جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

• Consumer Behavior
• Public Health Nutrition
• Food Labelling
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Dr. Tamara Bucher is an Associate Professor at the University of Newcastle, affiliated with the School of Environmental and Life Sciences. Her research focuses on consumer behavior, nudging strategies to improve food choices, and the impact of digital environments on dietary habits. She holds a PhD in Food, Nutrition, and Health from ETH Zurich and has extensive interdisciplinary collaborations in nutrition, psychology, and computer science. Dr. Bucher leads the University’s Doctoral Training Centre in Food and Agribusiness, bridging academic research with industry needs. She also serves as Deputy Director of the Newcastle Wine Studies Network, exploring consumer perceptions of wine and low-alcohol beverages. Her work emphasizes creating sustainable and accessible healthy food environments, including studies on convenience foods, online grocery shopping, and portion size education. Key achievements include developing the International Food Unit (IFU) to improve portion size estimation and co-authoring influential reviews on positional influences in food choice. She has received the 2013 Nutrition Society Paper of the Month award and supervises Dual Award Doctoral students with international partner universities. Her teaching roles include coordinating courses on Functional Foods, Micronutrients, and Food and Consumer Behavior. Current projects investigate digital nudging in online food platforms and the role of nature imagery in food marketing.

• Nutrition
• Oral Health
• Dietary Interventions
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Professor Paula Moynihan is an Adjunct Professor at the Adelaide Dental School within the Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences at the University of Adelaide . From 2019 to 2024, she served as Director of Food and Health and Academic Coordinator for the University's Healthy Societies FAME Strategy. She is an internationally renowned researcher with over 145 publications, an H-index of 58, and more than 22,000 citations, focusing on the interrelationships between nutrition and oral health across the life-course. Her research spans topics such as the impact of dietary sugars on dental caries , the influence of compromised oral health on nutritional well-being, and novel dietary interventions using co-development methods. Her work has directly informed WHO guidelines on sugars intake and USDA Dietary Guidelines , contributing to sugars-sweetened beverage taxation in over 50 countries. Professor Moynihan has led multidisciplinary projects like the MAPPmal initiative (involving 9 disciplines) and collaborated with organizations including Age UK . She is Eligible to supervise Masters and PhD students Recipient of the 2010 IADR Distinguished Scientist Award Awarded the 2004 Nutrition Society Silver Medal Her research has been funded by entities such as RCUK , NIHR , and the Borrow Foundation , with recent projects focusing on systematic reviews of sugars intake and co-design methods in aged care .

Rosa M Lamuela-Raventósمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Antioxidants
• Bioactive Compounds
• Cardiovascular Diseases
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Rosa M Lamuela-Raventós is a Full Professor at the University of Barcelona's Department of Nutrition, Food Sciences and Gastronomy since 2019, with continuous academic progression from Assistant (1990-1992) to Associate (2001-2019) and finally Full Professor. She has directed the Institute of Research in Nutrition and Food Safety (INSA-UB) since 2015 and leads the internationally recognized Polyphenol Research Group since 2012, maintaining collaborations across Europe, South America, and the USA. Her research focuses on polyphenols , antioxidants , and bioactive compounds within the Mediterranean diet context. This includes investigating extra virgin olive oil and tomato effects on cardiovascular diseases , applying metabolomics to understand food processing impacts, and exploring nut compounds interactions with the human microbiota . Her publication portfolio includes 269 articles and 23 reviews (h-index 82, over 31,000 citations). The research spans clinical nutrition , food chemistry , and preventive medicine , with recent emphasis on urinary polyphenol biomarkers , organic diet effects , and cuisinomics (recipe-induced chemical modulation). Scientific Recognition : Highly Cited Researcher (2017-2021) XXV Danone Institute Award for Scientific Trajectory (2018) She has secured continuous funding from Spanish Science Ministries and operates within CIBEROBN (Biomedical Research Networking Center in Obesity and Nutrition). Her work bridges food science and clinical outcomes , emphasizing dietary interventions for cardiovascular risk reduction .

