جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

Abhnil Amtesh Prasadمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر ارشد

• Atmospheric Science
• Climate Science
• Remote Sensing
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Abhnil Amtesh Prasad is a Research Fellow at the Climate Change Research Centre (CCRC), University of New South Wales (UNSW). He holds a PhD in Physics from the University of Auckland and has expertise in atmospheric science, climate modeling, and renewable energy systems. His current work focuses on satellite remote sensing of clouds, solar irradiance forecasting, and the climatic impacts of aerosols and cloud dynamics. He collaborates with Prof. Steven Sherwood’s Physical Meteorology and Atmospheric Climate Dynamics Group, developing algorithms for geostationary satellite data to improve short-term solar energy predictions. Key research interests include tropical cloud physics, climate change processes, and energy system resilience under future climate scenarios. Dr. Prasad’s research integrates remote sensing techniques with climate models, emphasizing high-resolution simulations and machine learning applications. His work bridges atmospheric science and renewable energy, addressing challenges such as cloud-induced solar intermittency and aerosol effects on energy production. Recent studies include analyzing the 2019–20 Australian bushfires’ impact on solar power and developing frameworks like TorchClim v1.0 for enhancing climate model physics through deep learning. His publications span climate science, renewable energy systems, and atmospheric dynamics, with a focus on practical applications for energy reliability and policy. Despite no listed academic awards or grants, his contributions to interdisciplinary climate-energy research are notable. He maintains active collaborations within the UNSW Clean Energy research network and utilizes advanced facilities for climate modeling and remote sensing analysis.

Kevin Shangمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Operations Management
• Supply Chain Management
• Inventory Control
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Kevin Shang is the Joseph J. Ruvane, Jr. Distinguished Professor of Operations Management at Duke University’s Fuqua School of Business. He holds an MBA from the University of California, Riverside (1998) and a PhD from UC Irvine (2002). His research focuses on inventory policies for supply chains, operations-finance integration, and renewable energy systems. He has published in top journals like Management Science and Operations Research , and earned multiple awards for his work. His teaching spans inventory theory and operations management, with innovations like the Cash Beer Game . He has advised students on impactful projects, including those on renewable energy policy and inventory optimization. Research interests include dynamic pricing, queueing control, and data-driven inventory strategies. His work bridges operational efficiency and financial systems, addressing challenges in supply chain resilience and sustainability. He served on editorial boards for major journals and has received teaching awards for graduate programs at Fuqua. Current research explores machine learning applications in inventory systems and energy policy implications. Educations: PhD (UC Irvine, 2002); MBA (UC Riverside, 1998) Awards: First Prize MSOM Student Paper (2001), ENRE Best Publication (2022) Grants: Multiple NSF-funded projects on inventory systems and energy policy Labs/Teams: Cash Beer Game development, Sustainable Operations Research Group

Marlone D Hendersonمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Social Psychology
• Cognitive Processes
• Social Conflict
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Marlone D Henderson is a Professor of Psychology at the University of Texas at Austin, affiliated with the College of Liberal Arts. He holds a Ph.D. from New York University (2006) and previously served on the faculty at the University of Chicago before joining UT in 2008. His research focuses on cognitive processes underlying social harmony, including social conflict, social judgments, and prosocial behavior. He employs experimental methods in both laboratory and field settings to bridge theoretical insights with practical societal impact. Education: B.S. from Michigan State University (1999), Ph.D. in Psychology from New York University (2006). Current courses include Social Psychology (PSY 319K), taught in multiple semesters from 2020 to 2025. His lab invites collaboration and student involvement, emphasizing translational research that addresses real-world challenges through psychological theory. Research highlights include studies on causal uncertainty, memory accessibility in gender citation gaps, and psychological affordances in prosocial behavior. While no formal awards are listed, his work demonstrates a commitment to impactful, theory-driven scholarship. Grants and advising details are not explicitly mentioned, but his publications reflect sustained engagement with key themes in social and cognitive psychology.

