جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

Philip Heslopمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Social Work
• Autism
• Foster Care
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Philip Heslop is a Lecturer in the Department of Social Work, Education and Community Wellbeing within the Faculty of Health and Life Sciences at Northumbria University. His academic work centers on social work practice with specific focus areas including autism, foster care, kinship care, and engagement with male carers and fathers. Dr. Heslop's research interests span multiple critical areas within social work practice, with particular emphasis on social work with autistic people , foster care systems , kinship care arrangements , and engagement with fathers and male carers . His work demonstrates a commitment to improving social work practice through evidence-based approaches and community involvement. His recent publications (2022-2025) show a strong focus on autism-related social work, with multiple studies examining safety planning for autistic adults, social workers' perceptions of autism training, and the development of practice guides. The research trends indicate a growing emphasis on adapting mainstream social work practices to better serve autistic populations, particularly in mental health contexts. Dr. Heslop serves as Principal Investigator for the research project "Supporting autistic people as they age: equipping social workers to work with autistic people" (funded by Instituto Nacional de Investigaço em Saúde, Angola, 2023-2025, £14,919.00). His professional activities include significant involvement with the British Association of Social Work (BASW), where he chairs the Special Interest Group on social work with autistic people and people with learning disabilities, contributes to CPD pathway development, and participates in the Homes not Hospitals initiative. His academic background includes a PhD in Childcare (2015), an MA in Education (2007), and a BA (Hons) in Sociology and Social Policy (1985). He is a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (2015) and a registered Social Worker with the Health & Care Professional Council (2014).

Sean Newsomمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Metabolic Physiology
• Insulin Resistance
• Type 2 Diabetes
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Sean Newsom is an Associate Professor at Oregon State University's College of Public Health and Human Sciences, Department of Exercise, Sport, and Health Sciences. He co-directs the Translational Metabolism Research Laboratory with Matt Robinson. His research focuses on metabolic physiology, insulin resistance, and type 2 diabetes, with particular emphasis on SGLT2 inhibitors and exercise interventions. Dr. Newsom earned his PhD in Kinesiology from the University of Michigan and completed postdoctoral training at the University of Colorado School of Medicine before joining Oregon State in 2015. Education: B.S. Kinesiology (Michigan State University), M.S. Health and Exercise Science (Colorado State University), PhD Kinesiology (University of Michigan). Research Interests: Dr. Newsom investigates the molecular mechanisms underlying insulin resistance, leveraging human clinical trials and model systems. His lab explores how SGLT2 inhibitors impact skeletal muscle metabolism and how acute exercise improves metabolic health in obese individuals. Key areas include mitochondrial function, lipid metabolism, and energetic stress pathways. Grants & Funding: His work has been supported by NIH R01 grants and the Collins Medical Trust. Notable studies include testing SGLT2 inhibitors' interaction with exercise and evaluating new treatments for prediabetes. Student Mentoring: Dr. Newsom has advised numerous students, including PhD candidates Erin McGowan and Phil Batterson, and undergraduates like Mike Murphy. His lab also includes research coordinators like Sarah Short. Labs & Collaborations: The Translational Metabolism Research Lab partners with Samaritan Health Services and uses advanced facilities like the Samaritan Athletic Medicine Center. Techniques include hyperinsulinemic-euglycemic clamps, mitochondrial respirometry, and lipidomics.

Christopher Ringمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Psychophysiology
• Sport Psychology
• Interoception
• +۱۱ مورد دیگر

Professor Christopher Ring is a faculty member in the School of Sport, Exercise and Rehabilitation Sciences at the University of Birmingham, where he has been working since 1995. He holds the academic rank of Professor in Psychology and contributes significantly to research and teaching in psychophysiology and sport psychology. BSc in Psychology, University of Hull, UK MSc and PhD in Psychology, State University of New York at Stony Brook, USA His research interests are broad and interdisciplinary, focusing on skill acquisition , performance under pressure (including 'choking' in sport), cheating in sport , interoception , and the social neuroscience of morality in sport . He also investigates how exercise and mental stress affect immune responses to vaccination, sensorimotor function, and cardiovascular reactivity. His recent publications reflect a strong trend in psychophysiological mechanisms underlying sport performance, moral behavior in athletes , and inflammation-immune-cognitive interactions . His work often integrates physiological measures (e.g., EEG, heart rate, blood pressure) with behavioral and psychological assessments. He has received grants from research councils, charities, and industry, and has collaborated with international experts. He teaches a popular third-year module on the psychophysiology of sport and has supervised over 30 doctoral students who now work at universities worldwide. His research lab focuses on experimental psychophysiology, with studies involving stress testing, vaccination trials, motor performance tasks, and moral decision-making paradigms. He continues to lead innovative research on behavioral adjuvants to vaccination and the neural basis of expert performance.

