جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

Mari Kaarina Vaattovaaraمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Social and economic geography
• Urban geography
• Sustainability science
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Mari Kaarina Vaattovaara is Professor of Urban Geography at the University of Helsinki, where she serves as Director of both the Helsinki Institute of Urban and Regional Studies (Urbaria) and the Helsinki Institute of Sustainability Science (HELSUS). Affiliated with the Department of Geosciences and Geography within the Faculty of Science, she supervises doctoral students in two doctoral programs: the Doctoral Programme in Political, Societal and Regional Change and the Doctoral Programme in Social Sciences. Professor Vaattovaara's research spans social and economic geography, urban studies, and sustainability science, with particular focus on neighborhood dynamics, housing policy, and urban development patterns. Her work examines how physical environments interact with social structures to shape community outcomes, with special attention to vulnerable populations and sustainable urban transitions. She frequently investigates the relationship between urban density, service accessibility, and quality of life in metropolitan contexts. Her recent publications reveal a consistent trajectory examining sustainable urban development through multiple lenses, including neighborhood sustainability indicators, housing policy challenges, and the impacts of urban form on social outcomes. While deeply rooted in the Finnish context, her research connects to broader European and global urban debates, with increasing attention to post-pandemic urban challenges and the implications of tourism for sustainable city development. Among her notable recognitions are: J.V. Snellman Prize (2013) Knight, First Class, of the White Rose of Finland (2016) Helsinki Medal for distinguished service to the city (2015) Ragnar Hult Medal (2014) Election to the Finnish Academy of Science (2016) Professor Vaattovaara leads multiple significant research initiatives including the MSCA-DN SUNSET project (2024-2028) funded by the European Commission, The Future of Diverse and Disadvantaged project (2022-2026) funded by Svenska Litteratursällskapet i Finland, and the Urban Academy initiative connecting academic research with practical urban development challenges. Her work bridges academic research with policy impact through external positions including External Research Fellow at University College London (since 2014), Member of the Supervisory Board at Hypoteekkiyhdistys (since 2014), and Auntosäätiö Board Member (since 2012). As Director of Urbaria and HELSUS, Professor Vaattovaara oversees interdisciplinary research hubs that bring together scholars from across the university to address complex urban and sustainability challenges. These institutes facilitate collaboration between academic researchers, municipal authorities, and community organizations to develop evidence-based approaches to urban development and sustainability transitions.

Teresa Fortمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• International Trade
• Industrial Organization
• Political Economy
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Teresa Fort is an Associate Professor at the Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth College , focusing on international trade, industrial organization, and political economy. She teaches core microeconomics and seminars on firm globalization, while maintaining affiliations as a Faculty Research Fellow at the National Bureau of Economic Research (NBER) and a Research Affiliate at the Centre for Economic Policy Research (CEPR). Her work bridges economic theory with empirical analysis using U.S. Census Bureau data. PhD , University of Maryland (2012) MA , University of Maryland (2008) BA , University of Virginia (2000) Her research explores global production fragmentation , technology's impact on offshoring , and globalization's heterogeneous effects . Key findings include: technology's disproportionate role in domestic production reorganization, the rise of factoryless goods producers redefining manufacturing statistics, and evidence on how trade policies create interdependent sourcing dynamics . Recent publications in Review of Economic Studies and Journal of Political Economy Macroeconomics examine tariff escalation welfare effects and multinational firm trade patterns . Her work has been featured in major media outlets including Financial Times , The Wall Street Journal , and Marketplace . NBER Faculty Research Fellow CEPR Research Affiliate Coauthor of influential studies on global value chains She actively participates in academic conferences, recently discussing topics like multinational firm strategies and labor mobility during recessions . Her empirical methods often involve novel data infrastructure projects, including redesigning the U.S. Census Bureau's Longitudinal Business Database and County Business Patterns imputation techniques.

