept. His recent publications demonstrate a strong focus on hybrid learning environments, model-based instructional approaches, and the integration of technology in education. His work spans theoretical foundations of instructional design to practical applications in teacher training and corporate education settings. Blumschein actively collaborates with external partners, including Daimler AG since 2016, conducting educational needs analyses and developing prototype learning environments, particularly exploring virtual reality applications for continuing education. Since 2015: Head of Centre for Teacher Training at PH Freiburg Since 2011: Institute of Educational Science at PH Freiburg 1998-2011: Research Associate at University of Freiburg 2003: Doctorate at University of Freiburg 1997: Master's degree in Sociology, History and Educational Science His work on projects like MUSE (Master for Teaching and School Development) and MAPLE demonstrates his commitment to flexible, research-based teacher education that accommodates working professionals while maintaining academic rigor.