جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

Anu Asnaaniمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Anxiety Mechanisms
• Trauma Recovery
• Cross-Cultural Psychology
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Anu Asnaani is an Associate Professor in the Department of Psychology at the University of Utah's College of Social and Behavioral Science. She directs the Treatment Mechanisms, Community Empowerment, & Technology Innovations (TCT) Lab. Her research examines mechanisms of change in anxiety disorders, OCD and PTSD, with emphasis on emotion regulation and cultural factors. Her work focuses on improving mental health outcomes for diverse communities globally and leveraging technology for innovative assessment and treatment approaches. She has developed culturally responsive frameworks for trauma interventions and health equity initiatives, with significant work in Caribbean nations and diverse U.S. communities. Dr. Asnaani has received multiple honors including the APA Division 52 Outstanding Early Career Psychologist Award. Her publications reflect a strong focus on cross-cultural adaptation of evidence-based treatments, technological innovations in mental health, and addressing healthcare disparities. Outstanding Early Career Psychologist Award, APA Division 52 (2020) Early Career Achievement Award, ABCT Anxiety Disorders SIG (2017) NIH Loan Repayment Program Award (2017) NIMHD Research Institute Scholar (2016) Emerging Professional - Contributions to Research Award, APA Division 45 (2015)

John C. Norcrossمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Clinical Psychology
• Behavior Change
• Psychotherapy Integration
• +۳ مورد دیگر

John C. Norcross, Ph.D., ABPP, is the Distinguished Professor of Psychology at The University of Scranton and an adjunct professor of psychiatry at SUNY Upstate Medical University. He holds licensure as a board-certified clinical psychologist in part-time practice. His expertise spans behavior change, psychotherapy integration, and addiction treatment, with over 300 publications and 22 books, including Changeology . He served as past-president of APA’s Divisions of Psychotherapy and Clinical Psychology, and has been a council representative and board member for key psychological organizations. Recognized as Pennsylvania’s Professor of the Year, he is frequently cited in major media for his research on therapy relationships, evidence-based practices, and behavior modification. His work emphasizes therapist responsiveness, client preferences, and transdiagnostic interventions. Education: B.A., Rutgers University M.A. & Ph.D., University of Rhode Island Clinical Internship, Brown University School of Medicine Research Focus: Dr. Norcross investigates the efficacy of psychotherapy methods, therapist-patient relationship dynamics, and the integration of evidence-based practices. His Cooper-Norcross Inventory of Preferences assesses client treatment preferences, while his work on stages of change models influences addiction and behavior modification research. He advocates for personalized therapy tailored to individual needs and cultural contexts. Awards & Leadership: Pennsylvania Professor of the Year APA Division Leadership Roles Director of National Register of Health Service Providers Professional Contributions: Editor of major texts like Handbook of Psychotherapy Integration and Psychotherapy Relationships That Work . Advises on graduate training programs and career development in psychology. His research on psychotherapist self-care and pandemic-era practice adaptations highlights his commitment to clinician well-being.

Susan Frauenholtzمشاهده پروفایل

استاد مدعو

• Mental Health
• Child and Adolescent Mental Health
• School Social Work
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Susan Frauenholtz is an Adjunct Professor in the Department of Social Work at the University of North Carolina at Pembroke. Her work focuses on mental health literacy, community-based systems of care, and the intersection of mental health with education and policy. She has extensively researched youth mental health experiences, caregiver perceptions, and interdisciplinary collaboration in school settings. Her research often emphasizes improving access to care, reducing stigma, and enhancing provider and caregiver competencies. Key areas of expertise include mental health literacy among parents, youth, and school employees; system-of-care models for children’s mental health; and the impact of policy changes like the Affordable Care Act on social work practice. Dr. Frauenholtz has contributed to evaluating programs such as Mental Health First Aid-USA and has explored barriers to treatment retention for underserved youth. Her publications highlight themes of cultural adaptation in mental health interventions, provider-caregiver dynamics, and the role of social workers in bridging gaps between healthcare systems and communities. While no awards or grants are explicitly listed, her research demonstrates a commitment to actionable solutions for improving mental health outcomes through education and systemic change.