Laura R. Bronsteinمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Interdisciplinary Collaboration
• Community Schools
• School-Community Partnerships
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Laura R. Bronstein is a distinguished academic and administrator at Binghamton University, serving as Dean of the College of Community and Public Affairs (CCPA), Director of the Institute for Justice & Well-Being, and Founding Director of the Center for Community Schools. She is a founding member of the Department of Social Work and a globally recognized leader in interdisciplinary collaboration, community schools, and aging studies. Her work bridges academia and practice, emphasizing interprofessional teamwork and equity-driven solutions. Dr. Bronstein holds a PhD from Barry University, an MSW from the University at Albany, and a BA from Union College. Her research focuses on collaborative models in social work, school-community partnerships, and aging services. She pioneered the Index of Interdisciplinary Collaboration and authored A Model for Interdisciplinary Collaboration , alongside co-editing key texts like School-linked Services (2016) and A Guide for Interprofessional Collaboration (2018). Her awards include the John A. Hartford Foundation Outstanding Dean in Aging award, Binghamton University’s Lois B. DeFleur Faculty Prize, and the Esther W. Couper Memorial Award. Notably, she was ranked among the top 2% of global scholars in her field by Stanford University in 2023. Her work integrates policy, practice, and research to address systemic challenges in education, healthcare, and aging populations. Bronstein’s contributions extend to grants and initiatives fostering community-university partnerships, particularly in rural and underserved areas. She advocates for telemental health innovations and intergenerational programs to support marginalized families. Her leadership has institutionalized collaborative frameworks across Binghamton’s academic and community outreach programs.

• Homelessness in LGBTQ+ Youth
• Healthcare Provider Stigma and Addiction
• Trauma and Occupational Participation
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Emily K. Simpson is a Professor of Occupational Therapy at Midwestern University's College of Health Sciences-Downers Grove. She serves as Director of Student Research in the Occupational Therapy Doctorate Program and Chair of Admissions. With 20 years of clinical experience in community mental health and 16 years as an educator, her work focuses on marginalized populations. She holds a Ph.D. in Education and Service Leadership from Cardinal Stritch University, an M.S. in Occupational Therapy from the University of Illinois at Chicago, and B.S. degrees in Fine Arts and Developmental Psychology from DePaul University. Her research explores occupational participation among unhoused LGBTQ+ youth, stigma experiences of healthcare providers with addiction, and trauma's impact on occupational engagement. Key areas include identity development interventions, workplace stigma mitigation, and culturally responsive service design. She teaches advanced research courses, psychosocial practice, and occupational justice. Certifications include Lifestyle Redesign programs for chronic pain management. Teaching responsibilities include Research Project Implementation (OTHED 1610), Critical Analysis of Evidence (OTHED 1510), and Occupational Justice (OTHED 1723). Her work bridges clinical practice with advocacy for underserved communities through qualitative research methodologies.

Nikitas Karanikolasمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Natural Language Processing and Understanding
• Computational Linguistics
• Computational Phonology
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Nikitas Karanikolas serves as Professor in the Department of Informatics and Computer Engineering at the University of West Attica since March 2018, following a distinguished career progression from Assistant Professor (2004) to Associate Professor (2010) and Professor (2014) at the Technological Educational Institute of Athens. His professional trajectory includes significant roles as Systems Head of TEI Athens Library (1996-1997) and Chief of Informatics at Aretaieio University Hospital (1997-2004), alongside leadership positions in the Greek Computer Society as Board Member (2004-2006) and Secretary General (2006-2008). His academic foundation includes: Bachelor's in Statistics and Informatics from Athens University of Economics and Business (1988) PhD in Applied Informatics from Athens University of Economics and Business (1994) with thesis "Technological and Linguistic approaches in Natural Language Understanding" Dr. Karanikolas maintains an exceptionally broad research portfolio spanning Natural Language Processing , Computational Linguistics , Medical Informatics , and Green Energy systems. His work consistently bridges theoretical computational frameworks with practical healthcare applications, particularly evident in recent dementia care technologies and Greek language processing systems. The interdisciplinary nature of his research connects computational phonology with medical diagnostics and e-government applications. Analysis of his 15 most recent publications reveals a pronounced shift toward AI-driven healthcare solutions (particularly dementia patient monitoring), multilingual NLP systems (Greek and Polish), and urban safety applications . His work demonstrates consistent methodology development in ontological representations and multimodal fusion techniques, with increasing emphasis on real-world clinical and governmental implementations since 2023. No scientific awards were documented in the source materials. With 16 journal papers, 68 conference publications, and six authoritative Greek university textbooks, Dr. Karanikolas maintains an active research trajectory. His advising capacity is evidenced through extensive publication mentorship, particularly in medical informatics and NLP projects. While specific grant details are unavailable, his hospital information system implementations and textbook authorship suggest successful research funding acquisition. Current research activities focus on multimodal aggression prediction systems for dementia care, Greek language ontological frameworks, and urban navigation safety applications, primarily conducted through the University of West Attica's informatics infrastructure.

