جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

• Public Health
• Health Policy
• Health Disparities
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Jamie Tam is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Health Policy and Management at the Yale School of Public Health (YSPH). She holds appointments in Cancer Prevention and Control and is a co-investigator with the Cancer Intervention and Surveillance Modeling Network (CISNET) consortium and the Center for the Assessment of Tobacco Regulations (CAsToR), both NCI-funded. Her work focuses on simulation modeling to evaluate tobacco policy impacts on health disparities, particularly among populations with behavioral health conditions. Tam has developed a web-based tool to assess tobacco control policies' health effects and co-leads studies on flavor restrictions' implications for equity. Education: PhD in Health Services Organization & Policy, University of Michigan (2018) MPH in Health Management & Policy, University of Michigan (2012) BS in Biology, Stanford University (2010) Research Interests: Dr. Tam’s research bridges computational simulation, policy analysis, and behavioral health. She examines the intersection of smoking behaviors and mental health (e.g., depression, anxiety) to design equitable tobacco regulations. Her methods include multistate transition models, latent transition analysis, and age-period-cohort modeling to predict population health outcomes. She emphasizes graphical health warnings and flavor bans as critical policy levers to reduce smoking-related deaths and disparities. Advising & Grants: Tam mentors postdoctoral researchers (e.g., Alyssa Crippen) and graduate students (e.g., Atalay Demiray). She leads NCI-funded studies on tobacco regulations and collaborates with institutions like the FDA. Her work also involves co-developing the Smoking and Vaping Model, a user-friendly tool for global health policymakers. Labs/Teams: She is affiliated with YSPH’s Public Health Modeling Unit and collaborates with CISNET, CAsToR, and other interdisciplinary teams. Her research frequently involves co-authors like Theodore Holford, Abigail Friedman, and Rafael Meza.

Elizabeth A. Williamsمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Organizational Communication
• Health Communication
• High Reliability Organizations
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Elizabeth A. Williams is a Professor of Organizational and Health Communication and Chair of the Department of Communication Studies at Colorado State University, with affiliate faculty status at the Colorado School of Public Health. Her research examines high reliability organizations (e.g., fire departments) and their health/safety practices, including accident response, organizational learning, and wearable technology applications. Education: Ph.D. in Communication from Purdue University Affiliations: Department of Communication Studies, Colorado School of Public Health Recent work includes: Nonprofit resilience during crises (2024) Emotional sustainability in human services (2022) Wearable tech integration in firefighting (2018) Virtual team communication dynamics (2011) She co-edited the award-winning Organizations, Communication, and Health (2017 NCA award) and serves on ResponderStrong's advisory board. Recognized for Excellence in Teaching and Outstanding Service by the College of Liberal Arts, her research bridges organizational theory with public health through communication strategies.

• Inclusive Education
• Reasonable Adjustments
• Access to Mainstream Services
• +۸ مورد دیگر

Dr. Ana Garcia Melgar is a Lecturer in Disabilities and Inclusive Education at the School of Education, La Trobe University, Australia. She also holds a Research Fellow position at the Living with Disability Research Centre at the same institution, demonstrating her dual commitment to teaching and research in inclusive education and disability support. Her educational background includes a PhD and a Master of Education from La Trobe University, and a Bachelor of Psychology from the Autonomous University of Madrid, Spain. She is fluent in Spanish and English, enabling broad academic collaboration. Ana's research is centered on inclusive education, with a strong focus on reasonable adjustments for students with disabilities, peer mentoring, and access to mainstream services. She has developed a peer-assisted learning framework grounded in cognitive and social learning theories, which has been applied in programs like the Peer Learning Advisers (PLA) at La Trobe and In2Science mentoring. Her work emphasizes practical interventions to improve teacher capacity and educational equity. Her recent research outputs reveal a consistent trend in evaluating inclusive practices through mixed-methods and experimental designs. She has contributed significantly to the development and validation of the Reasonable Adjustments for Inclusive Education (RAIE) rating scale and has explored online training interventions for educators. Her publications span topics including co-teaching, AAC research in schools, collaborative team approaches, and peer mentoring across school and university contexts. Reliability Testing of the Reasonable Adjustments for Inclusive Education Rating Scale (2024) Toward the Improvement of Inclusive Education via Online Intervention (2023) Collaborative team approaches to supporting inclusion (2022) Peer assisted academic support: mentors’ and mentees’ experiences (2021) Ana has served as a program evaluator for large-scale educational initiatives in Victoria, including school improvement and teacher education programs. She is currently leading a research evaluation of the 'Passions & Pathways' program for Goldfields LLEN and is supported by a grant from the Bertalli Family Foundation (2023–2027), indicating sustained funding for her work. She is affiliated with interdisciplinary teams including the Living with Disability Research Centre and has collaborated extensively with colleagues such as Teresa Iacono, Julie Spong, and Kathy Bagley. Her work aligns with Sustainable Development Goals 4 (Quality Education) and 10 (Reduced Inequalities), underscoring its societal impact.

