جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

Johanna Pieperمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Latin American Studies
• Social Protection Mechanisms
• Gender-Based Violence Policies
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Johanna Pieper is a Doctoral Researcher at the German Institute for Global and Area Studies (GIGA), specializing in Latin American policy analysis within the GIGA Institute for Latin American Studies. Her research focuses on social protection mechanisms, gender-based violence policies, and child labor eradication efforts across Latin America, Asia, and the Middle East during the COVID-19 pandemic. M.A. in Euroculture (European Studies) from Georg-August-University of Göttingen and Rijksuniversiteit Groningen B.A. in Translation from Ruprecht-Karls-University of Heidelberg Her dissertation examines regulationist versus abolitionist approaches to child labor in Latin America, emphasizing domestic and external influences. She has contributed to multiple GIGA Focus publications, including analyses of cash transfer programs in Peru and the political dynamics of Andean female leaders. Pieper has also participated in academic symposia on Bolivian studies and moderated panel discussions on feminist agendas in Brazil, Colombia, and Germany.

Brian M. Kleinerمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Human Factors Engineering and Ergonomics
• Macroergonomics
• Construction Safety
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Brian M. Kleiner is a Professor in the Grado Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering at Virginia Tech and serves as Director of the Myers-Lawson School of Construction, a joint venture between the Colleges of Engineering and Architecture and Urban Studies. He holds the Ralph H. Bogle Professorship and has been recognized with numerous awards for teaching, research, and leadership. Dr. Kleiner’s education includes a Ph.D. (1990), M.S.I.E. (1983), and B.A. (1981) from the State University of New York at Buffalo. His professional history spans over 30 years at Virginia Tech, where he has led initiatives in macroergonomics, construction safety, and socio-technical systems. His research focuses on human factors engineering, macroergonomics, and work system design, with emphasis on construction safety, healthcare systems, and organizational resilience. He directs the Macroergonomics and Group Decision Systems Laboratory and co-founded the Center for Innovation in Construction Safety and Health Research. Notable achievements include pioneering studies on safety climate in construction supply chains, electrical hazard prevention, and human-centered smart housing design. His work has been supported by federal grants and industry partnerships, addressing critical challenges in occupational safety and health. Awards highlight his contributions to teaching, including multiple Paul E. Torgersen Awards, and leadership, such as the Distinguished Professor Award from the Construction Industry Institute. He actively serves on national advisory boards, including the National Occupational Research Agenda (NORA) and the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society.

YEO Su Linمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Strategic Communication
• Corporate Reputation
• Crisis Communication
• +۶ مورد دیگر

YEO Su Lin is an Associate Professor of Communication Management (Practice) at the Lee Kong Chian School of Business, Singapore Management University (SMU). She holds a Ph.D. from Nanyang Technological University (2013). Her research focuses on strategic communication, crisis management, health communication, and cross-cultural communication practices. YEO has received multiple teaching awards, including the Dean’s Teaching Honour List from 2015 to 2022, and has authored/co-authored numerous articles in top journals like International Journal of Strategic Communication and Public Relations Review . Her academic and industry roles include Editorial Board Membership at the Journal of Communication Management , membership in the SMU Faculty Senate, and directorship of the Institute for Public Relations USA-SMU Alliance. YEO also advises on community engagement strategies for organizations like the Singapore Hospice Council. Research highlights include studies on pandemic communication, crisis consultancy cross-cultural comparisons, and public policy communication around end-of-life care. Her work frequently bridges theoretical frameworks with practical applications in corporate reputation management and health advocacy. YEO has contributed to executive development programs for organizations such as the Singapore Armed Forces and Meta Asia-Pacific, emphasizing leadership communication and crisis management strategies.

• Media Studies
• Digital Journalism
• Public Service Media
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Marta Rodríguez Castro is an Assistant Professor at the University of Santiago de Compostela, affiliated with the Department of Audiovisual Communication and Advertising. She leads the New Media research group, focusing on trends in digital journalism, public service media governance, and media innovation. Her teaching includes courses on audiovisual company management, media business models, and journalism ethics across undergraduate and postgraduate programs. Her research explores public service media's role in liberal democracies, digital transformation challenges, accessibility in broadcasting, and proximity journalism. Notable projects include studies on European public broadcasting's value frameworks, platform regulation impacts, and participatory citizen engagement mechanisms. Recent work highlights the combat against disinformation through PSM initiatives, gender-focused journalism practices, and the strategic use of innovation in media sustainability. She has published extensively on public value tests, media governance, and digital transformation in journals and peer-reviewed volumes. Though no formal awards are listed, her contributions to media policy debates and innovative pedagogical approaches reflect her academic standing. Her advising focuses on doctoral students in contemporary communication studies, with emphasis on European comparative media analysis. Marta collaborates with institutions like RTPA (Asturias public media) and European media networks, contributing to policy discussions on media accessibility, regional broadcasting models, and digital accountability frameworks.