Nicolette Bishopمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Exercise Immunology
• Inflammation and Infection
• Sports Medicine
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Nicolette (Lettie) Bishop is a Professor of Exercise Immunology at Loughborough University. Her research focuses on the effects of exercise on immunity, inflammation, and infection risk across populations, including individuals with chronic conditions and elite athletes. She has secured over £2.5 million in grant funding and is a core investigator in the £11.6 million Leicester Biomedical Research Centre. With over 100 peer-reviewed publications, she co-authored the International Society of Exercise and Immunology Consensus Statements in 2013 and 2017. Dr. Bishop chairs the UK Society for Exercise Immunology and previously served as Associate Editor for Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise . Education: BSc, PhD from the University of Birmingham (PhD thesis: Nutritional Influences on Immune Response to Exercise under Prof. Mike Gleeson) Research Interests: Exercise immunology, inflammation modulation, chronic disease management via physical activity, and translational research in sports medicine. Her work emphasizes exercise as a therapeutic tool in kidney transplantation, inflammatory arthritis, and post-COVID rehabilitation. Grants & Awards: Funding from Heart Research UK, National Ankylosing Spondylitis Society, and Yakult Honsha. Collaborates with the English Institute of Sport on performance health projects. Recognized for editorial contributions and leadership in exercise immunology societies. Labs & Teams: National Centre for Sport and Exercise Medicine (NCSEM), Leicester Biomedical Research Centre (Lifestyle Theme), and interdisciplinary collaborations in chronic disease rehabilitation.

Judith Andersenمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Stress Psychology
• Health Psychology
• Police Training
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Judith Andersen is an Associate Professor at the University of Toronto Mississauga, specializing in health psychology with a focus on the psychophysiology of stress and its impact on mental and physical health in high-stress occupations. Her research emphasizes evidence-based training programs for police and special forces, resilience development for first responders, and mental health disparities among LGBTQ+ communities. She holds a PhD from the University of California, Irvine. Her work includes designing stress-regulation interventions to enhance police decision-making during critical incidents and developing competency frameworks for incident commanders. Recent projects involve applying biofeedback technology (e.g., HRV monitoring) to improve officer performance and wellness. She collaborates internationally with law enforcement agencies in Canada, the U.S., and Europe. Key research domains include: Psychophysiological stress responses and their modulation Resilience training for first responders Mental health disparities in marginalized groups Evidence-based policing strategies Her publications from 2024–2025 explore topics like stress physiology in policing, competency development for crisis leaders, and the role of social support in reducing LGBTQ+ mental health disparities. Ongoing projects focus on reducing racial bias in policing and optimizing training through big data analytics. While no formal advisees are listed, her research teams engage in translational studies impacting policy and practice. She advocates for applied psychological research to bridge academic and real-world challenges in public safety and health.

• Positron Annihilation
• Materials Science
• Condensed Matter Physics
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Paulo Manuel Antunes Mendes Gordo is an Assistant Professor at the University of Coimbra’s Faculty of Science and Technology since 2005. He holds a PhD in Experimental Physics (2005, University of Coimbra) and a Bachelor’s degree in Physics (1988, University of Coimbra). His research focuses on defects in materials, utilizing positron annihilation techniques, and spans fields like condensed matter physics, polymer science, and nuclear medicine. Key research interests include characterizing defects in semiconductors, polymers, and ceramics using advanced spectroscopic methods. He has explored topics such as hydrogen interactions in zirconia, drug delivery systems via polyurethane nanotechnology, and radiation detection instrumentation for medical imaging. His work bridges computational modeling and experimental validation, addressing challenges in material stability and structure-property relationships. Publications trends reflect a strong emphasis on materials science, with contributions to journals like Physical Review B , Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences , and Physica Scripta . Research often intersects interdisciplinary applications, such as medical imaging devices and polymer-based drug carriers. No scientific awards are explicitly mentioned in the provided information. His career includes prior roles as a junior researcher at the University of Aveiro (1990–1992) and early-career positions at the University of Coimbra (1993–2005). No grants or lab affiliations were detailed in the text, though collaborations with institutions like the University of Aveiro and international teams are evident from co-authorship patterns.

