جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

Harriette Rasmussenمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار بالینی

• Adaptive Leadership
• Improvement Science
• Adult Learning
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Harriette Rasmussen is Assistant Clinical Professor at Drexel University, where she contributes to the EdD in Educational Leadership and Management program. She holds an EdD from Fielding Graduate University and BA from Evergreen State College. As distance faculty, she specializes in adaptive leadership, improvement science, and professional learning. Research examines leadership as conversational practice, peer observation models, data-informed decision making, and educational reform implementation. Publications explore doctoral education innovation, Common Core integration, and organizational learning cycles. Co-edited 'Adaptive Leadership in a Global Economy' examines leadership applications across sectors. Developed frameworks for understanding activism through micro-activism Explored protocols to enhance adult learning environments Presented nationally on indigenous worldview applications in organizations

Wesley Shumarمشاهده پروفایل

استاد بالینی

• Higher Education
• Sociology of Education
• Ethnography
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Dr. Wesley Shumar is a Clinical Professor in the Department of Communication and Affiliated Faculty with the School of Education at Drexel University. His office is located at 3201 Arch St., Room 372. He holds a PhD from Temple University, MA from New York University, and BA from University of Pennsylvania. Research Focus Dr. Shumar's scholarship examines: Structure and agency in neoliberal universities Virtual community building and online mathematics education Entrepreneurship education pedagogies Ethnographic evaluation methodologies Higher education internationalization He directs the MS in Mathematics, Learning and Teaching program. Publications Recent works explore digital technology's impact on universities, entrepreneurship education models, and professional development in STEM education. His publications demonstrate consistent focus on educational transformation in digital contexts.

Sergei Nirenburgمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Cognitive Science
• Artificial Intelligence
• Natural Language Processing (NLP)
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Sergei Nirenburg is a Professor in the Department of Cognitive Science at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. His research focuses on computational cognitive modeling, artificial intelligence, natural language processing (NLP), and hybrid AI agents. He leads large R&D teams and has pioneered the OntoAgent cognitive architecture for modeling intelligent agents in clinical medicine, robotics, and forensics. His work emphasizes integrating knowledge representation, decision-making, and language understanding within AI systems. Education: PhD in 1980 from The Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Israel. Additional affiliations in Computer Science. Research Interests: Ontological semantics, knowledge acquisition, computational linguistics for lesser-studied languages, and cognitive robotics. Current projects include the OntoAgent framework for clinical training environments (e.g., virtual patients) and neurosymbolic AI systems. Publications: Over 190 articles and two books, with recent work focusing on metacognitive AI, hybrid ML/KB systems, and agent-based cognitive modeling. His 2024-2025 research emphasizes neurosymbolic approaches to authorship anonymization and trustworth AI systems. Awards: Honorary Editor of Machine Translation Journal, former Editor-in-Chief (1987-96), and member of the International Committee on Computational Linguistics. Advising & Grants: Directed NATO-sponsored projects on language engineering and led international conferences on machine translation and computational linguistics. Current grants support OntoAgent's clinical and robotic applications. Labs/Teams: Core contributor to the OntoAgent development team and clinical training systems like CLAD. Collaborates on projects integrating physiology simulation and decision-making in AI agents.

• Artificial Intelligence in Medicine
• Biomedical Imaging
• Computer Vision
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Yu Gan is an Assistant Professor of Biomedical Engineering at Stevens Institute of Technology and Director of the Intelligent Imaging and Image Processing Lab. His NSF CAREER award-winning research develops AI and computer vision solutions for medical imaging challenges. With PhD training at Columbia University, Gan's work spans holographic rendering for telerehabilitation, cardiac tissue segmentation, and cancer biomarker discovery. Research foci include: AI-driven medical image interpretation and enhancement Real-time 3D reconstruction for rehabilitation Weakly supervised learning for clinical annotation Publications demonstrate innovation in adapting computer vision architectures for healthcare applications, particularly in cardiovascular imaging and motor rehabilitation. Recent patents cover robotic trunk support devices and holographic patient rendering systems. Honors: NSF CAREER Award Scialog Fellow Arnold and Mabel Beckman Foundation Grant

