جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

Mallary Tenoreمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Longform Feature Writing
• Creative Nonfiction
• Solutions Journalism
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Mallary Tenore is an Assistant Professor at The University of Texas at Austin's School of Journalism and Media and McCombs School of Business, specializing in longform feature writing, creative nonfiction, solutions journalism, and nonprofit journalism. She teaches undergraduate and graduate courses and oversees reporting and writing training. Tenore’s research integrates personal narrative with societal analysis, exemplified by her upcoming book SLIP: Life in the Middle of Eating Disorder Recovery , supported by an Alfred P. Sloan Foundation grant. Her career spans roles at the Poynter Institute, Knight Center for Journalism, and Images & Voices of Hope, focusing on media innovation and restorative storytelling. Education: B.A. in English and Spanish from Providence College; M.F.A. in Nonfiction Writing from Goucher College. Research focuses on eating disorder recovery, narrative medicine, and journalism ethics. Her writing appears in New York Times, Washington Post , and others. She leads global writing workshops and maintains the Write at the Edge newsletter, offering tips on craft and professional development. Awards include the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation Grant (2024) for reporting on eating disorders. She has advised students through UT Austin programs but no formal advisee list is provided.

• Mobile Technologies
• Digital Health
• e-Health Systems
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Valerie Gay is an Associate Professor in the School of Electrical and Data Engineering at the University of Technology Sydney (UTS), holding dual roles in teaching and research. She leads the Master of Technology Management and Master of Technology Innovation programs, emphasizing cross-disciplinary education. Her research focuses on mobile technologies , digital health , and social innovation , with a strong emphasis on co-designing solutions with healthcare stakeholders. Key projects include the TrEAT Eating Disorder Registry, the CAF Labour Standards initiative, and the Solitaire Fitness exergame for elderly health. She has pioneered mHealth applications for chronic disease management and usability testing frameworks, with over 150 publications in bioengineering and informatics. Education: Doctor of Science (Habilitation) and PhD in Computing from Sorbonne University, Paris. Extensive academic experience across France (University of Picardie Jules Verne), Brazil (Universidade Federal do Espírito Santo), and Australia since 1999. Research Themes: Mobile Health (mHealth) systems for chronic diseases AI-driven health applications Usability testing of medical devices Technology co-design with patients Global health equity through digital solutions Teaching Contributions: Recipient of 2023 FEIT Educator of the Year and 2021 UTS Teaching Award Designed innovative studio-based learning models for multi-cohort engineering students Program Director for online Master’s programs in Technology Management Notable Projects: TrEAT Registry: Big data platform for eating disorder clinical decision-making Solitaire Fitness: Asynchronous exergame for elderly cognitive/physical health Sehhaty Wa Daghty: Saudi hypertension management app Awards & Recognition: UTS Teaching Excellence Awards (2021, 2023) ARC Linkage Grant recipient (Cleaning Accountability Framework project)

• Self-Determination Theory
• Parenting and Family Dynamics
• Psychological Control
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Bart Soenens is a Professor at Ghent University, Faculty of Psychology and Educational Sciences, specializing in developmental psychology, parenting dynamics, and self-determination theory. His work bridges theoretical frameworks with practical applications in adolescence, motivation, and educational settings. Research Interests: Dr. Soenens explores how autonomy-supportive versus controlling environments affect psychological outcomes, particularly in adolescents. His studies span topics such as psychological control in parenting identity formation motivational profiles in education social media's impact on youth parental burnout prevention perfectionism and mental health. PhD Supervision: He has supervised numerous doctoral candidates, including Daphne van den Bogaard (2024), Branko Vermote (2023), and Charlotte Schrooyen (2023), focusing on developmental and educational psychology. Recent Publications: His 2025 work examines prosody's role in social pressure and collaboration, while 2024 studies analyze interventions for student well-being, social media dynamics, and coaching environments in elite sports.

Barbara Mitraمشاهده پروفایل

عضو هیئت علمی

• Gender Studies
• Social Media Analysis
• Body Image
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Dr Barbara Mitra is a Principal Lecturer in Media & Film Studies at the University of Worcester's Institute of Arts and Humanities. She specializes in gender studies, social media's impact, body image, eating disorders, and children's media consumption. Her work bridges academic research and public engagement, including radio appearances and school outreach on gender, body image, and media literacy. Her teaching focuses on gender, commercial aspects of social media, and technology in education. She has received numerous accolades, including the Student Led Teaching Award (2015) and multiple nominations for academic tutoring and lecturing excellence. She co-edited the Worcester Journal of Learning and Teaching (2012–2018) and produces academic films on various topics. Research interests include activism in digital cultures, Indian television, and the intersection of advertising with childhood. She welcomes PhD/MRes topics on gender, digital activism, and social media's societal impacts.

