جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

Melissa Laskaمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Public Health Nutrition
• Food Security
• Obesity Prevention
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Melissa Laska is a Distinguished McKnight University Professor in the Division of Epidemiology & Community Health at the University of Minnesota School of Public Health. She serves as Co-Director of the Healthy Weight Research Center and is a Member of the Masonic Cancer Center (MCC). Dr. Laska earned her PhD from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, a BS with Honors from Cornell University, and her Registered Dietitian (RD) credential from the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics through Vanderbilt University Medical Center. Her research focuses on nutrition promotion, food access, and addressing nutrition-related inequities, with particular emphasis on supporting historically under-resourced communities in making healthy food choices. With over two decades of experience, Dr. Laska has developed a multifaceted research portfolio examining obesity prevention, food environments, nutrition policy, and health equity. Her work spans multiple settings including schools, colleges, and community food environments, with special attention to vulnerable populations including adolescents, college students, and sexual minorities. Analysis of Dr. Laska's publication record reveals consistent focus on food insecurity, particularly in educational settings, with significant contributions to understanding weight-related disparities across different demographic groups. Her work increasingly incorporates systems science approaches to address complex food environment challenges, while maintaining strong emphasis on practical policy implications and community-based solutions. 2019 Sara Evans Faculty Woman Scholar and Leader Award 2020 Distinguished McKnight University Professor Dr. Laska's research has been extensively funded by NIH, CDC, and USDA, resulting in nearly 200 peer-reviewed publications cited over 14,000 times across 28 languages from researchers in more than 120 countries. Her work has informed recommendations from prestigious organizations including the National Academy of Sciences, Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee, American Academy of Pediatrics, and the Lancet Commission on Adolescent Health. As Co-Director of the Healthy Weight Research Center, she leads interdisciplinary teams addressing complex nutrition and obesity challenges through innovative research approaches.

Kate Daviesمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس ارشد

• Social justice
• Sociology of inequalities
• Poverty and wellbeing
• +۸ مورد دیگر

Dr. Kate Davies is a Conjoint Senior Lecturer at the University of Newcastle's School of Humanities, Creative Industries and Social Sciences. A sociologist with a fierce commitment to social justice, her research aims to break the cycle of social disadvantage by empowering and respecting marginalized voices. She works closely with government and non-government partners to ensure translation of research into policy and practice. Dr. Davies holds a PhD from the University of Newcastle. Her academic journey includes: Doctor of Philosophy, University of Newcastle Her research focuses on understanding and addressing inequalities that shape people's experiences of health and wellbeing. Dr. Davies explores human services practice within Housing First programs, ethical approaches to trauma-informed lived experience research, placemaking and community housing, family inclusion in child protection, disability and lived experience research, and young people's experiences of debt. She has developed evidence-based models for enhancing participation of people with mental health issues in policymaking and service delivery. Dr. Davies' recent publications demonstrate a strong focus on social justice issues across multiple domains including child protection systems, disability rights, youth debt, and mental health services. Her work consistently examines power dynamics, knowledge production, and the importance of lived experience in shaping effective human services. Dr. Davies has received significant research funding totaling over $700,000, with recent grants focusing on: Exploring the impacts of research on lived-experience researchers ($4,982, 2023) The RYSS Youth Hub as novel local youth service delivery ($40,000, 2022) Entrepreneurial debt and young people's investments in their future ($14,000, 2022) Together Home practitioners' perspectives on building resilience and relationships ($12,180, 2022) As an educator and supervisor, Dr. Davies has completed supervision of 3 PhD students and is currently supervising 1 PhD candidate. Her supervision spans multiple disciplines including Law, Sociology & Anthropology, Community Medicine, and Public Health. Dr. Davies actively collaborates with community organizations and is a board member for Community Disability Alliance Hunter and Nova for Women and Children. Her community involvement extends to foster care and working with the Red Cross Movement throughout the Asia Pacific region.

