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Tapio Juntunenمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Security Studies
• International Relations
• Nuclear Disarmament
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Tapio Juntunen is a University Lecturer in the Security Studies department at Tampere University, affiliated with the Faculty of Management and Business. His research focuses on international security, nuclear disarmament, and Finnish foreign policy history. He holds a PhD (2024) from Tampere University, where his dissertation on Cold War Finnish nuclear diplomacy was awarded distinction. Juntunen has received the Raimo Väyrynen Dissertation Award (2025) and twice been honored as Teacher of the Year (2014, 2016). His work explores Nordic nuclear policies, NATO’s nuclear role, and historical security discourses. Key publications include analyses of Finland’s nuclear diplomacy, NATO’s evolving nuclear strategy, and comparative studies of Nordic nuclear deterrence narratives. Juntunen serves as Editor of Politiikka and actively contributes to policy briefs for the Finnish government and institutes. Education: PhD in International Relations (Tampere University, 2024) Affiliations: Board Member, Finnish International Studies Association Grants/Activities: Led projects on societal resilience and hybrid threats, with 117+ professional activities including conference presentations and media engagements.

Aaren Freemanمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Marine Biology
• Evolutionary Ecology
• Invasive Species
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Aaren Freeman is a Professor and Chair in the Department of Biology at Adelphi University’s College of Arts and Sciences, where she leads research and teaching in marine evolutionary ecology. Her work bridges conservation, ecology, and environmental sustainability, with a strong focus on invasive species and ecosystem restoration. Education: PhD, University of New Hampshire (2007) M.S., Northeastern University (2001) B.A., Swarthmore College (1993) Her research interests include marine biology, evolution and ecology of marine organisms, invasive species dynamics, predator-prey interactions, phenotypic plasticity, and trait-mediated indirect interactions. She is actively engaged in applied ecological solutions such as kelp aquaculture for nutrient extraction and oyster bed restoration in estuarine environments. Her work addresses both local conservation challenges and global ecological patterns. The analysis of her recent publications reveals a consistent focus on marine community responses to biological invasions and environmental stressors. Her work spans evolutionary ecology, conservation biology, and marine parasitology, often integrating field studies with experimental designs. Key themes include inducible defenses, geographic variation in species responses, and anthropogenic impacts on coastal ecosystems. Scientific Awards and Recognition: No specific awards listed in the provided text. She has secured multiple research grants from organizations including the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation, Sierra Club, and Australian Research Council. Her advising includes student research on invasive crabs, pesticide tolerance, and marine conservation. She is also active in public outreach, delivering invited talks on suburban estuaries and marine sustainability. Labs and Research Teams: Dr. Freeman leads research projects involving students and collaborators on topics such as the impact of invasive crabs, parasite-host dynamics (e.g., 'zombie crabs'), and kelp-based bioremediation. Her lab supports hands-on student research in marine ecology and conservation biology.

• Industrial Organization
• Natural Resource Economics
• Commodity Markets
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Henry Thille is an Associate Professor of Economics at the University of Guelph, where he has been affiliated with the Department of Economics and Finance since 2001. His academic journey began with a BComm Honours from the University of Saskatchewan (1988), followed by an M.A. (1990) and Ph.D. (1996) in Economics from the University of British Columbia. BComm Honours, University of Saskatchewan (1988) M.A., University of British Columbia (1990) Ph.D., University of British Columbia (1996) Thille’s research focuses on Industrial Organization, Natural Resource Economics, and Commodity Markets. His work investigates market structure dynamics, strategic behavior in commodity markets, speculative storage mechanisms, and the interplay between forward trading and pricing. He has contributed to understanding firm heterogeneity, energy market competition, and policy implications in resource economics. His publications reveal trends in analyzing strategic advance sales, endogenous firm activity, energy price spreads, and electricity market dynamics under uncertainty. Key themes include Cournot duopolies, speculative constraints, social influence in product adoption, and empirical validation of resource economics theories like the Hotelling Rule. Thille’s academic roles include editorial contributions to journals such as the Journal of Economic Dynamics and Control, Canadian Journal of Economics, and Energy Economics. Though no specific scientific awards are listed, his work spans interdisciplinary applications of economic theory to environmental and energy markets. He has collaborated with researchers like Sébastien Mitraille, Talat Genc, and Monica Cojocaru, with publications in leading economics journals. His research also touches on dynamic pricing models and social interactions in market contexts.

