Trond Waage is a Professor in the Department of Social Sciences at UiT The Arctic University of Norway , specializing in Visual Anthropology . His research focuses on migration patterns in Sub-Saharan Africa, particularly in Cameroon, the Central African Republic, and Mali, while also exploring the intersection of visual methods with ethnographic research. Active in collaborative visual research with African communities Member of the War and Peace Dynamics research group Co-founder of the Sahel on Sahel research initiative Research Interests include: Migrant integration in urban African contexts Conflict dynamics in the Sahel region Participatory visual methods for ethnographic knowledge production His recent work has examined Boko Haram's impact on youth communities and the role of collaborative filmmaking in documenting post-conflict resilience. Professor Waage frequently collaborates with researchers across institutions in Norway and Africa to explore cultural translation and visual epistemology. He serves as: Editorial contributor to the Journal of Anthropological Films Supervisor in Master of Philosophy in Visual Anthropology program Co-developer of Visual Anthropology curricula in Niger
Professor Donna Green is an internationally recognized environmental scientist at the University of New South Wales (UNSW), affiliated with the School of Biological, Earth & Environmental Sciences. She holds a PhD from the University of California, Berkeley (2004) and leads multidisciplinary research at the intersection of climate change, energy policy, and air pollution. Her work focuses on balancing improvements in indoor air quality against outdoor pollution sources such as traffic, bushfires, and industry, while addressing increasingly recognized risks from indoor air contaminants including airborne diseases. PhD, University of California, Berkeley (2004) Professor Green's research spans environmental science, climate change impacts, air pollution health effects, renewable energy policy, and environmental justice. Her work demonstrates particular expertise in the health impacts of climate change, with emphasis on vulnerable populations including Indigenous communities. She investigates the synergistic impacts of urban air pollution compounding climate emergencies, and has published extensively on environmental injustice in resource-rich Aboriginal Australia. Her research often bridges scientific findings with practical policy solutions, working collaboratively with engineers, legal practitioners, and public health experts to design evidence-based approaches to environmental challenges. The most recent publications reveal a strong focus on wildfire smoke impacts on health, indoor air quality in educational settings, climate litigation trends, and the intersection of renewable energy development with Indigenous rights. Her work shows increasing attention to the health consequences of climate change, particularly through the MJA-Lancet Countdown reports which document Australia's preparedness (or lack thereof) for climate-related health challenges. There's also a clear trend toward interdisciplinary collaboration, with publications spanning environmental science, public health, engineering, and social justice perspectives. Clean Air Society Australia & New Zealand Innovation & Excellence in Air Quality Award for CleanAir Schools program Professor Green leads the CleanAir Schools program and is currently implementing Fresh Air Innovators in 100 NSW school classrooms. She has secured significant research funding through collaborations with multiple institutions and has supervised numerous students, though specific advisees aren't listed in the provided text. Her research has informed policy discussions on air quality standards, climate adaptation strategies, and environmental justice frameworks. Professor Green directs research teams investigating indoor air quality solutions, climate-health interactions, and renewable energy policy frameworks. Her CleanAir Schools initiative represents a major practical application of her research, translating scientific findings into classroom interventions that protect children from air pollution. She collaborates extensively with engineers, public health experts, and policy practitioners to develop evidence-based solutions to environmental challenges.
Ciara Atkinson serves as an Assistant Professor of Practice in the Department of Psychology at the University of Arizona, where she teaches foundational and specialized undergraduate courses including Introduction to Psychology (PSY 101), Social Psychology (PSY 360), and Research Methods (PSY 290A). Her pedagogical philosophy centers on making psychological science accessible through real-world applications, hands-on activities, and critical thinking development that connects theory to students' everyday experiences. Her academic credentials include: B.S. in Psychology from Otterbein University (2017) M.A. in Psychology from the University of Arizona (2019) Ph.D. in Social & Personality Psychology from the University of Arizona (2022) Dr. Atkinson's research investigates how societal expectations and gender stereotypes shape roles and identities, with particular focus on inequalities in helping-oriented occupations. Her work examines the gender roles inhibiting prosociality (GRIP) model, masculinity threats as barriers to communal engagement, and cross-national analyses of gender norms in caregiving. She employs experimental and survey methodologies to explore how traditional gender expectations constrain prosocial behavior, especially among men in communal roles. Analysis of her 15 most recent publications (2017-2025) reveals a cohesive research trajectory centered on gender dynamics in social psychology. The majority examine how traditional gender roles inhibit prosocial behavior through mechanisms like perceived backlash, masculinity threats, and policy influences, with strong methodological emphasis on cross-national comparisons (across 37-48 countries) and controlled experiments. Key thematic threads include pandemic impacts on domestic equality, AI-generated gender bias, and interventions promoting men's emotional flexibility for gender equity. Prior to her faculty appointment, she worked as a research analyst and program evaluator with the Community Research, Evaluation and Development (CRED) Team in the Norton School of Family and Consumer Sciences, Student Affairs, and the UA Cancer Center. These collaborations demonstrate her applied approach to program evaluation and community-focused research on gender dynamics in institutional settings.
