جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

• Racial and Ethnic Disparities in Behavioral Health
• Muslim and Arab American Psychology
• Culturally Competent Psychotherapy and Counseling
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Mona Amer is a Professor of Psychology at The American University in Cairo (AUC), where she founded the Department of Psychology and served as its first elected chair. Internationally recognized as a pioneer in Arab and Muslim American mental health research, she has significantly shaped policy and clinical practice through her work on behavioral health disparities. Education: PhD in Clinical Psychology, University of Toledo (2005) Pre-doctoral Internship, Connecticut Mental Health Center/Yale University School of Medicine Postdoctoral Fellowship in Ethnic/Racial Behavioral Health Disparities, Yale University Department of Psychiatry (2005-2007) Research Focus: Amer's work centers on how immigration experiences, acculturation stressors, discrimination, and minority status create mental health disparities. She develops culturally competent interventions and psychometric tools specifically for Arab American populations, with special emphasis on post-9/11 socio-political contexts affecting Muslim communities. Her research bridges clinical practice, community programming, and ethical standards for minority mental health care. Scientific Recognition: Among her distinguished honors are Egypt's national Scopus Award in Psychology (2019), the Evelyn Shakir Non-Fiction Award (2016), and APA's Distinguished Graduate Student Award (2006). She was featured in the APA documentary 'Representation Matters' (2023) as one of 30 influential diverse psychologists. Evelyn Shakir Non-Fiction Award (2016) Scopus Award in Psychology (2019) Distinguished Contribution Award (2020) APA Documentary Feature (2023) Excellence in Teaching Award (AUC) Academic Leadership: Amer has served on 175+ committees (50% in leadership roles), co-founded AMENA-Psy (serving as first president), and established the Muslim Mental Health Network which catalyzed this interdisciplinary field. She served as editor-in-chief of the Journal of Muslim Mental Health and contributed to SAMHSA initiatives addressing health disparities in minority communities. Organizational Impact: Her founding of AMENA-Psy created the fifth ethnic minority psychological association in the US, while the Muslim Mental Health Network (launched 2000) pioneered cultural competence training now implemented across North America and Europe. She designed the first accredited training conferences for practitioners serving Muslim clients in the US and UK.

Graham Hitmanمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Genomics of Diabetes
• Prevention of Diabetes
• Bayesian AI Clinical Decision Support
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Graham Hitman serves as Professor of Molecular Medicine and Diabetes at Queen Mary University of London's Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry, specifically within the Centre for Genomics and Child Health. Previously, he directed the Blizard Institute from 2013 to 2017 and edited Diabetic Medicine (2009-2015). His research spans genomics of diabetes , prevention strategies , and Bayesian AI clinical decision support systems . Current projects include gene-environment interactions in South Asian pregnancies related to offspring cardiometabolic disease (funded by EU FP7), and Bayesian models for gestational diabetes/COVID-19 management (EPSRC-funded). He led the influential CARDS trial that shaped lipid-lowering guidelines in diabetes. Prof. Hitman maintains extensive international collaborations with 337 PubMed-listed publications, 50,405 Google Scholar citations (h-index 81 as of March 2020). His clinical work includes advisory roles for Vital Signs Solutions. Graduated from University College Hospital Medical School (1976) Clinical training at King's College, St Bartholomew's, and Royal London Hospitals MD research on diabetes genetics under Prof. David Galton Lecturer/Senior Lecturer/Reader at Royal London Hospital Medical College Professor since 1995 at Barts and The London School of Medicine He supervises four PhD students across Bayesian clinical decision support systems, obesity pathogenesis, and pregnancy/post-partum clinical trials.

Stefanie Sequeiraمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Clinical Psychology
• Developmental Psychology
• Psychopathology
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Stefanie Sequeira is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychology at the University of Virginia, focusing on clinical psychology, adolescent mental health, and neuroimaging. Her research explores how social threat and reward processes develop during childhood and adolescence, linking these mechanisms to psychopathology such as anxiety disorders and suicidal thoughts and behaviors (STBs). Integrates ecological momentary assessment (EMA), fMRI, and eye-tracking into her work Pursues three research lines: novel measures for social threat/reward, brain-behavior links in psychopathology, and associations between reward functioning, anxiety, and STBs in adolescence Lab: Brains, Emotions, and Adolescent Relationships (BEAR) Lab Her recent publications examine social media impacts on adolescent affect, neuroimaging in ADHD, climate change anxiety, and cultural humility in psychology training. She is recruiting graduate students for Fall 2024.

