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Gülbanu Kaptanمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Behavioural Decision Making
• Risk Perception and Communication
• Behaviour Change
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Gülbanu Kaptan is an Associate Professor in Behavioural Decision Making at Leeds University Business School, University of Leeds, where she has been a faculty member since 2014. Her work bridges behavioural science, environmental challenges, and food systems, with a focus on risk perception, communication, and behaviour change. She has held leadership roles including Interim Head of the Decision Research Group and Academic Lead for the LUBS Workload Allocation Management System. Her research is centered on applying behavioural science to societal challenges such as food waste, food safety, and climate change impacts on agriculture. She investigates consumer acceptance of novel foods, psychological drivers of hygiene behaviours, and resilience in food supply chains. Her interdisciplinary approach involves collaboration with academic and non-academic stakeholders across the UK and internationally. Dr. Kaptan has secured significant funding from UKRI (ESRC, BBSRC), Swiss National Science Foundation, EU-FP7, and Research England. Her projects include citizen science initiatives on plant breeding, food waste reduction post-COVID-19, and policy barriers to food upcycling. She is actively involved in policy advisory roles with the European Commission’s Consumer Food Waste Forum and the FAO’s Working Group on Behavioural Science for Food Loss and Waste. Winner of LUBS 2017-18 Partnership Award – Best Feedback Nominee for LUBS Partnership Awards (2018, 2019) in Positive Impact, Inspirational Teaching, and Best Feedback She supervises several postgraduate researchers and contributes to teaching in management decision-making, risk perception, and research methods. She is also a member of the UKRI ESRC Peer Review College and professional societies including the Society for Risk Analysis and the European Citizen Science Association.

• Art Perception
• Neuroaesthetics
• Human Factors in Automation
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Francesco Walker is an Assistant Professor at Leiden University's Department of Psychology Cognitive Psychology, within the Social and Behavioural Sciences faculty. He holds a PhD from the University of Twente and has conducted interdisciplinary research at institutions like the Van Gogh Museum and Rijksmuseum. His work focuses on art perception, neuroaesthetics, and human factors in automated systems. Education: Master's in Cognitive Neuropsychology (VU Amsterdam), PhD in Human-vehicle Interaction (University of Twente). Research explores how eye-tracking technology reveals differences in art perception between adults and children, and investigates trust dynamics in automated vehicles. His recent studies highlight attentional strategies in museum settings and passenger trust calibration during risky driving scenarios. Awards include Best Poster (2018 BMW Summer School) and the Robert Francès Award (2016). Teaching responsibilities include coordinating the Applied Cognitive Psychology Master's track and courses on Human Factors. No specific grants or students listed, but active in collaborative projects like the GENGREEN initiative. Engaged with public outreach through platforms like The Conversation.

• Circular Economy
• Consumer Behavior
• Producer Behavior
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Toghrul Pashabayli serves as a Junior Research Fellow in Economics (part-time) at the School of Economics and Business Administration, Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Tartu, while concurrently pursuing his PhD in Economics under the supervision of Professors Diana Eerma and Mariia Chebotareva. His dual role bridges advanced academic training with active research contributions in sustainable economic systems. His educational trajectory includes: Master's Degree in Economics (2023) from the University of Tartu, with thesis titled "Circular Economy Practices: the Role of Institutional Factors in Forming Consumer Behavior in Estonia and Azerbaijan", analyzing institutional drivers of circular economy adoption across two distinct national contexts. PhD candidate in Economics (since September 2023) at the University of Tartu, researching "The role of institutional, economic, and technological factors in forming consumer and producer behaviour in circular economy", expanding his investigation to integrate producer perspectives and broader determinants. His scholarly focus centers on circular economy mechanisms, investigating how institutional frameworks, economic conditions, and technological innovations collectively shape sustainable behavior among consumers and producers. Geographically anchored in Estonia and Azerbaijan, his work provides critical comparative insights into policy effectiveness across varying institutional landscapes. This research intersects environmental economics, behavioral theory, and sustainable policy design, offering actionable pathways for transitioning toward circular economic models in diverse socioeconomic settings.