Professor Matthias Kliegel is affiliated with the LIVES Centre at the University of Geneva, where he conducts research on aging and cognitive processes. His work spans multiple interdisciplinary collaborations across Switzerland and internationally, focusing on memory, cognitive aging, and health outcomes in older populations. As a prominent researcher in gerontology, he contributes significantly to understanding age-related cognitive changes and their implications for healthy aging. Professor Kliegel's research interests center on cognitive aging, with particular emphasis on prospective memory, cognitive complaints, and the interplay between physical activity, health literacy, and cognitive function in older adults. His work examines how individual differences affect cognitive trajectories across the lifespan and investigates factors that contribute to successful cognitive aging. Recent research has expanded into technology applications, including AI and consumer-grade devices for cognitive health monitoring and early detection of cognitive decline. Analysis of Professor Kliegel's recent publications reveals a strong focus on longitudinal approaches to studying cognitive aging, with an increasing integration of technology in aging research. His work spans traditional psychological methodologies while incorporating contemporary approaches like AI analysis of aging research priorities and digital screening tools for preclinical Alzheimer's disease. The research consistently addresses practical applications for improving cognitive health outcomes in aging populations, with several studies focusing on modifiable factors like physical activity that could inform public health interventions. Professor Kliegel maintains active collaborations with numerous researchers across Swiss institutions including the LIVES Centre network, with co-authors spanning psychology, public health, and geriatric medicine. His work appears in high-impact journals across gerontology, psychology, and public health disciplines, demonstrating the interdisciplinary nature of his research program. The consistent funding evident from his publication record suggests successful grant acquisition supporting his longitudinal research initiatives. As a faculty member at the University of Geneva's LIVES Centre, Professor Kliegel contributes to a major interdisciplinary research platform focused on vulnerability throughout the life course. His work aligns with the Centre's mission to investigate social, economic, and health-related vulnerabilities across different life stages, with particular emphasis on aging populations in Switzerland and beyond.
Jennifer Somers is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychological Sciences at Auburn University , directing the FLOWER Laboratory (Families: Leveraging Opportunities for Wellbeing and Resilience). Her research examines biobehavioral processes in parent-child interactions that influence depression and anxiety risks. Education: PhD in Clinical Psychology (Arizona State University, 2021) MA in Clinical Psychology (Arizona State University) BA in Psychology & English (Pomona College) Her work focuses on dyadic resilience , emotion regulation , and physiological synchrony in families. She has secured funding from NIMH, NSF, and private foundations. Recent publications analyze parent-child interactions , RSA synchrony , and transdiagnostic biomarkers spanning developmental psychology, clinical research, and behavioral science. Labs & Teams: FLOWER Lab investigates mechanisms to promote family resilience across the lifespan, integrating biological and environmental factors in mental health outcomes.
