جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

Sophie Schrammمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Urban Planning
• Housing in Global South
• Heterogeneous Infrastructure Systems
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Professor Sophie Schramm leads the International Planning Studies (IPS) department at the Faculty of Spatial Planning, Technical University of Dortmund, while directing the international Master's program SPRING. Her research focuses on heterogeneous infrastructures, spatial planning, and housing dynamics in cities of the Global South. She completed her PhD in 2014 at TU Darmstadt with the dissertation 'City in Flow – Hanoi's Wastewater Disposal in the Light of Spatial and Social Transformations', followed by leadership of a junior research group at Kassel University and an assistant professorship at Utrecht University. Education PhD in Urban and Regional Planning, TU Darmstadt (2014) Diploma in Urban and Regional Planning, HCU Hamburg (2003-2008) B.Sc. in Urban and Regional Planning, TU Hamburg-Harburg (2001-2003) Research Focus Professor Schramm’s work examines the interplay between infrastructure, urban planning, and housing in rapidly growing cities. Current projects include ICOLMA (BMBF-funded, since 2022), Urban Waterscapes and the Pandemic (DFG-funded, since 2021), and Animals and Spatial Planning (since 2021). Her publications reveal critical perspectives on water supply, sanitation, and energy access across Hanoi, Nairobi, Dar es Salaam, and Accra. Scientific Awards DFG Graduate School Scholarship 'Topology of Technology' (2011-2012) DAAD Master's Thesis Abroad Scholarship (2007) Irene Vorwerk Stiftung Outstanding B.Sc. Degree Prize (2005) Teaching and Supervision For academic year 2024/25, she teaches courses including 'Planning Theories and Models' (M.Sc. SPRING), 'Regenerating Cities and Infrastructures' (M.Sc. Spatial Planning), and 'Craft of Doing Research' (PhD Colloquium). She welcomes thesis supervision on topics like infrastructure megaprojects, insurgent planning, and coproduction of urban services.

Madeline Cruiceمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Aphasia Rehabilitation
• Quality of Life in Communication Disorders
• Stroke Recovery
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Professor Madeline Cruice, based at City, University of London since 2002, is a leading expert in aphasia rehabilitation research. She holds a PhD in Speech Pathology from the University of Queensland (2001) and has pioneered innovations in clinical education, including the Classroom-to-Clinic program and Communication Skills Intensive in the NHS. Research Focus: Quality of life in aphasia, WHO ICF frameworks, communication disability assessment, and technology-enhanced interventions Grants: £609,000 (EPSRC), £410,000 (NIHR), £1,096,000 (NIHR HSDR), and £477,809 (Barts Charity) for projects like DARA, TANGO, COM-STAR, and MARS Her recent publications span virtual reality therapy (EVA Park), personalized language treatments , and communication partner training . She serves as Co-Chair of the international Collaboration of Aphasia Trialists (CATs-4) and has supervised 11 PhD/MRes students. Awards: Vice Chancellor’s Award for Local Community Contribution (2016), Research Supervision Award (2016), Student Voice Award (2011), and Walter and Eliza Hall Travelling Scholarship

Gillian Mary Mulvaleمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Health Policy
• Mental Health Care
• Social Prescribing
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Gillian Mary Mulvale is an Associate Professor in the Department of Health Policy and Management at the DeGroote School of Business, McMaster University. She contributes to the Centre for Health Economics and Policy Analysis (CHEPA) and leads the CoPro2022 Symposium Series for equity-based co-design initiatives. Her work focuses on person-family-centered care frameworks and participatory approaches like Experience-Based Co-Design. Education: B.A. in Economics (University of Waterloo), M.A. in Economics (Western University), Ph.D. in Health Research Methodology (McMaster University) Research interests span health policy implementation , mental health transitions , social prescribing models , and coproduction methodologies . Recent publications analyze adolescent mental health access processes, social prescribing typologies, and policy actor engagement. Key scientific contributions include a Davey Gold Award Ontario Early Researcher Award for developing myEXP digital tools to improve youth mental health quality through real-time experience capture. As a full-time faculty member, she teaches health policy courses and supervises graduate research. Her work emphasizes adolescent mental health literacy, healthcare provider training, and system-level reforms for emerging adulthood support.

David Andersonمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Algebraic Geometry
• Combinatorics
• Representation Theory
• +۵ مورد دیگر

David Anderson is an Associate Professor in the Department of Mathematics at The Ohio State University (OSU), affiliated with the College of Arts and Sciences. His research focuses on algebraic geometry and combinatorics, with a particular emphasis on equivariant cohomology, Schubert calculus, degeneracy loci, and K-theory. He earned his PhD from the University of Michigan (2009) and a B.A. from Columbia University (2002). He has held postdoctoral positions at IMPA (Brazil), Institut de Mathématiques de Jussieu (France), and the University of Washington. His grants include an NSF CAREER Award ($400,000, 2020–2025) and a Simons-CRM Professorship (2023–2024). He authored Equivariant Cohomology in Algebraic Geometry (Cambridge, 2023) and edited Facets of Algebraic Geometry (2022). Anderson advises PhD students in algebraic geometry and combinatorics, including Chen Chen (expected 2023) and Ian Cavey (2023). He teaches advanced courses like Algebraic Geometry and Equivariant Cohomology, and organizes workshops such as the Midwest Workshop on Schubert Calculus. His research spans topics like toric degenerations, Okounkov bodies, and geometric Satake correspondence.

Catherine Homerمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Public Health
• Obesity
• Health Inequalities
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Dr. Catherine Homer is an Associate Professor of Obesity and Public Health at Sheffield Hallam University, based in the School of Sport and Physical Activity (SoSPA). She leads the Healthy and Active 100 research theme in the Advanced Wellbeing Research Centre (AWRC) and serves as Deputy Editor of Perspectives in Public Health . With 20+ years of experience in public health and obesity research, she has authored over 60 peer-reviewed publications and secured research grants totaling £7.4 million as Principal Investigator (PI) or Co-Investigator (Co-I). Education: PhD (2020), MA, BSc, Fellow of the Royal Society of Public Health (FRSPH) Research Focus: Public health policy, obesity interventions, health inequalities, coproduction methodologies, and service evaluation. Her current projects include a £1.5M NIHR-funded study evaluating NHS Excess Weight Clinics for children (ENHANCE) and a £5M collaboration on health determinants in Doncaster. She actively collaborates with NHS trusts, universities, and local authorities across the UK. Grants & Collaborations PI: ENHANCE (£1.5M NIHR HS&DR, 2024-26) Co-I: Doncaster Health Determinants Research Collaboration (£5M NIHR PHR, 2022-27) Key Partners: Leeds Beckett University, University of Sheffield, NHS England Dr. Homer supervises six PhD students exploring topics like social prescribing in paediatric weight management and neurodiverse children’s healthcare needs. She champions equity-focused research and has contributed to policy through her roles as Public Health Specialty Research Lead for the NIHR Research Delivery Network (Yorkshire and Humber).

Jie Zhangمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Healthy Aging
• Home Support Services
• Service Continuity
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Jie Zhang is an Associate Professor in the Peter B. Gustavson School of Business at the University of Victoria. She holds a BA in Economics from Fudan University, an MA in Sociology and ScM in Computer Science from Brown University, and a DBA in Operations and Technology Management from Boston University. Her research focuses on healthy aging, home support services, service continuity, hospitality, professional services, and franchising. She employs co-production theories, network perspectives, and empirical methods to study value co-creation in service sectors. Her work has been published in leading journals such as Journal of Operations Management and Production and Operations Management . She is an active member of POMS, ISA, and serves as an En-ROADS climate ambassador. Jie has received awards including the 2024 Gustavson Outstanding Performance Recognition and the 2016 International Society of Franchising Best Paper Award. Teaching: Courses include Operations Management (MBA), Sustainable Development, and Service Management. Grants: Current projects include a UVic Collaborative Health Grant ($34,000) and a BC SUPPORT Unit grant ($9,260). Special Projects: Her Improving Home Support Service Continuity initiative proposes a measurement scale for service continuity, benefiting stakeholders like healthcare providers and policymakers. Service: Editorial board member of Journal of Operations Management and board director of Seniors Serving Seniors. Jie’s research bridges theory and practice, addressing challenges in service systems, sustainability, and aging populations.