• Decision Making
• Cognitive Psychology
• Evolutionary Biology
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Jeffrey R. Stevens is a Professor in the Department of Psychology at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln and a core faculty member at the Center for Brain, Biology, and Behavior. He directs two research labs: the Adaptive Decision Making Lab and the Canine Cognition and Human Interaction Lab. His work integrates cognitive and evolutionary perspectives to study decision-making in humans and animals, with a focus on intertemporal choice, social behavior, and comparative psychology. Stevens' research spans diverse topics including Animal cognition (primates, birds, and canines) Neuroendocrinology (mesotocin's role in prosociality) Behavioral economics (temporal discounting, opportunity costs) Machine learning applications in psychological measurement His recent publications examine quantitative sensitivity across species, exercise's impact on food choices, and social bonding mechanisms in pinyon jays. He has developed computational tools like the 'excluder' R package and contributed to journals such as Nutrients and Animal Behavior and Cognition as an associate editor. Collaborative work with interdisciplinary teams highlights his commitment to integrating psychological and biological frameworks.

Olav Bjarne "Ollis" Lysklettمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Early Childhood Education
• Outdoor Education
• Motor Development
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Olav Bjarne "Ollis" Lysklett is a Lecturer at Queen Maud University College (DMMH), Norway, affiliated with the Department of Science, Natural Sciences and Social Sciences and specifically the Physical Activity and Health Research Group. He serves as class teacher for second-year students in the Kindergarten Teacher Training program with emphasis on nature and outdoor activities, course leader for Nature, Health and Movement 2 (BNNHB2030), and instructor for the further education program in Physical-Motor Development and Activity in Kindergarten. Additionally, he represents the institution on the National Network for FYSFOS in kindergarten teacher education. His educational background includes: University and College Education (15 STP), DMMH (2015) Sports Candidate from Norwegian School of Sports Sciences, graduated via NTNU Sports Science Department (1996) Pedagogical Seminar, University of Trondheim (1992) Cand. Mag. in Sports and Economics, Trondheim University of Economics (1991) Lysklett's research centers on nature-based early childhood education with rigorous focus on motor competence, gender dynamics, and winter activity integration. His work examines how outdoor preschools impact physical fitness compared to traditional settings, while analyzing the 19% male workforce representation as a recruitment strategy for nature kindergartens. Key themes include risk assessment in natural environments, motivational differences between genders in outdoor education, and designing year-round nature immersion curricula that address seasonal challenges. Analysis of his publications reveals dominant trends in Nordic comparative studies of nature preschools, with heavy emphasis on motor development metrics and gender-specific retention issues in teacher training. His research consistently links physical activity to cognitive outcomes, while challenging perceptions of nature as inherently dangerous for young children. The work demonstrates practical applications for winter activity protocols and gender-inclusive recruitment strategies in Norway's female-dominated ECEC sector. No scientific awards were documented in the source material. Lysklett actively shapes teacher training through direct student supervision and research leadership. His projects include: Ongoing: Nordic Nature Kindergarten Network (Norway/Denmark/Sweden collaboration) Ongoing: PRABA Professional Practice with Kindergarten Adoption Completed: Internal study on dropouts among male/female students at DMMH He operates within the Physical Activity and Health Research Group, which develops evidence-based frameworks for motor development in natural environments while addressing gender representation challenges in Norwegian ECEC workforce development.

