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Thalia R Goldsteinمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Developmental Psychology
• Social Cognitive Development
• Social and Emotional Learning
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Thalia R Goldstein is an Associate Professor in the Department of Applied Developmental Psychology at George Mason University (GMU). She directs the PLAY Lab and co-directs the National Endowment for the Arts Research Lab (MasonARC). Her research focuses on children’s social-emotional development through pretend play, theater, and imaginative activities. Dr. Goldstein holds a Ph.D. in Developmental Psychology from Boston College (2010), with postdoctoral training at Yale University (2010–2012) and a prior faculty role at Pace University (2013–2017). Her education includes a BA from Cornell University (2002), MA (2007), and Ph.D. (2010) from Boston College. Research grants include funding from the National Science Foundation, National Endowment for the Arts, and the John Templeton Foundation. She serves on editorial boards for journals like Psychology of Aesthetics, Creativity, and the Arts and is an APA Division 10 Fellow. Current research explores topics such as the impact of theater education on empathy, longitudinal learning in acting, children’s understanding of fictional characters like Santa Claus, and adult engagement in pretend activities. Her book Why Theatre Education Matters (2024) synthesizes findings on arts’ cognitive and social benefits. Key awards include a 2019 poster award at the Cognitive Science Society conference. Dr. Goldstein advises students on projects involving dance, video games, and moral understanding in pretend play. She teaches courses on developmental psychology, creativity, and social-emotional learning. Her work bridges developmental science and the arts, with media features in The New York Times , NPR, and the National Endowment for the Arts podcast. Labs: PLAY Lab (playlab.gmu.edu), Mason Arts Research Center (MasonARC). Office: David J. King Hall DK3055.

• Special Education
• Disability Studies
• Intellectual Disability Research
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Professor Monica Cuskelly is a leading academic and researcher in the field of disability studies and special education at the University of Tasmania. She serves as Director of Research at the Applied Research Centre for Disability and Wellbeing (ARCDW), part of the Faculty of Education under the College of Arts, Law and Education (CALE). Her work focuses on intellectual disability, ageing psychology, and health psychology, with a strong emphasis on policy development and service delivery improvements. Professor Cuskelly has supervised numerous doctoral and masters students, contributing to research on topics such as inclusive education, disability policy implementation, and the social experiences of individuals with disabilities. Her research portfolio includes over 170 publications, with recent work addressing restrictive practices in disability care, maternal stress factors, and the impact of sibling relationships on developmental outcomes in children with disabilities. She has secured significant funding for projects such as the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) impact analysis, interventions for psychotropic medication reduction, and curriculum adjustments for students with intellectual disabilities. Notably, her work explores the intersections of policy, practice, and lived experiences to advance equitable outcomes for marginalized populations. Professor Cuskelly’s contributions extend to collaborative initiatives like the Australia-ASEAN Academics Forum and evaluations of early intervention programs for children with cerebral palsy. Her leadership in the ARCDW drives applied research aimed at improving quality of life for people with developmental, intellectual, or cognitive disabilities. Current projects investigate loneliness reduction strategies, criminal justice system supports for individuals with disabilities, and the role of siblings in developmental trajectories. Her academic career spans decades, with grants dating back to the 1990s, reflecting her sustained commitment to advancing disability research. She actively engages in policy discussions, serving as a conduit between academic findings and real-world applications. Professor Cuskelly’s interdisciplinary approach combines psychological insights with educational and healthcare perspectives, making her a pivotal figure in disability advocacy and research.