Hattie Wrightمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Clinical Nutrition
• Chronic Disease Management
• Behavior Change
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Dr. Hattie Wright is Associate Professor of Nutrition and Dietetics at the University of Sunshine Coast, where she coordinates the Bachelor of Dietetics program. As an Advanced Accredited Practising Dietitian, she bridges clinical practice and academia, holding a visiting fellowship at Sunshine Coast Hospital. Her research examines diet-disease relationships in chronic conditions (cancer survivorship, CKD) and healthy aging. Wright develops behavior change interventions to improve dietary self-management and quality of life. She leads projects on dietetic education innovation using simulation-based learning and telehealth training. Wright has received multiple awards including the ANZSN Nutrition Research Award. Professional leadership includes roles as PINES Vice-President and COSA member. Key publications examine: Diet-inflammation relationships in aging Clinical reasoning development in dietetics education Disordered eating in physique athletes

Kathina Aliمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس ارشد

• Eating Disorders
• Mental Health
• Wellbeing
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Dr Kathina Ali is a Senior Lecturer in Clinical Psychology at the University of the Sunshine Coast's School of Health, where she co-leads the Be Well Lab. Her research focuses on eating disorders, mental health, and digital interventions to improve wellbeing, with collaborations extending to SAHMRI and international institutions. Education: PhD in Clinical Psychology (Australian National University), MSc in Psychology (University of Hagen, Germany), BSc in Psychology (University of Hagen, Germany) Ali’s work addresses help-seeking barriers for eating disorders, leveraging digital platforms to develop scalable mental health solutions. Her 15 most recent publications highlight themes in University student mental health Acculturative stress in international students Online intervention efficacy Stigma and mental health literacy Wellbeing measurement frameworks Compulsive buying disorder criteria Scientific accolades include 2022 SA Science Excellence and Innovation Award (Innovator of the Year finalist) 2021 Vice-Chancellor’s Early Career Researcher Award 2021 APS Excellent PhD Thesis Award Multiple grants, including $294,983 from Movember for veteran mental health programs

Dan Fassnachtمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Digital Mental Health Interventions
• Wellbeing Promotion
• Eating Disorders
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Dr. Dan Fassnacht is an Associate Professor of Psychology in the School of Health at the University of the Sunshine Coast. He co-leads the Be Well Lab, a collaboration with the South Australian Health & Medical Research Institute (SAHMRI), which develops scientifically validated digital tools for mental health. The lab was a 2022 finalist for SA's Innovator of the Year Award. His research focuses on technology-driven behavioral change interventions for mental health improvement, including internet/mobile tools for anxiety, depression, OCD, and eating disorders. Dr. Fassnacht has secured over $1.2 million in research grants and has published extensively with 50+ peer-reviewed works. Awards include the Innovation in Learning and Teaching Award (2022) and Teaching Excellence Award (2021) from Flinders University. He teaches Psychology of Health and Wellbeing (PSY306) and Professional Practice of Psychology (PSY402), and coordinates Honors programs. Professional memberships include the Society for Mental Health Research and Australia and New Zealand Academy for Eating Disorders.

Catherine Houlihanمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس ارشد

• Clinical Psychology
• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
• Eating Disorders
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Catherine Houlihan is a Senior Lecturer in Clinical Psychology and Director of the UniSC Psychology Clinic at the University of the Sunshine Coast's School of Health. She coordinates and teaches courses in the Master of Psychology (Clinical and Professional) programs and provides clinical and research supervision to master’s and PhD students. Her research focuses on eating disorders, body image, and cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), with expertise in developing therapeutic models for mental health services. She co-founded Australia’s first residential eating disorder service, Wandi Nerida in QLD. Education: DClinPsych from the University of Oxford and BSc (Hons) from Cardiff University. Research Interests: Eating disorders, CBT, therapeutic formulations, and multidisciplinary team approaches. She investigates novel methods to enhance treatment outcomes and improve service design in mental health. Teaching: Courses include PSY703 Practicum Placement 1, PSY713 Professional Skills 1, PSY706 Practicum Placement 2, and PSY716 Professional Skills 2. Memberships: Registered Psychologist (Australia), Board-Approved Supervisor, ANZAED Member, and ANZAED Credentialed Clinician. Labs/Teams: Director of the UniSC Psychology Clinic, leading clinical training and research.