Saeid Nahavandiمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Artificial Intelligence
• Robotics and Haptics
• Autonomous Systems
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Roles and Affiliations: Distinguished Professor Saeid Nahavandi is the inaugural Associate Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research) and Chief of Defence Innovation at Swinburne University of Technology. He leads defence innovation and research strategy, with a focus on autonomous systems, robotics, and AI. Previously, he served as Pro Vice-Chancellor (Defence Technologies) at Deakin University and founded its Institute for Intelligent Systems Research and Innovation. Research Focus: Specializes in robotics, haptics, autonomous systems, AI, and advanced modelling/simulation. His work bridges academia and industry, with collaborations spanning Airbus, Boeing, NASA, and NATO. He has secured over $150M in funding and established three tech startups. Key research areas include motion simulation, teleoperation systems, and defence technologies. Articles Overview: Over 1,300 publications span AI, robotics, and control engineering. Recent work emphasizes autonomous navigation reviews, uncertainty-aware AI, and motion cueing algorithms. His research addresses real-world applications like driver distraction detection and robotic ultrasound. Awards and Recognition: Recipient of the 2022 Clunies Ross Entrepreneur of the Year Award, 2021 Australian Space Awards Researcher of the Year, and multiple engineering excellence accolades. A Fellow of ATSE, IEEE, and other leading institutions. Grants & Industry Impact: Led ARC Training Centres for automated vehicles and energy storage. Notable grants include a $15M ARC Training Centre for Automated Vehicles in Rural/Remote Regions (2024–2029). Collaborates globally on defence, aerospace, and smart transportation projects. Labs & Teams: Heads Swinburne’s Defence Innovation Group and collaborates with Harvard University (as an Associate) and the University of Windsor (adjunct professor). Advises governments and industries on technology strategy and innovation.

Leonida Fusaniمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Avian Biology
• Animal Behavior
• Physiological Ecology
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Leonida Fusani is a Professor at the University of Veterinary Medicine Vienna (Vetmeduni) with a double appointment at the Department of Behavioural and Cognitive Biology, University of Vienna. He leads research on physiological mechanisms underlying complex avian behaviors, particularly migration and courtship displays, combining laboratory and fieldwork. His lab investigates immediate and ultimate causes of elaborate courtship behaviors, migration physiology, and decision-making at stopover sites. Key projects include "Comparative aesthetics: A novel approach to investigate multi-modal attractiveness in humans and animals" "Decoding the value of courtship signals by integrated audio-visual analysis" "The hormone ghrelin: Is it a key player in regulating performance, fuel metabolism and decision-making in migratory birds?" "Water balance as a driver of behavioral strategies of migratory birds during desert crossing" Research strengths include a global network of collaborators and interdisciplinary approaches integrating behavioral ecology, neuroendocrinology, and evolutionary biology. Despite no specific awards or student lists being mentioned in the provided text, his work spans Eurasian-African migratory birds and Neotropical manakins, with emphasis on hormonal regulation, oxidative stress, and phenotypic flexibility. Academic journey details: MSc in Biology, University of Florence (1992) Master of Philosophy, University of Cambridge (1995) PhD in Neuroscience, University of Cambridge and Max Planck Institute (2000) Faculty roles: University of Siena (2003), University of Ferrara (2007), Vetmeduni/University of Vienna (2014–present)

• Inflammatory bowel disease
• Eosinophilic esophagitis
• Fibroblast biology
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Dr Mario Manresa is an Assistant Professor (Ad Astra Fellow) in the School of Biomolecular and Biomedical Science at University College Dublin , working from the Conway Institute. He also served as Principal Investigator in the UCD School of Medicine (2022) and held post-doctoral positions at UC San Diego and Harvard Medical School. His research programme dissects how intestinal fibroblasts transition from homeostatic to inflammatory phenotypes and how these cells dialog with innate immune cells in chronic inflammatory disorders such as inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) and eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE). Education & Training PhD – University College Dublin Post-doctoral Fellowship – University of California San Diego, Pediatrics (2018–2021) Post-doctoral Fellowship – Harvard Medical School, Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Pathology (2017–2018) Post-doctoral Fellowship – University College Dublin, Medicine (2016–2017) Research Interests Dr Manresa’s laboratory employs primary human cell culture, co-culture systems, flow cytometry and transcriptomics to understand: molecular drivers (TNF-superfamily cytokines such as TWEAK and LIGHT) that switch fibroblasts toward pathogenic phenotypes; micro-environmental modulators (hypoxia, extracellular matrix composition) shaping fibroblast behaviour; therapeutic restoration of WNT pathway homeostasis to resolve inflammation; interactions between inflammatory fibroblasts and monocytes/macrophages that perpetuate mucosal inflammation. Grant Support & Collaborations UCD Conway Institute Director’s Strategic Award – Ad Astra & Emerging Investigators (2022–2024) Enterprise Ireland / UCD Project Grant – pancreatic cancer-on-chip model of immune cell infiltration (2023–2025) Teaching & Mentoring He coordinates two undergraduate modules—“Cell Signalling” and “Molecular Basis of Disease”—and currently supervises PhD theses, having mentored post-doctoral researcher Carlos Matellan Martin. Professional Service Dr Manresa serves as a peer reviewer for Digestive Diseases Week and is multilingual (English, Spanish, Italian), facilitating international collaboration.