Kinnis K. Goshaمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Conversational AI
• Social Media Data Analytics
• Computer Science Education
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Dr. Kinnis Gosha is the Hortenius I. Chenault Endowed Professor of Computer Science and Academic Program Director for Software Engineering at Morehouse College. He serves as Executive Director of the Morehouse Center for Broadening Participation in Computing and is the Principal Investigator for the NSF-funded Institute for African-American Mentoring in Computing Sciences (IAAMCS) . Dr. Gosha earned his B.S. in Computer Science from Albany State University , an M.S. in Computer Science and Software Engineering from Auburn University , and a Ph.D. in Human-Centered Computing from Clemson University . His research focuses on conversational AI , social media data analytics , computer science education , and culturally relevant computing , with over 60 peer-reviewed publications. He leads the Culturally Relevant Computing Lab , where 21 undergraduates have pursued doctoral degrees. His work includes collaborations with Google, Microsoft, and the National Science Foundation, notably developing virtual reality anti-bias training tools and SMS-based mentoring systems. Key awards include the 2019 RESPECT Conference Distinguished Paper Award and the 2014 Atlanta Magazine Groundbreakers Award .

Colleen Bakerمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Banking and Financial Institutions Law
• Financial Regulation
• Derivatives Regulation
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Colleen Baker serves as Associate Professor of Legal Studies at the University of Oklahoma's Price College of Business and holds Affiliate Faculty status at the OU College of Law. She chairs the Zinke Energy Management Program and maintains dual membership in the New York and Texas State Bars. Her research spans banking regulation, derivatives markets, clearinghouse systems, and business ethics. Key focus areas include Dodd-Frank Act implementation, central banking functions, energy law, and digital currency regulation. She examines regulatory collisions in financial markets and develops frameworks for systemic risk mitigation. Recent publications reveal strong emphasis on ESG integration in derivatives, energy market resilience (particularly post-Texas power crisis), and sovereign digital currency implications. Her work consistently bridges legal theory with practical market infrastructure challenges. Professor Baker maintains active engagement with regulatory bodies including the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago and The Volcker Alliance. Her professional background combines legal practice, information technology, and mediation/arbitration expertise.

Rebecca Söderströmمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Financial Regulation
• Capital Markets Law
• Banking Law
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Rebecca Söderström serves as Associate Professor in Civil Law and Senior Lecturer in Capital Markets Law at Uppsala University's Department of Law, while also holding a Researcher position at the Department of Economic History and Center for the History of Entrepreneurship. Her academic career bridges legal scholarship and financial market practice, with expertise in banking regulation and capital markets law. She earned her PhD in Law from Uppsala University in 2017 through her dissertation "Sound Banking," which critically examined the legal standard of soundness in banking regulations and supervisory decisions. Her research focuses on: Financial supervision frameworks and regulatory implementation Market abuse and capital markets law Banking soundness standards and risk management Anti-money laundering regulations and de-risking practices EU financial regulation and national implications Legal economics in financial markets Analysis of her 2021-2025 publications reveals intensified focus on regulatory tensions between financial inclusion and money laundering prevention, alongside continued exploration of banking soundness principles within evolving EU supervisory structures. Her work consistently addresses practical implementation challenges of financial regulations. Information regarding academic advisees, research grants, and laboratory affiliations is not documented in the source material.

• Labor Economics
• Workforce Aging
• Retirement Studies
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Raymond Montizaan is an Associate Professor at the School of Business and Economics, Maastricht University, where he is affiliated with ROA (Research Centre for Education and the Labour Market) and the GSBE Behavioral Insights Center. His research focuses on labor market dynamics, workforce aging, retirement policies, and the impact of technological change on employment. Dr. Montizaan's research interests center on understanding workforce transitions across the life course, with particular emphasis on older workers, retirement behavior, and the intersection of technology and labor markets. His work combines empirical analysis of large-scale datasets with policy-relevant insights, examining how demographic shifts, technological innovations, and policy interventions affect labor market outcomes. Recent research has increasingly focused on artificial intelligence's impact on workplace practices and vocational training systems. Analysis of his publication trends reveals a consistent research trajectory examining labor market participation across different demographic groups, with growing attention to technological disruption since 2019. His work spans both theoretical contributions to labor economics and practical policy recommendations for workforce development. Active participant in media discussions on labor market issues, particularly regarding older workers and pension policies Regular contributor to public policy debates through expert commentary in Dutch media Recipient of research funding for projects examining technological inequality Dr. Montizaan actively supervises PhD candidates and contributes to academic discourse through conference participation and seminar organization. His work often involves collaboration with Dutch government agencies and research institutions focused on labor market policy.