William Ahearnمشاهده پروفایل

استاد مدعو

• Automatic Reinforcement
• Verbal Behavior
• Behavioral Momentum
• +۵ مورد دیگر

William Ahearn serves as an Adjunct Professor in the Department of Psychology at Western New England University and Director of Research at the New England Center for Children (NECC). He previously held roles as Program Specialist and Program Director at NECC and has been instrumental in advancing applied behavior analysis licensure in Massachusetts as Chair of the Allied Mental Health and Human Services Professions board. His educational background includes: Experimental Psychology training at Temple University under Phil Hineline Post-doctoral fellowship at Kennedy Krieger Institute, Johns Hopkins University Management of pediatric feeding disorder unit at Children's Seashore House (University of Pennsylvania) Dr. Ahearn's research spans core behavior analysis domains: Automatic Reinforcement : Developed Response Interruption and Redirection (RIRD) for treating repetitive behavior Verbal Behavior : Teaching procedures for vocal imitation, tacting, manding, and intraverbals in autism Behavioral Momentum : Exploring implications of Tony Nevin's theoretical framework Behavior Chains : Task analysis and prompt dependency interventions Play/Social Skills : Video modeling and matrix training applications Clinical Extensions : Pediatric feeding disorders, anxiety management, and staff training protocols His major recognitions include: APA Division 25 Nate Azrin Honoree for Enduring Contributions (2009) CalABA Outstanding Contributor Award (20202) Dr. Ahearn maintains significant scholarly leadership as Editor-in-Chief of Behavioral Interventions and long-term editorial board member for JEAB and JABA . He has collaborated on federally funded research with Bill Dube, Bill McIlvane, and Tony Nevin while mentoring students through NECC's research programs. His current work focuses on translating behavioral momentum theory into clinical practice and expanding evidence-based interventions for autism spectrum disorders through NECC's interdisciplinary research team.

Alissa Levy Chungمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Clinical Psychology
• Developmental Psychology
• Intergenerational Transmission of Parenting
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Alissa Levy Chung serves as Associate Professor of Instruction and Associate Director of Clinical Training in Northwestern University's Department of Psychology. A licensed clinical psychologist with 18 years of private practice experience, she provides therapeutic services to children, adolescents, adults, and families across Evanston, Chicago, and the North Shore while actively advocating for special education needs within Evanston public schools. Education Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology and Child Development, University of Minnesota (Institute of Child Development) Research Focus Her work integrates clinical and developmental psychology through investigations of intergenerational parenting transmission, early experiential impacts on psychopathology, and adolescent emotional health. Current scholarship examines how childhood experiences shape lifelong mental health trajectories using longitudinal methodologies. Publication Themes Dr. Chung's research portfolio reveals consistent emphasis on developmental risk factors, with publications spanning adolescent depression symptomatology, observational parenting studies, and child maltreatment cycle interruption. Her work demonstrates methodological rigor through prospective longitudinal designs and community-based clinical applications. Recognition Teaching Award recipient at Northwestern University School of Education and Social Policy Professional Engagement 18-year private clinical practice serving diverse age groups and family systems Special education advocacy for Evanston public school families Curriculum development and instruction in developmental/clinical psychology at Northwestern and Erikson Institute

Raul Ferrer Conillمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Digital Journalism
• Media Sociology
• Datafication
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Raul Ferrer Conill is a Professor in Journalism at the Department of Media and Social Sciences, Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Stavanger (UiS), Norway. His work bridges media sociology, institutional theory, and digital technology, with a strong focus on datafication, audience engagement, and the transformation of journalistic practices. He leads the interdisciplinary Digital Society Research Group and is a key researcher in a Research Council of Norway-funded project on media policy and digital infrastructures. Research Interests: His research explores how digital platforms, data metrics, and gamification reshape journalism. He investigates how social processes are quantified and instrumentalized, particularly focusing on engagement metrics, native advertising, and the erosion of journalistic autonomy. His work critically examines digital infrastructures, platform power, and the implications for democratic communication and media policy in Nordic welfare states. Publication Trends: Over the past decade, Ferrer Conill’s publications reveal a consistent trajectory from early work on gamification in journalism to current critical analyses of datafication, platform capture, and infrastructural dependencies. His research increasingly emphasizes the political economy of digital media, regulatory challenges, and the reconfiguration of public communication. Scientific Awards: Bob Franklin Journal Article Award (Taylor and Francis) Honorable Mention, Wolfgang Donsbach Outstanding Article Award (ICA) Best Dissertation Award (Swedish Media and Communication Research Association) Top Faculty and Top Student Paper Awards (ICA) Honorable Mention, Best Teacher Award (Karlstad Student Association) Advising and Grants: While no formal students are listed, he actively mentors through research projects and supervises within PhD and master’s programs. He currently leads a major research project funded by the Research Council of Norway on datafication and media policy. His leadership in the Digital Society Research Group fosters collaborative, interdisciplinary scholarship across methodological traditions. Labs and Teams: He leads the Digital Society Research Group at UiS, an interdisciplinary collective focused on the societal implications of digital transformation. He frequently collaborates with scholars such as Helle Sjøvaag, Michael Karlsson, and Steen Steensen on projects analyzing digital infrastructures, platform power, and journalistic change.