Amy McGovernمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Machine Learning
• Data Science
• High-Impact Weather
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Amy McGovern is a Lloyd G. and Joyce Austin Presidential Professor at the University of Oklahoma, holding dual professorships in the School of Computer Science and School of Meteorology . She directs the NSF-funded AI Institute for Research on Trustworthy AI in Weather, Climate, and Coastal Oceanography (AI2ES), a multi-institutional initiative advancing AI for environmental decision-making. Education: Ph.D. in Computer Science, University of Massachusetts Amherst (2002) M.S. in Computer Science, University of Massachusetts Amherst (1998) B.S. (Honors) in Computer Science, Carnegie Mellon University (1996) Research Interests: Machine learning for severe weather prediction (tornadoes, hail, lightning) Trustworthy AI in environmental science Deep learning for weather data analysis and visualization Broadening participation in STEM through AI education Funding & Leadership: NSF AI Institute (AI2ES): $20M+ directorship NOAA-funded projects on tornado prediction (2020-2025) NASA grants for severe storm detection (2020-2023) Awards: American Meteorological Society Fellow (2020) NSF CAREER Award (2008-2015) OU Vice President for Research Award (2019) Outreach & Education: Developing AI curricula for HSI/MSI institutions K-12 STEM outreach programs IDEA Lab (Interaction, Discovery, Exploration, and Adaptation)

• Political Sociology
• African Studies
• Public Policy
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Joseph Désiré Som is a Researcher at Leibniz-Zentrum Moderner Orient since 2017. His work focuses on participatory democracy, constitutional law, and governance in Africa, particularly Tunisia and Cameroon. Education : PhD candidate in Political Sociology (University Paris Descartes), Master in Human & Social Sciences (Lyon 2), Advanced Diploma in Intercultural Communication (Università della Svizzera Italiana), Bachelor in Economic Sciences (Douala) Research Affiliations : AfroLeadership, Arab Reform Initiative, IRMC, CERDHAP His research explores the interplay between procedural democracy importation and local innovations in Africa, emphasizing budget transparency, constitutional reform, and post-revolution governance. Recent publications analyze Tunisian municipal participatory budgeting, Cameroonian ethnic quotas, and rural youth empowerment. Scientific awards include grants from IRMC, Arab Reform Initiative, and Università della Svizzera Italiana, alongside recognition as 'Most Outstanding Young Cameroonian' (2012). He has contributed to the World Social Forum 2015 and advised international institutions like the African Union and GIZ.

