Scott Moffat is a Professor of Psychology at Georgia Institute of Technology, affiliated with the School of Psychology. He holds a Ph.D. in Psychobiology & Clinical Neuropsychology from the University of Western Ontario (1998). His research focuses on the cognitive neuroscience of aging, particularly the interplay between hormonal systems (e.g., cortisol, testosterone, insulin) and spatial cognition, navigation, and brain aging. He employs neuroimaging (fMRI/PET), behavioral assessments, and biochemical assays to study these topics. A key innovation is his use of virtual reality environments to evaluate spatial memory in older adults. Research interests emphasize stress physiology, including cortisol’s role in hippocampal atrophy and Alzheimer’s risk, testosterone’s impact on cognitive aging, and insulin’s effects on neural function. His work highlights individual differences in cognitive aging and the biological mechanisms underlying such variability. He has published extensively on spatial navigation strategies, age-related neural changes, and the application of virtual technologies for cognitive assessment. Labs/Teams: Director of the Cognitive Neuroscience of Aging Lab at Georgia Tech’s Center for Advanced Brain Imaging. His lab investigates brain-behavior relationships in aging using multimodal neuroimaging and endocrine measures.
Professor Linda Newnes is a faculty member in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Bath, leading the Made Smarter Innovation: Centre for People-Led Digitalisation (£5M) and the TRansdisciplinary ENgineering Design (TREND) research group (£1.8M). Her work focuses on transdisciplinary engineering, whole life value analysis, and sustainable manufacturing. She directs The Foundry: Centre for Digital, Manufacturing & Design, emphasizing people-centric digitalization and cross-sector collaboration. Her research integrates natural/social sciences and industry stakeholders to address challenges in aerospace, defense, and energy sectors. Notable projects include models for whole life value (cradle-to-cradle) and tools for transdisciplinary working. She actively promotes Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (ED&I), leading the University’s Aurora programme and Athena SWAN submissions. Recent publications explore digital skill premiums, transdisciplinary frameworks, and AR deployment challenges. She advocates Industry 5.0 principles, emphasizing human-centric innovation and resilience in socio-technical systems. Current grants focus on net-zero transitions and cellular agriculture manufacturing. Her advising spans doctoral students in transdisciplinary engineering, Industry 5.0, and future manufacturing. She collaborates with industry partners like Airbus and Innovate UK to advance cost estimation, decision support tools, and lifecycle analysis.
Sherry Simon is a Professor at Dalhousie University's Department of Psychology and Neuroscience, where she directs the Personality Research Team. Her work focuses on the intersection of personality and mental health, particularly perfectionism's role in depression, anxiety, eating disorders, suicide, and alcohol problems. She holds a BA from York University, an MA from the University of British Columbia, and a PhD from the University of Saskatchewan. Simon is also the co-founder of CRUX Psychology, a private practice offering evidence-based therapy. She has published over 160 peer-reviewed articles and earned awards including the Dalhousie Killam Prize and multiple clinical honors. Her research emphasizes knowledge generation (original studies), synthesis (meta-analyses), and translation (public outreach). Education: BA (York), MA (UBC), PhD (Saskatchewan) Affiliations: CRUX Psychology, Personality Research Team Grants: Over $2.5M in funding Research Interests: Simon investigates perfectionism's impact on mental health, alcohol use, and suicide. Her lab has clarified links between perfectionism and disorders like eating disorders and depression. She advocates for clinical psychology via media engagement and public lectures. Awards: Dalhousie University's Faculty of Science Killam Prize APA Clinical Section Early Career Award Discovery Centre’s Emerging Professional Award Grants & Collaborations: Over $2.5M in research funding; works with global institutions on suicide prevention and alcohol studies. Active in clinical practice and policy advocacy. Labs/Teams: Leads Personality Research Team; collaborates with CRUX Psychology's 16 clinician-researchers.