Julie A. Denisonمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Adolescent and young adult health
• HIV/AIDS
• chronic illness self-management
• +۱۲ مورد دیگر

Dr. Julie A. Denison serves as an Associate Professor in the Department of International Health at Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, specializing in Social and Behavioral Interventions. Her research focuses on developing interventions for youth living with HIV, particularly examining how family and environmental determinants influence adolescent health decisions regarding HIV testing, care access, and treatment adherence. With extensive field experience in Zambia, Uganda, and Tanzania, Dr. Denison has established herself as a leading researcher in adolescent HIV care in resource-limited settings. Dr. Denison earned her BA from Clark University in 1992 (Magna Cum Laude and Phi Beta Kappa), followed by an MHS in 1999 and PhD in 2006, both from Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health. Her academic journey reflects a deep commitment to addressing health disparities through rigorous research and community engagement. Her research interests span adolescent and young adult health, HIV/AIDS, chronic illness self-management, implementation science, human centered design, behavioral interventions, mindfulness, family-based approaches, and youth engagement. Dr. Denison's work is distinguished by its focus on the social and familial context of adolescent health, recognizing that effective HIV interventions must extend beyond clinical settings to address structural barriers. She has developed several evidence-based interventions, most notably Project YES! (Youth Engaging for Success), which the CDC has designated as an evidence-based intervention. Dr. Denison's current research portfolio includes multiple innovative projects: a cluster randomized controlled trial testing Family Connections (a youth-caregiver intervention), integration of Project YES! with WHO-endorsed mental health approaches (Self-Help Plus), mindfulness training for treatment adherence, and adolescent HIV self-management programs. These interventions uniquely incorporate the lived experiences of youth through active participation of a youth task force in Ndola, Zambia. Magna Cum Laude, Clark University, 1992 Phi Beta Kappa, Clark University, 1992 JHSPH Study Assembly AMTRA Award for Advising, Mentoring & Teaching Recognition (2017) NIH Health Disparities Loan Repayment Program funding (2014-2018) National Institute of Mental Health National Research Service Award (2003-2005) Fulbright Scholar designation (2003-2004) As a dedicated mentor, Dr. Denison has received recognition for her advising and teaching excellence. Her research collaborations span multiple African countries, with particularly strong partnerships in Zambia where she has conducted longitudinal studies on HIV care for adolescents. Through her community-engaged approach that combines implementation science with human-centered design, Dr. Denison continues to advance evidence-based interventions that improve health outcomes for vulnerable youth populations globally.

• Second Language Acquisition
• Bilingual Education
• TESOL
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Ana Manas Lopez is a full-time Lecturer in the TESOL program at Stony Brook University's Linguistics Department. She holds a BA in Linguistics and an MA in TESOL from Stony Brook University. Prior to her current role, she taught English as a New Language (ENL) in Long Island's high-needs school districts, focusing on SIFE (Students with Interrupted Formal Education) and bilingual education. Her expertise includes second language acquisition and literacy development, particularly with marginalized student populations. Education: MA in TESOL, Stony Brook University BA in Linguistics, Stony Brook University Teaching Roles: Full-time Lecturer since August 2024 Former part-time instructor in the SBU TESOL program Course instructor for Methods 1, Methods 2, Bilingualism, TESOL and Technology, and Assessments in TESOL Professional Contributions: Textbook reviewer and facilitator of Professional Development workshops Presenter at national conferences