Carlos Serrano Cincaمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Impact of Information and Communication Technologies on Accounting
• E-commerce
• Microfinance
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Carlos Serrano Cinca is a Professor of Financial Economics and Accounting in the Department of Accounting and Finance at the University of Zaragoza, Spain, where he currently serves as Director of the Department. With a PhD in Economics and Business Administration from the same institution, his academic career spans several decades with significant contributions to the fields of financial technology, accounting, and microfinance. Dr. Serrano Cinca earned his PhD from the University of Zaragoza with a thesis titled "Artificial Neural Networks in the Analysis of Financial Information," which received the Extraordinary Doctoral Award. He has also been a visiting researcher at the University of Southampton in the United Kingdom. His research primarily focuses on the intersection of technology and finance, with four main pillars: The impact of Information and Communication Technologies on accounting practices and e-commerce Microfinance and social economy initiatives Quantitative analysis of accounting information using multivariate techniques Applications of artificial intelligence in accounting systems His work demonstrates how advanced analytical methods can enhance financial decision-making and promote financial inclusion. Analysis of his recent publications reveals a strong emphasis on microfinance innovation, particularly in credit scoring systems that incorporate social and environmental factors. His research bridges traditional financial analysis with emerging technologies, showing how machine learning and statistical methods can address challenges in peer-to-peer lending, financial inclusion, and sustainable banking practices. The interdisciplinary nature of his work connects finance, information systems, and social impact measurement. Among his notable achievements is the Extraordinary Doctoral Award for pioneering work on neural networks in financial analysis His research has been published in prestigious journals across multiple disciplines, reflecting the broad applicability of his work. Throughout his career, Dr. Serrano Cinca has held several leadership positions including Coordinator of the Telefónica-University of Zaragoza Chair Head of the Aragonese Observatory of the Information Society Director of the Master's in Electronic Business Administration Coordinator of the Advanced Legal and Business Research Laboratory at Walqa Technology Park His work demonstrates a consistent commitment to bridging academic research with practical applications in finance and technology. He maintains an active research laboratory focused on financial technology applications, with particular emphasis on how digital innovations can enhance financial inclusion and promote socially responsible banking practices. His current projects explore the integration of environmental, social, and governance (ESG) factors into traditional financial analysis frameworks.

Meg Holzerمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Legal Education
• Pedagogy
• Equity in Education
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Meg Holzer is an Assistant Professor of Legal Writing at Brooklyn Law School, where she joined the faculty in 2021 after serving as a visiting professor since 2017. She also teaches in the Law School's externship program and academic success program. Her educational background includes: B.A. from Yale College J.D. from New York University School of Law Professor Holzer's research focuses on legal education pedagogy with an emphasis on equity and accessibility for all learners. Her work aims to improve teaching strategies in legal writing and enhance student engagement through innovative methods such as adapting the IRAC framework. She is particularly interested in creating inclusive learning environments that address diverse student needs. Her publications reflect a blend of legal writing pedagogy and business law. The 2021 article explores student buy-in to the IRAC paradigm, while the 2016 piece examines the implications of a Florida court's Bitcoin ruling on business law. These works demonstrate her commitment to both foundational legal education and emerging areas of law. Professor Holzer has been actively involved in the Law School's Student Advisor and Mentorship Program (SAMP), serving on the faculty support committee during its pilot year and continuing in that role for the 2021-2022 academic year. This involvement underscores her dedication to student mentorship and academic support.

• Finance
• International Trade
• Cryptocurrency
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Mustafa ÖZYEŞİL is an Associate Professor and Department Head at Istanbul Beykent University (Faculty of Economics and Administrative Sciences). He has held academic positions at multiple institutions since 2016, including Istanbul Aydın University and Tetova University. Current affiliation: Faculty of Economics and Administrative Sciences, Istanbul Beykent University Previous roles: Associate Professor (2023), Doctor Lecturer (2018-2021), Lecturer (2016-2018) His research spans finance, cryptocurrency, and sustainable financial decision-making, focusing on: Blockchain technology and digital assets Renewable energy investments Technical analysis in cryptocurrency markets Financial literacy and behavioral finance Portfolio optimization models Economic challenges in Turkey Recent publications analyze: Artificial intelligence in financial decision-making Climate change and financial sustainability Cryptocurrency market anomalies Stock market efficiency in Turkey Scientific contributions include: Member, Turkish Real Estate Appraisers Association (2019) Board Member, Association for Ethics in Academy (2019)

