جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

Marissa A. Ehringerمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Behavioral Genetics
• Substance Use Disorders
• Genomics
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Marissa A. Ehringer is Professor and Chair of the Department of Integrative Physiology at the University of Colorado Boulder, with a joint appointment at the Institute for Behavioral Genetics. Her research focuses on identifying genetic mechanisms underlying substance use disorders using genomics and bioinformatics approaches. She directs the Genetics of Substance Use Disorders Laboratory and mentors graduate trainees. Education: B.S. Biology & B.A. French, Indiana University (1995) Ph.D. Human Medical Genetics, University of Colorado Health Sciences Center (2001) Research Interests: Her work integrates behavioral genetics with genomic technologies to study alcohol, tobacco, and opioid use disorders. Key areas include: genetic epidemiology of addiction, neuropharmacology of substance responses, microbiome-gene interactions in opioid use disorder, and translational models of anxiety-related behaviors. Publications: Recent articles demonstrate strong focus on opioid genetics (33%), anxiety mechanisms (25%), diversity/inclusion in genomics (17%), and translational rodent models (25%). Methodological emphasis includes GWAS, transcriptomics, and microbiome analyses. Honors: NIH Training Fellowships (NIMH, NIDA) Leadership positions: RSA Board Member, IBNGS President Faculty Leadership Institute Fellow UROP Outstanding Mentor Award Training & Grants: Currently advises 6 graduate students. Active NIH grants include: U01 DA051937 (genetic networks in opioid disorder), R21 DA05781 (glial role in nicotine behaviors), and AB Nexus award (GCKR variant effects).

Dalia Chowdhuryمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Mental and Physical Disability
• Gender Studies
• Trauma and Addiction
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Dalia Chowdhury is an Associate Professor in the Department of Rehabilitation and Health Services at the University of North Texas. Her work focuses on intersections of disability, gender, trauma, and healthcare systems. She holds certifications in counseling (Ph.D., CRC, CADC, LPC) and addresses critical issues such as disability-related violence, addiction, suicide prevention, and trauma-informed care. Her research also explores barriers faced by women with disabilities in professional sectors and healthcare access disparities. Research interests include: Mental and physical disability advocacy Gender equity in healthcare and education Trauma-informed clinical practice Psychometric tool development Disability pedagogy Suicide risk management in rehabilitation settings Her work analyzes systemic challenges in areas like opioid crisis intervention, pregnancy barriers for disabled women, and childhood disability-related abuse. Over 15 years, her articles have highlighted ethical challenges in telehealth, rural healthcare workforce development, and intersectional discrimination faced by disabled professionals. She has developed clinical assessment tools like the CAVAWD Scale to improve clinician responses to violence against women with disabilities. Her contributions bridge clinical practice and policy through explorations of vocational rehabilitation counselors' competencies in handling complex cases like non-suicidal self-injury and client suicide. Ongoing efforts focus on advancing diversity in rehabilitation education and addressing gaps in trauma training for healthcare providers.

• Design for Sustainability
• Sustainable Product Design
• Circular Economy
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Casper Boks is Professor in Design for Sustainability at the Department of Design, NTNU Norwegian University of Science and Technology within the Faculty of Architecture and Design. He has held significant leadership roles including Vice Dean for Research and Innovation (2017-2021) and Head of Department (2013-2017). His research focuses on sustainable product and service design with specific expertise in design for sustainable behavior, circular economy implementation, societal sustainability narratives, and citizen engagement. With over 200 publications and an h-index of 42 on Google Scholar, his work bridges theoretical frameworks with practical industry applications to advance sustainability through design innovation. His recent publications demonstrate a strong focus on contemporary sustainability challenges, particularly lithium-ion battery repurposing, second-hand consumption barriers, plastic consumption patterns, and the emotional dimensions of sustainable behavior. His interdisciplinary approach connects design methodology with behavioral psychology, business model innovation, and systems thinking to address complex sustainability challenges. Professor Boks has supervised numerous PhD candidates as both main and co-supervisor, along with over 60 Master's theses at NTNU. His extensive project portfolio includes leadership in international initiatives such as NOTRAP (2025-2029), HolE-LiB (2022-2026), and TRANS-URBAN-EU-CHINA (2018-2021). He serves on numerous national and international committees including as Leader of the national committee for publication in Architecture, Design and Art (2024-present), and as a member of the Norwegian Academy of Technological Sciences. His international recognition extends to serving as an external assessor for academic positions worldwide and as a jury member for international design awards.

