Jack Rechcigl is a Professor and Center Director at the University of Florida/IFAS Gulf Coast Research and Education Center in Balm and Plant City, as well as the Fort Lauderdale Research and Education Center in Davie. His work focuses on the beneficial uses of organic wastes and industrial by-products as fertilizers for agricultural crops, with a particular emphasis on pasture grasses and reducing fertilizer runoff into waterways. Dr. Rechcigl collaborates extensively on hop production in Florida , especially under subtropical conditions, developing innovative trellis systems and harvesting methods with colleagues at UF/IFAS.
Nathaniel D. Bayer, M.D., is an Associate Professor in the Department of Pediatrics at the University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry. He practices at Golisano Children's Hospital in Rochester, NY, specializing in Pediatric Hospital Medicine. Dr. Bayer integrates clinical practice with research focused on caregiver adaptation and family-centered care for children with medical complexity. Education: M.D. from University of Rochester School of Medicine/Dentistry Certifications: American Board of Pediatrics (Pediatrics, Pediatric Hospital Medicine) Dr. Bayer's research explores family, community, and health system factors that support caregiver and child wellbeing, particularly for children with intellectual and developmental disabilities. His work emphasizes humanistic and biopsychosocial principles. Recent research includes a 2025 qualitative study on caregiver adaptation and 2023-2021 publications on mixed methods research, coping strategies, health economics, and communication improvements in pediatric care. KL2 Career Development Award (2023-2025) University Research Award (2022-2024) Young Investigator Award (2022) Outstanding Faculty Teaching Award (2019-2020) ICARE Bronze Star (2019-2021) Back to Bedside Initiative Grant (2017-2019) Robert J. Haggerty Prize in Pediatrics (2015) Alpha Omega Alpha (2015) Medical Humanities Grant (2011-2014) Dr. Bayer's publications span caregiver support interventions, quality improvement initiatives, and pediatric health equity research. His work demonstrates a commitment to improving outcomes through interdisciplinary collaboration and systems-based approaches.
Hamid Mehmood serves as an Adjunct Assistant Professor at McMaster University's School of Earth, Environment & Society, contributing to interdisciplinary environmental and societal research through computational methods. His scholarly focus spans multiple domains: Environmental Science (flood/reservoir mapping, carbon cycle analysis) Geospatial Informatics (GNSS/WLAN positioning, Landsat/GIS platforms) Machine Learning (neural networks for urban/environmental applications) Public Health (AMR, cardiovascular coping, clinical trials) ICT for Development (Urdu systems for farmers, mobile scaling) Recent publications demonstrate a shift toward urgent global challenges: 2024 machine learning-driven urban slum mapping in Indonesia, 2022 environmental health reviews on antimicrobial resistance, and 2021 geospatial platforms for flood management. His work consistently bridges technical innovation (e.g., Google Earth Engine, IVIG trials) with socio-economic contexts in Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, and Southeast Asia, while earlier research (2013-2015) established foundations in neural network-optimized positioning systems.
Edward Sykes serves as an Adjunct Associate Professor in the Department of Computing and Software within the Faculty of Engineering at McMaster University. His academic work bridges computer science with healthcare applications, focusing on innovative technological solutions for real-world medical challenges. Dr. Sykes' research interests span mobile healthcare systems, artificial intelligence applications in medicine, and context-aware computing. His work demonstrates a strong commitment to developing practical mHealth technologies that address critical healthcare needs, particularly in elderly care, remote patient monitoring, and diagnostic support systems. His research trajectory shows a consistent evolution from earlier work in educational technology toward increasingly sophisticated healthcare applications of AI and mobile computing. Analysis of his recent publications reveals a strong emphasis on AI-driven healthcare solutions, with particular focus on fall detection systems, fracture risk assessment, and remote patient monitoring. His work integrates multiple technical domains including machine learning, computer vision, mobile computing, and human-computer interaction to create comprehensive healthcare technology solutions. The interdisciplinary nature of his research demonstrates strong connections between computer science fundamentals and practical healthcare applications. His scholarly contributions include numerous publications in healthcare technology venues, with recent work appearing in Communications in Computer and Information Science, Health Systems, and Digital Health journals. His research has been referenced in patents and has garnered attention across academic platforms. Dr. Sykes has maintained an active research program with consistent publication output, demonstrating particular productivity in recent years with multiple publications in 2023-2025. His work shows strong potential for real-world healthcare impact, particularly in the areas of elderly care technology and AI-assisted medical diagnostics.