• Public Health
• Upstream Disease Determinants
• Place-Based Policy Evaluation
• +۱۱ مورد دیگر

Karen Lock is a Professor in Public Health at the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine , affiliated with the Faculty of Public Health and Policy and the Department of Health Services Research and Policy . She holds an Honorary Consultant position at Public Health England and serves as a Public Health Stream Advisor for the MSc Public Health program. Education: Clinical Medicine (University of Oxford), MA Environmental Geography (UCLA), MSc & PhD Public Health (LSHTM) Teaching: Co-develops and teaches core modules in the MSc Public Health program Supervision: Mentors Masters, DRPH, and PhD students in public health research Research Focus on upstream disease determinants through place-based public health policies at local government level. Key areas include: Environmental determinants of diet, alcohol consumption, and physical activity Systems evaluation methods applied to public health practice Local food systems and healthier food environments Interdisciplinary work linking agriculture and health Global burden of disease from low fruit/vegetable intake Policy processes in food and agriculture reform Publication Trends show extensive work on food policy and marketing regulation (e.g., TfL advertising bans), mental health in educational settings, and systems thinking applications to public health. Her research spans both UK and international contexts, with methodological diversity including: Qualitative studies on policy implementation Quantitative analyses of consumer behavior Systems evaluation frameworks Comparative policy analysis Professional Contributions include: Co-leading a 10-year NIHR-funded research programme Participation in EU school fruit/vegetable schemes World Bank IAASTD policy development UK Government Foresight Assessments on Obesity and Global Food Futures Technical Expertise spans: Global burden of disease analysis Contextual environmental health research Policy evaluation methods Interdisciplinary research frameworks

Tim Huijtsمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Social Inequalities in Health
• Positive Health
• Public Health
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Tim Huijts is a Full Professor of Positive Health at Work at the Research Centre for Education and the Labour Market (ROA), Maastricht University, within the School of Business and Economics. His research integrates sociology, public health, and labor market analysis to address social inequalities in health, the application of Positive Health in work and education, and the development of skills and capabilities. He is based at Tongersestraat 49, Maastricht, and can be reached at t.huijts@maastrichtuniversity.nl . MSc in Sociology, Radboud University Nijmegen (2006, cum laude) PhD in Sociology, Radboud University Nijmegen (2011, cum laude) Visiting Scholar, Harvard School of Public Health (2009) Tim Huijts' research centers on understanding and reducing social inequalities in health, leveraging the concept of Positive Health to enhance human potential in work and learning, and examining how health influences education and labor outcomes. His interdisciplinary work bridges sociology, epidemiology, and public policy. His recent publications reflect a strong focus on health inequalities, school-based health promotion, social determinants of health, and skill development. Themes include childhood obesity, digital well-being, literacy policy, and the impact of public spending on health services. His work frequently employs cross-national data and mixed-methods approaches. Scientific recognition includes the prestigious Philip Leverhulme Prize (2017) for outstanding achievement and exceptional promise in the UK. He has led multiple research projects and has extensive experience in project acquisition, teaching, and academic leadership. Tim Huijts has advised and collaborated with numerous researchers across Europe. He has secured and managed research grants related to health, skills, and inequality at ROA. His leadership extends to course development and academic management. He leads research initiatives at ROA focused on health, skills, and social inequality, often in collaboration with policy and practice partners. His work aims to translate research into actionable insights for improving public health and labor market outcomes.