• Quality Management
• Organizational Culture
• Agility
• +۶ مورد دیگر

André M. Carvalho is an Assistant Professor of Quality Engineering and Management at the NOVA School of Science and Technology, NOVA University Lisbon, Portugal. He holds a PhD (2020) in Engineering Design and Advanced Manufacturing from the University of Minho/MIT Portugal Program. His career includes postdoctoral research at the Technical University of Denmark (2020) and visiting roles at MIT (2018–2020) and Northeastern University (2019). His research focuses on sociotechnical systems, quality management, organizational culture, agility, and sustainability. He explores how organizations adapt to global challenges through methodologies like Lean Six Sigma and Industry 4.0 frameworks. Education: PhD in Engineering Design and Advanced Manufacturing (2020) – University of Minho/MIT Portugal Program Research Interests: Carvalho’s work bridges quality management with organizational agility, emphasizing digital transformation, Industry 4.0/5.0, and sustainable practices. He investigates frameworks for operational excellence, such as the Quality 4.0 Roadmap and the QOE-SME model for small/medium enterprises. His studies address challenges like supply chain quality, data-driven decision-making, and organizational culture’s role in innovation. Article Trends: His recent publications (2022–2025) highlight themes like Lean Six Sigma applications in healthcare, AI-driven quality forecasting, and Industry 4.0 integration. He also explores ESG factors in performance optimization and the evolving profile of quality leaders in the digital era. Awards and Recognition: Acknowledged by the Industrial Engineering and Operations Management (IEOM) Society, International Academy for Quality (IAQ), and American Society for Quality (ASQ) for research contributions. Grants and Advising: While specific grants are not detailed, his postdoctoral and visiting roles suggest institutional support. Advising focuses on doctoral/master’s students (not listed explicitly in the text).

Katherine E. Watkinsمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Substance Use Disorders
• Mental Health Treatment
• Health Care Quality
• +۹ مورد دیگر

Katherine E. Watkins is a Senior Physician Policy Researcher at RAND and a Professor of Policy Analysis at the RAND School of Public Policy. She is a board-certified psychiatrist with expertise in substance use disorders, mental health treatment, and healthcare quality improvement. Her work focuses on integrating behavioral health services into primary care and improving access to treatment for vulnerable populations with co-occurring disorders. Education: M.D. from the University of Pennsylvania; Master's in Health Services as a Robert Wood Johnson Clinical Scholar at UCLA Her research interests include substance use disorders, mental health treatment, opioid use disorder, co-occurring disorders, primary care integration, behavioral health services, addiction treatment, health policy, and implementation science. She has developed and evaluated integrated care models such as SUMMIT and CLARO to improve treatment for individuals with opioid use disorder and co-occurring depression or PTSD. Her recent publications focus on reducing opioid overprescribing through behavioral nudges, improving organizational readiness for addiction treatment, and enhancing collaborative care models in primary and mental health settings. These works demonstrate a strong emphasis on evidence-based interventions, implementation strategies, and health system reform. Scientific Awards: No awards mentioned in the provided text. Watkins has led significant research on training substance abuse providers and primary care clinicians to deliver mental health services, improving quality measures for substance use care, and expanding access to medications for opioid use disorder in mental health settings. She has also contributed to national evaluations of Veterans Health Administration mental health services. She leads the development of interventions such as the SUMMIT model for integrated substance use treatment in primary care and the CLARO model for co-occurring disorders, which involve care coordination, patient-centered approaches, and implementation support for healthcare organizations.