• 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.

Karl Umbleمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Public Health Leadership Development
• Program Evaluation
• Continuing Professional Education
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Karl Umble, PhD, MPH, is an Associate Professor in the Department of Health Policy and Management at the University of North Carolina's Gillings School of Global Public Health. He has held leadership roles in public health education and workforce development programs, including directing the BSPH Program (2014-2019) and teaching courses in program evaluation, leadership development, and teaching methodologies. Education: BS in Biology/Chemistry (Juniata College, 1982), MPH in Health Behavior (UAB, 1987), PhD in Adult Education (UGA, 1998) Key Affiliations: North Carolina Institute for Public Health, National MCH Workforce Development Center His research focuses on leadership development in public health systems, program evaluation methodologies, and continuing professional education strategies. He has conducted evaluations for major CDC programs and international health initiatives in Vietnam and the Philippines. Umble emphasizes practical applications of evaluation findings to strengthen health management practices. Recent work includes leadership training programs like the National Public Health Leadership Institute and the Caribbean Health Leadership Institute. His teaching spans undergraduate capstone projects, doctoral seminars, and executive leadership training modules. Awards: Tanner Teaching Award (2015), Balderson Leadership Award (2007), Provost Service Award (2004) Grants/Projects: CDC Sustainable Management Development Program evaluations, Management Academy for Public Health impact studies Led development of the BSPH capstone curriculum and currently oversees evaluation activities at the National MCH Workforce Development Center. Active in global health leadership initiatives through Gillings' international partnerships.

Paola Criscuoloمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Knowledge Transfer
• Open Innovation
• Strategic Use of Patents
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Paola Criscuolo is a Professor of Innovation Management at the Department of Management and Entrepreneurship within the Business School at Imperial College London. She specializes in knowledge transfer mechanisms, open innovation strategies, and strategic patent utilization. Her work bridges academic research and industry applications, focusing on R&D project evaluation biases and the strategic use of intellectual property. She teaches Innovation Management in MBA and Master’s programs, and quantitative research methods in the MRes program, winning a 2020 teaching excellence award for PhD supervision. Education: PhD in Economics of Technological Change from MERIT (Maastricht Economic Research Institute on Innovation and Technology) MSc in Economics from University of Warwick BA in Economics cum laude from University of Siena Research Focus: Paola’s research explores cross-boundary knowledge transfer between individuals and firms, open innovation frameworks, and the impact of intellectual property strategies. She examines how organizations navigate challenges in R&D project selection, manage unsolicited ideas, and balance IP protection with collaborative innovation. Her work has been published in top journals such as Academy of Management Journal , Organization Science , and Strategic Management Journal . Awards & Recognition: 2016 Jürgen Hauschildt Award for best innovation management research 2016 and 2010 EBS Business School Best Paper Awards Academy of Management divisional best paper nominations Professional Roles: She serves as Associate Editor of Research Policy , and on editorial boards of Academy of Management Journal and Industry and Innovation . Prior to Imperial, she was a Marie Curie Fellow at SPRU (University of Sussex). Teaching & Supervision: Paola teaches Innovation Management and research methods, mentoring PhD students in her research areas. Her supervision excellence was recognized through Imperial’s 2020 award.

Silke Hertelمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Educational Psychology
• Teacher Education
• Self-Regulated Learning
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Prof. Dr. Silke Hertel is a Professor of Personal Competencies in the School Context at Heidelberg University’s Institute of Educational Science, and currently holds the position of Vice-Rector for Student Affairs and Teaching until 2026. In her role as Vice-Rector, she oversees strategic advancements in research-oriented teaching, innovative teaching formats, and the integration of accessibility, diversity, and digitalization in university education. Her research focuses on self-regulated learning, teacher competencies, and educational psychology, with a particular emphasis on fostering adaptive learning environments and parental-child interactions in early education. Notable contributions include the development of the SAVE suicide prevention program for schools and studies on parental scaffolding in cognitive development. Education: No explicit details provided in the text, though her academic role implies advanced qualifications in educational science. Labs/Teams: Active in the Institute of Educational Science, collaborating on projects related to educational policy and teacher training. Prof. Hertel’s work bridges theoretical research and practical implementation, addressing challenges in modern educational systems through evidence-based interventions and policy guidance.