• Human Resource Development
• Organizational Crisis Management
• Workplace Learning
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Dr. Jia Wang is a Professor in the Department of Educational Administration and Human Resource Development at Texas A&M University. She holds a Ph.D. in Human Resource and Organizational Development from the University of Georgia (2004). Her research focuses on critical HRD topics including cross-cultural HRD, workplace learning, crisis management, workplace incivility, and career/family issues. She has authored 55+ peer-reviewed articles, 1 book, and 9 book chapters, and delivered over 160 conference presentations. As a renowned educator, she has mentored 35 Ph.D. students and over 130 MS students. Dr. Wang is a recipient of prestigious awards such as the Texas A&M University Presidential Impact Fellow (2020-2023) and the Academy of Human Resource Development’s Distinguished Service Award (2013). Education: Ph.D., Human Resource & Organization Development, University of Georgia (2004) M.Ed., Human Resource & Organization Development, University of Georgia (2003) M.B.A., Aston University (1999) B.A., English Language & Literature, Sichuan International Studies University (1993) Research Interests : Dr. Wang’s work addresses contemporary challenges in HRD across global contexts. Key areas include: International/national HRD strategies Workplace learning and development Crisis management in organizations Workplace civility and ethics Gender equity in career development Recent Projects : Recent grants include studies on international student integration (TAMU PESCA, 2018-2019) and faculty experiences of mobbing by students (TAMU T3, 2018-2020). She has also led initiatives to enhance STEM education equity and crisis management in higher education. Awards & Recognition : 2020-2023: Presidential Impact Fellow, Texas A&M University 2019: Monica M. Lee Research Excellence Award 2013: Distinguished Service Award (AHRD) Dr. Wang has held leadership roles such as Graduate Program Chair (2011) and President of TAMU Women’s Faculty Network (2014). She currently serves on editorial boards of leading journals like Advances in Developing Human Resources and Human Resource Development Review .

Nawaf Essam Ahmad Obaidمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر ارشد

• Intelligence and Security Studies
• Nuclear Weapons History and Doctrine
• Middle East Studies
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Nawaf Obaid is a prominent political scientist and Visiting Senior Research Fellow at King's College London's Department of War Studies. He concurrently serves as CEO of the Essam & Dalal Obaid Foundation and Commissioner at the Commission for International Justice and Accountability (CIJA). His career spans diplomatic roles in the Saudi Royal Court, advisory positions to senior Saudi officials, and academic appointments at Harvard University's Belfer Center and King Faisal Center for Research and Islamic Studies. Obaid holds a PhD in War Studies from King's College London (2013), MA in War Studies (2011), plus degrees from Georgetown, Harvard, and MIT. His research focuses on intelligence studies, nuclear doctrine, Middle Eastern geopolitics, and Saudi foreign policy evolution. Notable contributions include analyzing Iranian nuclear ambitions, Saudi defense modernization, and the Arab Spring's impact on regional stability. His work highlights themes like Saudi-Iranian rivalry, energy weaponization, and countering terrorism through strategic partnerships. Current research emphasizes Saudi Arabia's role in shaping regional security frameworks and ethical intelligence practices. He has advised on cybersecurity, counterterrorism financing, and military doctrine reforms across Gulf Cooperation Council states.

Markus Zankerمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Information Systems
• Knowledge-based Decision Support Systems
• Personalization
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Markus Zanker is a full professor at the Faculty of Computer Science , Free University of Bozen-Bolzano (Italy), where he previously served as vice dean for studies and director for study programmes. He held associate professorship at Alpen-Adria-Universitaet Klagenfurt, Austria (2011-2016). Research Focus : Knowledge-based decision support systems, personalized information filtering/retrieval, product recommendation, conversational sales advisor systems, and product configurators Current Projects : Causal discovery in recommender systems, medical recommendation systems (insulin dosing, drug combinations), explainable AI for tourism and news recommendation The 15 most recent publications (2016-2025) cover topics including: Deep reinforcement learning for medical applications Causal modeling in tourism and online decision-making Explainable recommendation frameworks Session-based news and video recommendations Evaluation of open-source recommendation libraries His work also explores user interaction patterns through studies on bimodal rating statistics, collaborative explanations, and proactive recommendation engagement.