• Industry 4.0
• Information and Communication Technology (ICT)
• Project Management
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Dr. Eng. Katarzyna Jasińska is affiliated with the Department of Management and Entrepreneurship at Wrocław University of Economics. Her work focuses on Industry 4.0, ICT sector dynamics, project management, and digital transformation. She has conducted extensive research on topics such as robotic process automation (RPA), AI implementation, and organizational adaptation to technological changes. Her research interests span across: Industry 4.0 adoption and its implications for businesses Digital transformation challenges in service and manufacturing sectors Project management methodologies in ICT enterprises RPA and AI integration in organizational processes Key contributions include case studies analyzing Polish companies' adaptation to Industry 4.0 post-pandemic challenges, cybersecurity frameworks, and innovative project management approaches. Her work emphasizes bridging the gap between technological innovation and practical implementation in real-world business contexts.

• Cardiovascular Nursing
• Stroke Care
• Patient Decision-Making
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Sandra Carroll serves as Vice-Dean of the Faculty of Health Sciences and Executive Director of Nursing at McMaster University. With 81 publications from 2003-2024 (160 total), she is a prominent figure in cardiovascular nursing research and education. Her leadership roles indicate her significant standing within the academic community at McMaster. Dr. Carroll's research interests center on cardiovascular nursing, stroke care in resource-limited settings, patient decision-making, and implantable cardioverter defibrillators (ICDs). Her work strongly emphasizes patient-centered care, shared decision-making models, and healthcare delivery in low-resource environments. The OSCAIL (Organized Stroke Care Across Income Levels) study represents a major component of her research portfolio, focusing on implementing stroke care protocols in countries like Uganda, Rwanda, and South Africa. Analysis of her recent publications reveals a consistent focus on improving patient outcomes through better decision support tools, particularly for cardiac conditions. Her work spans from developing patient decision aids for ICD candidates to studying quality of life impacts of different cardiac device therapies. She has increasingly incorporated digital health approaches, examining remote monitoring technologies and their impact on chronic disease management. Dr. Carroll maintains an extensive collaborative network with 53 co-authors, primarily from McMaster University but also including international partners. Her research shows strong translational impact, with numerous publications referenced in clinical guidelines and policy documents. While specific advising roles aren't detailed in the provided information, her leadership position suggests involvement in mentoring junior faculty and graduate students. Her research program demonstrates particular attention to vulnerable populations, including patients in low-resource settings, women with heart conditions, and immigrant communities navigating healthcare systems. This focus on equity and accessibility represents a consistent thread throughout her scholarly work.

Holly Reidمشاهده پروفایل

عضو هیئت علمی

• Perinatal Psychology
• Maternal Mental Health
• Suicidal Behavior Research
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Holly Reid is an Associate Lecturer in the Division of Psychology & Mental Health within the Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health at The University of Manchester. She also serves as a Research Associate at Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust working for the Perinatal Mental Health and Parenting Research Unit (PRIME-RU). Her educational background includes: PhD in Psychology from The University of Manchester (awarded January 12, 2024) MRes in Psychology from The University of Manchester (awarded December 1, 2015) BSc (Hons) in Psychology from The University of Manchester (awarded July 1, 2014) Dr. Reid's research focuses on perinatal psychology, particularly examining suicidal thoughts and behavior during the perinatal period. Her work spans maternity care systems, perinatal mental illness, and trauma-informed approaches to maternal mental healthcare. She employs diverse methodological approaches including systematic reviews, online questionnaires, interviews, Q-methodology, and randomized controlled trials. Analysis of her recent publications reveals a consistent focus on improving maternal mental health outcomes through evidence-based interventions. Her research trajectory shows increasing emphasis on implementation science, examining how care bundles and trauma-informed approaches can be effectively integrated into maternity services. Her work bridges clinical psychology with practical healthcare delivery improvements. Dr. Reid holds professional memberships as a Chartered Member and Associate Fellow of the British Psychological Society. Her research contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goals related to health and wellbeing. She currently leads the BSc Psychology 3rd year Communication in Healthcare unit at The University of Manchester. Her external research roles include active participation in the Manchester Centre for Health Psychology and previous work with the Perinatal Mental Health and Parenting Research Unit (PRIME-RU).

