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Dr. Brett Buchanan is the Dean of Arts and Professor of Philosophy at Concordia University of Edmonton (CUE). His academic career includes roles as a tenured Full Professor of Philosophy and Environmental Studies at Laurentian University (2006–2021), Director of the School of the Environment (2014–2020), and Chair of the Department of Philosophy. He holds a PhD in Philosophy from DePaul University (2006), an MA in Theory & Criticism from the University of Western Ontario (1999), and a BA (Hons) in Psychology from the University of Alberta (1997). Buchanan’s research focuses on contemporary continental philosophy, environmental humanities, and animal studies. He has authored Onto-Ethologies (2008) and translated key works like Vinciane Despret’s What Would Animals Say if We Asked the Right Questions? (2016). His recent projects include translating Dominique Lestel’s L’animalité and exploring the “nature fakers” controversy through philosophical ethology. He has held visiting fellowships at institutions such as the University of Edinburgh (2021), École Normale Supérieure (Paris, 2017), and Curtin University (Perth, 2015). Buchanan actively contributes to scholarly boards, including the Environmental Humanities journal and the Animalities book series. His teaching spans ethics, environmental philosophy, and interdisciplinary studies, with a passion for outdoor education and community engagement. Buchanan’s work emphasizes philosophical engagement with nonhuman worlds, blending theory with field research. His awards and recognitions include leadership roles in organizations like ALECC and EPTC. Beyond academia, he advocates for environmental stewardship, arts, and active lifestyles, including cross-country skiing and hiking.

• Contemporary Continental Philosophy
• Environmental Humanities
• Animal Studies
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Rachel Hogg is a Senior Lecturer in the School of Psychology at Charles Sturt University. She holds a PhD in Social and Sport Psychology (2015) and has been a faculty member since 2012. Her research focuses on human-animal relationships, gender studies, neurodiversity, and mental health in occupational contexts. She teaches courses on research methods, psychological testing, and industrial-organisational psychology. Education: Bachelor of Arts (Psychology) with First Class Honours (2008) PhD in Equestrian Psychology (2015) Graduate Certificate in Learning and Teaching (2016) UTS Microcredential in Indigenous Research Supervision (2022) Research Interests: Human-animal interaction (especially equine therapy), gender dynamics in sport and work, mental health in high-risk professions (e.g., veterinarians, paramedics), autism/ADHD neurodiversity, and digital media's psychological impacts. She also explores Indigenous access to mental health services and sustainability challenges in farming communities. Awards: CARE REDI Bronze Certification (2023) UTS Supervision Microcredential (2022) Teaching & Supervision: Coordinates the School of Psychology Honours Program and has developed courses like PSY115. Supervises research on topics including trauma resilience and neurodivergent identities. Collaborations: Member of the University of Queensland Animal-Assisted Interventions Alliance, ATL Animal Therapies Committee, and Australian Psychology Accreditation Council. Engages with organizations like the Grains Research Development Corporation and Murrumbidgee Local Health District. Labs/Teams: Workforce Wellness Research Unit, Regional Work and Organisational Resilience Sturt Group, Psychosocial Well-being of Rural Australians, and Children's Voices Centre.

• Human-Animal Relationships
• Sport Psychology
• Equine-Assisted Psychotherapy
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Zoltán Barta is a Professor of Biology at the University of Debrecen , serving as Head of the Department of Evolutionary Zoology and Director of the Institute of Biology and Ecology. He is a member of Academia Europaea and actively leads the Evolutionary Biology and Biodiversity Doctoral Programme at the Juhász-Nagy Pál Doctoral School. His work integrates theoretical and empirical approaches to address questions in behavioural ecology , evolutionary biology , and life history theory . Research Focus : Combines social foraging , parental care dynamics , and gene expression regulation in model systems like the Lethrus apterus beetle. Awards : Medal of the Debrecen Chapter of the Hungarian Academy of Science (2014) Bolyai Research Fellowships (2001, 1998) Marie Curie and NATO Fellowships (2001, 1996) Öveges Scholarship (2006) Leadership : Organized national/international workshops; supervised numerous PhD and Master’s students. Current chair of the Ecology and Evolution panel at Hungary's National Office for Research, Development, and Innovation.