• Strategic Human Capital
• Organization Theory
• Economic Sociology
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Halil Sabanci is an Assistant Professor of Management and Organizations at the Frankfurt School of Finance & Management , with research expertise in strategic human capital, organization theory, and economic sociology. His work explores labor market sociology, focusing on career mobility, inequality, and the interplay between organizations, workers, and social structures like networks and status hierarchies. Education: PhD (summa cum laude, IESE Business School), Master of Research in Management (IESE), BA in Management (Bogazici University) His research has been published in American Journal of Sociology , Academy of Management Journal , Nature Human Behaviour , and Organization Studies , with working papers and conference contributions addressing topics like immigrant pay gaps, temporary employment, and racial/gender workplace inequalities. Recent publications highlight trends in labor market segregation, executive compensation dynamics, and inequality drivers across industries and countries. He has held visiting roles at London Business School and MIT Sloan and combines academic work with prior industry experience in S&P 500 firms as a commercial specialist and management consultant, alongside entrepreneurial ventures in telecommunications.

Giulio Bianchi Piccininiمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Road Safety
• Human Factors in Transportation
• Traffic Psychology
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Giulio Bianchi Piccinini is an Associate Professor at Aalborg University’s Department of Construction, Urban and Environmental Engineering, leading the research group Data Analysis and Human Factors in Traffic . His career spans academia and industry, including nine years at Chalmers University of Technology’s Crash Analysis and Prevention group and prior automotive industry experience in Italy. Education : PhD in Transportation Systems (University of Porto, 2019); Master’s in Automotive Engineering (Polytechnic University of Turin, 2014); Bachelor’s (2007). Giulio’s research centers on road safety , analyzing accident mechanisms involving drivers, cyclists, and pedestrians. His work combines expert assessment and naturalistic data (video, kinematic variables) with theoretical foundations in engineering , cognitive science , and human factors . Recent projects include Safe e-PMvs (electric personal mobility safety) and Computer Vision for Cycling Safety . His articles highlight trends in driver-cyclist interactions , autonomous vehicle safety , and behavioral adaptation to driver assistance systems. Awards include the 2016 Best Presentation Award and 2007 Best Italian Master’s Thesis in Automotive Engineering . Teaching : Supervises undergraduate and graduate students in Civil Engineering and Roads & Traffic Engineering; developing a new Master’s program in Sustainable Road Transportation. Leadership : Served on editorial boards of Journal of Safety Research and European Transport Research Review ; former head of Chalmers’ Human Behaviour competence network.

• Demography
• HIV Epidemiology
• Public Health
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Professor Simon Gregson serves as Professor in Demography and Behavioural Science at the School of Public Health, Faculty of Medicine, Imperial College London, and directs the Manicaland HIV/STD Prevention Project in Zimbabwe. His work focuses on HIV epidemic dynamics across sub-Saharan Africa through integrated empirical and modeling approaches. Gregson specializes in HIV transmission dynamics, prevention strategies, and epidemic impact assessment using longitudinal population-based surveys combined with mathematical modeling. His landmark 19-year Manicaland study in Zimbabwe provides critical evidence on HIV decline drivers, influencing global public health policy. Research spans demographic methods, infectious disease epidemiology, and behavioral science applications in resource-limited settings. Scientific Awards: No awards explicitly mentioned in source material As Director of the Manicaland HIV/STD Prevention Project, Gregson oversees sustained research funding for longitudinal epidemic tracking, involving multi-institutional collaborations across Zimbabwe and international partners. His leadership coordinates field operations, data collection, and analytical teams generating policy-relevant evidence. The Manicaland project team conducts population-based surveys and clinical studies across 12 communities in eastern Zimbabwe, maintaining one of Africa's longest-running HIV surveillance systems. This infrastructure enables real-time monitoring of epidemic trends and intervention impacts through household visits, biological sampling, and behavioral interviews.