Abner Weng Cheong Poonمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Social Work
• Mental Health
• Family Intervention
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Associate Professor Abner Weng Cheong Poon is a faculty member at the School of Social Sciences, University of New South Wales, within the Faculty of Arts, Design & Architecture. He holds a BA from Singapore, an MSW in Mental Health from the University of Melbourne, and a PhD from the University of Melbourne. His academic work centers exclusively on mental health social work, with no departmental subdivision specified beyond the school level. Professor Poon's research examines critical areas in mental health care systems: Social work interventions in psychosis and severe mental illness Transcultural caregiving dynamics in Chinese, Vietnamese, and Malay communities Family-centered recovery models and caregiver burden metrics Barriers to mental health service access among culturally diverse populations Validation of assessment tools for marginalized caregiver groups His investigations employ mixed methodologies including scoping reviews, psychometric validation, and national surveys across Australian and Southeast Asian contexts. Analysis of his 15 most recent publications (2021-2025) reveals dominant themes in cross-cultural caregiving challenges, validation of culturally adapted assessment tools, and systemic analyses of mental health service barriers. Over 80% of publications focus on ethnic minority carers, with consistent methodological emphasis on scoping reviews (33%) and validation studies (20%). Emerging trends include youth mental health service engagement and coproduction models for culturally responsive care. Professor Poon has received significant recognition: Bruce Lord Award for Excellence in Research Methodology (2020) Best Oral Presentation at the International Conference on Social Work in Health and Mental Health (2016) Australian Postgraduate Award (2011-2014) Melbourne Abroad Travelling Scholarship (2013) Health Manpower Development Plan Fellowship, Singapore (2005) He currently supervises five doctoral candidates researching: Clinical listening skills in mental health (Bani Aadam) Social isolation in Chinese caregivers (Ziyao Guan) African migrant caregiving experiences (Anthony Iwuagwu) Male eating disorders (Richard Knight) School-home partnerships (Ziyan Zhou) His funded projects include the headspace Family Inclusive Practice Model (2014-2015), William Buckland Foundation research on non-English speaking caregivers (2011-2013), and Singaporean NMRC studies on parental mental illness (2008).

Peter Kraftlمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Children's Geographies
• Geographies of Education
• Geographies of Architecture
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Peter Kraftl is Professor and Chair in Human Geography at the University of Birmingham, where he serves as Deputy Head of the College of Life and Environmental Sciences. He holds a BA (Hons.) and PhD in Geography from the University of Wales Swansea. His research focuses on children's interactions with environmental processes, sustainable urban design, geographies of education, and architectural spaces. His work integrates theories of emotion, affect, and materiality within childhood studies, emphasizing topics like alternative education, environmental learning, and youth resilience. Recent projects include collaborations on climate change pedagogies (Canada/Australia), COVID-19 adaptations (Brazil/South Africa), and UK treescapes. Key awards include Fellowship of the Academy of Social Sciences (2020), Royal Geographical Society Murchison Award (2020), and Fellowship of the Royal Society of Arts (2022). He leads major grants like the UKRI-funded Voices of the Future (GBP 1.6M) and PANEX (EUR 485K) on youth adaptations to COVID-19. He advises UNESCO's Futures of Education initiative and UK housing agencies on child-inclusive design. Kraftl directs the NIHR Children, Young People and Families Programme and collaborates internationally through ERC/Newton-funded projects. He teaches research methods and geographies of childhood at undergraduate levels.

• Artistic Research
• Curation
• Research Practice
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Montana Torrey is a Doctoral Researcher and Doctoral Student at the School of Arts, Design and Architecture, Aalto University. Her research activity focuses on areas including Artistic Research, Curation, and Finland-related topics. She is involved in collaborative research practices and educational governance through her work with Government Educational Bodies and Education and Culture. Active in artistic exhibitions like AeRaTe (2025) and related curation practices. Participates in organizing conferences and seminars, including the AeRaTe Exhibition and Symposium (2025). Engages in peer-reviewed research outputs and conference presentations such as What Color is the Cambrian Sky? (2025).

Stephanie C. Acquilanoمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Shared Decision-Making
• Patient-Centered Care
• Pediatric Mental Health
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Stephanie C. Acquilano is a health services researcher at The Dartmouth Institute, affiliated with the Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth College. Her work focuses on shared decision-making, patient-centered care, and pediatric mental health services. BA from Dartmouth College (1988) MA in Clinical Psychology from University of Missouri–Columbia (1992) Her research examines: Comparative effectiveness of pediatric hospitalization pathways Roles of mental health specialists in pediatric care De-prescribing protocols for psychotropic medications Technology access for adults with serious mental illness Cost evaluation of patient decision aids for uterine fibroids Prior roles included: Managing Editor of the Journal of Dual Diagnosis (6 years) Member of New Hampshire DHHS Committee for Protection of Human Subjects (10 years)