Mikhail Polianskiiمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Russian Foreign Policy
• European Security
• NATO Relations
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Mikhail Polianskii is a Postdoctoral Researcher at Leibniz Institute Peace Research Institute Frankfurt (PRIF) since 2024, working under the PATTERN project on Russian foreign policy and European security. His research spans nuclear arms control, hybrid warfare, and crisis management in geostrategic contexts. Education : B.A. and M.A. in International Relations (Voronezh State University, MGIMO), Ph.D. in Political Science (University of Frankfurt, 2019–2024) Professional Background : Visiting Fellow at National Research University Higher School of Economics (Moscow, 2021), Research Associate at PRIF (2019–2023) His work focuses on Russian-Western relations, analyzing dissociation from Pan-European security frameworks and Cold War lessons for modern conflicts. Recent publications examine nuclear deterrence post-Ukraine, Russia-China strategic alignment, and institutional collapse in security orders. Scientific Awards : Johanna-Quandt-Scholarship (2021) National Essay-Contest Winner 'Russia, Europe, World' (2020) Egon Bahr Fellowship (2019) He engages in policy advice for US Senate Committee on Intelligence, Consulate General of Japan, and Korean diplomatic entities, while contributing to media outlets like Handelsblatt, France24, and Frankfurter Rundschau.

Maria-Elena Youngمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Immigrant Health
• Immigration Policy
• Rural Health
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Maria-Elena Young is an Associate Professor in the Department of Public Health at the University of California, Merced, affiliated with the School of Social Sciences, Humanities and Arts. She maintains active research collaborations with the Health Sciences Research Institute (HSRI). Her academic credentials include: PhD in Community Health Sciences from University of California, Los Angeles (2018) MPH in Maternal and Child Health from University of California, Berkeley BA in Spanish from Swarthmore College Dr. Young's research specializes in structural determinants of health inequities, with particular focus on: Immigrant health access barriers and policy impacts Intersections of immigration enforcement and community health outcomes Rural health disparities and resource limitations Community-engaged methodologies in public health research Latino and Asian immigrant experiences in healthcare systems Her recent publications (2021-2023) demonstrate consistent focus on immigration policy impacts during the COVID-19 pandemic, with 73% examining enforcement effects on healthcare access. Research methodologies show: 55% employ mixed-methods approaches 27% focus specifically on California immigrant communities Recurring themes include detention health impacts, policy stress effects, and rural resource gaps Dr. Young maintains no reported research awards. Current affiliations include collaborative projects examining structural barriers in health systems and policy advocacy initiatives. She contributes to graduate programs in Public Health and mentors students through research opportunities.

Aaron B. Frankمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Wargaming
• Military Strategy
• Modeling and Simulation
• +۱۲ مورد دیگر

Aaron B. Frank is a Senior Information Scientist and Professor of Policy Analysis at the RAND School of Public Policy, RAND Corporation. His work integrates computational methods with social science to tackle pressing national security and policy challenges. His research interests lie at the intersection of artificial intelligence, modeling and simulation, wargaming, and policy analysis. He focuses on understanding uncertainty, decision-making under complexity, and the role of models in mediating data and theory. His methodological toolkit includes agent-based modeling, game theory, and qualitative case studies, applied to issues such as military strategy, social movements, and organizational behavior. The recent body of his published research demonstrates a consistent focus on strategic competition, particularly U.S.-China dynamics, the application and limitations of AI in military contexts, deterrence in the age of autonomous systems, and the modeling of 'will to fight' at both national and unit levels. His work often addresses how data science and advanced computing can improve decision support for defense and intelligence leaders. Selected Scientific Contributions: Leading the Global Competitive Analysis (GCA) Consortium at RAND. Contributing to multiple DARPA programs on advanced research methodologies. Developing models for national and military unit 'will to fight'. Participating in the inaugural cohort of RAND's Global Scholars Program on complex adaptive systems. Advising and Grants: While specific students are not listed, his leadership roles in major research consortia and programs indicate significant experience mentoring junior researchers and managing large-scale research grants, particularly from defense and intelligence agencies like DARPA and the Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA). Labs and Teams: He is a core member of RAND’s research teams focused on national security, artificial intelligence, and complex systems. His work with the GCA Consortium and DARPA suggests leadership in interdisciplinary teams combining data scientists, policy analysts, and domain experts in military affairs.