Ying Huaمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Sustainable building design
• Workplace strategy
• Future learning environments
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Ying Hua serves as an Associate Professor in the Department of Human Centered Design at Cornell University's College of Human Ecology, leveraging her interdisciplinary background in architecture, building science, and behavioral science to advance research on human-environment interactions. Her research focuses on: Sustainable building design strategies for environmental performance and occupant health Workplace strategy to optimize collaboration, organizational outcomes, and change management Future learning environments in higher education hybrid settings Empirical post-occupancy evaluation (POE) methodologies Stakeholder engagement for climate resilience in building practices Dr. Hua actively contributes to teaching, advising, and public engagement initiatives including Cornell's Parenting Project, integrating evidence-based approaches to improve built environments for human well-being.

• Coaching Psychology
• Exercise Science
• Employee Engagement
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Gordon Spence is an academic staff member at the University of Sydney's Coaching Psychology Unit, specializing in coaching psychology, exercise science, and workplace wellbeing. He holds a PhD in coaching psychology and has over a decade of experience in higher education, previously serving as Academic Program Director and Head of Students at Sydney Business School, University of Wollongong. His research focuses on behavior change innovations for midlife adults, employee engagement, and healthy aging. He co-edited the Sage Handbook of Coaching (2017) and served as editor-in-chief of Philosophy of Coaching: An International Journal. Notable publications include studies on coaching efficacy, client-alliance dynamics, and leadership development outcomes. Spence has contributed to grants such as the 2008 Australian Research Council project on leadership coaching in high-stress workplaces. His current work integrates behavioral science with practical interventions to bridge intention-behavior gaps in active living. He is affiliated with the Coaching Psychology Unit and maintains international scholarly collaborations through journal editorships and book publications.

Euan Ritchieمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Wildlife Ecology
• Conservation Biology
• Landscape Ecology
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Professor Euan Ritchie is a leading academic in Wildlife Ecology and Conservation at Deakin University's School of Life and Environmental Sciences. His research focuses on biodiversity conservation, invasive species management, and fire ecology, with a strong emphasis on translating ecological science into policy and management. He holds a PhD from James Cook University (2007) and has held roles including ARC Research Associate and postdoctoral fellow. Ritchie has been recognized with prestigious awards such as the 2021 Australian Ecology Research Award and the 2013 Eureka Award for Environmental Research. His work spans cross-disciplinary themes, including species distribution dynamics, conservation of native mammals, and ecosystem resilience in the face of climate change. He actively contributes to professional bodies like the Ecological Society of Australia and the Australian Mammal Society, where he serves as President. Ritchie advocates for evidence-based environmental policies and collaborates with stakeholders to address threats like habitat loss and invasive species. Education: PhD (Wildlife Ecology) from James Cook University, Graduate Certificate in Higher Education (Deakin University), B.Sc. (Hons) from James Cook University. Research Groups: Applied Ecology & Conservation Research Group, The Biodiversity Council. His recent publications address megafires' ecological impacts, predator-prey dynamics, and policy recommendations for biodiversity protection. Ritchie emphasizes collaboration with Indigenous communities and innovative technologies like camera traps for wildlife monitoring. He maintains active media engagement through platforms such as The Conversation, advocating for science communication and public awareness.