• Cognitive Psychology
• Memory Research
• Misinformation Studies
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Ullrich Ecker is a Professor at the School of Psychological Science, The University of Western Australia. His research focuses on cognitive psychology, memory processes, and the impact of misinformation in social contexts. He has supervised 14 PhD students since 2015, with a strong emphasis on interdisciplinary topics such as misinformation correction, climate change communication, and executive function mechanisms. His research interests span cognitive and behavioral responses to misinformation, memory dynamics, and the intersection of psychology with environmental and public health issues. Key themes include how social media environments shape susceptibility to misinformation, neurocognitive mechanisms underlying memory persistence, and strategies to counter pseudoscientific beliefs. Dr. Ecker has published 132 works, including 2 datasets and 12 grants, and holds an h-index of 44 with 10,274 citations. He actively mentors researchers and is involved in initiatives to address misinformation through evidence-based interventions. His work integrates experimental psychology, computational modeling, and real-world applications, contributing to fields like climate change communication and wildlife conservation through behavioral insights.

• Inclusive Education
• Special Educational Needs
• Educational Policies
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Avramidis Elias is a Professor at the University of Thessaly, specializing in Research Methodology and Qualitative Research Methods. His academic focus centers on inclusive education, addressing barriers to its implementation across primary, secondary, and tertiary settings. His research explores effective policies and pedagogies for students with learning difficulties, including emotional and behavioral challenges, and evaluates social impacts of inclusive programs. He also investigates support systems for disabled university students within lifelong learning frameworks and methodological advancements in educational research. His recent work emphasizes collective responsibility in education, teacher attitudes, and cross-national comparisons of inclusive practices. Notable contributions include studies on peer tutoring, teacher resilience during the pandemic, and interventions to enhance student social participation. Despite extensive research output, his profile does not mention formal awards or grants, though his work is widely published in reputable journals. Avramidis collaborates globally, evidenced by co-authored papers with researchers from Canada, Germany, Italy, and Switzerland. He teaches courses such as Statistics and Curriculum Applications in Special Education, reflecting his commitment to both research and pedagogy. His office is located at the Papastratos Complex (Building Rosa Imbrioti, 2nd floor, Room 7), and he holds regular office hours on Wednesdays and Thursdays.

Kate Morrisمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Social Work
• Child Protection
• Family Policy
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Professor Kate Morris is a Professor of Social Work at the University of Sheffield’s School of Sociological Studies, Politics and International Relations. She previously held roles as Director of the Centre for Social Work at the University of Nottingham and Deputy Head of School. Her career bridges academic research, policy, and practice with a focus on social work’s role in addressing family dynamics and child welfare inequities. Her research emphasizes family-centered approaches to child protection, safeguarding reform, and addressing systemic inequalities. Key areas include family participation in care decisions, early intervention strategies, and the impact of poverty on child welfare. She led the national evaluation of the Children’s Fund (2003–2006) and currently co-leads studies on family perspectives in child welfare and ‘Think Family’ policy frameworks. Professor Morris actively contributes to social work reform through roles like chairing JUCSWEC and serving on editorial boards for Families, Societies and Relationships and Relational Social Work . Her work critiques risk-driven child protection systems, advocating for more socially inclusive and participatory practices. She supervises PhD students focusing on family practices, child protection, and social work interventions. Major grants include studies on domestic abuse responses, child welfare inequalities under austerity, and comparative analyses of family-based welfare work across welfare regimes. Her publications span over 30 peer-reviewed articles and books, emphasizing systemic reforms and equity-centered social work practices.