Charee M. Thompsonمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Health Communication
• Interpersonal Communication
• Patient-Provider Communication
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Charee M. Thompson is an Associate Professor in the Department of Communication and the Biomedical and Translational Sciences program at the University of Illinois. Her research focuses on health communication in interpersonal and patient-provider contexts, particularly addressing uncertainties in chronic, non-visible, and stigmatized illnesses. She leads the R.A.P.P.O.R.T. Lab, developing communication trainings for healthcare providers and social networks to mitigate support challenges. Dr. Thompson holds a Ph.D. from the University of Texas at Austin and B.A./M.A. degrees from Arizona State University in Communication. Her research examines how communication navigates uncertainties in conditions like long COVID, Black maternal health, and mental illnesses. Recent work includes a virtual reality implicit bias training module for physicians and a fall concerns scale for wheelchair/scooter users. She teaches CMN 462: Interpersonal Health Communication and collaborates across disciplines to address healthcare disparities. Her studies employ mixed-methods approaches, including longitudinal interviews and experimental designs. Key research themes include communicative disenfranchisement, stigma management, and the role of social networks in chronic illness support. Her articles analyze healthcare provider-patient dynamics, athlete health disclosure, and the psychological impacts of financial uncertainty in healthcare. Dr. Thompson’s work bridges communication theory with practical interventions to improve healthcare equity and patient outcomes.

Sally Radellمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Dance Pedagogy
• Body Image Studies
• Somatic Practices
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Sally Radell is a Professor of Dance and Director of the Dance Program and Undergraduate Studies at Emory University. She has been at Emory since 1987, founding the dance degree program which has since grown significantly under her leadership. Her academic roles include teaching modern and ballet technique, improvisation, composition, Labanotation, and somatics. Radell holds an MA in choreography/Labanotation from The Ohio State University and an MFA in dance from Arizona State University. Her research focuses on female body image, particularly in dance education, and she has conducted empirical studies on mirror use in dance classrooms. Her work has been presented internationally and published in journals like International Journal of Dance Medicine & Science and Research in Dance Education . Her teaching philosophy emphasizes a mind-body approach to kinesthetic learning, aiming to foster self-expression and reduce body image inhibitions. She is a member of the International Association of Dance Medicine & Science and the National Dance Education Organization. Over her career, she has mentored numerous students, maintaining long-term mentoring relationships post-graduation. Radell’s research explores how mirrors in dance classrooms impact body image and performance, with studies showing nuanced effects on beginner and advanced dancers. Her work bridges somatic practices, pedagogy, and empirical research to promote healthy body image in dance education.

• Educational Psychology
• Physical Activity and Learning
• Cognitive Development
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Myrto Mavilidi is a Senior Fellow at the School of Education, University of Wollongong, Australia, specializing in educational psychology and physical activity interventions. She holds a PhD from the University of Wollongong, an MSc from Erasmus University Rotterdam, and a BSc from Panteion University. Her research focuses on designing school-based physical activity interventions to enhance cognitive, academic, and psychosocial outcomes in children and adolescents. Key areas include integrating physical activity into curricula without compromising academic performance, teacher training for active learning, and leveraging embodied cognition principles. Recent work explores digital footprint management and co-designed educational tools. Notable contributions include meta-analyses on physical activity’s effects on executive functions and systematic reviews on correlates of childhood physical activity. She has secured grants such as the ARC DECRA and led projects like 'MoveEarly' to promote physical activity in early education. Awards include the Vice Chancellor Postdoctoral Research Fellowship and the Dame Bridget Ogilvie Citation Award. She supervises PhD candidates on topics like Moroccan school physical activity patterns and self-regulation in learning environments. Teaching roles include courses on educational psychology and research methodology at University of Newcastle and University of Wollongong. She is active on editorial boards and peer-review panels for journals like Contemporary Educational Psychology and Frontiers in Psychology .