• Climate change research
• Academic-practitioner relationships
• Engaged scholarship methods
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Angela McCabe is a Senior Lecturer at the Department of Management and Marketing within La Trobe Business School at La Trobe University, Melbourne, Australia. She specializes in climate change research, academic-practitioner relationships, and methods of engaged scholarship to achieve research impact. PhD, Queensland University of Technology Bachelor of Business (Honours), Queensland University of Technology Bachelor of Business/Bachelor of Arts, Queensland University of Technology Her research explores: Climate change mitigation through interdisciplinary collaboration Knowledge co-production between academics and practitioners Pathways to research impact in management studies Breaking disciplinary boundaries for sustainable solutions Her recent publications focus on power dynamics in academic-practitioner collaborations, climate action frameworks, and stakeholder governance. Angela received the Best Paper Award at the 2020 Academy of Management Annual Meeting. She supervises Masters and PhD students and has contributed to engagement platforms like The Conversation and Crikey.

• Category Theory
• Algebraic Topology
• Mathematical Logic
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Thomas Cottrell is a Lecturer in the Department of Mathematical Sciences at the University of Bath. He holds an academic position in the field of Mathematics and Computer Science, focusing on advanced category theory research. His work has been published in reputable journals such as Mathematical Structures in Computer Science and Cahiers de Topologie et Géométrie Différentielle Catégoriques . He can be reached at T.P.Cottrell@bath.ac.uk , and his ORCID is linked here: 0009-0000-7435-7713 . Dr. Cottrell's research interests primarily revolve around category theory , with a focus on higher-dimensional categories and their applications in both theoretical and computational contexts. His work explores concepts such as weak ω-categories, Penon weak n-categories, and multisimplicial nerve constructions. He also investigates foundational aspects of category theory, including functoriality, natural numbers, and classical definitions, alongside algebraic structures and their interplay with abstract algebra and mathematical logic. His studies often delve into the theoretical underpinnings of these areas, contributing to the development of rigorous frameworks for understanding complex categorical systems. His recent publications (2018–2022) consistently address topics in category theory, with a particular emphasis on advancing foundational concepts through interdisciplinary approaches. The 2022 article extends these explorations into ω-categories within computer science, while earlier works establish methodologies for Penon constructions and recursion on extensivity. These contributions highlight a trajectory of deepening theoretical inquiry and methodological innovation. No scientific awards or honors are explicitly listed in the provided text. He currently has no listed advisees or students. There is no information available regarding grants or funding he has secured for his research. His primary affiliation is with the Department of Mathematical Sciences, and specific lab or team affiliations are not detailed in the text.

• Urban Economics
• Health Economics
• Environmental Economics
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Eleanor Eaton is a Researcher at the University of Bath's Department of Economics, specializing in the economics of health and urban environments. Her work focuses on quantifying societal costs of urban development and advancing non-market valuation techniques. She contributes to national/international projects on sustainable urban systems, energy recovery, and climate change. Her research aligns with UN Sustainable Development Goals related to urban sustainability and public health. Since 2015, she has collaborated on initiatives like the TRUUD project (Tackling Root Causes Upstream of Unhealthy Urban Development), aiming to improve decision-making frameworks for healthier cities. Before her PhD, she coordinated the Water Efficiency Network, addressing water management in heritage sites. She holds a PhD in Economics from the University of Bath, supervised by Dr. Hunt and Dr. Fichera. Her recent publications explore mental health valuation, urban health externalities, and food waste reduction strategies. Collaborations involve interdisciplinary teams and policy stakeholders, emphasizing practical applications of economic research. Eleanor actively engages in knowledge exchange activities, such as hosting workshops for the West Midlands Combined Authority on urban modeling frameworks.