• Patient Safety
• Healthcare Decision Making
• End-of-Life Care
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Dr. Ray Samuriwo is a Researcher at the University of Bradford, specializing in patient safety, healthcare decision-making, and values-driven healthcare. His work bridges evidence synthesis, humanities, and social sciences to improve theories underpinning healthcare practices, education, and policy. He focuses on end-of-life care, wound healing, and interprofessional collaboration, contributing to international standards like compression therapy guidelines. His teaching philosophy emphasizes virtue-based education to cultivate ethical healthcare professionals through dialogical partnerships with students. Research Interests: Dr. Samuriwo’s expertise spans patient safety, medical ethics, and interdisciplinary collaboration. He explores how values shape clinical decisions, particularly in end-of-life care and wound management. His work addresses systemic issues like implicit bias in healthcare and the implementation of evidence-based practices. Recent studies include skin tear management across ethnicities, compression therapy efficacy, and strategies to reduce new graduate nurse attrition. Labs/Teams: He co-founded the Wounds Research Network (WReN), a collaborative initiative advancing wound care research. His work often involves partnerships with organizations like the European Wound Management Association and the ISTAP (International Skin Tear Advisory Panel). Grants and Funding: He has secured grants through initiatives like the NIHR fellowship, focusing on clinical education research and quality improvement in elder care. His research protocols include mixed-methods studies on healthcare interventions and bias mitigation.

Stephen M. McCauleyمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Climate Adaptation Planning
• Urban Resilience
• Environmental Justice
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Stephen M. McCauley is an Associate Professor of Teaching in the Department of Integrative & Global Studies at Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI), co-directing the Global Lab and Melbourne Project Center. He holds a PhD in Geography (Clark University, 2009), MA in Geography (University of Maryland, 2001), and BA in Economics (Loyola University of Maryland, 1996). His research focuses on urban resilience, climate adaptation, environmental justice, and GIS applications in urban planning. Current work addresses urban heat islands and green infrastructure to mitigate extreme heat vulnerabilities. He co-leads the Melbourne Project Center, connecting WPI students with civic organizations in Australia to tackle technology, environment, and social challenges. The Global Lab, co-directed with Lesley Dodson, amplifies collaborative action-research through storytelling and cross-network coordination. McCauley teaches field methodologies emphasizing community engagement and human-centered design, while advising project-based learning initiatives. He actively contributes to STEM+Arts, diversity/inclusion efforts, and dialogic practice at WPI.

Yevgen Borodinمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Web Accessibility
• Web Content Analysis
• Crowdsourcing
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Yevgen Borodin is a Research Assistant Professor at the Department of Computer Science, Stony Brook University, specializing in computational methods for Web Accessibility and non-visual interfaces. His work bridges Human-Computer Interaction, Natural Language Processing, and Machine Learning. Education : Ph.D. and M.S. in Computer Science from Stony Brook University (2009, 2005), B.Tech. in Web Development from Alfred State College of Technology (2003). Dr. Borodin’s research focuses on improving web accessibility through techniques like context analysis, web page segmentation, dynamic content accessibility, and voice dialog systems. His work emphasizes personalized, non-visual browsing strategies and HTML form usability. Scientific Awards : President’s Award for Distinguished Doctoral Students (2010), 1st place in 2007 ACM International Graduate Student Research Competition, best papers awards, and $4M in federal grants.

Guida de Abreuمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Cultural Psychology
• Identity Development
• Mathematical Cognition
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Guida de Abreu is a Professor of Cultural Psychology at Oxford Brookes University's School of Psychology, Social Work and Public Health. Her research examines learning and identity development within sociocultural contexts, particularly focusing on mathematical cognition, immigrant transitions, and cultural diversity. She leads interdisciplinary projects like the EU Horizon 2020 NEW ABC initiative, which develops educational innovations for immigrant youth integration. Her research explores three interconnected domains: 1) Cultural influences on mathematical cognition and home-school learning connections, 2) Identity development of children and youth in multicultural contexts, and 3) Impact of migration on adult cultural identity. This work addresses challenges posed by globalization through participatory methodologies. De Abreu's publications primarily focus on cultural psychology, migration studies, and educational research, with recent work emphasizing immigrant identity negotiation, language brokering, and inclusive education strategies. Her studies employ diverse qualitative approaches including dialogical self-theory and vignette methodology. She has supervised 12 doctoral students to completion, with research topics spanning acculturation experiences, educational identity, and cross-cultural parenting. Current PhD candidates include Parmida Mohammadpour studying home numeracy practices. As Steering Committee member of Oxford Brookes' Migration and Refugee Research Network, she coordinates interdisciplinary collaborations. Her NEW ABC project (2021-2024, €300k funding) co-creates educational pilot actions with young immigrants across 9 EU countries, focusing on youth translators and resilience-building through literature.