Amy Cohn is a Professor at the University of Michigan School of Public Health and College of Engineering, with appointments in the Department of Health Management and Policy and Industrial and Operations Engineering. Her work focuses on applying operations research methodologies to healthcare systems optimization. Education PhD in Operations Research from Massachusetts Institute of Technology (2002) AB in Applied Mathematics from Harvard University (1991) Research Interests Dr. Cohn's research centers on improving healthcare delivery through operations research and systems engineering approaches, particularly for patient scheduling , resource allocation , and health information technology . She has developed simulation models for chemotherapy deferrals, surgical training efficiency, and glaucoma clinic wait times. Scientific Awards Arthur F Thurnau Professorship - recognizing excellence in teaching and research Publications Trends Her publications demonstrate a consistent application of discrete-event simulation , stochastic programming , and optimization techniques to address healthcare challenges including telehealth scheduling , residency training logistics , and patient safety improvements through engineering-clinical collaborations. Leadership Roles As Associate Director of the Center for Healthcare Engineering and Patient Safety, she leads multidisciplinary teams in developing practical solutions for complex healthcare operations problems.
Gita Suneja is a Professor of Radiation Oncology at the University of Utah School of Medicine and Senior Director of Programs to Enhance Diversity at Huntsman Cancer Institute. She holds a secondary appointment in the Department of Population Health Sciences and specializes in breast and gynecologic malignancies . Education : Bachelor’s in Applied Mathematics (Northwestern University), MD (Brown University), Residency in Radiation Oncology (University of Pennsylvania, Chief Resident), MS in Health Policy Research (University of Pennsylvania) Research Focus : Utilizing advanced health services research to address health equity in cancer outcomes , particularly among HIV-positive patients and global resource-limited populations . Her work spans gynecologic radiotherapy , short-course radiation protocols , and intersectional stigma reduction in sub-Saharan Africa and Malawi. Publications & Impact : With over 40 high-impact articles in Journal of Clinical Oncology , Lancet Oncology , and JAMA Oncology , her research on HIV-cancer treatment disparities , brachytherapy efficacy , and health policy has gained national media attention from Newsweek and NPR . Her lab’s work is funded by the National Cancer Institute , NIH , and intramural programs. Leadership & Advocacy : She chairs the Radiation Oncology Institute Research Committee and co-chairs the NCCN Guidelines Panel on Cancer in People with HIV . Her lab collaborates internationally on global oncology and workforce diversity initiatives.
Dr. Lyen C. Huang is a tenured Associate Professor in the Division of Surgical Oncology, Department of Surgery at the University of Utah's Spencer Fox Eccles School of Medicine, with an adjunct appointment in Population Health Sciences. He specializes in complex minimally-invasive (laparoscopic/robotic) surgery for colorectal cancers, inflammatory bowel disease, and diverticulitis at Huntsman Cancer Institute and University of Utah Hospital. His educational background includes: B.S. in Symbolic Systems (minor in Political Science) from Stanford University M.D. from Stanford University School of Medicine M.P.H. from University of Cape Town General Surgery residency at Stanford University Colon and Rectal Surgery fellowship at Mayo Clinic Dr. Huang's research centers on implementation science to optimize peri-operative opioid stewardship through behavior change interventions, dissemination of quality/safety initiatives in rural healthcare systems, and improving cancer survivorship outcomes. His work specifically targets disparities in frontier and underserved communities, with significant contributions to NCCN colorectal cancer screening guidelines. His 15 most recent publications (2022-2024) reveal a dominant focus on opioid management (70% of articles), examining prescribing practices, disposal interventions, and trainee education, while also advancing global surgery capacity in Ghana/Cambodia and colorectal cancer epidemiology through physical activity/microbiome studies. Key scientific recognitions include: NIH K23 award from NIDA/HEAL Initiative University of Utah CTSI KL2 Career Development Scholar Fellow of the American College of Surgeons (FACS) Fellow of the American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons (FASCRS) Dr. Huang actively mentors medical students and surgical trainees (evident in 12/15 recent publications where mentees are acknowledged), leads NIH-funded opioid stewardship research, and directs global colorectal training programs. He serves as clinical advisor to the Utah Data Coordinating Center and co-leader of the Huntsman Cancer Institute Colorectal Cancer Research Group. He directs colorectal surgery training initiatives in Ghana and Cambodia through the University of Utah Center for Global Surgery, serves on the Annals of Surgery Open editorial board, and contributes to NCCN Colorectal Cancer Screening guidelines. His institutional roles include associate member of the HCI Cancer Control and Population Sciences program and membership in SAAS, AAS, and ASCRS.