Rupesh Vyasمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Information Design
• Interface Design
• Interaction Design
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Dr. Rupesh Vyas is an Associate Professor at Aalto University , affiliated with the School of Arts, Design and Architecture and the Department of Art and Media . With expertise in information design, data visualization, and interface design, he bridges design principles with scientific data representation across disciplines including genetics, urban planning, and public health. Research Interests : Vyas specializes in creating intuitive visual systems for complex data, focusing on genetic research, smart city infrastructure, and public service design. His work applies wayfinding metaphors and interactive tools to make genomic data, urban mobility patterns, and cultural information more accessible. Scientific Awards and Recognition : Best Smart City Information Design and Signage for Gujarat Financial and Technology City (2015) Best Cultural Design award by Design Expo, Faculty Summit (2013) Publications Trends : His recent articles emphasize interdisciplinary applications of visualization techniques, spanning genetic research (2024), Finnish genome mapping (2023), and smart city systems (2021). Key themes include network analysis, equality in design, and biomedical data representation. Academic Contributions : Vyas has developed tools like LAVAA for disease association visualization, created interactive platforms for Finland’s genetic ancestry, and designed wayfinding systems for urban data. His work impacts both academic research and real-world applications in healthcare, genetics, and city planning.

• Islamic Law
• Islamic Economics
• Islamic Finance
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Abdurrahman YAZICI is an Associate Professor at the Faculty of Religious Studies , Ankara Social Sciences University , and serves as Director of the International Center for Islamic Economics and Finance . With a focus on Islamic Law , Islamic Economics , and Islamic Inheritance Law , his research bridges classical jurisprudence with contemporary financial systems. PhD in Fundamental Islamic Sciences (2011), Istanbul University MA in Fundamental Islamic Sciences (2006), Istanbul University BA in Theology (2003), Istanbul University His scholarly work examines Shariah governance in Islamic financial institutions, comparative inheritance jurisprudence , and non-interest financial models . Recent projects include analyzing pandemic-era Islamic economic responses and designing regulatory frameworks for Islamic finance. Key publication trends span Islamic financial ethics , Zakat-based microfinance Shariah-compliant corporate governance Historical Islamic economic thought Modern adaptations of classical contracts Scientific recognition includes the Banking Regulation and Supervision Agency's 2019 Academic Paper First Prize . He has supervised 6 master's theses on topics ranging from Ethiopian Islamic banking to venture capital integration in Turkey.

Philipp E. Zaehمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Corporate Valuation
• International Accounting Standards (IFRS/US-GAAP)
• Auditing Standards
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Prof. Dr. Philipp E. Zaeh serves as Professor of Corporate Accounting and Taxation and Head of the Department of Finance & Accounting at the Hamburg School of Business Administration (HSBA). He concurrently directs the Hamburg Institute of Management & Finance (HIMF), providing consulting services in accounting and finance to diverse companies since 2007. He earned his business administration degree from the University of Erlangen-Nuremberg in 1993, followed by doctoral studies at the University of Hamburg where he served as research assistant for four years, completing his PhD in 1997. His research centers on International Accounting Standards (IFRS/US-GAAP), Corporate Valuation (particularly intangible assets), Auditing Standards, Internal Audit methodologies, Risk Management (focusing on interest/currency risks), and Cost Management techniques like Target Costing. His work bridges theoretical frameworks with practical corporate applications, emphasizing risk-oriented approaches in financial reporting and auditing. Publication trends reveal an evolution from technical auditing models (early 2000s) toward contemporary finance topics including blockchain applications, European FinTech developments, venture capital strategies, and alternative funding mechanisms like crowdfunding. This progression demonstrates sustained engagement with emerging challenges in financial markets and regulatory environments. No scientific awards are documented in the available materials. With over 25 years of industry experience including KPMG, private equity leadership, and CFO roles in shipping, he integrates practical insights into academia. He actively mentors entrepreneurs as HTGF coach since 2010 and serves on the Innovationsstarter Fonds Hamburg investment committee since 2011. He leads HSBA's Department of Finance & Accounting while directing HIMF's consulting operations, and organizes the annual HSBA Finance Conference that connects academic research with industry practice through expert discussions on current financial topics.