Mark A. Andorمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Prosocial behavior
• Experimental and behavioral economics
• Applied econometrics
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Mark A. Andor is Professor of Behavioral and Environmental Economics at Ruhr University Bochum since 2024, concurrently serving as co-head of the research area 'Environment and Resources' and head of the 'Prosocial Behaviour' research group at RWI-Leibniz Institute for Economic Research. Previously, he held guest lecturer positions at Ruhr-Universität Bochum (2023), Heinrich-Heine-Universität Düsseldorf (2020-2022), and Universität Duisburg-Essen (2013-2022). His educational background includes a Dr.rer.pol. from Universität Münster (2012) and Dipl.-Volkswirt in Economics from the same institution (2003-2008), with supplementary studies at Universidad de Vigo, Spain (2007-2008). Professor Andor's research integrates experimental methods with policy analysis across behavioral and environmental economics. He investigates prosocial behavior mechanisms, energy conservation interventions through information campaigns and defaults, and the interplay between fairness perceptions and environmental policy acceptance. His work employs applied econometrics to evaluate residential energy efficiency, meat consumption patterns, and pandemic response behaviors. Recent publications demonstrate interdisciplinary convergence between behavioral science and sustainability policy, particularly examining cognitive/non-cognitive drivers of individual actions in energy, food, and health contexts. Key trends include field experiments on green defaults, systematic reviews of energy interventions, and analysis of redistributive environmental policy support. He leads major collaborative projects including NEWCOMERS (New Clean Energy Communities), 'Die Mobilitätswende in Deutschland gemeinsam gestalten' (Shaping Germany's Mobility Transition), 'Targeting Energy Conservation', and 'Stimulating Prosocial Behavior' (PROSOCIAL), focusing on behavioral solutions for energy transitions and sustainable mobility.

• Business-to-Business Marketing
• Customer Relationship Management
• New Product Diffusion
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Dr Shanfei (Sophie) Feng is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Marketing at Monash Business School, Monash University, Australia. She specialises in Business-to-Business marketing, customer relationship management and new-product diffusion, often employing advanced empirical modelling techniques. Currently she is accepting new PhD students with interests in B2B marketing, empirical modelling and contract issues. Research Interests Business-to-Business services & relationship marketing New product diffusion and forecasting Empirical modelling of contractual relationships Oil & gas industry marketing contexts Her work has appeared in leading outlets such as Journal of Business Research , Journal of Service Research , International Journal of Research in Marketing and Journal of Business & Industrial Marketing . Across her nine major articles (2008-2023) she explores how firms set contract length, predict peak sales, co-create value, and manage donor or customer relationships, blending rigorous econometric modelling with managerially relevant questions. Professional Service & Recognition Regular peer reviewer for Australian Journal of Management , European Journal of Operational Research and other journals Invited speaker at ANZMAC 2021 and Marketing Research Camp 2019 Media commentator on retail supply-chain issues (2021) Dr Feng is an active member of the international marketing scholarly community, with 27 recorded conference and reviewing activities and ongoing collaboration networks across Australia and overseas.

• Biomedicine
• Neurosciences
• Genetics
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Henna-Kaisa Wigren is a University Lecturer at the Molecular and Integrative Biosciences Research Programme within the Faculty of Biological and Environmental Sciences at the University of Helsinki. Her research focuses on the intersection of neurosciences , biomedicine , and physiology , with particular emphasis on sleep regulation and its neurobiological mechanisms. Biomedicine Neurosciences Genetics Developmental Biology Physiology Biochemistry Cell and Molecular Biology Over her career, Wigren has published extensively on topics including: Sleep-wake cycle regulation Microglial activity in sleep Neurochemical mechanisms of arousal Brain energy metabolism Comparative sleep research (including veterinary applications) Developmental neurobiology Her recent publications (2024-2025) focus on microglial morphology and pharmacological interventions in neuropathic pain-related sleep disturbances. Earlier works (2016-2020) examine anesthesia effects on brain proteomes, sleep homeostasis, and neurotrophic factor signaling. Scientific Recognition : 2010: Finnish Physiological Society Thesis Award Academic Contributions : Supervision of doctoral thesis (2022-present) Peer review for Physiology & Behavior , Behavioural Brain Research , and Neuroscience Letters Participation in international conferences (Society for Neuroscience, European Sleep Research Society) Collaborations in translational sleep research Current Projects : 2024-2025: Microglia in the sleeping brain.STS 25 (Finnish Society of Sciences and Letters) 2020-present: Sleepless in the stable (equine sleep disorders) 2011-2013: Aivoverkko (neuroscience network)