Marlene Schwartzمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Public Health
• Nutrition Policy
• Child Development
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Marlene Schwartz is a Professor in the Department of Human Development and Family Sciences at the University of Connecticut (UConn), Hartford Campus. Her research focuses on improving nutritional environments in schools and charitable food systems to address childhood obesity and food insecurity. She leads initiatives such as the SWAP (Supporting Wellness at Pantries) project with Foodshare to enhance healthy food selection in Hartford-area food pantries. Her work includes evaluating school wellness policies and their impact on student BMI trajectories, documented in a 2018 American Journal of Preventive Medicine study. Dr. Schwartz collaborates with national organizations to promote evidence-based nutrition policies and interventions. Her research integrates social-ecological frameworks to address systemic health disparities, particularly in urban settings. Key projects include analyzing food swamp vs. food desert dynamics, studying the effects of flavored milk removal in schools, and assessing the role of defaults and nudges in improving dietary choices. She also investigates child care environments to enhance physical activity and healthy eating practices among preschoolers. Dr. Schwartz has published extensively in journals such as Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior , Public Health Nutrition , and Academic Pediatrics . Her work emphasizes actionable policy recommendations, including taxation of sugary beverages and strengthening the Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act. She holds a leadership role in the Research on Resilient Cities, Racism, and Equity initiative at UConn Hartford, focusing on urban health equity.

Pourya Valizadehمشاهده پروفایل

عضو هیئت علمی

• Agricultural Economics
• Food Policy
• Program Evaluation
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Pourya Valizadeh is a Research Assistant Professor in the Department of Agricultural Economics at Texas A&M University, affiliated with Texas A&M AgriLife Research and Extension. His work focuses on food policy evaluation, consumer demand analysis, and applied econometrics. He holds a Ph.D. in Agricultural and Applied Economics from the University of Georgia, preceded by degrees from the University of Tehran. Education: B.S. Economics, University of Tehran M.S. Economics, University of Tehran Ph.D. Agricultural and Applied Economics, University of Georgia Research interests include evaluating U.S. food/nutrition assistance programs (e.g., SNAP, WIC), analyzing price-based food policies, and predicting dietary quality improvements through policy interventions. His recent work examines pandemic impacts on SNAP households, post-emergency allotment effects, and ultra-processed food taxation strategies. Key contributions involve methodological innovations like factor models for economic cycle impacts and regression discontinuity designs for WIC program analysis. His research bridges econometric rigor with policy relevance, addressing both distributional consequences and health equity dimensions of food systems.

Chong Chun Wieمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Microbial Ecology
• Gut Microbiome Science
• Digital Health
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Chong Chun Wie is an Associate Professor and Deputy Head of School (Research) at the School of Pharmacy, Monash University Malaysia. He holds a BSc (HONS) in Biochemistry and a PhD in Microbial Ecology. His research focuses on microbial ecology, gut microbiome science, and digital health, addressing global challenges like diabetes prevention, antimicrobial resistance (AMR), and neurodegenerative disorders. He leads the Monash Microbiome Research Centre and co-leads the 1000MYMicrobiome Project. Dr. Chong has held roles including Program Director for the MSc Molecular Medicine program at International Medical University (IMU), securing accreditation for open distance learning, and establishing a double degree program with Queen Mary’s University of London. He is part of the Faculty of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences at Monash University Australia, ranked top 5 globally in QS rankings. His interdisciplinary work bridges microbiology, public health, and technology. Research interests include the gut-brain axis in neurological disorders, diet-microbiome-host metabolism interactions, and antibiotic effects on gut microbiota. Recent projects involve studying dietary impacts on gastrointestinal diseases and obesity via systems biology, and applying machine learning to analyze microbial interactions. He has also explored the microbiome of farm animals, preterm neonates, and links between gut health and diseases like Parkinson’s, diabetes, and oral cancer. Chong has secured grants for studies on probiotics, dietary fibers, and gut health interventions. His awards include the ITEX 2022 Gold Medal for contributions to digital health tools. He serves on editorial boards of journals like Therapeutic Advances in Gastroenterology and PLoS ONE . Key labs/teams: Monash Microbiome Research Centre, Future Centre Initiative at Monash University Malaysia. His work supports UN SDGs related to health, sustainable cities, and responsible consumption.