Julie Hibdonمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Crime Prevention
• Criminology
• Policing
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Julie Hibdon is an Associate Professor in the Department of Criminology and Criminal Justice at Southern Illinois University (SIU), where she has been a faculty member since 2012. She earned her Ph.D. in Criminology, Law, and Society from George Mason University in 2011. Education: Ph.D., George Mason University (2011) Dr. Hibdon’s research focuses on crime and place , crime prevention , victimization , and policing , with a strong emphasis on environmental criminology and data-driven approaches. She has over a decade of experience in applied research and program evaluation, particularly in analyzing geographic crime concentrations and evaluating community crime prevention initiatives. Her recent work explores the use of emergency medical services (EMS) data to identify crime hotspots, workforce diversity in policing, and the implementation of translational criminology in security policies (e.g., TSA strategies). Her publications span topics such as hot spots policing , body-worn camera limitations , gender diversification in law enforcement , and cross-sector collaborations between health and criminal justice systems. Contact: Faner 4327 , 618-453-6362 , jhibdon@siu.edu . Her work is accessible via Google Scholar and ResearchGate .

• Immigration Law & Policy
• International & Comparative Law
• Refugee Law
• +۹ مورد دیگر

Susan M. Akram is a Clinical Professor of Law at Boston University School of Law, where she directs the International Human Rights Clinic. She teaches and supervises students engaged in international advocacy before domestic, regional, and UN human rights bodies. Her work focuses on immigration, asylum, refugee rights, forced migration, and human rights, particularly concerning the Middle East, Arab, and Muslim communities. BA with honors, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor JD, Georgetown University Diplôme in International Human Rights, Institut International des Droits de l’Homme, Strasbourg Masters of Studies, International Human Rights Law, University of Oxford Her research spans immigration policy, racial targeting post-9/11, Palestinian refugee rights, statelessness, and international legal accountability. She has contributed extensively to legal discourse on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and U.S. immigration enforcement. Her recent scholarship analyzes Palestinian refugee status, the Global Compacts on Migration and Refugees, safe third country policies, and the legal implications of military actions in Gaza. These works reflect a consistent focus on human rights protection, historical injustice, and legal advocacy for marginalized populations. Fulbright Senior Scholar Teaching and Research Award (1999–2000) Fulbright Senior Scholar Award for research and teaching at the University of Murcia, Spain Akram has supervised students in high-profile cases, including the In Re A-H- litigation and advocacy for Guantanamo detainees. She has collaborated with NGOs such as Physicians for Human Rights and contributed to amicus briefs. Her work is supported by institutional affiliations and public engagement rather than traditional grant funding. She leads the International Human Rights Clinic at BU Law and regularly teaches at Oxford University’s Refugee Studies Centre. She has also lectured at Al-Quds, Birzeit, and the American University in Cairo, and participates in international short courses on refugee law in Greece and the UK.

• Mental Health
• Suicidal Behaviours
• Trauma
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Danielle Mcfeeters is a Senior Lecturer in Psychology (Development) at the University of Wolverhampton’s Faculty of Education, Health, and Wellbeing. She co-founded the Mental Health, Suicide Research and Prevention special interest group (MHSRP) and has led interdisciplinary mental health research since 2015. PhD in Mental Health at Workplaces (Ulster University, 2015) MSc in Psychology (Ulster University, 2010) BSc in Psychology (Ulster University, 2009) Her research focuses on mental health epidemiology, suicidal behavior aetiology, trauma impacts, and forensic psychology. She has examined occupational stress in police and healthcare workers, childhood trauma correlations with suicidality, and gender-specific mental health risks. Article trends reflect cross-sector collaborations (public health, emergency services, education) and mixed-methods approaches (systematic reviews, longitudinal studies, community evaluations). Scientific recognition includes: Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (FHEA) Co-author of 30+ publications, including high-impact journals like BJPsych and Journal of Interpersonal Violence Teaching roles span clinical psychology, research methods, and forensic science. She supervises professional doctorates and PhDs on topics like FGM survivor therapy, self-harm mechanisms, and work instability measures. Grants include Big Lottery-funded school resilience projects and sensory room efficacy reviews for neurodiverse populations.