Madalina Vlasceanuمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Climate Change
• Social Cognition
• Behavioral Science
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Madalina Vlasceanu is a Professor in the Department of Environmental Social Sciences at Stanford University's Doerr School of Sustainability. She holds a Ph.D. in Psychology from Princeton University (2021) and maintains an affiliation with New York University's Psychology Department via her email address vlasceanu@nyu.edu. Her research investigates how individual social cognition translates into collective phenomena like climate action and policy support, employing methods such as behavioral experiments, agent-based modeling, and global collaborations. She leads the Climate Cognition Lab, focusing on interventions to address climate change through interdisciplinary approaches. Her work bridges basic science and policy, addressing societal challenges like political polarization and misinformation. Education: Ph.D. in Psychology, Princeton University (2021). Research focuses on climate interventions' effectiveness across cultures and ideologies, the role of search algorithms in climate sentiment, and mechanisms to combat false beliefs. Her studies span 60+ countries and involve large-scale experiments with tens of thousands of participants. Awards: None explicitly listed in provided texts. Advising/Grants: No specific advisees or grants mentioned. Her lab collaborates internationally with many-lab initiatives and policy groups. Labs: Directs the Climate Cognition Lab at Stanford, exploring cognitive mechanisms underlying climate solutions through interdisciplinary methods.

• Conservation Biology
• Ornithology
• Population Ecology
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr Philip Shaw is an Honorary Research Fellow at the School of Biology, University of St Andrews. His work focuses on avian ecology, particularly raptor populations and conservation biology. He has contributed to high-impact studies on African raptors, analyzing population declines, habitat dependencies, and conservation strategies. Key research includes the impact of farmland expansion, protected area efficacy, and threats like poaching. Shaw collaborates internationally on projects in Kenya, Uganda, Cyprus, and across Africa, emphasizing interdisciplinary approaches like DNA barcoding. His research bridges ecological monitoring with practical conservation solutions. Publications highlight long-term population trends, tool use in wildlife, and pandemic-era conservation challenges. Shaw’s work underscores the urgency of protecting biodiversity through evidence-based strategies. His contact is available via ps61@st-andrews.ac.uk .

• Environmental Chemistry
• Pollutant Fate and Transport
• Arctic Pollution
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Professor Crispin Halsall is a leading environmental chemist at Lancaster University, serving as Director of Natural Sciences in the Faculty of Science & Technology and Theme Leader for the Atmosphere, Climate & Pollution group at the Lancaster Environment Centre. His research focuses on synthetic organic chemicals' environmental behavior, particularly in Arctic regions, aiming to mitigate risks to ecosystems and human health. Key areas include pollutant fate, microplastics, pharmaceuticals, pesticides, and chemical risk assessment. He has published over 100 peer-reviewed papers and leads major projects funded by NERC, EU, and industry partners. Roles: Director of LEC, NERC Peer Review College member, Arctic Monitoring and Assessment Programme expert, and editorial board member of Toxics . Teaching: Courses on Biogeochemical Processes, Chemical Risk Assessment, and Environmental Toxicology at undergraduate and postgraduate levels. Research Interests: Arctic pollution dynamics, cold-region contaminant transport, microplastic analysis, pesticide photodegradation, and evidence-based chemical risk frameworks. His current projects explore emerging contaminants in snowpacks, antibiotic degradation in aquatic systems, and plastic polymer fate in soils. Recent work includes studies on PFAS in sea ice and collaborative efforts to improve chemical risk assessment methods for policymakers. Professional activities include international advisory roles (e.g., Research Council of Norway Review Panel) and contributions to UN-affiliated environmental science initiatives. Outside academia, he is an avid fell runner, participating in challenging races like the Yorkshire Three Peaks and the Bob Graham Round.

Michael Barzelayمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Public Management
• Executive Leadership
• New Public Management
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Professor Michael Barzelay is a distinguished academic in Public Management at the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE), holding the title of Professor of Public Management since 1995. He leads the Department of Management and has held editorial roles in top journals like Governance and International Public Management Journal . His expertise spans New Public Management, executive leadership, and organizational reform, with a focus on design-oriented approaches to public administration. Education: BA (self-designed interdisciplinary major at Stanford), MPPM and PhD in Political Science from Yale. Research: Pioneered design science frameworks for public management, emphasizing strategic planning and policy implementation. Key works include Public Management as a Design-Oriented Professional Discipline (2019) and Breaking Through Bureaucracy (1992). Awards: Naschold Award, Louis Brownlow Book Award, and Doctor Honoris Causa from University of St. Gallen. International Experience: Visiting positions at institutions worldwide, including ANZSOG, Brazil's EBAPE, and Japan's JICA Research Institute. His research integrates comparative analysis and case studies to advance understanding of public management reforms, particularly in Latin America and the EU. He advocates for professionalizing public management through evidence-based practices and institutional innovation.