Teresa Grilo is an Assistant Professor at the Department of Marketing, Operations and General Management, ISCTE Business School, and a General Researcher at University of Lisbon Business School (UNIDE-IUL). She holds a PhD in Engineering and Management and a Master in Biomedical Engineering from Instituto Superior Técnico, University of Lisbon. PhD in Engineering and Management, IST, University of Lisbon Master in Biomedical Engineering, IST, University of Lisbon Her research focuses on developing mathematical models and optimization tools for supply chain management, particularly in healthcare systems. She specializes in location-allocation models, stochastic programming, and multi-objective optimization for equitable healthcare delivery and resource planning. Key trends in her publications include: supply chain sustainability, long-term care network design, healthcare workforce training optimization, and integration of lean methodologies with Six Sigma. Her work spans mathematical programming, public health policy, and transportation electrification planning.
Adam Pickens serves as an Instructional Associate Professor in the Department of Environmental and Occupational Health within the Texas A&M University School of Public Health. His research and teaching integrate industrial engineering principles with public health practice to address critical workplace safety challenges through evidence-based interventions. His academic foundation includes: PhD in Industrial Engineering from Texas Tech University MPH in Environmental and Occupational Health from Texas A&M University School of Public Health Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Science from Texas A&M University Dr. Pickens' research program focuses on: Developing mobile health applications for workplace safety monitoring Implementing and evaluating sit-stand workstation interventions Improving occupational safety training methodologies Assessing biomechanical risks in manual materials handling His work demonstrates exceptional translational impact, converting engineering solutions into practical workplace safety protocols. Recent publications reveal a strategic shift toward technology-driven interventions, with increasing emphasis on software-based prompting systems and mobile health applications that address sedentary behavior in office environments. The interdisciplinary nature of his research bridges occupational health, human factors engineering, and digital health innovation, consistently targeting measurable improvements in worker safety and productivity.
Naja Holten Møller, an Associate Professor in the Promotion Programme at the Department of Computer Science, University of Copenhagen, specializes in Human-Centred Computing . Her research focuses on Computer-Supported Cooperative Work (CSCW) , exploring ethics in data-driven technologies, algorithmic decision-making, and the digitalization of public sectors. She investigates how adaptive technologies transform work processes and emphasizes balancing human values with automation through long-term collaborations with public organizations. Research Areas: Ethics in Data Work Algorithmic Accountability Public Sector Digitalization Future Workplace Optimization Scientific Awards: Member of ACM's Future of Computing (2017) Collaborations: Public Sector Organizations Refugee Law Institutions Healthcare Systems Her recent publications highlight trends in asylum data governance , AI labor pipelines , and participatory design in public systems, reflecting her focus on technological ethics and stakeholder inclusion.
Andrew C. Johnston is an Associate Professor of Economics at the University of Texas at Austin and a Faculty Research Fellow at the National Bureau of Economic Research (NBER). He earned his Ph.D. in Applied Economics from the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania. His affiliations include JPAL-North America and the IZA Institute for Labor Economics. His research focuses on labor economics, public economics, and applied econometrics, with emphasis on: Workforce management and teacher labor markets Unemployment insurance systems and pension policies Economic impacts of divorce and family structure Poverty dynamics and behavioral responses to policy changes Recent publications analyze generative AI's labor market effects, pension reforms in education, unemployment insurance distortions, and long-term outcomes of parental divorce. His work consistently uses quasi-experimental designs and administrative data to study policy efficiency and equity.
Hilde Wøien is a Professor at the Department of Public Health and Interdisciplinary Health Sciences , University of Oslo , with a focus on intensive care pain treatment, sedation, delirium , and implementation research . She leads interprofessional education (SamPraks) initiatives across six faculties, emphasizing collaborative learning. Academic background includes a PhD (2013) on systematic ICU pain management, a Master's in Nursing Science (2003) on nutritional support algorithms, and foundational training as an intensive care nurse (1990) . Research interests span: Critical care patient comfort (pain, sedation, delirium) Implementation science using digital platforms like Facebook Interprofessional education for collaborative healthcare teams Geriatric nursing for unstable patient populations Scientific contributions focus on ICU quality improvement, pandemic workforce ethics, and pediatric chronic disease management. Key awards include Intensive Care Nurse of the Year (2008) and UiO Education Award nomination (2023) . She has mentored PhD candidates Antonija Petosic (social media in ICU quality), Kjersti Forbech Henriksen (critical care competencies), and Anniken Maaemoen (post-pandemic workforce retention), alongside multiple Master's students .