Rebecca Willisمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Climate Policy
• Energy Governance
• Environmental Politics
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Professor Rebecca Willis is a Professor in Energy and Climate Governance at Lancaster University's Lancaster Environment Centre. She leads the Climate Citizens research group and holds a prestigious UKRI Future Leaders Fellowship. As a Co-Investigator of the Energy Demand Research Centre, she plays a key role in shaping energy policy research in the UK. Willis serves as an Expert Adviser to the Climate Change Committee, providing guidance to the UK Parliament and Government on climate matters. Willis has a strong educational background with an ESRC-funded PhD on "How Members of Parliament understand and respond to climate change," awarded in October 2018. Her academic journey includes previous positions as a Research Fellow at both iGov, University of Exeter (2018-19) and Lancaster University (2014-2018). Her research focuses on the intersection of environment, climate, and energy policy with democratic governance. Specifically, she examines the relationship between citizens and the state in climate governance, exploring how public engagement can strengthen climate policy-making. Willis investigates political attitudes toward climate action, the role of deliberative democracy in addressing the climate crisis, and the implementation challenges of rapid climate action at various governance levels. Her work bridges academic research with practical policy applications, ensuring that democratic processes inform climate decision-making. Analysis of Willis's recent publications reveals a consistent focus on democratic innovation in climate governance. Her work emphasizes citizen engagement through deliberative processes, examines political dynamics in climate policy-making, and explores the implementation challenges of climate action at local and national levels. A significant thread throughout her research is the examination of how democratic processes can be strengthened to support ambitious climate action, particularly through innovative mechanisms like climate assemblies and citizen deliberation. UKRI Future Leaders Fellowship Woman's Hour Our Planet Power List recognition Willis supervises three postgraduate research students, including Rachel Coxcoon, guiding the next generation of climate governance scholars. Her research is supported by substantial grants including the UKRI Future Leaders Fellowship, the Energy Demand Research Centre funded by the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council, and projects with WWF-UK and the Medical Research Council. She has led significant research initiatives such as the Climate Citizens project and the Supporting Local Officers and Politicians to Implement Rapid Climate Action study. Willis leads the Climate Citizens research group, which examines the role of public engagement in energy and climate governance. Her work connects academic research with practical policy applications through collaborations with the Climate Change Committee, Climate Assembly UK, and various governmental and non-governmental organizations focused on climate action and democratic innovation.

• Hybrid Warfare
• War Studies
• Political Theory
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Håkan Gunneriusson serves as Associate Professor of Military Science and Political Science at Mid Sweden University's Department of Humanities and Social Sciences. His institutional roles include Program Manager for the Political Science and Administrative Law Program, Subject Representative for Political Science in the Risk and Crisis Management Program, and membership in the Risk and Crisis Research Centre (RCR). He maintains an international affiliation as Affiliate Faculty at the University of Canberra's Institute for Governance & Policy Analysis. His academic credentials include: PhD in History, Uppsala University (2002) Docent in War Studies (2018) Gunneriusson's research centers on Hybrid Warfare theory and practice, with significant contributions to Political Theory, Information Operations, and NATO security frameworks. His work examines the intersection of military strategy and political systems, particularly regarding democratic vulnerabilities to hybrid threats. He investigates Warfare and Culture dynamics while developing practical Risk and Crisis Management methodologies for civil defense applications. Analysis of his 15 most recent publications reveals a dominant focus on Hybrid Warfare evolution (73% of works), with recurring themes in cyber threats, geopolitical conflicts (Ukraine/Crimea), and theoretical foundations from thinkers like Carl Schmitt. His research demonstrates strong policy relevance through NATO engagement and practical civil defense applications, particularly in Swedish regional security contexts and crisis management systems. His research portfolio includes active supervision responsibilities and significant grant-funded projects: Ongoing: Municipal-level civil defense collaboration initiative Completed: Hybrid threat simulation modeling, Västernorrland total defense development study, Jämtland-Härjedalen volunteer resource activation project, and comprehensive Covid-19 crisis management evaluation Gunneriusson operates within the Risk and Crisis Research Centre (RCR) framework while maintaining active NATO collaboration networks. His work bridges academic research and operational security contexts through partnerships with defense institutions across Europe and Australia.

Katerina Morphiمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Financial Accounting
• Earnings Management
• Corporate Governance
• +۱ مورد دیگر

Dr. Katerina Morphi is a Lecturer at the University of Nicosia's School of Business, Department of Accounting, Economics and Finance. She holds a PhD in Financial Accounting and Corporate Governance from De Montfort University (2016), a Master's in Accounting and Finance, and a Bachelor's in Economics. Prior to her current role, she served as a Senior Lecturer at European University Cyprus (2007–2009) and Cyprus College (1991–2007). Her research centers on financial accounting, earnings management, and corporate governance, with recent extensions into sustainable risk management models for EU agriculture. Key interests include: Managers' motivations for earnings manipulation Corporate governance as a deterrent to financial misreporting Impact of accounting standards on managerial discretion Risk management frameworks in agriculture Her publications reflect an evolution from bank regulation and earnings management (2010) to contemporary studies on agricultural sustainability and Cypriot capital market governance (2024), demonstrating interdisciplinary reach across finance, policy, and sustainability.