Dr. Ruth F. Lucas, PhD, RNC, CLS, is an Associate Professor at the University of Connecticut School of Nursing. Her research focuses on breastfeeding equity through biopsychosocial and molecular mechanisms, infant breastfeeding biomechanics, and pain self-management. Education: PhD in Nursing from University of Illinois at Chicago (2011) Dr. Lucas leads projects translating the PROMPT study for WIC-eligible populations and testing biomedical lactation devices for real-time intraoral pressure measurement. Her work integrates genetic factors (e.g., COMT and OXTR variants) with social determinants of health, particularly in African American communities. Her recent research trends span genomics education for nurses, maternity care deserts in the U.S., breastfeeding self-efficacy metrics, and global lactation disparities. Current efforts include competency frameworks for genomics nurse educators and meta-ethnographies on diverse breastfeeding experiences. Contact: ruth.lucas@uconn.edu
Drew Cameron is an Assistant Professor of Public Health (Health Policy) at the Yale School of Public Health, affiliated with the Department of Health Policy and Management and the Center for Methods in Implementation and Prevention Science (CMIPS). His research focuses on health economics, evaluating health and development programs in resource-poor and low- to middle-income country contexts. Education: PhD in Health Policy, University of California, Berkeley MA in International Development, American University School of International Service BA in International Political Economy, University of Puget Sound His work examines targeted subsidies, behavioral 'nudges,' and cost-effectiveness methods addressing healthcare access constraints. Key areas include child growth, water sanitation, HIV/AIDS, carceral health, and rural development. Recent publications highlight implementation strategies for HIV-hypertension integration, pandemic preparedness, and cost analysis frameworks. Notable Research Trends: 2025-2024: U.S. HIV workforce strengthening, Ugandan HIV-hypertension costs, and Alaska vaccine behavior analyses 2023-2019: Water delivery experiments in India, VMMC cost modeling, TB treatment economics, and HIV intervention cost repositories 2018-2014: Urban land titling impacts, healthcare quality policy in Brazil, and structural violence in pharmaceutical triage
Rosemary Morgan, PhD, MSc, is a Research Professor at Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health in the Department of International Health. She holds primary affiliations with the International Health Department and is associated with the Johns Hopkins Center for Global Women's Health and Gender Equity and the Johns Hopkins Center for Women's Health, Sex, and Gender Research. Dr. Morgan's educational background includes a PhD from the University of Leeds (2012), an MSc from the University of Edinburgh (2007), and a BA from the University of British Columbia (2006). Prior to joining Johns Hopkins, she served as a Lecturer in Global Health Policy at the University of Edinburgh's Global Public Health Unit and as a Research and Teaching Fellow at the Nuffield Centre for International Health and Development at the University of Leeds. Her research focuses on gender inequities in health systems, women's health and wellbeing, and the impact of gender on public health interventions. Dr. Morgan specializes in qualitative research methods and has conducted extensive work on gender analysis in health systems, reproductive health, and the gendered effects of pandemics. Her work often examines how gender norms and power relations affect health outcomes and system performance, particularly in low- and middle-income countries. Dr. Morgan's publication record shows consistent scholarly output from 2014 through 2025, with a notable increase in productivity in recent years. Her research spans multiple domains including gender-responsive monitoring and evaluation, moral distress among healthcare workers, vaccine hesitancy (particularly among pregnant individuals), and the intersection of gender with various health conditions. She has developed methodologies for gender analysis in health systems research and has contributed significantly to understanding how gender influences health outcomes across diverse contexts. Faculty Advisor of the 2023-2024 academic year award from the Global Health: Policy and Evaluation DrPH Program Concentration, JHSPH Excellence in Teaching, Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health Excellence in International COVID-19 Public Health Practice, 2021 Nominated for Canadian Women Leaders in Global Health, 2018 and 2020 Selected for 300 Women Leaders in Global Health, 2014 Dr. Morgan serves as co-Editor in Chief of the journal SSM - Health Systems and is a current board member of Health Systems Global. She has advised numerous major research projects including those funded by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, CIHR, USAID, and TDR. Her current leadership roles include being Principal Investigator on the Monitoring for Action and Learning (MAGE) project supporting the Global Financing Facility for reproductive, maternal, newborn, child and adolescent health initiatives. She also leads the Gender and Health Certificate program at JHSPH and co-directs the Gender and Health Summer Institute. Dr. Morgan teaches courses on Gender Analysis in Health Research and Interventions, Foundations in Gender and Health, and Health Systems in Low- and Middle-Income Countries. Her teaching reflects her research expertise, emphasizing practical applications of gender analysis in global health settings.