Kimberly Beckerمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Child Mental Health
• Treatment Engagement
• Clinical Decision Support
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Kimberly Becker is Professor in the Department of Psychology at the McCausland College of Arts and Sciences, University of South Carolina. She holds a BA from College of William & Mary, PhD from University of Arizona, Clinical Respecialization Certificate from University of Hawaii, completed clinical internship at Kennedy Krieger Institute, and postdoctoral fellowship at Johns Hopkins University. Dr. Becker directs the Becker Lab focused on extending mental health service reach and effectiveness. Her research encompasses: Treatment engagement strategies for youth/families Clinical decision support tools development Workforce training through supervision/coaching Expanding mental health workforce capacity School-based intervention implementation Dr. Becker's publications demonstrate consistent focus on mental health services research. Recent work (2023-2025) examines clinical decision-making, implementation science, school-based services during COVID-19, and cross-cultural interventions. Her articles frequently address treatment engagement barriers, workforce development, and scalable service models in diverse settings. Her research has been supported by: William T. Grant Foundation Klingenstein Foundation National Institute on Drug Abuse She trains doctoral students in evidence-based psychosocial treatments and clinical decision-making. Dr. Becker mentors students in developing research programs to improve mental health services for underserved populations. She leads the Becker Lab whose mission emphasizes equity, authentic partnerships, applied science, and paradigm-shifting approaches to children's mental health services.

David Mosseمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Anthropology of Mental Health
• Cultural Psychiatry
• Caste and Dalit Rights
• +۳ مورد دیگر

David Mosse is Professor of Social Anthropology at SOAS University of London and Director of the Centre for Anthropology and Mental Health Research in Action (CAMHRA). He holds a DPhil from Oxford University and is a Fellow of the British Academy and Academy of Social Sciences. His career integrates academic research with development practice, including roles as Oxfam's South India Representative and advisor to international agencies. Research spans: Anthropology of mental health and cultural psychiatry Caste, Dalit rights, and development activism Environmental history and water resource management Christianity in South Asian society Current work focuses on ethnographic approaches to psychiatric crisis care and suicide prevention. Publications since 2020 predominantly address mental healthcare innovation (particularly Open Dialogue), caste in modern economies, and suicide prevention methodologies, reflecting interdisciplinary engagement across anthropology, psychiatry, and development studies. Awards and honors: Fellow of the British Academy Fellow of the Academy of Social Sciences 2021 Jack Goody Award recipient Supervises doctoral candidates researching caste histories, democratic movements, and mental healthcare innovation. Leads the ESRC-funded 'Anthropology of Peer-Supported Open Dialogue' study and collaborates with NHS Trusts on mental health service design. Directs CAMHRA, coordinating research on culturally responsive mental healthcare models across UK and South Asian contexts.

Robert Lorwayمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Global Health Interventions
• Medical Anthropology
• HIV Prevention
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Robert Lorway is Professor and Canada Research Chair in Global Intervention Politics and Social Transformation at the University of Manitoba's Institute for Global Public Health. With a PhD in Sociocultural Medical Anthropology from the University of Toronto, his research analyzes how global health interventions reshape communities and subjectivities, particularly among marginalized populations in Africa and Asia. His ethnographic approach combines medical anthropology with social studies of science to examine HIV prevention, health activism, and surveillance. Lorway's award-winning books include 'Namibia’s Rainbow Project: Gay Rights in an African Nation' (Lamda Literary Award finalist) and 'AIDS Activism, Science and Community across Three Continents.' His current project 'Demonopolizing Science' examines how sex worker collectives challenge undemocratic health governance. He has received major grants from CIHR, SSHRC, and Wenner-Gren Foundation. Honors include the CAHR-CANFAR Excellence in Research Award and multiple research chairs. His international collaborations with community-based organizations inform critical studies of how health interventions impact citizenship and social justice.