Daniel Saléeمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Political Science
• Indigenous Studies
• Canadian Politics
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Professor Daniel Salée holds a position in the Department of Political Science at Concordia University's School of Community and Public Affairs. He specializes in Canadian and Quebec political contexts, focusing on Indigenous-settler relations, ethnocultural diversity, and nationalism. Dr. Salée has taught courses such as SCPA 201, POLI 638/803, and POLI 645/815, reflecting his expertise in public policy and Indigenous-state relations. Education: BA (Honours) in Political Science, McGill University, 1977 MSc in Political Science, Université de Montréal, 1981 PhD in Political Science, Université de Montréal, 1987 Research interests include Indigenous peoples' political dynamics, Quebec nationalism, and federal-provincial relations in Canada. His work critically examines processes of marginalization of racialized minorities and the socio-institutional mechanisms of othering. Recent scholarship emphasizes Quebec's engagement with Indigenous sovereignty, language politics, and reconciliation challenges. Publications span academic journals and edited volumes, including co-editing Peuples autochtones et politique au Québec et au Canada (2020). His research is informed by interdisciplinary approaches, blending political theory with empirical analysis of contemporary governance issues. Professional affiliations: Founding member of DIALOG (Québec network on Indigenous issues) Member of Concordia's Center for the Study of Politics and Immigration (CSPI) Teaching and supervision: Supervises MA and PhD programs in Political Science and related interdisciplinary fields. Courses emphasize critical engagement with Canadian and Quebec political systems, Indigenous governance, and public policy frameworks.

Anastasiia Iunمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Developmental Psychology
• Trauma-Informed Care
• Educational Belonging
• +۱ مورد دیگر

Anastasiia Iun is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychology at the University of Alaska Anchorage. Her research examines lifespan adjustment through the lenses of educational belonging, cross-cultural adaptation, and trauma-informed interventions. Iun investigates how teacher-student relationships, parent-child dynamics, and peer interactions influence mental health across developmental stages. Her multicultural background informs research on international student adjustment, particularly in Central and South Asian educational contexts. She develops evidence-based interventions for social-emotional learning using innovative approaches like mixed reality simulations. With clinical training in parent-child interaction therapy and military populations, her work emphasizes culturally responsive, trauma-informed practices. Ph.D. in Counseling and School Psychology from University of Massachusetts Boston Clinical training in Parent-Child Interaction Therapy Teaches Lifespan Development and Child Psychology courses

Michelle Falterمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Education
• Critical Pedagogy
• Social Justice in Education
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Michelle Falter is an Associate Professor and Director of Teacher Education in the Division of Health and Human Development at St. Norbert College. With a background in high school English teaching in Wisconsin, the Dominican Republic, and Germany, she has dedicated her career to global education and teacher advocacy. Her work includes building educational partnerships in rural Kenya, training over 300 educators there. Falter holds a B.A. from St. Norbert College, an M.A. from Mt. Mary University, and a Ph.D. from the University of Georgia. Her research focuses on dialogic and critical pedagogies, emphasizing emotion in literature instruction and social justice in education. Key interests include anti-racist teaching practices, young adult literature, and fostering critical engagement in secondary classrooms. She has published extensively on topics like critical empathy frameworks, technology-mediated race discussions, and graphic novels for empathy. Award-winning educator, Falter received the 2023 Outstanding Global Engagement Award, 2020 Anti-Racist Teacher of the Year, and 2016 Nilsen-Donelson Award. Her work bridges theory and practice, advocating for student-centered approaches that honor diverse voices and lived experiences. Her publications explore innovative teaching methods such as Flipgrid for race dialogues, Zoom in research methodologies, and Project LIT community resistance to censorship. She also emphasizes preservice teacher reflection through video analysis and digital tools like Instagram for professional voice amplification.

Erika Bassمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Teacher Preparation
• Writing Instruction
• Rural Education
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Erika Bass is an Assistant Professor of English Education at the University of Northern Iowa, affiliated with the Department of Languages & Literatures in the College of Humanities Arts and Sciences. She serves as the English-Teaching Advisor. Her work focuses on preparing English teachers, writing instruction, and rural education, emphasizing dialogic and critical pedagogies rooted in place-conscious theory. Erika holds a Ph.D. in Curriculum and Instruction from Virginia Tech, an M.A. in Literature from Radford University, and a B.A. in Integrated Language Arts from the University of Akron. Her teaching and research bridge university coursework with classroom practice, particularly in rural contexts. Her research explores rural student and teacher experiences through dialogism, critical pedagogy, and place-based frameworks. Recent work includes examining university-school partnerships, place-based curricula, and gifted education strategies in rural schools. Notable articles address rural identity, pandemic impacts on medical education, and professional development for rural teachers. Bass advocates for equitable education through community engagement and reflective practices. Though no scientific awards are listed, her contributions focus on systemic equity and teacher preparation. She has advised no students explicitly mentioned but emphasizes mentorship through coursework and seminars.