Liang Choon Wangمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Behavioural Economics
• Economics of Education
• Labour Economics
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Liang Choon Wang is an Associate Professor and Economics PhD Program Director at the Department of Economics, Monash University. He holds a PhD from the University of California San Diego (2010), where he was a Spencer Foundation Dissertation Fellow. Prior to joining Monash in 2011, he worked at the World Bank’s Development Research Group in Washington DC. His research focuses on behavioral economics, education economics, labor economics, development economics, public economics, and health economics, employing field/natural experiments and observational data to analyze outcomes in both developed and developing nations such as Australia, Bangladesh, India, and Vietnam. He has led and contributed to research projects including the 'Reliable Affordable Clean Energy for 2030 CRC' and studies on affirmative action, energy conservation, and educational interventions. His work contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goals, particularly in reducing inequalities and promoting sustainable development. Key publications include studies on electoral competence, remote learning efficacy in Bangladesh, and the impact of housing costs on transportation. Education: PhD in Economics, University of California San Diego (2010) Grants/Projects: Multiple grants from RACE for 2030 CRC, World Bank collaborations, and randomized controlled trials in education and health. Teaching: ECC4860 (2012–2015) and ECC2400 (2016–present). Wang’s research emphasizes policy relevance, with contributions to government technical assistance and global equity initiatives. His recent articles analyze low-tech education solutions, energy conservation, and labor market dynamics, reflecting his interdisciplinary approach to socio-economic challenges.

Dilum Dissanayakeمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Transport Planning
• Human Geography
• Climate Change Mitigation
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Dr. Dilum Dissanayake is an Associate Professor in Human Geography and Transportation Planning at the University of Birmingham's School of Geography, Earth and Environmental Sciences. She holds a PhD from Nagoya University, Japan, and has expertise in transport planning, data analysis, and behavioral change to mitigate climate change. Her research integrates computing, data mining, and behavioral sciences with a focus on sustainable mobility, smart infrastructure, and innovative transport solutions. Education: PhD (Transport Planning), Nagoya University, Japan MEng (Infrastructure Planning and Management), Asian Institute of Technology, Thailand BSc (Hons) (Civil Engineering), University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka Diploma in Programming Research Interests: Travel demand modeling, electric/autonomous vehicles, behavioral change for sustainability, transport policy analysis (e.g., congestion pricing, telecommuting), and developing country transport challenges. She applies methods like discrete choice models, machine learning, and NLP. Awards & Grants: Co-Investigator in CLEETS (UK-Japan £10m project), Principal Investigator in Capitalisation and eHUBS (€392k/€412k EU projects). Notable awards include the 2022 Remarkable Women in Transport Award and Duo-India Fellowship. Advising & Grants: Supervises 6 current PhD students and has guided 10 completed PhDs. Leads Transport Demand Management in CLEETS and Transport Modelling in Capitalisation. Teaches modules like Sustainable Cities and One-Planet Thinking. Labs/Teams: Part of Birmingham's Sustainable Cities research group, leading projects on micro-mobility, EV adoption, and post-pandemic transport trends. Engages in international collaborations via CLEETS and eHUBS.

Naomi Ellisمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Physical Activity and Mental Health
• Green Space and Health
• Health in Mid-Life
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Naomi Ellis is an Associate Professor of Health Research at Staffordshire University, affiliated with the Faculty of Health, Education, Policing and Sciences. She holds a PhD in qualitative research examining physical activity as mental health therapy, alongside MSc and BSc qualifications in Sport and Exercise Science with Psychology. Her academic roles include module leadership and teaching across undergraduate and postgraduate programs focusing on research methods, public health, and sport psychology. Her research expertise spans physical activity’s impact on mental health, green space health benefits, and health equity in mid-life populations. She employs interpretative phenomenological analysis (IPA) and has conducted studies in prisons, deprived urban communities, and NHS programs. Key projects include evaluating NHS Health Check communication, social marketing for mental health, and the role of nature in well-being during the pandemic. Publications highlight her focus on cardiovascular risk communication, suicide risk assessment practices, and women’s football health issues. Teaching responsibilities include leading research methods modules and supervising student projects. Professional memberships include the British Psychological Society and Higher Education Academy. Recent work explores multimorbidity patterns, digital health interventions, and housing-first policies’ health impacts. Her research consistently bridges qualitative methodologies with applied health challenges in clinical and community settings.