Lotty Hooft is a Full Professor at Utrecht University, affiliated with the University Medical Center Utrecht (UMC Utrecht), where she contributes to strategic research programs in Child Health and Methodology development. She holds key external roles as a member of the independent advisory committee for the Advenzo funding scheme at Zorginstituut and the Cochrane Council and Methods Groups for Prognosis, Screening, and Diagnostic Tests. Her research focuses on Evidence-Based Medicine, specializing in Systematic Reviews and Diagnostic Test Accuracy, with clinical applications in Paediatric and Perinatal Medicine. She investigates methodological challenges such as bias in diagnostic studies using expert panels, stakeholder engagement in paediatric trial reporting, and neonatal outcomes in preterm infants. Her work bridges rigorous methodology with real-world clinical impact across diverse medical domains. Analysis of her 2025 publications reveals a cohesive trajectory in advancing diagnostic methodology—particularly in reference standard development and bias mitigation—while expanding into patient-centered paediatric research and neonatal care. Her contributions to sleep medicine diagnostics and workforce well-being further demonstrate cross-disciplinary relevance in improving healthcare systems and clinical practice. No scientific awards were documented in the provided materials. Professor Hooft actively shapes research funding through her Advenzo committee role, evaluating project proposals and subsidy applications, though specific grant awards or student mentorship details remain unreported. Her Cochrane involvement underscores leadership in global evidence synthesis standards, yet no laboratory or dedicated research team structure is specified in the current data.
Amanda Fallin-Bennett, Ph.D., is an Associate Professor at the University of Kentucky College of Nursing , with affiliations in the Cancer Prevention and Control Research Program and the Markey Cancer Center. Her work focuses on substance use , harm reduction , and health equity , particularly for vulnerable populations. Education: Doctor of Philosophy (2011), University of Kentucky Master of Science in Nursing (2009), University of Kentucky Bachelor of Science in Nursing (2007), University of Kentucky Her research explores polysubstance use , recovery frameworks , and public health policy , with recent articles addressing fentanyl test strip utilization , recovery capital in justice-involved women , and reproductive health access for recovery communities. She emphasizes health equity in tobacco control and social justice in substance use prevention. Scientific Awards: Nursing Grant Scholars (2016) Research Protégé of the Year (2019) Vernon Johnson Recovery Advocate of the Year (2019) Scholar Award (2017) Research Award (2019) She actively leads grants like the UK Harm Reduction Hub and Smoke-Free Policy and Behavioral Health initiatives, collaborating with Vital Strategies and KY Cabinet for Health and Family Services. Her work spans opioid use disorder , tobacco cessation , and policy implementation in rural Southern states.
Daria Tsoupikova is a Professor of Digital Media Design at the University of Illinois Chicago's School of Design. She serves as Co-Founder and Design Chair of the bachelor's in computer science and design program and is affiliate faculty in the UIC Electronic Visualization Laboratory (EVL). Her work bridges artistic expression and technological innovation, focusing on virtual reality and interactive media applications across multiple domains. Her educational background includes: MFA in Computer Art from Syracuse University BFA in Graphic Design from Moscow State Academy Positioned at the crossroads of artistic and technological innovation, Tsoupikova's research explores the potential of new media and interactivity in relation to traditional arts. Through development of virtual reality art projects and networked multiuser exhibitions for VR projection systems like the CAVE and CAVE2, her work applies computer graphics to diverse research domains including educational multimedia, cultural heritage, and virtual rehabilitation for stroke survivors. Her approach integrates theater methodologies, design principles, and coding to create immersive experiences that address global challenges while preserving cultural heritage. Analysis of her publication history reveals an evolving trajectory from foundational VR art installations toward increasingly sophisticated therapeutic applications. Her recent work demonstrates a strong focus on the intersection of art, healthcare, and virtual reality, with particular emphasis on collaborative multiuser environments that transform traditional storytelling and therapeutic practices. The progression shows movement from artistic exploration to clinically validated therapeutic interventions with measurable patient outcomes. Her notable awards include: Session's Best Paper at IMCIC 2019 and QRMS/IMCIC 2016 Fulbright Scholar Award (2011) and Intercountry Lecturing Award Communication Arts Award of Excellence and Creative Quarterly Excellence Award National Endowment for the Arts grant and Presidential Award from University of Illinois Tsoupikova has secured significant research funding from the National Science Foundation, National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research (NIDILRR), and the Department of Education for projects including MARS2 (2007-2012) and MARS3 (2012-2018). She has developed innovative courses including Mobile App Design where students collaborate with professional partners such as Caterpillar, UIC medical departments, and clinics. Her work with stroke survivors at the Shirley Ryan AbilityLab has demonstrated improvements in patients' daily lives, regained trust in their hands, and increased therapy motivation. She is deeply involved with the UIC Electronic Visualization Laboratory, collaborating on advanced visualization projects including IBM partnerships exploring sustainable development goals through VR. Her leadership in establishing the computer science + design undergraduate program positions UIC as the only public university in the United States offering such a specialized degree, reflecting her commitment to interdisciplinary education at the technology-art intersection.