• Sociology
• Social Sciences
• Disability
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Janikke Solstad Vedeler is a Researcher at Oslo Metropolitan University, affiliated with the Centre for Welfare and Labour Research (NOVA). She holds a PhD in Sociology from the University of Oslo and specializes in disability studies, inclusive work life, elder care, unemployment, and social innovation. Research Interests: Her work focuses on the intersection of disability, welfare policies, and social exclusion. Key projects include the long-term consequences of the pandemic on child development and equality, the sustainability of Norway’s coordinator scheme for families with disabled children, employer inclusion practices, and quality of life for adults with Down syndrome/ADHD. Publications: She has contributed to journals like Disability & Society and Scandinavian Journal of Disability Research , with recent works analyzing digital tools in welfare services, hate crimes against disabled individuals, and the ethics of care in elder institutions.

Lindah Kotutمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Human-Computer Interaction
• Privacy
• Cybersecurity
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Lindah Kotut is an Assistant Professor at the University of Washington's Information School, where she investigates the convergence of Human-Computer Interaction (HCI), Indigenous Knowledge systems, and privacy/cybersecurity. Her work centers on amplifying marginalized voices through technology design, particularly focusing on communities with limited access to storytelling tools and those facing systemic inequities in digital spaces. Her research explores how unwritten stories and indigenous knowledge can reshape ethical technology development, addressing critical gaps in privacy frameworks, cybersecurity practices, and algorithmic accountability. Kotut employs community-centered methodologies like Griot-Style research to co-design tools that empower marginalized groups while challenging dominant narratives in computing. Current projects examine financial technology disparities, climate action AI, and bodily autonomy in surveillance contexts. Recent publications reveal a consistent trajectory toward socio-technical justice , with work spanning mobile financial services, social media surveillance, and indigenous knowledge preservation. Her 15 most recent articles demonstrate interdisciplinary reach across CHI, GROUP, and CSCW venues, with growing emphasis on climate technology and stakeholder-driven AI governance. Best Paper, Honorable Mention Award (ACM GROUP 2023) Best Paper, Honorable Mention Award (ACM CHI 2022) Best Poster Award (ACM GROUP 2020) Outstanding STEM Dissertation Award (2021) Kotut actively mentors PhD and masters students through the iSchool program, with current advisees including NSF Graduate Research Fellow Amelia Lee Doğan. Her lab recruits students with technical programming skills or qualitative research expertise for projects at the HCI-privacy-indigenous knowledge intersection. Funding supports undergraduate summer internships via CRA DREU and DUB REU programs, with recent work examining AI for sustainability and financial technology ethics. She leads a research lab focused on contextual canaries and speculative design for marginalized communities, with ongoing projects examining smartphone sharing ethics, indigenous knowledge preservation, and algorithmic fairness. Recent keynote engagements include the MHCI+D Immersion Studio on 'Stories of Agency and Power.'

• Ethics and sustainability
• Governance
• Islamic Finance
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Fawad Khaleel (Edinburgh Napier University Business School) serves as Head of Global Online and Associate Professor in Accountancy and Finance since 2015. His work bridges social constructivist pedagogy with online learning innovation , focusing on student experience enhancement through institutional resource alignment. PhD from University of Durham's School of Governance (2017) Drives L&T innovation across UK HEIs Research Themes: Integrates Islamic finance principles with modern academic integrity challenges in AI era. Explores governance structures for Muslim charities and Syrian refugee socio-economic integration in Scotland. Recent Publications address: AI's impact on assessment integrity Decolonizing misconduct narratives Responsible finance for immigrant communities Supervisory Roles: Current Director of Studies for food industry management research and Second Supervisor for circular economy policy projects. Key Projects: £9,820 grant from Al-Maktoum College (2021-2023) for Post-pandemic Syrian Refugee Integration £900 Scottish Institute for Policing Research grant (2018-2021) on extremism drivers