Ricardo Reis is the Arthur Williams Phillips Professor of Economics at the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE), Department of Economics. He specializes in macroeconomics, monetary economics, financial economics, international macroeconomics, and time-series econometrics. His research bridges macroeconomic theory with empirical applications, focusing on inflation dynamics, central bank policies, and financial stability. Reis holds a PhD in Economics from Harvard University. As Director of the Centre for Macroeconomics (CFM), he leads interdisciplinary research initiatives in macroeconomic policy and analysis. He teaches EC210: Macroeconomic Principles and EC539: Macroeconomics for Research Students at LSE, emphasizing rigorous theoretical frameworks and empirical methods. His research explores central bank tools, inflation expectations, and global financial systems. Key themes include the effectiveness of liquidity provision during crises, the design of fiscal-monetary policies, and the implications of long-run interest rate trends. Articles such as Jumpstarting an International Currency and How Likely is an Inflation Disaster? highlight his focus on systemic risks and policy responses. Awards and recognitions are not explicitly listed, but his extensive publications and leadership roles reflect his academic influence. He advises on monetary policy frameworks and contributes to debates on the future of international financial architectures. Reis collaborates with institutions like the Bank of Canada and the Central Bank of Chile, emphasizing practical policy applications of his research. His work often addresses historical crises (e.g., Portugal’s economic history) and contemporary challenges like post-pandemic debt management. Reis’ research datasets and videos, such as his keynote lectures on inflation credibility, underscore his commitment to disseminating economic insights to broader audiences.
Damani White-Lewis is an Assistant Professor of Higher Education at the University of Pennsylvania's Graduate School of Education (Penn GSE). His research focuses on racial inequality in academic careers, leveraging organizational behavior and social psychology frameworks. He examines mechanisms driving inequity in faculty hiring, promotion, retention, and the disproportionate DEI labor assigned to racially minoritized faculty. His work is funded by NIH and NSF, and has appeared in leading journals like Journal of Higher Education and American Educational Research Journal . Key projects include ethnographic studies on faculty hiring inequities, an NSF-funded examination of DEI work in tenure evaluations, and COACHE data analysis on faculty retention. He has received awards including the 2020 Outstanding Dissertation Award and recognition from multiple academic associations. As a public scholar, he advises institutions on systemic change, equity strategies, and DEI initiatives, frequently featured in Inside Higher Ed and Diverse: Issues in Higher Education . His research emphasizes actionable interventions to improve academic workforce equity, including rubric-based hiring, mentorship frameworks, and institutional policy reforms. He collaborates with universities and organizations to translate research into practice, addressing structural barriers in higher education systems.
Sheraz Ahmed is an Associate Professor (Tenure Track) at LUT Business School, Lappeenranta University of Technology, Finland, where he also serves as Academic Director of the Master’s Degree Program in Strategic Finance and Analytics. He holds a Doctor of Science in Financial Economics from Hanken School of Economics and has been affiliated with LUT since 2011. Doctor of Science, Financial Economics and Economic Statistics, Hanken School of Economics (2004–2009) Master of Science, Computational Finance, Hanken School of Economics (2001–2003) His research focuses on international finance, asset pricing, factor investing, portfolio management, high-frequency trading, corporate governance, and emerging markets . He employs advanced econometric techniques to analyze financial market behavior, market efficiency, liquidity risk, and the impact of governance reforms. His work frequently appears in journals covering finance, accounting, and economics. His recent publications explore topics such as the adaptive market hypothesis in cryptocurrencies, dynamic dependence between ETFs and crude oil, liquidity risk pricing, and financial integration in CIVETS and African markets. His research demonstrates a consistent focus on empirical analysis of financial markets in transitional and emerging economies. Sheraz Ahmed is an active peer reviewer for journals including Applied Economics, Journal of Economic Surveys, and Journal of Forecasting . Member, European Finance Association (2014–present) He has supervised over 80 master’s theses and multiple doctoral students in finance and analytics. He teaches financial theory, valuation of financial securities, and empirical research in finance at the master’s level. He is affiliated with the Department of Finance and Statistics within the School of Business and Management at LUT.