Sanghamitra Chaudhuriمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Organizational Development
• Leadership Studies
• Policy Studies
• +۱ مورد دیگر

Sanghamitra Chaudhuri serves as an Associate Professor in the Department of Policy, Organizational and Leadership Studies at Temple University's College of Education and Human Development. Her research centers on Organizational Development, Leadership Studies, Policy Studies, and Human Development, with emphasis on theoretical frameworks and practical applications in training methodologies. She teaches graduate courses including AOD 5404: Organizational Development and AOD 8101: Training and Organizational Development: Theory and Research. No scientific awards, student advisement records, or laboratory affiliations were documented in the source material.

Carla Tanguayمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار بالینی

• Teacher Education
• Urban Education
• Educator Development
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Carla Tanguay is a Clinical Associate Professor and Assistant Dean for Educator Preparation and Accreditation at Georgia State University's College of Education & Human Development (CEHD). She has held leadership roles in teacher preparation since 2007, including 12 years coordinating the BS in Elementary Education program. Her work focuses on clinical practice, teacher development, accreditation, and urban education partnerships. She co-chairs the P-20 Metro-Atlanta Collaborative and leads the NSF-funded 'Preparing, Supporting and Retaining Elementary Mathematics Specialists (PSREMS)' project. Tanguay chairs the CEHD Assessment and Accreditation Committee and serves on state policy committees for teacher performance assessments (edTPA). Education: Ph.D. (2018), Ed.S. (2006), M.A. (1991), and B.A. (1985) in Education fields from Georgia State University and other institutions. Specializations include teacher education, school partnerships, instructional supervision, and accreditation. She has led program evaluations, policy development, and university-school collaborations to strengthen educator preparation. Research emphasizes teacher development, assessment systems, urban education challenges, and mathematics specialist training. Her work bridges policy implementation and practical classroom needs, with a focus on equity and educator effectiveness. She collaborates with national organizations like CEEDAR and state committees to shape teacher preparation standards.

Lucia Ciciollaمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Developmental Psychopathology
• Parent-Child Interactions
• Maternal Mental Health
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Dr. Lucia Ciciolla is an Associate Professor in the Department of Psychology at Oklahoma State University. She leads the Child Adaptation and Maternal Psychopathology (CAMP) Laboratory, focusing on intergenerational transmission of psychopathology, maternal mental health, and parent-child interactions. Her work integrates clinical, developmental, and neuroscientific approaches to address risk and resilience factors in early child development. Current projects include the HEALthy Brain and Child Development (HBCD) Study (NIH HEAL Initiative), EMBRACE (Epigenetics of Mother-Baby Reactivity), and studies on perinatal mental health interventions like the Perinatal Mental Illness Screening Tool (PMIST) and BLOOM (maternal-fetal bonding). Research themes emphasize maternal adverse childhood experiences (ACEs), stress reactivity, sleep regulation, and mindfulness-based interventions to improve maternal and infant outcomes. Dr. Ciciolla collaborates with institutions such as the OSU Center for Family Resilience, CIRCA (CoBRE), and national consortia. Her lab supports graduate and undergraduate training, with students involved in clinical research, thesis work, and community-based initiatives like Mighty Mouth Camp for children with Selective Mutism.

Marvin Meyersمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Medicinal Chemistry
• Synthetic Organic Chemistry
• Chemical Biology
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Marvin Meyers is a Professor of Chemistry and holds the Kranz Professorship for Excellence in Research at the School of Science and Engineering, Saint Louis University. He leads the Meyers Lab, focused on discovering novel drug candidates for neglected and infectious diseases, particularly antifungals and antiparasitics. His research integrates synthetic organic chemistry, medicinal chemistry, and structure-based drug design to optimize drug candidates' potency, pharmacokinetics, and safety. Educated at Dordt College (B.A., 1996) and the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (Ph.D., 2000), Meyers teaches courses including CHEM 3100, CHEM 3970, and CHEM 4470/5470. His lab emphasizes undergraduate and graduate training in organic synthesis and drug discovery, with students contributing to publications and potential patent applications. Key research interests include drug repurposing (e.g., antifungal phenothiazines), antimalarial agents, and treatments for Cryptosporidium and hepatitis B virus. Collaborations with biologists and computational chemists drive discoveries in molecular pathways and drug targets. The lab's recent work includes antifungal mefloquine analogs (2024), fluorinated triazolopyridazines (2023), and HBV ribonuclease H inhibitors (2021). Meyers' lab is located in Monsanto Hall, and further details are available via www.meyerschemlab.com .