Lisa Sparksمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Health Communication
• Cancer Communication
• Caregiving
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Dr. Lisa Sparks is a Professor at Chapman University with the Foster and Mary McGaw Endowed Chair in Behavioral Sciences. She serves as Founding Dean of the School of Communication and holds joint appointments in the Crean College of Health and Behavioral Sciences and the School of Pharmacy. With over 150 peer-reviewed publications and 13 books, she is a leading scholar in health communication, cancer communication, aging, caregiving, and research methods. Her work bridges academic research with community impact, including documentaries, media appearances, and public policy engagement. Education: Ph.D., M.A., B.A. from the University of Oklahoma Post-graduate Certification: Harvard Institute for Management and Leadership in Education Research Interests: Dr. Sparks’ scholarship focuses on clinician-patient communication, health disparities, cancer care navigation, and intergroup dynamics in healthcare. She has developed frameworks for patient-centered decision-making and designed interventions for vulnerable populations. Scientific Awards: Club for Growth Foundation Fellowship (2020) Recognized among top ten most prolific Health Communication authors Grants & Collaborations: Dr. Sparks has served as Principal Investigator, Co-PI, and Consultant on numerous research grants, collaborating with institutions like the National Cancer Institute, University of California, Irvine, and Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam. She has also contributed to cancer research at the Chao Family Comprehensive Cancer Center.

Marissa Abramمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Psychiatric-Mental Health Nursing
• Substance Use Disorders and Addiction Nursing
• Harm Reduction
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Marissa Abram is an Assistant Professor in the School of Nursing at Duke University, holding this position since 2023. She earned her Ph.D. from Adelphi University in 2017 and maintains active external relationships with the International Nurses Society on Addictions (IntNSA) and Wake County HIV Clinic. Education: Ph.D., Adelphi University, 2017 Dr. Abram's research centers on psychiatric-mental health nursing with critical contributions to substance use disorder treatment, harm reduction frameworks, and innovative simulation-based education. Her work addresses urgent gaps in preparing mental health nurse practitioners for traumatic scenarios like patient suicide, developing nurse-led care models for substance use disorders, and combating stigma in addiction nursing. She demonstrates strong commitment to health equity through research examining racial justice in clinical training and intersecting vulnerabilities like climate impacts on rural substance users. Analysis of her 2023-2025 publications reveals three dominant trajectories: (1) Simulation methodology for interprofessional trauma-informed training, (2) Structural analysis of nursing's role in the national addiction crisis, and (3) Implementation science for nurse-led models of care. Her work consistently bridges clinical practice, education innovation, and policy advocacy with emphasis on vulnerable populations. Grants: Faculty Scholars Program 2025 Research (Principal Investigator), Josiah Macy, Jr. Foundation (2025-2027) Dr. Abram actively mentors through DNP projects (NURSING 975) and teaches advanced courses including NURSING 766 (Assessment and Management of Addictive Disorders). Her external partnerships with IntNSA and Wake County HIV Clinic demonstrate applied commitment to addiction nursing practice and HIV care integration. She contributes to professional discourse through editorial work with major nursing journals while advancing workforce development for behavioral health through interprofessional fellowship models.