Ana Dialloمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Cardiovascular Health Disparities
• Community-Engaged Research
• Community-Based Nutrition Interventions
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Ana F. Diallo, Ph.D., M.P.H., RN (she/her) is an Assistant Professor at Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) School of Nursing, specifically in the Department of Adult Health and Nursing Systems. Her work focuses on cardiovascular health disparities, community-engaged research, and community-based nutrition interventions, with a strong emphasis on aging populations and health equity. Ph.D. in Nursing, University of Connecticut M.P.H. in Public Health, University of Connecticut B.S.N. in Nursing, Virginia Commonwealth University B.A. in International Studies, Virginia Commonwealth University Dr. Diallo’s research bridges genomics, nutrition, and social determinants of health, particularly among African American and low-income communities. Her work includes dietary impacts on lipid profiles, community-academic partnerships for aging research, and structural interventions to address racial equity in healthcare. She has published extensively on topics such as: Gene-diet interactions in dyslipidemia Community-based food security programs Genomic associations with Alzheimer’s disease Structural inequities in older adult homelessness Interprofessional approaches to health equity Current funded grants include: Va. Center on Aging (2022-25): Prescription Produce Program to promote access to fruits/vegetables for low-income older adults VCU BIRCWH (2022-24): Sex/gender differences in diet-dyslipidemia-cardiovascular links NIH/NIAAA (2018-24): Gene-diet interactions in dyslipidemia She actively contributes to institutional diversity through service on VCU School of Nursing and Southern Nursing Research Society committees and engages in community advisory roles via the Greater Richmond Community Advisory Board.

• Nutrition Epidemiology
• Nutritional Physiology
• Cardiovascular Nutrition
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Kacie Dickinson is a Lecturer in Nutrition and Dietetics at Flinders University, where she makes wide-ranging contributions to teaching, research and administration related to undergraduate and postgraduate programs in Nutrition and Dietetics. She is also an Accredited Practising Dietitian with extensive clinical experience, having worked for 8 years in community and clinical settings primarily with adults with chronic disease. Her educational background includes: PhD (2014) from University of Adelaide Bachelor of Nutrition and Dietetics (Honours) (2008) from Flinders University Dr. Dickinson's research focuses on nutrition epidemiology and nutritional physiology across the lifespan, with particular expertise in sodium intake, sugar consumption, and their impacts on cardiovascular health. Her work bridges the gap between clinical practice and population health, examining how dietary patterns affect biomarkers for chronic diseases. She has developed expertise in translating complex nutritional science into practical dietary advice for both healthcare professionals and the general public, with a strong emphasis on evidence-based practice. Her notable scientific achievements include: Endeavour Postdoctoral Research Fellowship 2018 American Heart Association Paul Dudley White International Scholar Award 2018 EPI Lifestyle Scientific Sessions High Blood Pressure Research Foundation Early Career Transition Grant 2018 Dean's Commendation for Doctoral Thesis Excellence 2014 Nutrition Society of Australia Early Career Research Award 2012 Dr. Dickinson actively contributes to the academic community through teaching and professional engagement. She serves as Topic Coordinator for multiple courses including Nutrition Across the Lifecycle and Fundamentals in Nutritional Epidemiology. She is also an Associate Editor for Nutrition and Dietetics journal and has held executive positions with the Dietitians Association of Australia and Nutrition Society of Australia. Her research has been supported by competitive grants from organizations including the Australian Government Department of Education and Training and The Foundation for High Blood Pressure Research. She currently holds an Endeavour Postdoctoral Research Fellowship at the Department of Nutritional Sciences, University of Toronto.

Liisa Korkaloمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Nutrition
• Food Science
• Sustainable Food Systems
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Liisa Korkalo is a Lecturer at the University of Helsinki , affiliated with the Faculty of Agriculture and Forestry and the Department of Food and Nutrition . Her work focuses on Nutrition , Food Science , and Sustainable Food Systems , with particular emphasis on Child Health , Dietary Patterns , and Public Health Nutrition . She leads and participates in international projects like Empowering Tomorrow's Food Security Leaders (Kenya/Mozambique) and MIRA Helsinki , addressing global nutrition challenges. Research Interests : Nutrition, Food Science, Sustainable Food Systems, Child Health, Dietary Patterns, Public Health Nutrition Key Projects : MIRA Helsinki (2017-2025), FoodStep (2021-2024), Empowering Tomorrow's Food Security Leaders (2024-2026) Supervision : She has supervised numerous Master’s and Licentiate theses on topics ranging from plant-based protein intake to agroforestry impacts on nutrition security. Publications span 2025 to 2009, with recent work analyzing metabolomic profiles in children, plant-based diets in preschools, and micronutrient deficiencies in Mozambican adolescents. Her scientific outreach includes media contributions on plant-based diets and nutrition policy, and she serves as an editor for Public Health Nutrition . She actively collaborates with institutions in Finland, Mozambique, and Ethiopia, driving interventions to improve early childhood nutrition and sustainability.