Ali Adjorluمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Virtual Reality (VR)
• Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
• Educational Technology
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Ali Adjorlu is an Assistant Professor at Aalborg University's Department of Architecture, Design and Media Technology. His research focuses on innovative applications of Virtual Reality (VR) to support marginalized populations, particularly children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), hearing impairments, and social anxiety. He leads the Multisensory Experience Laboratory and collaborates on interdisciplinary projects such as the GAMESS initiative, which develops game-based learning tools for social skills training in ASD education. His work bridges technology, education, and healthcare, emphasizing accessibility and user-centric design. Key collaborations include: Co-supervision of the Haptic Feedback for Hearing Impaired PhD project (2022–2025) Leadership in the GAMESS project (2022–2024), addressing ASD social skills through gamified VR Partnerships with Cirkus Summarum and Danish National Children’s Choir for inclusive VR applications Research interests include: VR interventions for ASD life skill training (e.g., public transportation, communication) Music therapy in immersive environments Hearing conservation and auditory training for cochlear implant users Accessibility frameworks for neurodiverse and disabled populations His publications highlight VR's potential in education, healthcare, and social inclusion, with notable contributions to conferences like IEEE VR and SMC. He actively engages with public media to disseminate research outcomes, appearing in articles about VR therapy for autism and hearing impairment interventions. Adjorlu’s work also explores: VR-based empathy training for parents of hearing-impaired children Collaborative music interfaces for ALS patients Remote UX evaluation methodologies for assistive technologies His research has led to practical tools like Earnormous (a hearing health VR game) and DecibelDefender (concert safety training), demonstrating real-world impact. He emphasizes iterative design processes involving end-users to ensure interventions are both effective and accessible.

Sion Scottمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Behavioral Medicine
• Health Intervention Development
• Deprescribing
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Sion Scott is an Associate Professor of Behavioural Medicine at the University of Leicester, affiliated with the School of Healthcare's Health behaviour change and implementation science research cluster. He holds a MPharm from the University of East Anglia (2015) and a PhD in Behavioural Science (2016), followed by postdoctoral and lecturing roles before joining Leicester in 2021. His research focuses on applying behavioural science to develop and evaluate health interventions, particularly deprescribing in hospitals and improving medication management for vulnerable populations. Key projects include the NIHR-funded CHARMER study (testing a deprescribing intervention) and the GuiDiR framework for research dissemination. He has contributed to over 50 peer-reviewed articles, emphasizing deprescribing, influenza vaccination strategies, and care home staff health. Dr. Scott collaborates internationally on deprescribing networks and has led grants totaling millions, including an NIHR Programme Grant. His work bridges clinical practice and policy, addressing polypharmacy reduction and patient-centered care.

Ralph Gonzalesمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Implementation Science
• Health Care Value
• Delivery System Re-Design
• +۱۴ مورد دیگر