Bethany Plakkeمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Behavioral Neuroscience
• Autism Spectrum Disorders
• Fragile X Syndrome
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Bethany Plakke is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychological Sciences within the College of Arts and Sciences at Kansas State University. She maintains an active research laboratory focusing on neurobiological mechanisms underlying autism spectrum disorders using rodent models, with particular emphasis on Fragile X syndrome and valproic acid models. Her research examines social interactions, repetitive behaviors, cognitive flexibility, and multisensory processing across the lifespan. Dr. Plakke earned her PhD in Psychology from the University of Iowa in 2010, following an MA (2005) and BS (2003) from the same institution. Her early research focused on auditory and audiovisual memory systems in primates, but her work has increasingly centered on neurodevelopmental disorders in recent years. Her research interests span behavioral neuroscience, autism spectrum disorders, Fragile X syndrome, cognitive neuroscience, neurodevelopmental disorders, rodent models, electrophysiology, and prefrontal cortex function. Current projects include examining altered frontal cortex function in Fmr1 knockouts, investigating how aging impacts frontal function and cognition, and collaborating with Dr. Julio Hernandez-Pavon on transcranial magnetic stimulation to improve cognitive performance in rats. Analysis of Dr. Plakke's publication record shows a clear trajectory from primate auditory neuroscience toward rodent models of autism. Her recent work (2023-2024) demonstrates strong focus on neuroanatomical changes in autism models, cognitive interventions like exercise and choline supplementation, and sex-specific effects in neurodevelopmental disorders. The research employs diverse methodologies including behavioral testing, neuroimaging, electrophysiology, and molecular analyses. Dr. Plakke actively mentors students at multiple levels, with a track record of guiding undergraduate and graduate researchers toward successful careers in medicine and science. Her lab has produced numerous publications with student co-authors, and former lab members have pursued advanced degrees at institutions including Yale University, Johns Hopkins University, and the University of Kansas. Students in Dr. Plakke's laboratory gain experience with behavioral handling and training of animals, histology, ELISA assays, immunohistochemistry, and data analysis. The lab actively recruits students interested in designing experiments and presenting work at regional or national conferences. Current lab members include graduate research assistant Bhavana Sivayokan and undergraduate Tsam Myu Shawng Maji, with numerous alumni having advanced to medical schools and graduate programs.

Gareth McCrayمشاهده پروفایل

عضو هیئت علمی

• Child Development
• Health Sciences
• Medical Education
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr Gareth McCray is a Research Associate at Keele University's School of Medicine, affiliated with the Research Institute for Primary Care and Health Sciences. He holds a PhD in Applied Social Statistics from Lancaster University (2014) and previously worked there as a Research Associate before joining Keele in 2016. His research focuses on statistical methodologies applied to healthcare, including child development assessment tools (e.g., Global Scales for Early Development), clinical evaluation (e.g., OSCE score adjustments), and musculoskeletal health questionnaires (MSK-HQ). He contributes to courses like MMedSci Statistics and Epidemiology and external psychiatric training programs. McCray is actively involved in international collaborations such as the GSES and INDIGO projects, aiming to standardize developmental assessments for young children. He also serves on the Royal Statistical Society's Young Statisticians Section Committee. His work emphasizes rigorous statistical validation of healthcare tools, with recent publications focusing on examiner variability in medical exams, cross-cultural validation of developmental scales, and the creation of caregiver burden measures (CLCF-SF). His articles span medical education, child development, and psychometric methods, reflecting his interdisciplinary approach to health sciences research.

Anne O'Brienمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس ارشد

• Physiotherapy
• Rheumatology
• Allied Health Professions Education
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Anne O'Brien is a Senior Lecturer at Keele University's School of Allied Health Professions. She previously served as Head of School (2019-2024) and has been a key figure in advancing physiotherapy education and clinical practice in rheumatology. Current physiotherapy research focus: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR) Education roles: BSc Physiotherapy, inter-disciplinary rheumatology programs Leadership: Staffordshire Stoke AHP Faculty, UK-wide PMR clinical guidelines working group Her research explores physiotherapy's role in MSK conditions, particularly PMR management and patient-reported experience measures (PREM). Recent work involves international co-design of exercise resources for PMR patients, funded by a £10,000 PMRGCAuk grant. Scientific awards include: Best Oral Presentation, Midlands Rheumatology Society (2025) President’s Choice Winner, American College of Rheumatology (2024) She supervises undergraduate, postgraduate, and professional doctorate students, with a focus on healthcare education innovation and workforce development.