Bish Sanyalمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Urban Development
• International Development Planning
• Informal Housing Areas
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Bish Sanyal is the Ford International Professor of Urban Development and Planning at MIT, serving as Director of the Special Program for Urban and Regional Studies (SPURS)/Hubert Humphrey Program. He previously led the Department of Urban Studies and Planning (1994–2002) and chaired MIT’s faculty (2007–2009). His multidisciplinary background includes a BA in Architecture from IIT Kharagpur, an MUP from the University of Kansas, and a PhD in International Development Planning from UCLA. Research focuses on urban development, particularly spatial/economic integration of informal housing, and international development planning. He advises governments and agencies in South Asia, the Middle East, Africa, and Latin America. Sanyal sits on six professional journal editorial boards. His work emphasizes comparative planning cultures and hybrid governance models, with recent articles addressing contingent universalism in planning theory and technology evaluation in global development. Key themes include urban informality, cross-cultural learning, and policy innovations in low-income contexts. Awards: MacVicar Award (MIT), Gill-Chin Lim Global Award, ACSP Distinguished Educator Award Leadership: SPURS program director, MIT faculty leadership roles Global Engagement: Advised multilateral agencies and governments across multiple regions Advocates for equitable urbanization through education and policy, integrating academic rigor with practical development challenges. His writings explore tensions between theory and practice in planning, emphasizing reflective and anticipatory approaches to urban transformation.

• International Relations
• Gender Studies
• Security Studies
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Professor Laura J. Shepherd is a leading scholar in International Relations and Gender Studies at the University of Sydney's School of Social and Political Sciences. She holds the rank of Professor and leads the Gender Security research program at the Centre for International Security Studies. Her work focuses on the United Nations Security Council’s Women, Peace and Security (WPS) agenda, examining intersections of gender, violence, and security governance. Shepherd has held prestigious roles including Australian Research Council Future Fellow (2018-2022) and President of the International Studies Association (2023-2024). She is also a Visiting Senior Fellow at the LSE Centre for Women, Peace and Security. Her research integrates feminist, postcolonial, and decolonial theories to analyze global governance structures, particularly UN peacebuilding and CVE policies. Notable contributions include books like *Gender, UN Peacebuilding and the Politics of Space* (2017) and *Narrating the Women, Peace and Security Agenda* (2021). Shepherd has secured major grants, including the UKRI GCRF Gender, Justice, and Security Hub (2019-2024). Awarded for both teaching and research, she has mentored numerous PhD students focusing on topics like gender and extremism, decolonial pedagogy, and hybrid courts. Her recent work critiques white feminism’s role in security governance and advocates for care ethics in academia. Shepherd actively engages in public discourse through media commentary and policy advocacy, emphasizing the importance of gender justice in global security frameworks.

Sheena Cruickshankمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Immunology
• Infection
• Barrier Tissues
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Sheena Cruickshank is Professor of Public Engagement and Biomedical Science at the University of Manchester's Division of Immunology, Immunity to Infection and Respiratory Medicine. Her research focuses on immunity at barrier sites like skin and gut, examining how environmental factors like pollution and microbes influence immune responses. She serves as Trustee and Public Engagement Secretary for the British Society for Immunology and has held positions with the RSA and AAAS. Her multidisciplinary research combines computational approaches with experimental immunology to investigate: Exposome impacts on barrier tissues Microbiome-immune system interactions Wound healing mechanisms Public engagement with science Her publication trends show strong focus on dermatology and immunology (40%), public health communication (25%), microbiome research (20%) and environmental health (15%). Recent work emphasizes keratinocyte biology, vaccine uptake strategies, and science communication frameworks. Honors include: British Society for Immunology Public Engagement Prize (2023) BBSRC Innovator of the Year Finalist (2016) Better World Awards for public engagement (2017) Best Postgraduate Research Supervisor (2016) She directs research on infection awareness in underserved populations and leads public engagement initiatives translating immunology research for community benefit. Her lab employs yeast models, tissue cultures, and computational approaches to study fundamental immune processes.

Desmond Mandersonمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Law and Humanities
• Legal Theory
• Law and Literature
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Desmond Manderson FRSC FAAL FASSA is Professor jointly appointed in ANU Colleges of Law and Arts & Social Sciences, directing the Network for Law, Arts and Humanities. With BA/LLB (Hons) from ANU and DCL from McGill, his interdisciplinary research bridges law, philosophy, literature and visual arts. Publications include influential works on law and humanities methodologies and drug policy history. Research explores: Interconnections between legal systems and cultural production Legal theory through philosophical and artistic frameworks Historical evolution of drug policies Representations of justice in visual arts Indigenous legal knowledge systems Recent publications examine surveillance cultures, pandemic metaphors, and public space jurisprudence. Works demonstrate innovative integration of legal theory with arts and humanities. Creative output includes the play Twenty Minutes with the Devil (2022), examining global drug policy impacts. Professional recognition includes fellowships in Royal Society of Canada, Australian Academy of Law, and Academy of Social Sciences.