Ralph Gonzales, MD, MSPH , is Associate Dean for Clinical Innovation and Chief Innovation Officer for UCSF Health at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) School of Medicine. He is a leading figure in implementation science, health care value, and antimicrobial stewardship, with a research program that spans clinical informatics, care coordination, and health system redesign. Education: MD (1991) and Residency (1995) from UCSF; MSPH in Preventive Medicine & Biometrics (1997) from University of Colorado Health Sciences Center; completed Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Champion Training (2019) at UCSF. His research focuses on translating evidence into practice through innovative interventions in antibiotic prescribing, eConsults, telehealth, and care pathway implementation. He has led multiple NIH-funded studies, including the Improving Antibiotic Use in Acute Care Settings and UCSF Learning Health System K12 Career Development Program . His work emphasizes the triple aim of improving quality, outcomes, and reducing costs. Dr. Gonzales’s recent publications (2020–2025) reflect a strong trend in digital health innovation, including EHR-integrated tools for pandemic response, eConsults in genetics and deprescribing, pediatric clinical pathways, and remote monitoring. These works span disciplines such as medical informatics, pediatrics, internal medicine, epidemiology, and health services research , with subfields including clinical decision support, care coordination, antimicrobial stewardship, and health equity. Scientific Awards and Recognition: Principal Investigator on multiple NIH grants, including R01 and K12 awards. Leader in national efforts to combat antimicrobial resistance. Recognized for contributions to implementation science and health system innovation. Advising and Grants: Dr. Gonzales mentors early-career researchers through training programs in implementation science and learning health systems. He has led multidisciplinary teams in community-based trials and health system interventions. His funding history includes significant NIH support for projects focused on antibiotic stewardship, care coordination, and digital health tools. Labs and Teams: He is affiliated with the Center for Health Care Value , UCSF Continuous Process Improvement Site , and the Caring Wisely Initiative . He leads project teams focused on eReferrals, team-based specialty care, and clinical pathway implementation.

Belinda Garthمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر ارشد

• Qualitative Research
• Medical Education
• Public Health
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Belinda Garth is a Senior Research Fellow & Translation Lead at Monash University's Monash Centre for Health Research & Implementation (MCHRI), where she leads the national Advancing Women in Healthcare Leadership initiative since April 2021. Previously, she worked in general practice vocational training (2014–2021), focusing on research, evaluation, and educational development. Her career began as a qualitative research consultant addressing doctor-patient communication and healthcare access. She holds a PhD from La Trobe University (2006), focusing on doctor-parent-child partnerships in pediatric disability care. Belinda's research spans qualitative methodologies, medical education, public health, and gender equity. Her recent work emphasizes systemic barriers to women's leadership in healthcare, organizational strategies for inclusivity, and rural health initiatives. She collaborates with institutions like the University of Melbourne, University of Sydney, and Charles Drew University (USA). Her projects often combine mixed-methods approaches to address healthcare disparities and professional development. Key contributions include studies on healthcare leadership equity, general practice supervision frameworks, and bone health initiatives in rural populations. Her work aligns with UN Sustainable Development Goals on health and gender equality. Belinda actively publishes in peer-reviewed journals and engages with interdisciplinary teams to translate research into policy and practice.

• Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation
• Inspiratory Muscle Training
• Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
• +۱۲ مورد دیگر

Lawrence Cahalin is a Professor in the Department of Physical Therapy at the University of Miami School of Medicine, where he has been actively contributing since August 2011. His work is centered in the fields of cardiopulmonary rehabilitation, exercise physiology, and physical therapy interventions for chronic diseases such as COPD and heart failure. His research interests include inspiratory muscle training, exercise adherence in aging populations, neuroplasticity, and the functional performance of patients undergoing cardiac and pulmonary rehabilitation. He has led and collaborated on numerous clinical studies exploring home-based interventions, structural environmental impacts on physical activity, and post-COVID-19 exercise intolerance. The recent publications reflect a strong trend toward interdisciplinary, evidence-based research in chronic disease management, with a focus on practical, scalable interventions. His work bridges clinical physical therapy with behavioral science, neurology, and public health, emphasizing patient-centered outcomes and real-world applicability. While no scientific awards are explicitly listed, his consistent publication record in high-impact journals indicates recognition and influence in his fields. His collaborative nature is evident in multi-institutional studies involving researchers across cardiology, pulmonology, geriatrics, and neuroscience. Dr. Cahalin has contributed to both clinical trials and systematic reviews, suggesting involvement in advising students and securing research grants, although specific names and funding sources are not mentioned. His work on protocols like the MOVE-Cog study highlights future directions in integrating physical activity with cognitive health in aging adults. Though no formal lab or team is described, his extensive co-authorship network suggests leadership in collaborative research initiatives focused on rehabilitation science and chronic disease management.