Ana Carolina Rodriguezمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Work-life relationships
• Career development
• Ethics of care
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Ana Carolina Rodriguez is a Researcher and Coordinator of the Master of Learning and Talent Development (MLTD) program at the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities. She holds a PhD in Human Resource Development, an MBA in Human Resources, and a B.S. in Food Engineering. Her research focuses on work-life relationships, career development, ethics of care, and organizational development, advocating for healthier work practices and systemic frameworks. Education: PhD in Human Resource Development, University of Minnesota-Twin Cities MBA in Human Resources, Fundação Instituto de Administração (FIA), Brazil B.S. in Food Engineering, University of Campinas, Brazil Her research explores caregiving's impact on professional trajectories, ethics of care in HRD, and sustainable business practices. She emphasizes intersectional and dialogic approaches to address systemic challenges in organizations. Recent work includes studies on generational differences in HRD and organizational support for early pregnancy loss. Key Awards and Honors: Esworthy Malcolm S. Knowles Dissertation of the Year Award (2024) Ray Prince Endowed Fellowship (2023-2024) Sharon and Louis Quast Memorial Fellowship (2022-2023) Camille S. Wall Endowed Fellowship Award (2021-2022) She teaches courses such as 'Introduction to Organization Development' and 'Strategic Human Resource Development,' and is affiliated with the Academy of Human Resource Development (AHRD) and the International Coaching Federation (ICF). Her consulting work spans organization development, HR management, and conflict mediation.

Samuel Fleischackerمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Moral Philosophy
• Political Philosophy
• History of Philosophy
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Samuel Fleischacker is a LAS Distinguished Professor and Placement Director in the Department of Philosophy at the University of Illinois at Chicago's College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. He earned his PhD from Yale University in 1989 and specializes in moral and political philosophy, the history of moral philosophy, and philosophy of religion. His research examines critical issues including the moral status of culture, the history of liberalism, relationships between moral philosophy and social science, and connections between moral and religious values. Fleischacker's work bridges historical analysis with contemporary ethical dilemmas in political economy and social justice frameworks. Professor Fleischacker has received prestigious fellowships throughout his career: Center for Advanced Study in the Behavioral Sciences at Stanford University Center for Human Values at Princeton Institute for Advanced Study in the Humanities at Edinburgh University His recent publications demonstrate a consistent focus on Adam Smith's philosophical legacy, empathy studies, and the ethical dimensions of religious concepts. The work integrates historical textual analysis with contemporary applications in moral psychology and social theory.

Meike Walli-Schiekمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Sustainability
• Innovation
• Digitalization
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Meike Walli-Schiek is a Team Leader of the scientific advisors to the director at the Fraunhofer Institute for Systems and Innovation Research ISI in Karlsruhe, Germany. She holds a Master's degree in Urban and Regional Development Management from Ruhr Universität-Bochum (RUB) and completed her doctoral thesis on Corporate Regional Responsibility at RUB's Institute of Geography. Her career includes roles as a research associate at RUB (2009–2015) and as manager of Zukunft durch Industrie e.V. in Düsseldorf (2016–2017). At Fraunhofer ISI since 2018, she focuses on innovation, digitalization, AI, sustainability, and future research. Her work bridges academic research with practical applications, emphasizing societal integration of technological advancements. Education: Master's in Urban and Regional Development Management, Ruhr Universität-Bochum (2011) Doctorate in Corporate Regional Responsibility, Ruhr Universität-Bochum (2011) Research Interests: Dr. Walli-Schiek explores sustainability transitions in work environments, innovation ecosystems, and the societal impacts of digitalization and AI. She advocates for integrating sustainability into corporate strategies and labor policies, emphasizing the interplay between economic, ecological, and social dimensions. Her projects include advising on corporate sustainability initiatives and policy dialogues for industries like automotive. Key Projects: Scientific support for “Best of Technology Award” (2025–2026) Strategic dialog for the automotive industry in Baden-Württemberg (2017–2021) Research on sustainable work environments and future of work via Wissenschaftsplattform Nachhaltigkeit 2030 Labs/Teams: Leads the scientific advisory team at Fraunhofer ISI, collaborating on interdisciplinary projects to align technological innovation with societal goals.