Laura J. Holtمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Addiction Research
• Clinical Psychology
• Substance Abuse Prevention
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Laura J. Holt is a Professor of Psychology at Trinity College, where she has been a faculty member since 2008. Her research focuses on addiction, substance use prevention, and community-based interventions. She holds a B.A. in Psychology from Trinity College, an M.S. and Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from Rutgers University, and completed postdoctoral training at Yale University School of Medicine and the Department of Veterans Affairs. Her work emphasizes the role of family, peers, and societal factors in shaping psychological outcomes and effective treatment strategies. Holt’s research lab engages Trinity undergraduates in projects addressing healthier college relationships, substance use reduction, and community outreach. Students contribute through data collection, analysis, and publication preparation. She strongly advocates for liberal arts education, highlighting its role in fostering critical thinking, student-faculty collaboration, and community engagement. Her research themes include e-cigarette dependence, prescription stimulant misuse, and the intersection of mental health with substance use. She has explored motivational factors in substance use cessation and the impact of faculty-student rapport on academic success. Her lab’s activities emphasize practical skills for students pursuing clinical or counseling psychology careers. No scientific awards are explicitly listed in the provided materials. However, her extensive contributions to addiction research and mentorship are evident through her prolific publication record and collaborative projects. Holt advises students such as Alice Verdier ’22, Angie Delucia ’22, and Maddie Shapiro ’22, reflecting her commitment to undergraduate research. Her work integrates community partnerships and evidence-based interventions to address public health challenges, particularly among emerging adults. The Holt Research Lab serves as a hub for collaborative projects, offering students hands-on experience in qualitative and quantitative research methods (e.g., Atlas.ti, SPSS). This environment prepares students for graduate studies and careers in clinical psychology and related fields.

Yingling Fanمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Urban Planning
• Transportation Planning
• Public Health
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Professor Yingling Fan is a faculty member in the Urban and Regional Planning Department at the University of Minnesota's Hubert H. Humphrey School of Public Affairs, serving as Associate Dean for Faculty. She leads faculty recruitment strategies and represents the School in university-wide initiatives. Her research focuses on urban land use, transportation planning, and the intersection of planning with health equity, emphasizing public transit, emotional well-being, and community-engaged equity research. Fan holds a PhD from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and a BS from Southeast University. She has directed over 40 research projects totaling $20 million in funding and authored over 100 publications. Her editorial roles include Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of Transport and Land Use and Managing Editor of Urban Studies . As an entrepreneur, she co-founded Daynamica, Inc., developing smartphone-based systems for behavioral and well-being data collection, securing a US patent (#9763055B2) in 2017. Fan leads the Global Transit Innovation (GTI) program, fostering international collaboration in transportation planning, and chairs the Global Planning Education Committee at the Association of Collegiate Schools of Planning. Her work has been featured in Time Magazine , National Geographic , and The Atlantic , highlighting contributions to transportation equity and urban well-being.

Peter Marinaمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Urban Ethnography
• Cultural Criminology
• Human Rights Policing
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Peter Marina is an Associate Professor of Sociology & Criminal Justice at the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse. He founded the Human Rights Policing Certificate Program, training law enforcement professionals in rights-based approaches. His ethnographic research explores transgressive subcultures, urban informality, and societal marginalization. Key works investigate informal economies in New Orleans, religious expression in Caribbean communities, and the application of human rights frameworks to policing. His scholarship integrates historical and biographical analysis to examine power dynamics and resistance. Teaching encompasses courses in Social Problems, Urban Sociology, Criminology, and specialized graduate programs in Human Rights Policing.

• Computational Social Science
• Public Health
• Injury Prevention
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Associate Professor Jason Thompson holds an Associate Professor position in the Department of Psychiatry at the University of Melbourne. He is affiliated with the Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences and previously served as Co-Director of the Transport, Health and Urban Systems (THUS) Research Laboratory at the Melbourne School of Design. He earned a PhD in Medicine (2015) from Deakin University, a Master's in Clinical Psychology, and a Bachelor of Science with Honours. His research focuses on computational social science applied to injury rehabilitation, compensation systems, and healthcare design. He has attracted over $5M in research funding and published over 100 articles. Key areas include agent-based modeling, systems dynamics, and policy analysis for public health challenges such as pandemic response and urban mobility. Thompson currently leads the NHMRC Centre of Excellence in Compensable Injury after Road Crashes. Grants: ARC Future Fellowship (2022), DECRA (2017) Awards: Best Paper Award (Computational Social Science Society of the Americas, 2017) Labs: THUS Research Lab (until 2024) His work bridges epidemiological modeling (e.g., influencing Victoria's 2020 pandemic exit strategy) and complex systems analysis for injury prevention and health system design.