Jared Izumiمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• School Psychology
• School Mental Health
• Social-Emotional Learning (SEL)
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Jared Izumi, Ph.D., is an Assistant Professor in the School Psychology program at the Attallah College of Educational Studies, Chapman University. He is also appointed to the faculty of the Ph.D. in Education program and serves as an associate researcher with FastBridge Learning. His professional credentials include being a licensed psychologist and a Nationally Certified School Psychologist, with prior practice experience in Missouri and California. University: Chapman University School: Attallah College of Educational Studies Department: School Psychology Academic Rank: Assistant Professor Dr. Izumi's research centers on school mental health, with a focus on universal screening for social-emotional and behavioral (SEB) risks. He investigates the psychometric properties of screening tools like the SAEBRS, particularly examining differential item functioning by race, gender, and grade level. His work also explores the effectiveness of dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT)-based social-emotional learning curricula in high schools and the use of virtual reality to assess SEL skills in youth. These efforts aim to improve early identification and equitable support for students at risk. His recent publications reveal a strong trend in educational assessment, particularly in SEB screening and reading interventions. He examines both behavioral and academic domains, emphasizing data-driven decision-making, equity in assessment, and personalized intervention strategies. His work often involves large-scale datasets and collaborative research with experts in school psychology and special education. Dr. Izumi has not been mentioned with specific scientific awards in the provided texts. However, his active research collaborations and publications in high-impact journals indicate scholarly recognition. He advises students within the School Psychology and Ph.D. in Education programs, though specific advisee names are not listed. His research has been supported through academic and research partnerships, including FastBridge Learning. His current projects include implementing universal screening systems and evaluating innovative SEL curricula. Dr. Izumi is involved in research teams focused on school-based mental health and academic interventions. His collaboration with FastBridge Learning suggests engagement with a larger research and assessment development team aimed at improving educational outcomes through evidence-based tools.

• Urban Form
• Urban and Social Metabolism
• Ecological Urbanism
• +۱۷ مورد دیگر

Teresa Marat-Mendes is a Full Professor in the Department of Architecture and Urban Planning at ISCTE - University Institute of Lisbon, where she is also an Integrated Researcher at DINÂMIA'CET-Iscte - Center for Studies on Socioeconomic Change and Territory. Her work bridges academia and policy, focusing on sustainable urban transitions, urban metabolism, and spatial planning reform. Full Professor, Department of Architecture and Urban Planning, ISCTE-IUL Integrated Researcher, DINÂMIA'CET-Iscte Coordinator of major research projects: MEMO, SPLACH, HAT Member of ISUF and former President of the Portuguese-language Network on Urban Morphology (PNUM) Teresa's research centers on urban sustainability, with a strong emphasis on urban form, ecological urbanism, food systems, and the 15-minute city concept. She investigates how urban morphology influences material flows, energy use, and social equity, advocating for evidence-based, transformative planning policies that respond to climate change and urban sprawl. Her recent publications and projects reflect a clear trajectory toward integrating urban agriculture, transit-oriented development, and proximity-based urban models. The HAT project (2025–2028) exemplifies this trend, aiming to reduce automobile dependence and food imports through green Proximity-Oriented Development (PODs). Earlier work like the MEMO project analyzed historical urban metabolism in Lisbon, providing sustainable lessons from the past. Scientific recognition includes: Women in Science 2019 Award in Architecture (Ciência Viva) Author of Atlas of the Food System. Challenges for a Sustainable transition of the Lisbon Region (Springer) Strong citation metrics: H-index 14 (Google Scholar), 7 (Scopus) Teresa has supervised numerous research initiatives and collaborated with institutions across Europe. She has served as ERASMUS Coordinator (2002–2016) and Vice Director of her department (2013–2016), contributing to academic governance at ISCTE. Her work connects academic research with business and policy sectors to catalyze urban transitions. She has been involved in key research centers and networks: DINÂMIA'CET-Iscte (research leadership) CITTA and GOVCOPP collaborations Portuguese-language Network on Urban Morphology (PNUM), which she co-founded and led (2015–2018)