Kate Mulgrewمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Cognitive Psychology
• Health Psychology
• Body Image Studies
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Associate Professor Kate Mulgrew is an academic and leader in research and education at the University of the Sunshine Coast (UniSC). She holds a PhD and BPsyc(Hons) from Queensland University of Technology. As Dean of Graduate Research and Researcher Development, she oversees the Graduate Research School, focusing on enhancing researcher development, HDR policies, and industry engagement. Her academic roles have included Deputy Head (Research) in the School of Health and Behavioural Sciences and Acting Head of School. Her research interests span cognitive psychology (biased attention/memory), health psychology (body image, chronic pain), and climate change in the Pacific. She has received awards for teaching excellence, including the USC Advance Awards in 2015 and 2016. Her work integrates psychological theory with practical interventions to address media effects, body image, and mental health. She supervises research projects on topics like media influence on body image and yoga's role in health. Education: PhD (Qld.UT), BPsyc(Hons) (Qld.UT) Research Focus: Cognitive and health psychology, chronic pain, climate change impacts, media effects on body image. Awards: USC Advance Awards for advancing quality teaching (2016, 2015). Leadership: Driving institutional research strategy, HDR policy reforms, and industry collaboration. Her teaching spans human associative learning, personality assessment, and cognitive psychology. She advocates for inclusive research cultures and has pioneered initiatives to support graduate researchers. Her recent work explores body neutrality, functionality-based interventions, and the psychological impacts of cyberbullying and social media.

Margaret T. Jonesمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Human Performance
• Athlete Health
• Exercise Physiology
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Dr. Margaret T. Jones serves as Professor at George Mason University within the School of Sport, Recreation, and Tourism Management, specializing in Sport Management. She directs the Patriot Performance Laboratory at the Frank Pettrone Center for Sports Performance and holds editorial leadership as Associate Editor-in-Chief of Strength and Conditioning Journal and Senior Associate Editor of Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research . BA in English, University of Tennessee MEd in Exercise Science, University of Houston PhD in Exercise Physiology, University of Georgia NIH Postdoctoral Fellowship in Physiology, Cornell University Her research focuses on human performance and athlete health , with specific expertise in athlete load monitoring, musculoskeletal strength and power development, and nutrition practices. She employs advanced methodologies including wearable sensors, metabolic testing, and body composition analysis to optimize athletic performance while mitigating injury risks. Her work bridges laboratory findings with practical applications for diverse athletic populations ranging from elite collegiate athletes to firefighters. Analysis of her 15 most recent publications reveals dominant trends in body composition assessment (particularly fat-free mass index across sports), load monitoring technology (GPS, wearables), and sport-specific nutritional requirements . Her research consistently addresses methodological validation while exploring sex differences and position-specific demands in team sports. William J. Kraemer Outstanding Sports Scientist (2023) Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research Editorial Excellence Award (2022) NSCA Educator of the Year (2008) George Mason University OSCAR Mentoring Excellence Award (2014) Fellow of American College of Sports Medicine and NSCA Dr. Jones mentors extensively through her leadership of the Patriot Performance Laboratory, where she oversees research on athlete readiness, recovery protocols, and performance optimization. Her grant portfolio includes collaborations with the Beck Foundation and NSCA, focusing on practical applications of sport science in real-world athletic settings. She serves on editorial boards for multiple high-impact journals and contributes to national standards through her NSCA board service. Her laboratory operations emphasize translational research, connecting biomechanical testing, metabolic assessment, and nutritional analysis to develop evidence-based protocols for athletic programs. Current projects include smart ring sleep monitoring in basketball, wrestling weight certification standards, and firefighter fitness assessment.

Jeffrey A. Cieslaمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Depression Risk Factors
• Rumination
• Maladaptive Beliefs
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Jeffrey A. Ciesla is an Associate Professor in the Department of Psychological Sciences at Kent State University and Director of the Applied Psychology Center. He earned his Ph.D. from the State University of New York at Buffalo in 2004. His research focuses on cognitive and stress-related risk factors for depression, including rumination, maladaptive beliefs, and models of life stress (e.g., stress sensitization, autonomy models). He also specializes in advanced statistical techniques such as structural equation modeling (SEM) and hierarchical linear modeling (HLM) in psychopathology research. Key research areas include transgender mental health, minority stress, and the interplay between cognitive processes and emotional disorders. Dr. Ciesla’s work has explored topics such as the impact of weight stigma on eating behaviors, legislative effects on transgender youth mental health, and cannabis use outcomes. He frequently teaches courses like Introduction to Adult Psychopathology and Quantitative Methods. His recent articles highlight methodological innovations (e.g., improving depression scale scoring) and applied research on marginalized populations. Notably, studies examine post-operative outcomes for transgender individuals, stress-related legislative impacts, and cognitive biases in anxiety. Dr. Ciesla’s contributions span clinical, statistical, and public health domains, emphasizing translational research with practical implications.