Prateep Nayak is a Professor at the School of Environment, Enterprise and Development within the University of Waterloo. His academic focus combines political science, environmental studies, and international development through transdisciplinary research on human-environment connections. With expertise in commons governance, social-ecological resilience, environmental justice, and political ecology, he has taught courses like INDEV 100: Introduction to International Development SUSM 675: Governing the Commons INDEV 617: Environmental Change and Governance He has received prestigious awards including the Trudeau Scholarship, Harvard Giorgio Ruffolo Fellowship, Canada's Governor General Academic Gold Medal, and SSHRC Banting Fellowship. Professor Nayak's research explores social-ecological systems, emphasizing vulnerability-to-viability transitions in small-scale fisheries, gender dynamics in dried fish value chains, and multidimensional justice in coastal governance. His Google Scholar publications since 2017 highlight Asia-Africa comparative studies, marine protected areas, and policy frameworks for adaptive management. Article keywords reveal engagement with climate resilience, equity in resource access, and institutional pluralism in governance systems. Scientific awards include Trudeau Scholar Harvard Giorgio Ruffolo Fellow in Sustainability Science Canada's Governor General Academic Gold Medal SSHRC Banting Fellow His fieldwork experience includes development projects in India focusing on community-based governance of land, water, and forests at the research-implementation-policy interface. Current teaching aligns with his expertise in international development and environmental governance, while historical publications show long-term engagement with coastal systems analysis and regime shifts.
Associate Professor Freda Passam is a Clinical Academic Haematologist at Royal Prince Alfred Hospital, University of Sydney, specializing in thrombosis and haemostasis. She leads the Haematology Research Group at the Charles Perkins Centre, focusing on platelet biology, endothelial cell dysfunction, and translational research in cardiovascular diseases. Her work integrates basic science with clinical applications, including developing microfluidic technologies like the Endo-chip for thrombosis diagnosis and therapy screening. Education: MD and PhD in Greece (angiogenesis in Hodgkin’s lymphoma), postdoctoral training at UNSW and Harvard University. Research spans platelet hyperactivity in diabetes, immune thrombosis (e.g., HIT), and thiol isomerase inhibitors as antithrombotics. Collaborates globally with institutions like Harvard and the University of Utah. Research Interests: 1) Platelet biomarkers in diabetes-related cardiovascular risk; 2) Immune thrombosis diagnostics/therapies (e.g., Endo-chip); 3) Bone marrow-on-chip models for thrombopoiesis. Current projects include SEC61B regulation of calcium flux, endothelial thromboinflammation, and ERp5/ERp57 roles in platelet production. Grants: Over $6M in funding from NHMRC, MRFF, NSW Health, and industry partnerships. Notable awards include Sydney Nano Grand Challenge Award (2022) and SLHD VTE Stewardship Award (2020). Advising: Mentors over 6 PhD/master’s students in thrombosis research, emphasizing clinical/research integration. Teaching includes Sydney Medicine curriculum, bedside tutorials, and student engagement in lab activities. Labs/Teams: Haematology Research Group (Charles Perkins Centre), collaborations with Sydney Health Partners, Harvard, and international haematology groups. Develops technologies like the Endo-chip and bone marrow-on-chip models.
Anne Simone Dederichs is an Associate Professor in the Department of Civil and Mechanical Engineering at the Technical University of Denmark (DTU), specializing in Structures and Safety. She is actively engaged in research and teaching in fire safety engineering, combustion dynamics, and evacuation modeling. Her work spans academic, industrial, and policy-relevant domains, with strong collaborations across Scandinavia. Doctoral Degree, Dept. of Fire Safety Engineering, Lund University (1998–2004) Master of Science, Niels Bohr Institute, University of Copenhagen (1991–1997) Bachelor of Science, Niels Bohr Institute and Department of Mathematical Sciences, University of Copenhagen (1991–1996, 1991–1995) Her research focuses on fire safety engineering , evacuation dynamics , universal design in safety systems , and sustainable construction materials . She has led seminars and EU meetings on computational fluid dynamics in combustion and turbulent combustion, and she teaches in fire chemistry, fire dynamics, and risk management. Her work contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goals related to sustainable cities and inclusive design. Recent publications show a trend toward integrating digital tools like Building Information Modeling (BIM) into fire safety, analyzing evacuation inclusivity (e.g., on ships), and evaluating fire risks of new sustainable materials. Her research bridges experimental analysis, modeling, and real-world application in buildings and industrial settings. She has held external positions as a Senior Research Scientist at RISE (Research Institutes of Sweden) and as a Researcher at Lund University. She has supervised PhD projects on composite material aging and fire safety compliance through BIM. Anne is actively involved in project leadership and collaboration, particularly in Nordic research networks. She has organized post-graduate courses and authored teaching materials in fire safety and chemical kinetics.