• Adolescent health
• Digital health
• Public health nutrition
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Associate Professor Stephanie Partridge is a public health nutrition researcher at the Susan Wakil School of Nursing and Midwifery, The University of Sydney. She holds a prestigious Sydney Horizon Fellowship (2024-2028) exploring digital technology to improve adolescent health and is a National Heart Foundation Future Leader Fellow. She is a member of the Sydney Centre for Healthy Societies, Sydney Southeast Asia Centre, and the Charles Perkins Centre. Dr. Partridge's research focuses on adolescent chronic disease prevention and digital health, with expertise in public health nutrition and multidisciplinary research. Her work is centered on harnessing digital technology to create healthy societies and improve adolescent health, with a particular emphasis on minimizing harms and harnessing benefits of digital technologies to improve adolescents' lifestyle behaviors. She researches how digitalization affects food accessibility and consumption to inform protective policies. Her research is underpinned by Youth Participatory Action Research principles and meaningful youth involvement. Her recent publications demonstrate a strong focus on co-designed digital interventions for youth health, food environment research, and adolescent participation in health research. These works span nutrition, digital health, public policy, and adolescent development, with particular emphasis on rural health disparities and online food delivery systems. Dr. Partridge has received numerous scientific awards including the 2023 Australian Museum Eureka Prize for Emerging Leader in Science, 2023 NSW Young Tall Poppy Science Award, and 2022 Vice-Chancellor's Award for Outstanding Research Engagement and Innovation. Her research success has been recognized through continuous National Heart Foundation and NHMRC Fellowships. She is passionate about youth involvement in science and leads the Health Advisory Panel for Youth at The University of Sydney (HAPYUS), a consumer group of 16 youth advisors (13-18 years) involved in every stage of the research process. She has co-authored articles with youth advisors in leading journals and founded 'Hungry for Science,' a digital platform communicating science about young people to young people. She serves as co-chair of the University of Sydney's Faculty of Medicine and Health Early and Mid-Career sub-committee and co-chair of the International Association of Adolescent Health Young Professionals Committee. Dr. Partridge leads the Youth Consumer Program at the Engagement & Co-design Hub and has implemented a sustainable web-based consumer engagement model that builds research capacity in young people. Her current projects include HEALTH4ME (a digital health program for young people), HAPYUS, and Hungry for Science, with additional research in development including FASTERFOOD and DIGIFOOD.

Dylan MacKayمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Clinical nutrition
• Post-prandial glucose metabolism
• Obesity
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Dr. Dylan MacKay is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Food and Human Nutritional Sciences at the University of Manitoba , Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences, and holds a 50 % cross-appointment in the Section of Endocrinology, Rady Faculty of Health Sciences. Based at the 110 Richardson Centre for Food Technology and Research (Fort Garry Campus, Winnipeg), his work focuses on clinical nutrition trials in obesity, diabetes, and chronic kidney disease. Dr. MacKay earned his BSc (Biochemistry, Nutrition) and MSc (Biochemistry) from Memorial University of Newfoundland, followed by a PhD in Human Nutritional Sciences from the University of Manitoba. Research interests include: Post-prandial glucose metabolism and glycemic control Obesity and type 1 / type 2 diabetes management Chronic kidney disease nutrition and metabolic acidosis Rheumatoid arthritis prevention via nutritional supplements Functional foods, resistant starch, oat polyphenols, and hemp seed protein His recent publication portfolio (2020–2025) is dominated by systematic reviews, meta-analyses, and randomized controlled trials investigating dietary interventions, continuous glucose monitoring, diabetes remission strategies, and renal nutrition. Studies explore innovative delivery systems (e.g., DIY automated insulin delivery) and patient-centred outcomes, reflecting a translational approach that bridges bench to bedside and community. Scientific awards : none disclosed in the provided text. Student supervision : Dr. MacKay invites prospective MSc, PhD, and post-doctoral researchers to apply via the formal supervision inquiry form; direct emails are not accepted. No specific advisee names are provided. Laboratory & affiliations : He conducts trials through the Richardson Centre for Food Technology and Research and collaborates closely with the Section of Endocrinology, Rady Faculty of Health Sciences, enabling integrated clinical and nutritional research environments.