Valerie Welbornمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Computational Chemistry
• Biophysical Chemistry
• Molecular Dynamics Simulations
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Valerie Welborn is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Chemistry within the College of Science at Virginia Tech. Her research program focuses on multiscale simulation of condensed phase systems, particularly examining the role of electric fields in biological interfaces and biological-like systems. She leads an active research group that bridges computational chemistry with experimental validation through multiple collaborations. Dr. Welborn's research interests span protein dynamics and function, characterization of structural and functional water, polysaccharides in solution, and polymer design for metal chelation. Her work combines morphological, structural, dynamic and electronic factors to develop new models of biological interfaces, with particular emphasis on how water interacts at a fundamental molecular level with biological entities such as proteins and bone tissues. She specializes in electric field calculations to understand protein flexibility in catalysis and ion transport, seeking to reconcile protein dynamics with electrostatic preorganization theory. Her recent publications demonstrate strong activity across multiple domains, with particular emphasis on electric field analysis in protein function, water dynamics at biological interfaces, and polymer design for metal chelation. Her work shows a consistent trajectory toward increasingly complex biological systems and more sophisticated computational approaches, including polarizable force field methods and multiscale modeling techniques. Centre for Doctoral Training (CDT) on Theory and Simulation of Materials (TSM) Ph.D. Prize for Research Excellence, 2014 Outstanding Contribution to Outreach and Public Engagement, CDT TSM, 2014 Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC) fully-funded Ph.D. Fellowship, CDT TSM, 2011 Editor-selected as '2021 Hot PCCP article' Front cover article in Phys. Chem. Chem. Phys. Dr. Welborn actively mentors a diverse group of researchers, including multiple postdoctoral associates, graduate students across chemistry and related disciplines, and undergraduate researchers. Her lab participates in the NSF Materials Innovation Platform GlycoMIP (DMR-1933525), focusing on polysaccharide research. She collaborates extensively with experimental groups, particularly with Professor Michael Schulz on polymer design for metal chelation projects. Her lab develops computational tools like the ELECTRIC software package for electric field calculations in biomolecular systems. The Welborn group maintains active research programs in four main areas: protein dynamics and function, characterization of structural and functional water, polymer design for metal chelation, and polysaccharides in solution. Each program employs specialized computational approaches to address fundamental questions in biological chemistry, with particular emphasis on how electric fields govern molecular behavior at biological interfaces.

Madeline Endresمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Software Engineering
• Human-Computer Interaction
• Programmer Productivity
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Madeline Endres is an Assistant Professor at the Manning College of Information and Computer Sciences, University of Massachusetts Amherst. She co-directs the LASER Lab and holds a Ph.D. in Computer Science from the University of Michigan (2024), alongside degrees in Computer Science and Cello Performance. Her research focuses on improving programmer productivity and wellbeing through interdisciplinary approaches combining software engineering, psychology, and medicine. Her research interests include: Programmer cognition and skill acquisition Developer tool design and evaluation Impact of external factors (e.g., psychoactive substances, workplace policies) on software development Neuroimaging studies of programming tasks Key achievements include Distinguished Paper Awards at ICSE 2024 and FSE 2023, and an NSF Graduate Research Fellowship (2020). She actively contributes to program committees for major software engineering conferences. Current projects include VR-based spatial reasoning training for novices, TMS experiments to identify cognitive causality in programming, and controlled studies on cannabis use and programming ability. She also maintains the CS Grad Job Guide to support early-career researchers.