• Innovation Policy
• Regional Development
• Labour Markets
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Carolin Ioramashvili is an Assistant Professor in Innovation Policy at the Science Policy Research Unit (SPRU) within the University of Sussex Business School. She holds a PhD in Economic Geography from the London School of Economics (2021) and is a British Academy Innovation Fellow collaborating with the UK Cabinet Office’s Evaluation Task Force. Her research focuses on innovation’s role in regional development, labor markets, and inequality, with a particular interest in policy evaluation and local economic growth. Education: PhD in Economic Geography, London School of Economics (2017–2021), funded by ESRC MSc in Economic History (Research), London School of Economics (2014–2015) BSc in Economics, Maastricht University (2011–2014) Research Interests: Dr. Ioramashvili explores how innovation shapes regional economic dynamics, labor market outcomes, and spatial inequalities. Her work bridges policy analysis and empirical economics, with recent projects examining university-industry collaborations, evaluation frameworks for local growth policies, and the impact of technological concentration on regional disparities. She emphasizes evidence-based approaches to address economic inequality and sustainable development goals like reduced inequalities (SDG 10) and decent work (SDG 8). Key Contributions: Her publications analyze spillovers in spatial economics, technological invention’s labor market effects, and corruption’s impact on firm growth. She is an editorial board member of Spatial Economic Analysis and actively contributes to policy dialogues through her fellowship with the What Works Centre for Local Economic Growth. Awards & Recognition: British Academy Innovation Fellowship (current) Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (2021) Professional Roles: Prior to Sussex, she was a Research Fellow at City-REDI/WM-REDI (University of Birmingham) and a visiting researcher at UCLA’s Luskin School of Public Policy. She advises on regional policy and innovation strategies, blending academic rigor with practical policy implementation.

• Agricultural Ecology
• Sustainable Food Production
• Evidence Synthesis
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Professor Nicola Randall is a Professor of Evidence Synthesis and Agroecology at Harper Adams University, where she leads the Centre for Evidence-Based Agriculture (CEBA) and the Agroecology for Sustainable Agri-food (AFS) research group. She holds a BSc (Hons), PhD, and a CertTHE in higher education. Her research focuses on agricultural ecology, sustainable food systems, and evidence-based decision-making in environmental and agricultural policies. She chairs the EU-NESA Network (CA23107 2024-2028) and serves on advisory boards for organizations such as the Food Standards Agency and Ceres2030. Her work emphasizes systematic reviews, evidence synthesis methodologies, and bridging gaps between research and policy. She has secured over £1 million in research funding, collaborating with bodies like BBSRC, DEFRA, and EU H2020. Education: BSc (Hons), PhD, CertTHE Teaching Roles: Course leader for Agroecology MSc, module leader for Fundamentals of Agroecology and International Agroecology Professional Memberships: British Ecological Society (Agroecology Committee), Society for Conservation Biology Her research spans topics like regenerative agriculture, pollinator ecology, and humane slaughter practices. She advises on international projects, including FAO initiatives and smallholder farming interventions in Africa. Her work bridges academic research with practical applications for sustainable agriculture and environmental governance.

• Disability Health
• Digital Health Technologies
• Visual Impairment Research
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Soyoung Choi is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Kinesiology and Community Health at the University of Illinois. She holds affiliations with the Carl R. Woese Institute for Genomic Biology and the Beckman Institute for Advanced Science and Technology. Her research focuses on improving healthcare accessibility for individuals with visual impairments through digital health technologies, physical activity interventions, and inclusive design strategies. Key research areas include mHealth accessibility for blind users, sleep health in visually impaired populations, and participatory design of health interventions. She employs both quantitative and qualitative methods, including scoping reviews and participatory action research. Her work addresses disparities in health technology access and promotes equitable health outcomes for disabled individuals. Choi collaborates across disciplines to advance understanding of disability health, digital health adoption barriers, and aging with visual impairments. Her research has been published in journals such as Adapted Physical Activity Quarterly , Journal of American College Health , and JMIR Formative Research .