• Medical Epidemiology
• Bone Health
• Fracture Risk
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Liisa Byberg is a Professor and Head of the Department of Surgical Sciences at Uppsala University. She specializes in Medical Epidemiology with her research office located at EpiHub - a network for epidemiological research within the disciplinary domain of medicine and pharmacy. Her research focuses on medical epidemiology with particular emphasis on: Bone health and fracture risk epidemiology Cardiovascular disease risk factors and outcomes Nutritional epidemiology, particularly examining dairy products, Mediterranean diet, and meat consumption Application of Mendelian randomization methods to establish causal relationships Large-scale cohort studies and register-based research Analysis of Professor Byberg's extensive publication record (spanning over 15 years with publications through 2025) reveals a consistent research trajectory examining the complex relationships between nutrition, physical activity, and health outcomes. Her work frequently investigates how dietary patterns affect bone health and fracture risk, with particular attention to milk consumption, Mediterranean diet, and fruit/vegetable intake. She has pioneered research on the seasonal variations in vitamin D effects on bone mineral density and has made significant contributions to understanding the relationship between cardiovascular disease and fracture risk. Professor Byberg leads research at EpiHub and collaborates extensively with researchers across Uppsala University and internationally. Her work bridges clinical medicine and population health research, with important implications for public health recommendations regarding nutrition, physical activity, and bone health in aging populations.

Mohammad Azam Mansoorمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Redox Biology
• Folate Metabolism
• Homocysteine Regulation
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Mohammad Azam Mansoor is a Professor at the Department of Natural Sciences, University of Agder (UiA). He holds a Ph.D. (dr. philos) from the Institute for Clinical Biology, Division of Pharmacology and Toxicology, University of Bergen (1994). His teaching spans Biochemistry, Medical Biochemistry, and Organic Chemistry, with a focus on research in redox biology, folate metabolism, and the interplay between nutrition and clinical biomarkers. Dr. Mansoor has contributed extensively to understanding how genetic polymorphisms, dietary interventions, and oxidative stress affect metabolic pathways, particularly in conditions like IgA nephropathy and cardiovascular health. Ph.D. (dr. philos), Institute for Clinical Biology, Division of Pharmacology and Toxicology, University of Bergen (1994) His research groups include Biomedicine and Health, Behavior, Diversity, and Social Inclusion. He has been a key contributor to studies on the systemic redox status in chronic diseases, the impact of B-vitamins, and analytical methodologies like HPLC for biomarker quantification. Dr. Mansoor has collaborated on interdisciplinary projects, including assessments of organic food safety and nutrient fortification models for the Norwegian Scientific Committee for Food Safety. His work often involves clinical trials and observational studies, linking biochemical markers to public health outcomes. Dr. Mansoor's recent publications highlight his expertise in redox biology, folate-homocysteine-glutathione dynamics, and pharmacogenomics. For instance, his 2025 study on antioxidant-enzyme gene SNPs' effects on plasma biomarkers after folic acid supplementation demonstrates his focus on personalized nutrition. Earlier works (2022, 2020) explore redox-inflammatory biomarkers in IgA nephropathy, while 2018-2015 studies address metabolic interactions in kidney disease and nutrient supplementation. His contributions to HPLC methodology and the biochemical impacts of antiepileptic drugs underscore his analytical and clinical research strengths.