Sonja Coetzeeمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Exercise Physiology
• Clinical Rehabilitation
• Chronic Disease Management
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Dr. Sonja Coetzee is a Lecturer in Clinical Exercise Physiology at the School of Health, University of the Sunshine Coast (UniSC). She specializes in evidence-based professional practice and applied clinical skills training, with a focus on musculoskeletal rehabilitation and chronic condition management. Her roles include practicum coordination for final-year Clinical Exercise Physiology students and supporting work-integrated learning (WIL) experiences. Prior to UniSC, she held academic positions at Southern Cross University (2012–2019) and North-West University, South Africa (2004–2011), where she also served as a practicing Biokineticist in the South African Military Health Service. Education: PhD Biokinetics (NWU), GradCert HEd (SCU), MSc (HMS), Honours in Biokinetics, BSc in Human Movement Sciences (all from NWU). Research Interests: Exercise as medicine for chronic conditions, musculoskeletal rehabilitation, body composition analysis, and aquatic therapy for ME/CFS and Parkinson’s Disease. Recent work includes studies on aquatic exercise programs for ME/CFS and cancer rehabilitation initiatives. Grants: Secured funding for projects like a six-month aquatic program for ME/CFS patients (A$100,000, 2018–2020) and a pilot study on aquatic interventions for ME/CFS (A$4,000, 2016–2017). Her teaching spans Exercise in Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation , Clinical Skills for Exercise Physiology , and practicum coordination. She is an accredited exercise physiologist and ISAK Level 3 Anthropometrist, emphasizing practical and clinical expertise in her academic work.

Pantaleone Nespoliمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Cybersecurity
• Cyber defense
• Data analysis
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Pantaleone Nespoli is a postdoctoral researcher at the University of Murcia's Department of Information and Communications Engineering. He holds a PhD (cum laude) and Master's degree (110/110 cum laude) from the University of Naples Federico II, Italy. His research focuses on cybersecurity, cyber defense, IoT security, and SIEM systems. He is affiliated with CyberDataLab UMU and has contributed to projects like DEFENDER, COBRA 2.0, and EU-GUARDIAN, addressing AI-driven cyber defense and threat simulation. Education: PhD in Cybersecurity (2021, University of Murcia), M.Sc. in Computer Engineering (2017, University of Naples), B.Sc. in Computer Engineering (2013, University of Naples). Professional experience includes internships at NEC Labs EU and research collaborations with institutions like INCIBE and the Ministry of Defence. Research Interests: Cybersecurity frameworks, intrusion detection systems (IDS), SIEM integration, cyber deception tactics, and AI applications in defense. He emphasizes practical solutions for IoT security and cyber range training platforms. Notable Projects: EU-GUARDIAN (€13M+ funding) for AI-based cyber incident management, DEFENDER targeting IoT/5G/IoC security, and CDL-TALENTUM for cybersecurity workforce development. Awards include the Clusit Thesis Award (2018) and Ericsson Innovation Awards recognition. Labs/Teams: Active in CyberDataLab UMU, developing cutting-edge tools like SCORPION Cyber Range for gamified cybersecurity training and deception-based defense systems.

Gail Frostمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Concussion Management
• Experiential Learning
• Sports Medicine
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Gail Frost is a retired Associate Professor in the Department of Kinesiology at Brock University. Her research focuses on concussion education, student reintegration post-concussion, and experiential learning methodologies. She holds a PhD and has been recognized as an award-winning educator committed to innovative pedagogical strategies. Education: PhD in Kinesiology (details not specified) Her research interests include developing effective concussion education programs, understanding barriers to student return-to-learn processes, and applying problem-based learning to enhance practical understanding of anatomy, injury prevention, and therapeutic exercise. Her publications emphasize evidence-based strategies for post-concussion academic support and universal design for learning principles. Notable work includes frameworks for educators supporting students recovering from concussion and pilot programs for children with cerebral palsy. Awards: Mentioned as an award-winning educator (specific awards unspecified) Dr. Frost has advised no listed students but collaborates with institutions on concussion education initiatives. No grants are explicitly mentioned, though her work reflects applied research funding priorities. Her educational contributions span functional anatomy, sports injury care, and therapeutic exercise prescription through experiential learning modules.

Laura Putscheمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Indigenous Peoples of South America
• Indigenous-State Relations
• Cultural Ecology
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Laura Putsche is an Emerita Assistant Professor of Anthropology in the Department of Culture, Society and Justice at University of Idaho's College of Letters, Arts and Social Sciences. She holds a Ph.D. in Anthropology from Washington State University (1993), with additional degrees in Mathematics and Education. Her research specializes in indigenous communities of the Amazon region, examining cultural ecology, state-indigenous relations, and impacts of international development programs on traditional societies. She maintains particular interest in sustainable development approaches. Her sole publication analyzes exercise impacts on visceral fat, indicating interdisciplinary collaboration in health sciences. Primary research focuses remain anthropological fieldwork and community engagement. Course offerings span introductory anthropology to advanced topics in political organization and international development, reflecting her interdisciplinary background.