• Ophthalmology
• Diabetic Retinopathy
• Macular Degeneration
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Professor Mark Gillies is a leading academic in the Faculty of Medicine and Health at the University of Sydney , specifically within the Clinical Ophthalmology and Eye Health department. He holds the title of Professor and is affiliated with the Save Sight Institute . His research focuses on medical retina, macular degeneration, and diabetic retinopathy, with pioneering work in intravitreal steroids for diabetic retinopathy and internet-based outcome tracking systems like the Fight Retinal Blindness! Project . Education: Gillies earned his PhD from the Walter and Eliza Hall Institute, making him the first Australian ophthalmologist with this distinction. His expertise spans clinical trials, retinal metabolism, and Müller cell biology. He has been a vocal advocate for treatments like Photodynamic Therapy and public education on retinal diseases. Research Interests: His work addresses central retinal diseases, including diabetic retinopathy, macular degeneration, and stem cell therapies. He emphasizes translational research, bridging clinical practice with innovations like drug delivery systems and outcome registries. Advising & Grants: Supervises students like Grace CHAN (digital transformation in organ culture) and Jialing ZHANG (RNA-based drug delivery). His projects involve large-scale registries tracking real-world outcomes for retinal diseases, ensuring evidence-based practices. Labs & Teams: Leads the Macula Research Group and collaborates with global networks through the Save Sight Institute . His work integrates clinical, genetic, and metabolic data to advance retinal therapies.

• Instructed Foreign Language Learning
• Reading Skills and Strategies
• Phonology in L2 Learning
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Robert Woore is an Associate Professor in Applied Linguistics and Course Director of the MSc in Applied Linguistics and Second Language Acquisition (ALSLA) at the University of Oxford's Department of Education. He holds multiple advanced degrees from Oxford, including a DPhil in Applied Linguistics, and previously taught secondary school languages and outdoor education before joining academia in 2007. His research focuses on instructed foreign language learning, particularly in school settings, with emphases on reading strategies, phonological decoding, phonics teaching, and teacher professional development. He actively investigates the teaching of Languages Other Than English (LOTE), including Chinese and Arabic, alongside European languages like French and German. Woore teaches on the PGCE, MSc ALSLA, and doctoral programs. He leads funded projects such as the Qatar Foundation-supported studies on Arabic as an additional language and the Nuffield Foundation’s FLEUR project on L2 reading. His work bridges research and classroom practice, emphasizing evidence-based pedagogy and curriculum reform. Key grants include leadership roles in the Nuffield Foundation’s FLEUR initiative (2016–2018) and Qatar Foundation’s Arabic as Additional Language review (2022–2025). He collaborates widely, co-authoring influential books like Debates in Second Language Education and contributing to policy-relevant studies on language education outcomes.

• Digital Health
• Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR)
• Global Health
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Sundeep Sahay is a Professor at Digital Innovation (University of Oslo) with affiliate roles at Sustainable Healthcare Education (UiO Faculty of Medicine), The Information School (University of Sheffield), and HISP India . His research bridges technology and global health, focusing on Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) , climate-health intersections, and digital health systems in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) , particularly India. He employs Action Research and social science theories to address health inequities, structural violence, and the realities of digital personal data in maternal/childcare. Research Themes : AMR through health inequity lens, digital identity work in community health, data governance in LMICs, and sociotechnical design for global health. Geographic Focus : Spanning 30+ countries in Africa, Asia, Latin America, and Europe, with emphasis on India, Ethiopia, Jordan, and Mozambique.

Terrah Foster Akardمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Pediatric Palliative Care
• Psychosocial Interventions
• Grief and Coping
• +۱ مورد دیگر

Dr. Terrah Foster Akard is a Professor of Nursing and Medicine at Vanderbilt University, where she holds appointments in the School of Nursing and serves as Associate Dean for Academic Affairs in the Graduate School. Her academic credentials include a Bachelor of Science from Jacksonville State University, a Master of Science in Nursing from Vanderbilt University, and a PhD in Nursing Science from Vanderbilt University. Her research program focuses on developing innovative psychosocial interventions for pediatric palliative care populations, with emphasis on: Legacy-making activities to improve quality of life Grief processing and continuing bonds in bereaved families Web-based recruitment and intervention delivery methods Novel approaches like animal-assisted interactions and digital storytelling She leads significant federally-funded projects including: NIH/NINR R01 on legacy interventions in pediatric palliative care (2014-2019) Rita & Alex Hillman Foundation grant for nurse-led storytelling interventions (2021) American Cancer Society funding for web-based pediatric oncology research Publication analysis reveals consistent focus on improving psychosocial outcomes through: Qualitative and mixed-methods exploration of family experiences with serious illness; Development and validation of digital health interventions; Investigation of pandemic impacts on vulnerable pediatric populations; Innovative methodologies for palliative care research involving children. Honors include: Fellowship in the American Academy of Nursing (FAAN) Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Nurse Faculty Scholar Award Professional service includes leadership roles in: Palliative Care Research Cooperative Hospice and Palliative Nurses Association Scientific Committee American Cancer Society Peer Review Committees