Natalie Caine-Bishمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Community Nutrition
• Childhood Obesity Prevention
• Nutrition Education
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Natalie Caine-Bish is an Associate Professor in Health Sciences at Kent State University and a registered/licensed dietitian. She holds a BS in Natural Sciences (University of Akron), MS in Exercise Physiology and Nutrition, and PhD in Exercise Physiology (Kent State). Research focuses on community nutrition interventions, particularly childhood obesity prevention through programs like K.I.D.S. (Kids Interested in Diet and Sport), which she directs. Additional work examines dietary behaviors in college students, school nutrition quality, mindful eating interventions, and cross-cultural dietary adaptation. As Faculty Coordinator for the Center of Nutrition Outreach, she bridges academic research with community programming. Recent publications analyze restaurant nutrition in food deserts, vegetarian diet perceptions, international student dietary changes, and school meal compositions across socioeconomic contexts.

Christina Driverمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Youth Mental Health
• Adolescent Brain Development
• Lifestyle Behaviors and Mental Health
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Christina Driver is a Lecturer and Course Coordinator at the Thompson Institute, University of the Sunshine Coast (UniSC), specializing in Mental Health and Neuroscience. She coordinates postgraduate programs including the Graduate Certificate, Diploma, and Master's in Mental Health and Neuroscience. Her research focuses on youth mental health, adolescent brain development, lifestyle behaviors, and traumatic stress, contributing to the Thompson Institute's Longitudinal Adolescent Brain Study . Dr. Driver holds a PhD from UniSC, a Postgraduate Diploma in Neuroscience from the University of New England, and a First-Class Honors BSc from St Mary’s University, UK. She is a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (UK) and a Science Mentor for Frontiers for Young Minds . Her research interests span psychosocial strategies in healthcare, biopsychosocial models of care, and neurobiological impacts of cyberbullying. Notably, she received the 2021 Vice Chancellor and President’s Award for Excellence in Teaching, shared with Liz Askew, for developing innovative online MHN programs. Dr. Driver’s work emphasizes interdisciplinary collaboration, combining neuroimaging, longitudinal cohort studies, and clinical interventions. She supervises research in youth mental health and neurodevelopmental mechanisms, with publications addressing cyberbullying effects, brain structural changes, and early intervention strategies.

Jennifer L. Templeمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Caffeine Effects on Adolescents
• Food Reinforcement
• Eating Behavior
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Jennifer L. Temple, PhD, is an Assistant Professor and Director of the Nutrition and Health Research Laboratory at the University at Buffalo's School of Public Health and Health Professions. Her research focuses on the neurobiological and behavioral factors influencing ingestive behavior, particularly in adolescents and children. Key areas include caffeine's physiological effects, food reinforcement dynamics, and the relationship between food consumption and obesity. She leads studies funded by the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA), examining mechanisms underlying gender differences in caffeine sensitivity and the role of food reinforcement in weight gain. Temple’s work bridges basic science and applied public health, emphasizing translational research to address global health challenges. She actively mentors undergraduate and graduate students through hands-on involvement in all research phases, including data collection and manuscript preparation. Her laboratory investigates topics such as the impact of food variety on eating behavior, the influence of socioeconomic factors on food choices, and the physiological responses to environmental stressors like heat exposure in occupational settings. Current projects include a double-blind, dose-response study on chronic caffeine effects in adolescents and longitudinal analyses of food reinforcement sensitization in relation to BMI changes. Temple also explores how economic scarcity and food insecurity shape reinforcement pathology and decision-making processes, with implications for public health policy.

Andrea K. Hendersonمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Religion
• Health
• Family
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Andrea K. Henderson is an Associate Professor and Graduate Program Director in the Department of Sociology at the University of South Carolina's McCausland College of Arts and Sciences. She earned her PhD in Sociology from the University of Texas at Austin in 2011. Research Focus: Examines psychosocial resources in health and family contexts Specializes in religious influences among minoritized populations Integrates critical theory, social psychology, and public health Key Research Areas: Racial discrimination impacts on health Religion-health nexus Family dynamics and stress responses Historical trauma in Southern communities Scientific Support: National Institute on Aging AD-RCMAR grant (1P30AG059294-01) National Cancer Institute grant (R37CA214787-S1) University of South Carolina ASPIRE I Innovation Grant Academic Contributions: Published in leading journals including Journal for the Scientific Study of Religion, Journal of Religion and Health, and Journal of Family Issues. Her work explores intersections of race, religion, and health disparities through mixed-method approaches.