• Social Psychology
• Intergroup Relations
• Prejudice Reduction
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Francesca Prati is an Associate Professor in the Department of Psychology 'Renzo Canestrari' at the University of Bologna. Her academic discipline is Social Psychology (PSIC-03/A). She holds a PhD in Social Psychology from the University of Bologna (2012) and conducted research at Kent University (UK) and the University of Connecticut (USA). She was a Marie Skłodowska-Curie Fellow at the University of Oxford (2018-2020), studying intergroup contact and collective action perspectives of ethnic minorities. Since 2020, she has been an Associate Professor at the University of Bologna. Her research focuses on reducing intergroup prejudice through socio-cognitive strategies, including multiple categorization, intergroup contact, and language analysis. Key themes include dehumanization mitigation, morality in intergroup relations, and the role of political orientation in prejudice reduction. She has explored applications in healthcare equity, migrant integration, and environmental education through citizen science projects. Her work spans experimental psychology, policy analysis, and cross-cultural studies. Notable contributions include demonstrating the long-term effects of citizen science on environmental awareness and the role of linguistic abstraction in intergroup sensitivity. She has also examined gender bias in performance evaluations and structural healthcare system impacts on worker satisfaction. Scientific Awards: Marie Skłodowska-Curie Fellowship (2018-2020). Advising & Grants: Supervised research on intergroup dynamics and received fellowship funding for Oxford-based studies. Labs/Teams: Collaborates on projects involving intergroup contact, morality, and citizen science initiatives.

Jan Boehnkeمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس ارشد

• Psychometric Epidemiology
• Mental Health Measurement
• Patient-Reported Outcomes
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Dr. Jan Boehnke is a Senior Lecturer in Health Sciences at the University of Dundee's School of Health Sciences, where he leads research in psychometric epidemiology and evaluation design. He also maintains affiliations as a Visiting Senior Research Fellow at the University of York's Department of Health Sciences and as an Honorary Collaborator with the Anna Freud National Centre for Children & Families in London. University of Dundee: School of Health Sciences University of York: Department of Health Sciences (Visiting Senior Research Fellow) Anna Freud National Centre: Honorary Collaborator Central Institute of Mental Health: Guest Scientist Leibniz Science Campus Ruhr: Co-Lead of Workstream Jan Boehnke's research focuses on psychometric epidemiology, which bridges mental health measurement and statistical methodology. His work emphasizes transdiagnostic perspectives on mental health, investigating how dimensional constructs rather than categorical diagnoses can better represent psychological phenomena. He specializes in developing core outcome sets, evaluating whether different outcome measures assess the same constructs, and designing evaluation frameworks for complex interventions. His research particularly addresses comorbidities between physical and mental illnesses and the measurement of quality of life in diverse populations. His recent publications demonstrate a strong focus on diabetes self-management for people with severe mental illness, digital mental health interventions for climate distress, quality of life assessment in mental disorders, psychiatric diagnosis standards, and person-centered care evaluation. These works reflect his commitment to methodological rigor in measuring health outcomes across diverse contexts. Sponsorship award from Trier University for outstanding dissertation ERASMUS programme funding for teaching at Cambridge Co-Editor-in-Chief of Quality of Life Research Over £8 million secured in research funding Boehnke has supervised numerous PhD students working on topics related to mental health measurement, quality of life assessment, and evaluation design. His grant portfolio includes significant projects like the Department for Education-funded 'Education for Wellbeing' programme working with 370 schools across England, the NIHR Global Health Research Group IMPACT, and the DIAMONDS programme for diabetes self-management in severe mental illness. He serves on editorial boards for 'Social Psychiatry and Psychiatric Epidemiology' and 'Psychotherapy Research,' and is Co-Editor-in-Chief of 'Quality of Life Research.' His research group 'Outcome Assessment and Health Economics' at the Central Institute of Mental Health develops methods to detect response style effects in questionnaires and explore the fairness of psychological assessments across diverse populations.

• Database Management
• Spatial-Textual Data Processing
• Heterogeneous Data Usability
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Professor Zhifeng Bao is a faculty member at RMIT University's School of Computing Technologies. His research focuses on enhancing data usability across heterogeneous domains, including structured, unstructured, and spatial-temporal data. His work spans database management, keyword search optimization, social network analysis, and spatio-textual data processing. He coordinates the course COSC1169: Intranet and Internet Data Engineering and supervises PhD/Masters students in projects such as trajectory data processing, data asset valuation, and edge computing optimization. Research interests emphasize improving data accessibility and efficiency through methodologies like query relaxation, visual analytics, and provenance tracking. His recent projects include cost-effective edge node placement, traffic accident risk prediction, and differentially private federated learning. Teaching and supervision activities highlight a commitment to bridging theory and practical data engineering challenges.