Mieke Koehoorn serves as Vice Dean, Academic Affairs, and Professor at the School of Population & Public Health within the University of British Columbia . Her academic oversight includes strategic planning, faculty development, and maintaining academic standards. She has held leadership roles such as UBC Vancouver Senator and Head of the Division of Occupational and Environmental Health. Research Interests : Dr. Koehoorn focuses on occupational health, gendered work environments, work disability, and data linkage for epidemiological studies. Her work addresses disparities in workers’ compensation, safety protocols, and health equity in digital health interventions. Article Trends : Recent publications emphasize work disability duration , gender and immigrant disparities , digital STI testing systems , and occupational hazard exposure , reflecting interdisciplinary approaches combining epidemiology, policy analysis, and social determinants of health. Awards : Canadian Institutes for Health Research Chair in Gender, Work and Health Michael Smith Health Research Scholar Award Senior Scholar Awards Administrative Contributions : She has served as Associate Director of Faculty Affairs and Research for the School of Population & Public Health and co-led the Partnership for Work, Health and Safety with WorkSafeBC.
Prof. Dr. Matthias Krauledat is a faculty member at Hochschule Rhein-Waal , specifically within the Faculty of Technology and Bionics . His academic career spans both theoretical research and industrial application, with a focus on Machine Learning and Brain-Computer Interfaces . After completing his PhD in Electrical Engineering/Computer Science at Technische Universität Berlin , he has contributed significantly to the advancement of EEG-based communication systems and neural signal processing methodologies. Born in Essen, Germany Studied Mathematics with a minor in Computer Science at University of Münster/Oxford Doctoral research at TU Berlin on Brain-Computer Interfaces Industrial experience at Henkel AG & DMT GmbH Research Interests focus on Machine Learning applications in Neuroscience and Biomedical Engineering , specifically Brain-Computer Interfaces , EEG Signal Processing , and Adaptive Classification Systems . His work explores how algorithms can be developed to enable self-learning computers to solve complex tasks involving neural data interpretation and prediction for previously unseen data in clinical and technological contexts. Publications demonstrate a consistent contribution to Neuroscience and Machine Learning fields, with particular emphasis on Brain-Computer Interface systems from 2004 through 2009. His research has focused on reducing training requirements, improving signal processing accuracy, and developing novel interaction paradigms like the Hex-o-Spell mental typewriter while addressing statistical challenges like covariate shift in neural data analysis. Professional Experience includes academic research at TU Berlin's Intelligent Data Analysis group, industrial software development roles at Henkel AG's Scientific Computing department, and TÜV Nord Group's Optical Metrology and Machine Diagnostics divisions. He maintains active research connections through collaborative publications with leading experts in the field.
Chris Rogers is a Professor of Statistical Science within the Department of Pure Mathematics and Mathematical Statistics (DPMMS) at the University of Cambridge, actively contributing to research at the intersection of probability theory, stochastic analysis, and financial applications. His academic profile reflects deep engagement with mathematical finance and theoretical probability through publications and departmental affiliations. His research spans financial mathematics, probability theory, stochastic analysis, statistics, and mathematical economics, with emphasis on rigorous mathematical frameworks for financial markets. Key themes include option pricing mechanisms, stochastic process modeling, and geometric probability applications, often addressing real-world financial instruments like Asian options and S&P500 index behaviors through advanced probabilistic techniques. Analysis of his 15 most recent publications (2016-2018) reveals consistent focus on stochastic calculus applications in finance, particularly Lévy processes, diffusion models, and optimal stopping problems. His work bridges theoretical probability with quantitative finance, demonstrating expertise in translating complex stochastic phenomena into financial modeling solutions across asset pricing, risk assessment, and market analysis domains. No scientific awards were documented in the provided source material. Information regarding PhD/Master's student supervision, research grants, or collaborative teams was not specified in the available texts, indicating absence of such details in the source documentation.