• Evolutionary Biology
• Behavioural Ecology
• Parental Care
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Megan Quail is a PhD candidate in Biological Sciences at Aberystwyth University's Institute of Biological, Environmental & Rural Sciences (IBERS), focusing on livestock grazing behavior and carbon emissions. She also holds teaching roles as a Guest Lecturer at Edge Hill University ("Field to Fork") and Demonstrator at Aberystwyth University in courses like Sustainable Land Management and Animal Husbandry. Her research spans animal cognition, plant genetics, and ecological conservation, contributing to UN Sustainable Development Goals related to climate action and sustainable agriculture. Education: BSc (Hons) Biology (Edge Hill University), MRes in Tropical Plant Population Genetics (Aberystwyth University), and ongoing PhD in Biological Sciences. Key research interests: Livestock cognitive abilities, epiphyte genetics in urban environments, and fern diversity in tropical ecosystems. Publications include studies on goat cognitive superiority over sheep/alpacas, genetic isolation of Tillandsia in Brazil, and dune ecosystem dynamics in NW England. Awards: AberDoc Scholarship (2022), Hazel Richardson Prize (2021), and multiple High Achievers Scholarships. Research extends to practical farming roles, including contract sheep shearing and managing her family farm in Leicestershire. She has published four peer-reviewed articles and a children's book, illustrating scientific concepts for broader audiences.

• Animal Behavior
• Livestock Science
• Plant Genetics
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Jeffrey J. Wenstrup, Ph.D., is a Professor of Anatomy and Neurobiology at Northeast Ohio Medical University (NEOMED). He leads the Neuroscience Graduate Program affiliated with Kent State University and previously served as Founding Chair of NEOMED’s Department of Anatomy and Neurobiology (2008–2021) and Director of the Hearing Research Group. His research focuses on amygdala mechanisms underlying sound perception and emotional responses to social vocalizations, funded continuously by NIDCD for 30 years. Wenstrup has trained numerous graduate students and medical residents in neurosciences. Education: Ph.D. in Physiology (Neuroscience minor), Indiana University School of Medicine, 1983 Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy, Saint Louis University, 1976 Research Interests: Wenstrup investigates how emotional brain centers (amygdala) interact with auditory systems to interpret social vocalizations. Key topics include amygdala circuitry integration of acoustic, sensory, and internal state data, and its link to communication disorders. His work bridges neurophysiology, behavior, and computational analysis. Publications & Impact: Over 60 peer-reviewed articles, including studies on mouse vocalization processing, bat echolocation, and amygdala function. Recent work highlights neurochemical responses to emotional sounds and vocalization discrimination in mice. Awards & Leadership: No explicit awards listed, but sustained NIH funding demonstrates research excellence. Leadership roles include department chairmanship and program directorships in neuroscience education. Advising & Grants: Mentor to Ph.D. students in neuroscience, with grants focused on auditory-emotional interactions. Trained over 20 graduate students and medical educators. Labs & Facilities: Active in NEOMED’s Hearing Research Group, leveraging advanced neurophysiological and behavioral testing facilities.