• Social Psychology
• Occupational Health Psychology
• Psychosocial Risk Prevention
• +۵ مورد دیگر

José María León Rubio is Full Professor of Social Psychology at the University of Seville and head of the "Social Behaviours & Health" research group. Across four decades he has published more than 60 books and 150 chapters/articles on psychosocial risks, occupational stress/burnout, social-skills training and community health, securing continuous national and regional funding. Research interests integrate social-psychology theory with applied prevention of workplace psychosocial hazards, analysis of social support in severe mental illness, development and validation of training for assertiveness, humour-based stress management, and gamified e-health tools for presenteeism and bullying. Recent articles (2018-2023) appear in Int. J. Social Psychiatry , Sustainability , Frontiers in Psychology , Psicothema and European J. Work & Org. Psychology , focusing on multilevel drivers of burnout, service quality, schizophrenia outcomes, and intervention implementation. He has led or taken part in >30 funded projects, including Spanish national grants on prosocial motivation and burnout in nursing, gender & teaching stress, and regional contracts for psychosocial-risk evaluation with TUSSAM, CAP and other Andalusian organisations. Extensive academic production is complemented by coordination of doctoral programmes, supervision of numerous PhD students, and collaboration in international networks on occupational health and social psychiatry.

• Disease Ecology
• Environment
• Infectious Diseases
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Dr. Janet Koprivnikar is a Professor in the Department of Chemistry and Biology at Toronto Metropolitan University, concurrently serving as Interim Associate Dean, Programs. Her research integrates disease ecology, environmental science, and parasitology to investigate how anthropogenic changes—particularly in aquatic systems—affect infectious disease dynamics. Her educational background includes: PhD in Zoology from the University of Toronto (2006) MSc in Zoology from the University of Toronto (2001) Dr. Koprivnikar's work centers on the intersection of environmental degradation and parasite transmission, with recent focus on microplastics as vectors for pathogens in urban watersheds. This research has significant implications for public health policy and ecosystem management, bridging fundamental ecological theory with applied conservation challenges. Her major recognitions include: Henry Baldwin Ward Medal from the American Society of Parasitologists (2024) Faculty of Science Dean's SRC Award from Ryerson University (2020) While specific grant details aren't provided, her active lab, recent high-impact award, and course offerings in disease ecology and conservation biology indicate sustained research funding. She mentors students through courses like BLG 667 (Disease Ecology) and BLG 805 (Behavioural Ecology), emphasizing field-based research methodologies. She leads the Urban Water research group, which employs interdisciplinary approaches to study environmental drivers of infectious diseases. Ongoing projects include assessing how plastic pollution alters host-parasite interactions in freshwater ecosystems, as featured in recent TMU coverage.

Rishad Habibمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Consumer behaviour
• prosocial consumption
• crowdfunding
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Dr. Rishad Habib is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Marketing Management at Toronto Metropolitan University's School of Business Management. She specializes in consumer behavior research with focus on prosocial consumption, sustainability, crowdfunding, and sharing economy dynamics. Her educational background includes: PhD in Marketing and Behavioural Science, Sauder School of Business, University of British Columbia MSc in Marketing and Consumer Studies, University of Guelph BBA Dr. Habib's research investigates how novel marketing practices and social norms influence consumer decisions, particularly in encouraging behaviors like charitable giving, organ donation registration, and sustainable consumption. Her work develops actionable frameworks for behavioral change at the intersection of marketing strategy and social impact. Her recent publications (2019-2023) demonstrate consistent focus on sustainability interventions, prosocial behavior modeling, and climate-conscious consumption. She frequently publishes in top-tier journals including Journal of Marketing and Journal of Consumer Psychology, employing experimental methods and theoretical synthesis. Significant awards include: AMA-EBSCO-RRBM Award for Responsible Research in Marketing (2021) AMA Sheth Doctoral Consortium Fellow (2020) Research funding highlights: SSHRC Insight Development Grant as PI ($61,000, 2022-2024) TRSM Research Advancement Grant ($15,000, 2022-2023) SSHRC Doctoral Fellowship (2019-2021) Business for Social Good Grant (2019) She teaches graduate course MKT 510: Innovations in Marketing - Strategic Brand Management. No dedicated research lab is mentioned, but she collaborates extensively with behavioral science researchers internationally.