Isaac Woodsمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Assessment of Black students
• Non-discriminatory assessment
• Social justice in education
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Isaac Woods is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychology at NC State University's College of Humanities and Social Sciences. His research focuses on equitable educational assessment, social justice advocacy through school-based collaboration, and increasing diversity in mental health professions. He holds offices in Poe Hall 713 and can be contacted at ilwoods@ncsu.edu. Education: Ph.D. in Psychology, University of Memphis M.S. in Psychology, University of Memphis B.A. in Psychology and History, University of North Carolina at Greensboro Research Interests: Dr. Woods emphasizes non-discriminatory assessment practices for Black students, community-based interventions for marginalized youth, and addressing systemic inequities in education through professional collaboration. His work intersects psychology with social justice advocacy, particularly in K-12 settings. Professional Affiliations: Member of the Department of Psychology Faculty in School Psychology and the College of Humanities and Social Sciences.

Deanna A. Ibrahimمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Critical Consciousness Development
• Social Justice Education
• Arts Education
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Deanna A. Ibrahim is an Assistant Professor of Critical Youth Development in the Department of Health and Human Development at the University of Pittsburgh. Her research focuses on critical consciousness development in youth through arts-based programming and out-of-school contexts. She has collaborated with organizations like the Guggenheim Museum’s Teen Program and Partners for Youth Empowerment to design interventions fostering sociopolitical awareness. Dr. Ibrahim holds a Ph.D. in Applied Psychology from NYU’s Steinhardt School and a BA in Psychology and Theatre from Muhlenberg College. Her interdisciplinary work bridges education, developmental psychology, and creative youth development. Her recent research explores arts-based youth programming’s role in promoting critical consciousness, with studies funded by grants from the Huntington Arts Council and NYSCA. She has authored or co-authored six peer-reviewed publications, focusing on topics like structural inequities, juvenile justice systems, and early childhood interventions. Awards: Statewide Grant for Creative Learning (2023) Chein-Lehmann Dissertation Proposal Award (2023) Felix M. Warburg Memorial Award (2021) Dr. Ibrahim advises EastLine Theatre, developing inclusive youth programming, and serves as a reviewer for journals like American Journal of Community Psychology and Developmental Psychology .

Stephanie Torresمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Educational Psychology
• Latinx Mental Health
• Trauma-Informed Care
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Stephanie Torres is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Educational Psychology at the University of Illinois Chicago (UIC). She leads the FLOR (Familias Overcoming stress with Resilience) Lab, which develops school- and community-based programs to promote mental health among Latinx families. Her research focuses on contexts of risk and resilience, particularly addressing immigration-related stress and structural racism through a trauma-informed lens. She collaborates with The Resurrection Project, a local community agency, to pilot the FIESTA intervention program for Latinx immigrant families. Her clinical expertise includes trauma-informed care for minoritized families, with specialization in bilingual Spanish-speaking populations. She teaches courses on child development (EPSY 255), child-family-community relationships (EPSY 382), and trauma-informed practices (EPSY 471). Her work emphasizes community-based participatory research (CBPR) and policy advocacy, aiming to bridge clinical practice with systemic change. Recent publications highlight her focus on immigration stress, trauma interventions, and structural oppression. While no scientific awards are listed, her professional memberships include the National Latinx Psychological Association (NLPA), Society for Community Research and Action (SCRA), American Psychological Association (APA), and Society for Research in Child Development (SRCD).