• Auditory Neuroscience
• Emotional Responses to Sound
• Social Vocalization Processing
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Dr. Habil. Marta Steiner is an academic researcher affiliated with the University of Wrocław's Faculty of Philology. She holds a doctoral degree (Ph.D.) from the University of Wrocław (2001) and a habilitation (2011). Her research focuses on performance studies, theatre anthropology, and the intersection of traditional performing arts with cultural disciplines such as ethology, neurophysiology, and psychosomatic practices. She has conducted extensive fieldwork in East Asia, particularly in China and Hong Kong, exploring non-Western theatrical traditions like Chinese xiqu and ritual operas. Her work bridges theoretical analysis with ethnographic studies, emphasizing the anthropological dimensions of performance. Education: Marta Steiner graduated in Polish Philology from the University of Wrocław in 1995, writing a thesis on theatre anthropology. She later defended her doctoral dissertation on the cultural anthropology of theatre genesis under prof. Janusz Degler. Her habilitation research further expanded her expertise in East Asian performance cultures. Research Interests: Marta Steiner investigates the anthropology of performance, focusing on traditional Asian theatre forms (e.g., Chinese xiqu, Japanese Noh, Cambodian ritual spectacles), ethnoscenology, and the somatic dimensions of performance. She explores how theatrical practices intersect with scientific disciplines like neurophysiology and ethology, particularly through her own practice of movement-based meditation and kinesitherapy. Publications: Her work spans edited volumes, journal articles, and translations, with a focus on comparative analyses of Eastern and Western performance traditions. Key themes include the role of ritual in theatre, the socio-political dimensions of Chinese revolutionary opera, and the application of liminality theory to non-European drama. Grants & Awards: No awards explicitly mentioned, though her extensive international collaborations (e.g., with the International School of Theatre Anthropology) indicate recognition in her field. Labs & Teams: Engaged in interdisciplinary research combining theoretical studies with fieldwork, though no specific lab affiliations are noted.

• Performance Studies
• Theatre Anthropology
• Ethnoscenology
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Eva Meijer is a philosopher, prolific writer, artist, and singer-songwriter conducting post-doctoral research at the University of Amsterdam. Her work focuses on animal agency, communication, and ethical frameworks for interspecies coexistence. She advocates for recognizing animal language and culture through interdisciplinary approaches blending philosophy, activism, and art. Education: Royal Conservatoire (singing), Royal Academy of the Arts (art), and philosophy studies. Her research explores how humans can reorient societal structures to respect non-human perspectives, drawing on examples like crocodile-hunting communities in Indonesia. She emphasizes localized activism, such as her frog and toad rescue initiative in the Netherlands. Her publications include When Animals Speak (2016), Dierentalen (2016), and Zee Nu (2022), which investigate animal communication, ethical philosophy, and environmental narratives. These works have been translated into over 20 languages. Meijer combines academic rigor with artistic expression, using writing, music, and visual art to challenge anthropocentric norms. Her activism spans community projects, public lectures, and policy advocacy.

• Animal Ethics
• Philosophy of Language
• Environmental Ethics
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Rachel Dale is a Researcher at the Center for Mental Health Research, University for Continuing Education Krems. Her work spans mental health research, veterinary medicine psychology, public health, and animal behavior studies. She has led studies on mental health in veterinary students and practitioners, smartphone usage impacts, and nature-based interventions in therapy. Her research also explores animal cognition, including dogs' social perception and elephant behavior. Dr. Dale collaborates internationally, with projects involving Austrian and German therapists and studies on human-animal interactions. Her research emphasizes health behaviors and stress factors, particularly during the pandemic. She investigates interventions like smartphone reduction and psychotherapy outcomes. Key themes include mental health in high-stress professions, youth wellbeing, and preventive strategies for populations at risk. Her work bridges clinical and behavioral sciences, contributing to both academic and practical mental health solutions. Dr. Dale’s articles focus on interdisciplinary approaches, combining clinical data with public health insights. She actively presents at conferences such as the European Health Psychology Society and the World Congress of Psychiatry, highlighting the societal impact of her research.