Sonja Paus-Buzinkمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Human Factors
• Ergonomics
• Usability
• +۸ مورد دیگر

Sonja Paus-Buzink is an Assistant Professor in Human Factors at TU Delft’s Faculty of Industrial Design Engineering, specializing in the Human-Centered Design department. Her research focuses on integrating human factors/usability evaluation into medical device and healthcare service design, emphasizing inclusive design perspectives. She teaches courses on human factors, usability, and medical device regulation, supervising students in research and graduation projects. Academic Background: PhD from TU Delft (Medisign Research Group), co-funded by Catharina Hospital, focusing on patient safety in image-based surgical procedures and VR/AR simulation tools. Postdoctoral work on surgical skillslabs and scientific coordination of the European Laparoscopic Surgical Skills Program. Previously a Managing Human Factors Specialist at UL-Wiklund R&D, advising medical device manufacturers on regulatory compliance. Research Interests: Human factors, ergonomics, medical device design, patient safety, inclusive design, surgical training, and healthcare technology. Her work bridges clinical, engineering, and psychological disciplines to enhance healthcare outcomes. Awards: Summa Cum Laude MSc in Industrial Design Engineering (TU Delft). Best IDE Graduate of the Year award at TU Delft. Grants & Collaborations: Collaborations with medical institutes, simulator companies, and organizations like the European Association for Endoscopic Surgery (EAES). Her research emphasizes cross-disciplinary teamwork to address challenges in surgical training and medical device usability. Labs/Teams: Engaged with TU Delft’s Medisign research group and skillslab initiatives. Active in developing tools for surgical training and patient safety in operating rooms.

Juan Songمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Adult Neurogenesis
• Neuroscience
• Neurodegenerative Diseases
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Dr. Juan Song is a **Professor** and **Jeffrey Houpt Distinguished Investigator** in the Department of Pharmacology at the University of North Carolina (UNC) School of Medicine. Her research focuses on adult neurogenesis mechanisms, neural circuit regulation, and applications to neuropsychiatric disorders and neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer’s. She leads the Song Lab, which employs advanced techniques like optogenetics, electrophysiology, and genetic models. Dr. Song earned her Ph.D. from UC Berkeley and completed postdoctoral training at Johns Hopkins University before establishing her independent lab at UNC in 2013. She was promoted to Full Professor in 2023. **Education**: Ph.D. in Neuroscience, University of California, Berkeley (2007); Postdoctoral Fellowship at Johns Hopkins University (2007–2013). **Research Interests**: Circuit mechanisms regulating adult neurogenesis, hippocampal neurogenesis and memory, Alzheimer’s disease modeling, and translational therapies. Her lab explores how neural circuits influence stem cell activation and newborn neuron integration, with implications for schizophrenia, autism, stroke, and Alzheimer’s. **Publications**: Over 50 peer-reviewed articles, including high-impact work in *Cell Stem Cell*, *Nature Neuroscience*, and *Neuron*. Recent studies focus on cholinergic circuits in neurogenesis, hypothalamic modulation of cognitive function, and G9a inhibitors for Alzheimer’s. **Advising & Grants**: Mentors postdocs, graduate students, and undergraduates. Active in training programs like BBSP and MSTP. Her lab collaborates on projects involving neural stem cell regulation and circuit-based therapies. **Lab & Affiliations**: Song Lab (UNC Neuroscience Center) develops innovative tools like transdermal drug delivery systems and employs cutting-edge imaging techniques. Collaborates with institutions globally on neurodegenerative disease research.

Myriam M.A.H. Cloodtمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Open Innovation
• Corporate Entrepreneurship
• Strategy
• +۸ مورد دیگر