Maxwell J. Smithمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Public Health Ethics
• Infectious Disease Ethics
• Health Equity
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Maxwell J. Smith is an Assistant Professor at the School of Health Studies within the Faculty of Health Sciences at Western University . He holds multiple appointments across the Department of Philosophy , Schulich Interfaculty Program in Public Health , Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics , and other research centers. As the Western Research Chair in Public Health Ethics , his work bridges bioethics, public health policy, and social justice. Research Domains: Public health ethics, infectious disease ethics, health equity, moral philosophy Collaborations: Social epidemiologists, global health organizations, interdisciplinary ethics institutes Key Focus: Ethical frameworks for pandemic response, health equity in policy-making His recent publications explore the intersection of ethics and epidemiology in health equity modeling, pandemic treaties, workplace vaccination mandates, and resource allocation during crises. He has contributed to high-impact journals like New England Journal of Medicine and The Lancet Infectious Diseases . Notable contributions include: Developing empirical ethics studies for public health policy Advocating for intersectoral action on health inequities Addressing systems thinking in ethical frameworks Global governance of pandemics Equity-focused vaccine monitoring strategies Dr. Smith’s work emphasizes translating philosophical ethics into practical public health solutions, with a strong commitment to social justice and interdisciplinary collaboration.

• Co-design
• Healthcare Design
• Data Visualization
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Ian Gwilt is a Research Professor in the Department of Design at UniSA Creative, University of South Australia. His work focuses on co-design methodologies, healthcare innovation, data visualization, and museum experience design. He has authored/co-authored numerous articles on topics such as human-robot interaction, sustainable energy practices, and participatory exhibition development. His research emphasizes translating complex data into tangible experiences and fostering stakeholder collaboration in complex systems. Affiliations: UniSA Creative (Faculty/School) Department of Design MOD. (Museum of Discovery) Australian Research Centre for Interactive and Virtual Environments (IVE) Research Interests: Gwilt’s primary areas include co-design frameworks for healthcare systems, data physicalization, museum visitor engagement, and the application of visual communication in interdisciplinary research. He explores how design thinking can address challenges in sustainability, chronic disease management, and human-technology interaction. Key Contributions: Developed protocols for wearable activity trackers in hospital settings through co-design. Authored influential work on graphical signage to reduce anxiety in human-robot collaboration. Co-created the “data souvenir” concept to bridge physical and digital museum experiences. Received the International Federation of Hospital Engineering Building Award 2018 for healthcare architecture analysis. Grants & Projects: His work is supported by grants such as the Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF). Projects include developing patient experience toolkits and exploring midwifery practices through co-design. Labs/Teams: Active in MOD. (Museum of Discovery) and collaborates with interdisciplinary teams in healthcare, architecture, and digital innovation.

Vadim Karatayevمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Ecosystem Resilience
• Community Ecology
• Landscape Ecology
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Vadim Karatayev is the William J. Higgins Assistant Professor of Biology at the University of Maryland. His research integrates ecological theory with large-scale field data to study resilience in complex ecosystems, focusing on community ecology, landscape ecology, and network dynamics. He explores critical questions at the intersection of ecological stability and climate change impacts. His work emphasizes spatial synchrony mechanisms, invasive species management, and the role of behavioral dynamics in regulating ecosystem states. Recent projects include analyzing how climate change amplifies synchrony in marine systems and evaluating the cascading effects of resource subsidies across ecosystems. Research interests: Ecosystem resilience, alternative stable states, spatial synchrony, climate change mitigation strategies Key contributions: Quantitative frameworks for understanding biodiversity loss from invasions and habitat degradation Lab affiliation: Resilience Lab (https://resiliencelab.github.io/) Publications span high-impact journals like Ecology Letters and Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. His interdisciplinary approach bridges ecological theory with practical conservation challenges, including pandemic response modeling and climate policy analysis.

Indrabati Bhattacharyaمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Dynamic treatment regimes
• Machine Learning
• Quantile Regression
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Indrabati Bhattacharya is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Statistics at Florida State University. Their research focuses on advanced statistical methodologies including dynamic treatment regimes, machine learning applications in healthcare, and Bayesian asymptotics. Bhattacharya’s work emphasizes nonparametric Bayesian approaches for addressing partial compliance in sequential decision-making frameworks and developing robust quantile regression techniques. Key research areas include: Quantile Regression and Shape-Restricted Inference Bayesian Nonparametric Methods for Multivariate Analysis Optimization of Dynamic Treatment Regimes in Clinical Trials Development of Marginal Structural Models for Sequential Treatment Decisions Recent contributions highlight Bayesian Q-learning algorithms for policy optimization under partial compliance scenarios, as well as innovative Gibbs posterior frameworks for multivariate quantile inference. Bhattacharya has also applied Bayesian techniques to sports analytics, notably exploring the Duckworth-Lewis method in cricket. Current research trends emphasize integrating machine learning with Bayesian statistical theory to address complex real-world problems in healthcare and decision science. No academic awards or grants are explicitly listed in available materials.