Alexander W Kay, M.D., B.A., serves as Assistant Professor in Pediatrics at Baylor College of Medicine with specialized focus on Global Immigrant Health. Based full-time in Mbabane, eSwatini, he holds the position of Associate Director for the Global TB Program where he oversees clinical operations at the TB Centre of Excellence and directs clinical, translational, and operational research initiatives targeting pediatric tuberculosis and TB/HIV co-infection in high-burden settings. His academic foundation includes: BA from Cornell University, Ithaca, New York, United States MD from University of Connecticut School of Medicine, Farmington, Connecticut, United States Residency at Maine Medical Center, Portland, Maine, United States Fellowship at Stanford University, Stanford, California, United States Dr. Kay's research centers on advancing pediatric tuberculosis care through innovative diagnostics and implementation science. His current projects evaluate stool-based molecular assays for TB detection, investigate barriers to isoniazid preventive therapy uptake, and optimize active case-finding strategies. He maintains close collaboration with the eSwatini National TB Control Program to improve clinical management of children with complex TB and TB/HIV presentations, building on prior experience as a BIPAI physician in Lesotho. Analysis of his 2024-2025 publications reveals dominant themes in non-invasive diagnostic development—particularly stool-based molecular testing for pediatric and HIV-affected populations—and operational research addressing healthcare system challenges. His work spans diagnostic accuracy validation, cost-burden assessments, mathematical modeling of adolescent TB incidence, and implementation studies across Southern Africa, with concentrated efforts in eSwatini and Mozambique. Professional credentials include board certification by the American Board of Internal Medicine and American Board of Pediatrics (Certificate of Knowledge), alongside active membership in the American Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene and American Academy of Pediatrics' Pediatric Infectious Diseases section. As Associate Director of the Global TB Program, Dr. Kay leads research initiatives likely supported by institutional and global health grants, though specific funding sources aren't detailed. His role involves mentoring within the TB Centre of Excellence framework, but no formal student advisement is documented. He previously contributed to BIPAI's work in Lesotho and maintains this partnership in eSwatini. Operating at the TB Centre of Excellence—a dedicated pediatric referral facility for complicated TB cases—Dr. Kay collaborates with national programs to implement evidence-based practices. His team focuses on translating research into improved diagnostic algorithms and treatment protocols for children, with ongoing projects examining stool-based qPCR implementation, cost-reduction strategies, and HIV/TB integrated care models.
Yuki Tanaka is a Professor at the Department of Contemporary Business, Faculty of Economics, Hosei University . Her research focuses on financial accounting and ESG disclosures , examining how corporate sustainability reporting impacts decision-making and organizational value. PhD in Commerce from Hitotsubashi University (2012) Specializes in empirical research using econometrics, text mining, and field studies Active in Japan Bankers Association and Trust Companies Association of Japan Research Themes include corporate ESG disclosures, climate change risk management, and AI applications in sustainability evaluation. She leads projects like "AI-based ESG Information Analysis" (JSPS Grant-in-Aid (B), 2022-2025) and "Climate Change Disclosure Content Analysis" (JSPS Grant-in-Aid (C), 2020-2023). Professional Memberships : Japan Accounting Association Social Accounting Society of Japan Japan Investor Relations Association
Dr. Gary K. Owens is a Professor in the Department of Molecular Physiology and Biological Physics at the University of Virginia , with a secondary appointment in the Department of Medicine, Division of Cardiology. He serves as Director of the Robert M. Berne Cardiovascular Research Center and leads groundbreaking research on vascular smooth muscle cell (SMC) dynamics in atherosclerosis. His work challenges conventional paradigms about SMC roles in plaque stability and thromboembolic events. Primary Affiliation: University of Virginia Key Titles: Robert M. Beirne Professor of Cardiovascular Research, Professor, Director of CVRC Research Themes include: Cardiovascular Biology Atherosclerosis Pathogenesis Smooth Muscle Cell Plasticity Epigenetic Regulation Inflammatory Signaling Tumor Metastasis Mechanisms Publication Trends (2015–2024) reveal expertise in Nature Medicine and Circulation studies, focusing on SMC gene regulation (Klf4/Oct4), plaque stability, and cross-talk between vascular cells and tumors. His work demonstrates that SMCs account for >80% of advanced lesion cells and that Klf4 inhibition reduces metastasis by >70%. Lab Leadership includes mentoring PhD students Anita Salamon and Victoria Milosek , alongside senior scientists and postdocs. Collaborations span with Dr. Gwen Randolph (Washington University) and Dr. Rosey Kaplan (NIH) on IL1β signaling and metastasis.