• Mental Health
• Veterinary Medicine
• Behavioral Psychology
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Charlotte Burn is an Associate Professor in Animal Welfare and Behaviour Science at the Royal Veterinary College (RVC), leading the BSc in 'Animal Biology, Behaviour, Welfare and Ethics' and serving as Deputy Head of the Animal Welfare Science and Ethics group. She holds a BA in Biological Sciences from the University of Oxford (1999) and an MSc in Applied Animal Behaviour and Animal Welfare from the University of Edinburgh (2001). Her D.Phil. from Oxford (2006), supervised by Prof. Georgia Mason, focused on laboratory rat welfare. Her research explores animal sentience, emotional experiences (e.g., boredom, happiness), and practical welfare improvements for animals in diverse contexts, including laboratory, companion, farm, and wild animals. Her professional roles include trustee of the BVA’s Animal Welfare Foundation and Local Network Lead for the UK Reproducibility Network. She teaches on veterinary and bioveterinary programs, emphasizing evidence-based welfare practices. Key research projects address welfare challenges in rabbits (e.g., ear and dental issues linked to conformation), dogs (separation-related behaviors), and invertebrates (e.g., cephalopods and crustaceans). She has supervised studies on animal boredom, laboratory animal husbandry, and welfare assessments for dairy cows and horses. Her work has been recognized with the UFAW Early Career Prize (2012) and the Marjorie Whittingham Journal Article Prize (2014). She collaborates broadly, addressing ethical dilemmas in human-animal interactions and advancing welfare science through multidisciplinary methods, including behavioral analysis, epidemiology, and sensor technology. Research Groups: Animal Welfare Science and Ethics, Brain Health and Behaviour, CPCS Research Programme Clinical Groups: Small Animal Behaviour, Farm Animal Health Research Centres: RVC Animal Welfare Science and Ethics Her publications span topics from rodent husbandry to equine behavior, with recent focus on invertebrate sentience and welfare risks in commercial practices. She advocates for rigorous, reproducible science and practical welfare solutions grounded in empirical evidence.

• Animal Welfare
• Animal Behavior
• Animal Sentience
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Charlotte Burn is an Associate Professor in Animal Welfare and Behaviour Science at the Royal Veterinary College (RVC), leading the BSc in Animal Biology, Behaviour, Welfare and Ethics and serving as Deputy Head of the Animal Welfare Science and Ethics group. Her research focuses on animal sentience, emotional experiences (e.g., boredom, happiness), and welfare improvements through multidisciplinary approaches. She holds a BA from the University of Oxford (1999), an MSc from the University of Edinburgh (2001), and a D.Phil. from Oxford (2006), supervised by Prof. Georgia Mason. Key research contributions include studies on laboratory rat welfare, equine welfare in developing countries, and welfare challenges in companion animals like rabbits and dogs. She advocates for evidence-based welfare practices and chairs initiatives like the UK Reproducibility Network to enhance scientific rigor. Notable awards include the UFAW Early Career Prize (2012) and the Marjorie Whittingham Prize (2014). Education: BA Biological Sciences, University of Oxford (1999) MSc Applied Animal Behaviour & Welfare, University of Edinburgh (2001) D.Phil., University of Oxford (2006) Research Interests: Sentience and emotional experience in animals Boredom and environmental enrichment Breed-related welfare issues (e.g., lop-eared rabbits) Welfare assessment methodologies Her articles address welfare in rabbits, horses, dogs, and invertebrates, emphasizing translational research to improve husbandry practices. She collaborates with organizations like the BVA Animal Welfare Foundation and leads RVC’s Animal Welfare Science and Ethics group.

• Animal Welfare
• Animal Behavior
• Veterinary Science
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Dr. Anna Jack-Waugh is a Senior Lecturer in Dementia at the University of the West of Scotland's Alzheimer Scotland Centre for Policy and Practice. A registered mental health nurse and internationally recognized expert, she leads research on advanced dementia experiences, dementia education effectiveness, and interprofessional training models. She co-edits Multi-Species Dementia Studies (Policy Press, 2025) and directs the Carers Academy project (2024-2026). Research Focus: Lived experiences in advanced dementia, innovative education models, multi-species care frameworks, and international curriculum adaptation. Her work spans collaborations across Europe, Canada, and India. Awards & Recognition: Herald Higher Education Award for Community Contribution (2023) Collaborative Award for Teaching Excellence (2020) Mental Health Forum Award for Best Educational Initiative (2021) Educational Leadership: Integrates dementia education into Nursing and Paramedic programmes, supervises doctoral research on trauma-informed diagnosis and home care risk negotiation.