• Causal Inference
• Clinical Trials
• Statistical Methods
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Dr. Alisa Stephens Shields serves as an Associate Professor in the Biostatistics Division of the Department of Biostatistics, Epidemiology and Informatics at the University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine. She also holds an adjunct faculty position at Harvard University where she earned her PhD in Biostatistics. Her leadership extends to directing the Biostatistics and Data Science Core at the Penn Center for AIDS Research (CFAR) and chairing the Student Recruitment Committee for Penn Biostatistics. Her educational background includes: BS in Mathematics from University of Maryland (2006) AM in Biostatistics from Harvard University (2009) PhD in Biostatistics from Harvard University (2012) Dr. Stephens Shields' research focuses on enhancing clinical trial design and analysis through innovative applications of causal inference methods. She has made significant contributions to patient-reported outcome development for population-appropriate trial endpoints, particularly in areas of pediatrics, chronic pain, urology, and infectious disease. Her work bridges statistical methodology with real-world health challenges, addressing issues of diversity in clinical trials and improving trial generalizability for complex, heterogeneous conditions. Analysis of Dr. Stephens Shields' publication record reveals a consistent trajectory of methodological innovation applied to pressing clinical problems. Her work spans from foundational statistical methods (particularly in causal inference) to direct applications in clinical research domains such as chronic pelvic pain, infectious disease, and cardiovascular health. A notable trend is her increasing focus on behavioral economic approaches to address diversity gaps in clinical trial participation, reflecting her commitment to health equity. Her scientific recognitions include: 2024 Myrto Lefkopoulou Distinguished Lectureship 2021 Committee of Presidents of Statistical Societies Leadership Award 2018 Distinguished Faculty Award, University of Pennsylvania Fellow of the American Statistical Association Dr. Stephens Shields demonstrates exceptional leadership in mentoring and educational initiatives. She co-developed a causal inference course for Penn's Master of Science in Clinical Epidemiology program and directs the Design of Interventional Studies course for doctoral students. As chair of the Student Recruitment Committee, she actively fosters diversity in quantitative health careers and regularly participates in diversity-focused workshops including the ENAR Fostering Diversity Workshop and STATFest. Her mentorship extends beyond Penn through her adjunct role at Harvard University. Dr. Stephens Shields leads or contributes to several significant research teams and initiatives including the Multidisciplinary Approach to the Study of Chronic Pelvic Pain (MAPP) Research Network, the Randomized Evaluation of Trial Acceptability by Incentive (RETAIN) trial, the Behavioral Economics to Transform Trial Enrollment Representativeness (BETTER) Center, and the Handoffs and Transitions in Critical Care research program. Her role as director of the Biostatistics and Data Science Core at CFAR demonstrates her leadership in HIV research methodology and statistical mentorship.

Marlene Briciet Lauritsenمشاهده پروفایل

استاد بالینی

• Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
• Autism Spectrum Disorder
• Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Marlene Briciet Lauritsen is a Clinical Professor at Aalborg University, affiliated with the Faculty of Medicine and the Department of Clinical Medicine. Her research focuses on child and adolescent psychiatry, with particular emphasis on Autism Spectrum Disorder , ADHD , sensory processing anomalies , medical comorbidity , and parent-child communication dynamics . Developed online psychiatric screening tools for youth with complex circulatory conditions (Fontan circulation) Investigated adult attachment representations in parents of autistic children Contributed to systematic reviews on parent-mediated autism interventions Designed clinical frameworks for Guided Self-Determination in ADHD comorbidity In 2020, she received the Educational Prize from the Association of Young Psychiatrists . Her work has been featured in 12 media contributions , including debates on psychiatric policy and child mental health services. Current projects include: "Exercise as a medium to support adolescents with mental health challenges" (2025-2030) "Sensory processing anomalies" (2025-2025) "Systematic review of autism interventions" (2025) She actively collaborates with researchers across Denmark and internationally, with publications appearing in PLOS ONE , Frontiers in Psychology , and Cardiology in the Young .