• Applied Conversational AI
• Human-Computer Interaction (HCI)
• Web Systems and Services
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Dr. Jue (Grace) Xie is a Lecturer in the Department of Human Centred Computing at Monash University's Faculty of Information Technology. She is also a Senior Software Engineer and Research Fellow at Action Lab, with over 15 years of experience in applied research spanning software architectures, web systems, consumer health informatics, and conversational AI. Grace holds a PhD from Monash Faculty of Information Technology (2012) and has contributed to diverse interdisciplinary projects, including collaborations with Microsoft Research Asia and Monash research centers. Her teaching roles include Chief Examiner for units like FIT5183 Mobile and Distributed Computing Systems and Lecturer for Programming for Distributed Systems and Service-Oriented Computing . Research Interests Applied Conversational AI Human-Computer Interaction (HCI) Web Systems & Social Networks Knowledge Engineering Recent publications focus on AI-driven healthcare interventions, mental health support via chatbots, and stakeholder-inclusive design in aged care. Her work aligns with UN Sustainable Development Goals 3 (Good Health) and 9 (Innovation). Awards include the Future Women Leaders Conference 2019 . She is a Fellow of the Computer Society (IEEE) and the Association for Information Systems .

Jalal Etesamiمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Machine Learning
• Statistical Decision Making
• Causal Inference
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Prof. Jalal Etesami is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Computer Science at Technical University of Munich (TUM), leading the Decision Sciences & Systems group. He holds a Ph.D. in Industrial and Systems Engineering from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and was a Postdoctoral Fellow at EPFL in Switzerland. His research focuses on machine learning, causal inference, multi-agent systems, and game theory, with applications to systemic risk modeling and market design. He teaches advanced courses such as Causal Inference in Time Series , Algorithmic Game Theory , and Optimization, Learning, and Market Design . Notable contributions include work on causal structure learning, stochastic optimization, and non-Gaussian causal models. Recent research explores causal effect identification under confounding, neural networks for market analysis, and optimal experiment design. Prof. Etesami’s work appears in top venues like NeurIPS, AAAI, and IEEE journals. He actively contributes to the academic community, organizing seminars and workshops on topics ranging from causal reasoning to computational social choice.

Linda Ryan Bengtssonمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Digital Culture
• Media Studies
• Cultural Industries
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Linda Ryan Bengtsson is an Associate Professor in the Department of Geography, Media and Communication at Karlstad University. She holds roles as a research advisor and collaborates with public/private entities, including Hagfors municipality, Visit Värmland, and Uddeholm. Her work focuses on geomedia studies, exploring the interplay between place, media practices, and digital culture within cultural industries and tourism. Education: She completed her doctoral dissertation on public art installations and interactive experience in 2012. Teaching includes undergraduate and advanced courses in visual culture, digital design, and design methodology. Research Interests: Her interdisciplinary research combines human geography, tourism studies, and business administration. Key projects include the 'Bruksort 2.0' ecosystem initiative (2024-2025) and the 'Music Ecosystems' EU project (2018-2021). She co-edits the book Geomedia Studies: Spaces and Mobilities in Mediatized Worlds (2017/2018). Collaborations: She serves on boards for the Baltic Sea Foundation and Visit Värmland, emphasizing strategic research environments and funding. Recent articles (2024) address geomedia futures in tourism, pandemic impacts on music industries, and virtual reality immersion. Awards: No specific prizes mentioned, though her work receives grants from Vinnova, EU, and regional agencies. Her research environment development focuses on co-creation with industry partners. Advising/Grants: As a research advisor, she strengthens funding opportunities and national/international collaborations. Projects like 'Experience Industry: Geomedia Technologies for Live Performance' highlight her focus on applied research. Labs/Teams: Central to the Geomedia Studies Research Group, she leads projects like 'Digital Place-Based Experiences' and 'Crisis Communication' initiatives in rural tourism sectors.