Myriam M.A.H. Cloodt serves as an Associate Professor of Open Innovation and Entrepreneurship at the Department of Innovation, Technology Entrepreneurship & Marketing (ITEM) within the School of Industrial Engineering at Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e). She is also affiliated with EAISI High Tech Systems as a University Researcher. Her academic career spans over two decades, with a continuous focus on understanding innovation processes in complex business environments. Dr. Cloodt earned her MSc in Business Economics from Maastricht University in 1997. After working as a lecturer for two years, she began her PhD research at the Department of Organization & Strategy, completing her dissertation at METEOR (Maastricht University) on measuring innovative performance of high-tech companies after mergers and acquisitions. She joined Eindhoven University of Technology in July 2004 as a researcher at the School of Technology Management, becoming Assistant Professor in June 2006, and was promoted to Associate Professor of Open Innovation and Entrepreneurship in August 2017. Her research focuses on open innovation, corporate entrepreneurship, and strategic management, with particular interest in corporate venturing, strategic technology alliances, mergers and acquisitions, network analysis, and value constellations within innovation ecosystems. Dr. Cloodt's work bridges academic theory and practical application, as evidenced by her participation in industry projects for companies and innovation ecosystems like the High Tech Campus Eindhoven. Her publications span prestigious journals including Research Policy, Journal of Product Innovation Management, and Technological Forecasting and Social Change, as well as book chapters for Oxford University Press. Analysis of her recent publications reveals a strong trajectory toward circular economy applications, particularly in plastics innovation, alongside continued work on innovation ecosystems, science parks, and military innovation contexts. Her research demonstrates methodological diversity, employing network analysis, case studies, and stated choice experiments to investigate complex innovation phenomena across different sectors and organizational contexts. Best Paper Award - Mature PhD Student at the ESU European University Network on Entrepreneurship Conference (2021) Dr. Cloodt actively supervises graduate students and has contributed to numerous research projects, including C-PlaNeT (Circular Plastics Network for training), SEE-V-Lab, and the Brabant Center of Entrepreneurship. Her professional engagements extend to developing publications for organizations such as Adviesraad voor het Wetenschaps- en Technologiebeleid (AWT) and Het Financieele Dagblad. In teaching, she contributes to the BSc program in Industrial Engineering & Management Science, the MSc program in Innovation Management, and the Certificate program in Technology Entrepreneurship & Management. Her work aligns with UN Sustainable Development Goals, particularly through contributions to circular economy research and sustainable innovation practices. Dr. Cloodt maintains active collaborations with industry partners and participates in significant academic conferences including the Annual World Open Innovation Conference where she serves on program committees.

Heidi Patelمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Impact Investing
• Social Innovation
• Venture Capital
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Heidi Patel is a Lecturer in Management at the Stanford Graduate School of Business (GSB), holding this position since 2015. She is also Managing Partner at Rethink Impact, LP, a leading venture capital firm focused on women-led software businesses in digital health, education technology, economic empowerment, and climate technology sectors. Previously, she served as President and Head of Communities Investing at New Island Capital Management and held roles at Pacific Community Ventures and AOL Time Warner Ventures. Education: AB in Political Economy from Princeton University (1997), MBA from Stanford GSB (2004), and PMP Certificate. She currently serves on the Investment Committee for the GSB Student Impact Fund since 2016. Her teaching focuses on impact investing through courses like 'Impact: Investing for Good' (GSBGEN 505/305). She has co-authored impactful case studies including analyses of Beneficial State Bank, the F.B. Heron Foundation, and the Impact America Fund, exploring themes of mission alignment, social return evaluation, and hybrid business models. Her professional career bridges venture capital, investment banking, and social entrepreneurship, emphasizing scalable solutions for societal challenges. She has contributed to the Center for Social Innovation at Stanford GSB, which trains business leaders to leverage markets for social good.

Erik Nookمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Emotion Regulation
• Developmental Psychology
• Clinical Neuroscience
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Erik Nook is an Assistant Professor at Princeton University, leading the Logic of Emotion Lab . His research focuses on the interplay between language and emotion, integrating developmental, neuroscience, and translational approaches to understand emotional processes and their implications for psychological health. He holds a Ph.D. from Harvard University and is a trained clinical psychologist. Key research areas include emotion regulation strategies, neurodevelopmental bases of emotional perception, and the application of linguistic analysis to psychotherapy outcomes. His work bridges basic science and clinical practice, with particular attention to psychopathology and mental health interventions. Recipient of the APS Rising Star award, Dr. Nook advises three graduate students and maintains an active research team. His lab explores topics such as emotion differentiation in youth, neural correlates of emotional experience, and the role of language in shaping psychological resilience.

Joshua Bennettمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Intellectual History
• Religious History
• Cultural History
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Joshua Bennett is an Associate Professor in History specializing in European Political and Social Thought (1848-c.1950) at Lady Margaret Hall, University of Oxford. He contributes to undergraduate and graduate teaching in modern British, European, and world history, with a focus on historiography and theoretical frameworks. Research Focus: Liberalism, secularism, religious thought, and their intersections in 19th-20th century British and European intellectual history. Publications: Authored the acclaimed book God and Progress (OUP, 2019) and contributed chapters to major reference works like the Cambridge History of the Papacy . Teaching: Covers topics ranging from Victorian Britain to European state theories, historiography, and methodological training for graduate programs. Supervision: Mentors DPhil students in modern British and German history, including Petros Spanou.