• Judgment and Decision Making
• Information Processing
• Consumer Behavior
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Gerri Spassova is an Associate Professor in the Department of Marketing at Monash University, Faculty of Business and Economics, Caulfield campus, Melbourne, Australia. She is also affiliated with the Victorian Heart Institute (VHI), indicating interdisciplinary collaboration in healthcare decision-making. She received her PhD in Marketing from Cornell University (US) and joined Monash University in 2010. Her research lies at the intersection of consumer behavior and behavioral decision theory, with a strong focus on judgment and decision-making , information processing , advice utilization , and perceptions of expertise and risk . She has published in top-tier journals including the Journal of Consumer Research , Journal of Retailing , Organizational Behavior and Human Decision Processes , and European Journal of Marketing . Recent research has expanded into healthcare contexts, particularly examining shared decision-making in maternity care . Her work explores barriers and facilitators to implementing shared decision-making in hospitals, co-designing interventions, and understanding how emotional states (e.g., sadness) influence risk preferences when making decisions for others. She is actively publishing, with multiple articles in 2023 and 2024, showing sustained scholarly impact. She has contributed to the academic community through peer-review responsibilities for journals such as Journal of Economic Psychology and European Journal of Marketing , and has participated in major conferences like the Association of Consumer Research and the European Marketing Academy Conference (EMAC). She served on the programme committee for the Society for Consumer Psychology Boutique Conference in 2018. Project: SAFER CARE (2018–2021) – Investigated translating consumer-driven healthcare priorities into practice, where she served as Supervisor. PhD Supervision: She is currently accepting PhD students, indicating active mentorship. She is engaged in academic service, including thesis examination and grant review, and her work contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goals related to good health and well-being.

Peter Danholtمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Sociotechnical perspectives on work, management and technology
• IT in the health service
• Working practice and the use of IT
• +۱۳ مورد دیگر

Peter Danholt is an Associate Professor at the School of Communication and Culture, Aarhus University, affiliated with the Department of Digital Design and Information Studies, the Centre for Science-Technology-Society Studies, and the SHAPE – Shaping Digital Citizenship research initiative. His work spans multiple interdisciplinary domains, focusing on the sociotechnical dimensions of digital systems in healthcare, welfare, and organizational contexts. His research interests include IT in healthcare , pervasive computing , gender and technology , organizational change , and qualitative research methods . He employs ethnographic and fieldwork-based approaches to study how digital technologies reshape work practices, citizenship, and care relations. His work often draws on Science and Technology Studies (STS), Actor-Network Theory, and relational ontologies. The recent publications highlight a consistent focus on digital healthcare systems (e.g., Teledialogue), data-driven governance , and the ethical implications of surveillance in welfare . Themes such as vulnerability, privacy, and citizen agency recur across his research, particularly in projects involving digital interventions in social work and patient care. Principal Investigator : Shaping Digital Citizenship – SHAPE (Independent Research Fund Denmark, 2022–2023) Collaborative Projects : CDC: Cultures of Data Collaboration , Teledialog , Håndhygiejne projektet , Sundhedsbarometer projektet He has contributed extensively to academic discourse through journal articles, conference papers, and book chapters, with a strong emphasis on ethnographic depth and theoretical innovation. His public engagement includes media contributions on AI, digital ethics, and urban technology. He has participated in organizing workshops and conferences, including EASST2010 and SHAPE Workshop (2024), and has delivered lectures on technoscience, surveillance, and welfare technology. His collaborations extend across Denmark and internationally, reflecting a robust network in STS and digital society research.

Sandra Guzmanمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Agricultural Water Management
• Smart Irrigation Systems
• Hydrology
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Dr. Sandra Guzmán is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Agricultural and Biological Engineering at the University of Florida/IFAS Indian River Research and Education Center (IRREC) . Her work focuses on technology-driven solutions for agricultural water management , particularly in citrus-vegetable production systems across Southeast Florida. She leads the Smart Irrigation and Hydrology Program , emphasizing collaboration with local producers to address water challenges through a bottom-up approach. Research Interests: Guzmán’s program integrates Development of decision support systems for water management Implementation of smart irrigation sensors and devices Application of artificial intelligence for hydrological forecasting Monitoring soil-water-plant interactions Her work spans scales from farm-level irrigation to watershed-level water resource protection , with a specific focus on the Upper Floridan aquifer . Scientific Publications highlight trends in: ET-based irrigation scheduling for Florida crops AI integration in environmental data analysis Improper system design risks (e.g., water pollution, public health threats) Water storage agreements with Florida districts Her articles reflect interdisciplinary collaboration with UF/IFAS researchers and stakeholders.