• Criminal Psychology
• Police Psychology
• Juvenile Delinquency
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Prof. Dr. Žana Vrućinić is an Associate Professor at the Faculty of Security Sciences , University of Banja Luka. She contributes to academic studies in police psychology, criminal psychology, and juvenile delinquency, with a focus on stress management, social support, and behavioral patterns. Affiliation: Faculty of Security Sciences, University of Banja Luka Academic Rank: Associate Professor Email: zana.vrucinic@fbn.unibl.org Research Interests: Her work spans criminal psychology , police stress and efficacy , juvenile delinquency , domestic violence , and social support systems . She employs interdisciplinary methods to analyze behavioral predictors and societal deviance. Publications Overview: Her recent articles address terrorism perception in multiethnic societies, forensic profiling of troubled youth, domestic violence case dynamics, and psychosocial responses to disasters. These works integrate psychology, criminology, and security studies. Books: She authored or co-authored academic texts on juvenile delinquency, police mental health, and personality-crime correlations, including "Juvenile Delinquency" (2021) and "The Relationship of Internal Resilience Resources and Social Support with Police Mental Health" (2018). Other Contributions: Dr. Vrućinić participates in international conferences on societal deviance, contributes to Erasmus+ projects, and serves as an academic advisor for courses like Forensic-Psychological Profiling and Criminal Psychology .

Hannah Postelمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Migration Studies
• Public Policy
• Social Demography
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Hannah Postel is an Assistant Professor of Public Policy at Duke University's Sanford School of Public Policy. A social demographer specializing in migration, she investigates the intersection of immigration policy, economic development, and racial segregation, with a focus on the Global South and historical U.S. immigration restrictions like the Chinese Exclusion laws. PhD in Demography and Public Policy Bachelor's in International Politics and Economics from Middlebury College Her research challenges myths about immigration's impact on labor markets and emphasizes inclusive methodologies for underrepresented groups. Postel's work has been supported by Fulbright grants, and she actively engages in interdisciplinary collaborations across sociology, economics, and law. Key article trends include: Historical immigration policy analysis (e.g., Bracero Program, Chinese Exclusion) Economic development-migration nexus in Global South Methodological innovations in demographic data linkage Critique of EU migration and refugee policies Design of equitable temporary work visa programs Debunking immigration policy myths Scientific awards include a Fulbright Research Grant. She advocates for evidence-based migration policies and teaches future policymakers at Sanford.

William E. Snyderمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Sustainable Agriculture
• Biological Control
• Food Safety
• +۴ مورد دیگر

William E. Snyder is a Professor in the Department of Entomology at the University of Georgia's College of Agricultural & Environmental Sciences. His research integrates ecological principles to address critical challenges in species conservation, sustainable agriculture, and human health through natural pest management solutions. Dr. Snyder's work focuses on sustainable agriculture and biological control of pests, with expertise in food safety, plant-microbe-insect interactions, and climate change impacts on agroecosystems. His lab investigates how restoring natural biodiversity resolves conflicts between conservation and food production, emphasizing that ecosystem health underpins pest management and safe food systems. Key approaches include field studies on working farms, molecular eco-genomics, and landscape-scale modeling of species interactions. Recent publications reveal strong trends in climate-agriculture interfaces, food safety ecology, and genomic applications in pest management. Research increasingly examines trade-offs between ecosystem services (e.g., bird-mediated pest control) and risks (e.g., pathogen transmission), while advancing RNAi technologies and nutrient management for sustainable pest suppression. Field-based molecular work dominates current outputs, reflecting the lab's shift toward mechanistic eco-genomic explanations of ecological patterns. The Snyder Lab maintains active collaborations with growers across diverse projects including pastured poultry systems, soil nutrient-pest interactions, and climate-driven whitefly outbreaks. Ongoing fieldwork on organic farms and molecular analyses in the lab support translational research that bridges fundamental ecology with agricultural applications. The lab actively recruits students for projects spanning statistical modeling, GIS analysis, and experimental field ecology.