• Dementia Care
• Interprofessional Education
• Advanced Dementia
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Hansjoerg Kunc is a Senior Lecturer at Queen's University Belfast, affiliated with the School of Biological Sciences and the Institute for Global Food Security. His research focuses on animal behavior, acoustics, and environmental impacts, with contributions to marine biology and conservation. He contributed to a 2012-2016 project on pig welfare indicators and was part of a team nominated for Queen's University Belfast's Team of the Year Award in 2019. His work addresses Sustainable Development Goals related to life below water and responsible consumption. Research interests include behavioral responses to anthropogenic noise, temperature effects on marine species, and vocal adaptation mechanisms. He has organized conferences on animal behavior and marine biology, showcasing interdisciplinary collaboration. Key publications address sea turtle behavior, sea star diseases, and vertebrate communication strategies. Projects: Led/co-investigated projects on animal welfare and marine ecology. Awards: Team of the Year Award (2019 nomination). Labs/Teams: Active in the Institute for Global Food Security and collaborates internationally on marine and animal behavior studies.

• Animal Behavior
• Acoustics
• Marine Biology
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Mark Rowlands is a Professor and Chair of the Philosophy Department at the University of Miami's College of Arts and Sciences. He is also a Cooper Senior Scholar in the Arts and Sciences. His research spans philosophy of mind, moral philosophy, and animal ethics. University of Miami - College of Arts and Sciences - Department of Philosophy Cooper Senior Scholar in the Arts and Sciences Rowlands explores consciousness embodiment , arguing for the primacy of the 'lived body' over the 'body as object', and investigates animal personhood through cognitive continuity. His work on moral enhancement critiques bioethical interventions, while episodic memory analysis reveals the heterogeneity of memory systems. Key publications include World on Fire (2021) on animal consumption ethics and The Philosopher and the Wolf (2021) examining human-animal relationships. His scholarly output demonstrates expertise in phenomenology , moral psychology , and cognitive science .

• Philosophy of Consciousness
• Moral Philosophy
• Animal Ethics
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Dr. Meg Edwards is a Lecturer in Wildlife Science at the University of Southern Queensland's School of Agriculture and Environmental Science. Her affiliations include the Centre for Applied Climate Sciences and the Centre for Sustainable Agricultural Systems. She holds a BAppSc, BAppSc(Hons), and a PhD from Queensland institutions. Her research focuses on wildlife behavior, conservation strategies, and predator-prey dynamics. Key areas include behavioral ecology, terrestrial ecology, and the application of innovative technologies like microchip-automated systems for wildlife monitoring and conservation. She has pioneered studies on predator avoidance training for species such as bandicoots and phascogales. Her recent work explores novel methods for predator control and habitat management, including feral cat attraction techniques and safe haven designs for endangered species. She teaches courses like WLF2101 Management of Wildlife and WLF3201 Captive Wildlife Management, integrating field skills and theoretical knowledge. Dr. Edwards' publications emphasize technological innovations in conservation, predator-prey interactions, and species-specific behavioral adaptations. Her research bridges ecological theory and practical conservation solutions, with a focus on Australia's unique fauna.

• Wildlife Science
• Behavioural ecology
• Terrestrial ecology
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Leanne Alworth is a Professor and Director of the Office of Animal Care and Use in the Department of Population Health at the University of Georgia's College of Veterinary Medicine. She holds a BS from Newcomb College (1991), DVM from Louisiana State University (1995), and MS in Veterinary Pathobiology from the University of Missouri (1999). Board-certified by the American College of Laboratory Animal Medicine (2003), her expertise spans laboratory animal behavior, environmental enrichment strategies, bioethics, and regulatory compliance. Her teaching focuses on courses like Laboratory Animal Medicine Husbandry, Animal Welfare, and Techniques in Laboratory Animal Medicine. Research interests emphasize animal welfare optimization through enrichment, music's physiological effects on animals, and regulatory standards for research animals. Over 20 years of publications detail innovations in blood collection techniques, reptile surgery protocols, and environmental enrichment for rabbits and amphibians. Alworth contributes to institutional animal care oversight through her administrative roles and collaborates on projects addressing diversity in laboratory sciences. Her work bridges clinical veterinary practice with ethical research practices, advancing standards in laboratory animal management.

• Laboratory Animal Behavior
• Environmental Enrichment
• Bioethics & Animal Welfare
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