Louisa Foss-Kelly is a Professor and Coordinator of the Counselor Education and Supervision Program at Southern Connecticut State University. Her work bridges clinical practice, counselor education, and legislative advocacy, with a focus on poverty-related counseling and professional identity development. Education: Ph.D. in Counseling from Kent State University Research Interests : Counseling people living in poverty via the I-CARE Model Legislative advocacy for professional counseling Substance abuse prevention in school counseling Graduate counseling student experiences Multicultural and socioeconomic competence Article Trends emphasize poverty interventions (I-CARE Model), counselor education innovations, and legislative advocacy. Her work spans qualitative research, clinical tools, and policy-focused studies. Leadership Roles include: President, Connecticut Counseling Association 2023-2024 President, Chi Sigma Iota Honor Society Grants highlight SBIRT training, evidence-based practices, and addictions counseling program development. She collaborates with researchers like Margaret Generali on poverty and counselor training initiatives.
Isabel García Velázquez is a researcher at Linköping University 's Department of Thematic Studies , affiliated with Theme Gender (TEMAG) . Her work intersects social robotics , autism studies , and AI ethics , informed by feminist and decolonial frameworks. Her research critically examines how autism is conceptualized in robotic therapy and AI systems , questioning the social capabilities of robots and the ethical implications of their use in healthcare. She actively participates in the WASP-HS program , contributing to interdisciplinary discussions on AI's societal impact. Her recent publications focus on gendered embodiment in robotics , maternal mental health applications , and decolonial critiques of AI . She can be contacted at isabel.garcia.velazquez@liu.se .
Dr. Shauna C. Henley is a Senior Agent and Affiliate Agent in the Department of Nutrition & Food Science at the University of Maryland , affiliated with the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources . She specializes in food safety education , nutrition , and consumer behavior research , with a focus on improving safe food handling practices across the supply chain. Dr. Henley earned her B.S. in Biology from Muhlenberg College, an M.S. in Nutrition & Food Science from the University of Vermont, and a Ph.D. in Biology with a concentration in Human Nutrition from Drexel University. Her research spans food safety education , behavioral interventions , and community-based extension programs , including workshops on boiling-water-bath canning and FSMA compliance for farmers and food entrepreneurs. Her 15 most recent publications (2017-2025) address critical food safety issues, including home canning practices , Salmonella prevention , and consumer education strategies . She has received recognition such as the University of Maryland Extension Excellence Award (2025) and the Best in Class award from the Association for Communication Excellence (2025) for ProduceTRAINer.org. Dr. Henley has secured multiple grants, including a USDA-FSOP grant for food safety training and a McCormick Science Institute grant for herb and spice safety research. She leads initiatives like the Food Safety Action Team and contributes to national food safety campaigns , such as the widely recognized ' Don't Wash Your Chicken! ' project.
Ancha Baranova is a Professor at George Mason University's School of Systems Biology, with dual affiliations in the Neuroscience Program as both Research and Instructional Faculty. She directs the MS in Biology program, Certificate in Personalized Medicine, and the Chronic Metabolic and Rare Diseases Systems Biology Initiative (ChroMe RaDSBIn). Education: DSci in Genetics (Institute of General Genetics, Russian Academy of Science, 2004), PhD in Molecular Biology/Virology (Lomonosov Moscow State University, 1998), MS in Biochemistry (Lomonosov Moscow State University, Russia, 1995) Her research spans transdisciplinary biomedical domains, focusing on: Identifying biomarkers for chronic diseases Anti-aging research (systemic inflammation, insulin resistance, organ fibrosis) Personalized medicine through longitudinal health monitoring Non-pharmacological homeostasis augmentation Molecular network analysis in cancer, liver diseases, and neurodegeneration Recent work leverages Mendelian randomization and multi-omics to explore causal relationships between gut microbiota, metabolic biomarkers, and conditions like Alzheimer's disease, depression, and psychiatric disorders. Scientific Awards: COS Publication Awards (2013, 2011) She has developed analytical frameworks for multidimensional datasets across 20+ years in academia and contributes to bioinformatics education through program leadership roles.