• Alcohol Use Disorders
• Public Health
• Epidemiology
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Sara Wallhed Finn is an Adjunct Lecturer at Karolinska Institutet, holding dual appointments in the Department of Clinical Neuroscience (2022-2027) and Department of Global Public Health (2022-2026). She is also a clinical psychologist providing specialist addiction care at Stockholm Centre for Dependency Disorders (Riddargatan 1), focusing on alcohol use disorders. Her academic credentials include a Doctor of Philosophy (2018) and Docent qualification (2024), both from Karolinska Institutet's Department of Global Public Health. Her research centers on healthcare interventions for alcohol use disorders, particularly among individuals with moderate dependence severity. Key focus areas include: Development and long-term outcomes of alcohol treatment interventions Utilization of evidence-based treatments in primary and specialist care Stigma reduction and strategies to increase treatment-seeking behavior Cardiology-alcohol use disorder comorbidity management Recent work examines alcohol interventions in cardiology settings, seasonal treatment-seeking patterns, and pharmacotherapy disparities across comorbid conditions. Analysis of her recent publications reveals dominant research themes in public health implementation science, with strong emphasis on: Integration of alcohol screening into cardiology care Mass media campaigns for stigma reduction (e.g., Danish RESPEKT campaign) Cross-national comparisons of treatment systems (Sweden/Denmark) Age-specific interventions for elderly populations Her work consistently employs mixed-methods approaches combining epidemiological data with clinical implementation studies. Award highlights include: Systembolaget's Junior Scholarship for Alcohol Research (2019) Best poster awards at EABCT (2016) and Swedish Alcohol/Drug Research Association (2016) Second-best abstract award at INEBRIA Conference (2017) She teaches epidemiology and alcohol disorder treatment at Karolinska Institutet's Clinical Psychologist program and Stockholm's Center for Psychiatry Research. Her clinical work directly informs her research on real-world treatment barriers, particularly regarding stigma and accessibility. She leads projects within the Epidemiology of Psychiatric Conditions, Substance use and Social Environment (EPiCSS) research group, focusing on practical implementation of evidence-based interventions in routine care settings.

• Computer Science
• Language Technology
• Computer Didactics
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Viggo Kann is a Professor of Computer Science at the Royal Institute of Technology (KTH) in Stockholm, Sweden, holding this position since 2000. He serves as Director of Studies in the Theoretical Computer Science department at KTH's School of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, a role he has maintained since 1998 with a brief interruption from 2012-2015. One-fifth of his time is dedicated to the Department of Learning, where he teaches courses on examinership and developing learning with grading criteria. He also chairs KTH's Language Committee and coordinates the director of studies network, PA network, PriU groups, and major institutional events. Professor Kann's research spans language technology and computer didactics, with current projects focusing on examination quality and diversity, cheating prevention, examiner training, and program-coordinating courses. His work bridges theoretical computer science with practical educational applications, particularly in assessment methodologies and educational technology. His recent publications reveal a strong emphasis on educational aspects of computer science, examining student behavior, programming fluency, and the impact of emerging technologies like ChatGPT on academic integrity. He has also published extensively on language technology, including grammar checking systems and natural language processing tools for Swedish language processing. As examiner and course coordinator, Professor Kann oversees multiple courses including Algorithms, Data Structures and Complexity (DD2350), Ethics in Introduction to Computer Science (DD1348), and various specialized degree projects across industrial economics, machine learning, systems engineering, robotics, and communication systems. His leadership in educational development initiatives at KTH demonstrates significant institutional influence in shaping educational policies and practices.

• Educational Research
• Work-Based Learning
• Statistics
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Barry Miller is a Teaching Fellow in the Department of Mathematics and Statistics at the University of Strathclyde, a position he has held since September 2022. Previously, he worked in epidemiological modelling at the Scottish Government and serves as a Work-Based Learning Advisor for the Medical Statistician Degree Apprenticeship. His educational background includes: PhD in Mathematical Physics, University of York (2003-2007, awarded 2008) Miller's research centers on educational outcomes and work-based learning, specifically investigating breaks in learning and apprenticeship impacts. His current projects analyze how interruptions affect academic progression and how work-based learning enhances professional development, merging statistical methodology with practical educational frameworks. His teaching excellence has been acknowledged through: Shortlisted Teaching Excellence Award (2023) Strathclyde Medal: Team Award (2024) As an academic advisor, Miller supervises final-year Honours projects and Masters dissertations. His research leadership includes: An investigation into the impact of a break in learning (Internally funded, 2025-2026) An apprenticeship journey: the benefits of work-based learning to educational and professional outcomes (Non-funded, 2023-2026), addressing widening access and research

• Geology
• Earth Resources
• Environmental Science
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Mário Molokáč is an Associate Professor at the Institute of Earth Resources, Faculty of Earth Resources (FBERG), Technical University of Košice (TUKE), Slovakia. His research focuses on geoparks, earth resource extraction and processing, and environmental sustainability, particularly in the context of Slovak geology. He is currently undergoing inaugural proceedings for appointment as a professor, with the process temporarily interrupted from 27.06.2025 to 30.09.2025. His academic work aligns with the Faculty of Earth Resources' mission in resource management and geological sciences. The inaugural lecture titled Perspectives of a comprehensive perception of Slovak geoparks highlights his expertise in geoconservation and regional development. Applicant for professor appointment at TUKE since 13.06.2025 Active in pedagogical and scientific activities at FBERG Specializes in earth resource extraction and Slovak geopark systems