Professor Chloe Orkin is a Consultant Physician at Barts Health NHS Trust (since 2003) and Professor of Infection and Inequities at Queen Mary University of London (appointed 2019). She founded an international therapeutic trials unit that developed 20+ novel HIV therapies, including the FLAIR study on long-acting injectable HIV treatment (NEJM, 2020). Director, SHARE Collaborative Advisor to WHO Europe on mpox Past Chair, British HIV Association (2016-2019) President, Medical Women’s Federation Research Focus: Inclusive clinical trial design, HIV inequities, blood-borne virus testing campaigns (e.g., Going Viral), and mpox outbreak management. Her work addresses gender, race, and age disparities in research participation and healthcare access. Scientific Leadership: Key contributions to international mpox guidelines via SHARE-net collaborations and advocacy for the Undetectable = Untransmittable (U=U) campaign. She co-authored 15+ recent publications on long-acting HIV therapies, virological failure definitions, and pandemic-related health inequities. Recognition: Top 100 LGBTQ+ Influencer (Diva Magazine, 2020) Disability Power Influencer Top 100 (Shaw Trust, 2023) EDI Advocacy: Pioneering Athena Swan Chair, former Academic EDI Lead at Queen Mary, and frequent speaker on leadership, sexism, homophobia, and ableism in healthcare. She has published extensively on workforce and research inequities.
Professor Ben White is Professor of End-of-Life Law and Regulation and an Australian Research Council Future Fellow (Professorial level, 2020-2024) at Queensland University of Technology's Faculty of Business and Law. He co-leads the End-of-Life Research Program within the Australian Centre for Health Law Research and has established himself as a leading expert in health law with a specialized focus on end-of-life decision-making. Professor White earned his DPhil from the University of Oxford as a Rhodes Scholar and his Bachelor of Laws with first class Honours and a University Medal from Queensland University of Technology. His professional background includes service as the full-time Commissioner of the Queensland Law Reform Commission (2005-2007) and part-time Commissioner (2007-2010), where he led the Guardianship Review. Prior to academia, he worked as an Associate at the Supreme Court of Queensland and at Legal Aid Queensland. Professor White's research spans health law, medical ethics, and socio-legal studies with particular emphasis on voluntary assisted dying, withholding and withdrawing life-sustaining treatment, medical futility, advance care planning, and palliative care. His interdisciplinary work appears in law, medicine, bioethics, psychology, and social science journals. He has published over 250 works including the Research Handbook on Voluntary Assisted Dying Law, Regulation and Practice (2025) and Health Law in Australia (4th ed, 2024). His research has directly influenced law reform across Australia, particularly in Queensland. Analysis of Professor White's recent publications reveals a strong emphasis on the practical implementation of voluntary assisted dying laws, examining regulatory frameworks, healthcare provider perspectives, community knowledge, and international comparisons with Belgium and Canada. His work consistently addresses the balance between patient autonomy and appropriate safeguards, equitable access, workforce sustainability, and the practical realities of end-of-life decision-making in diverse clinical settings. Rhodes Scholarship to University of Oxford Australian Research Council Future Fellow (Professorial level, 2020-2024) University Medal in Law from Queensland University of Technology Professor White has supervised 18 PhD students to completion across diverse topics in health and medical law. He has secured over $65 million in research funding, including his current ARC Future Fellowship project 'Optimal Regulation of Voluntary Assisted Dying' and multiple projects examining end-of-life decision-making. His funded training programs include legislatively-mandated training for health professionals in voluntary assisted dying across multiple Australian states and the national 'End of Life Law for Clinicians' program. As co-leader of the End-of-Life Research Program at the Australian Centre for Health Law Research, Professor White has developed significant resources including the 'End of Life Law in Australia' website, which provides accessible legal information to patients, families, and healthcare professionals. His current external appointments include service as a sessional member of the Queensland Civil and Administrative Tribunal (since 2022).
Lisa Nissen is a Research Professor at the School of Clinical Sciences , Queensland University of Technology , with over 350 publications focusing on pharmaceutical practice , medication safety , and disaster preparedness . Leadership in pharmacist prescribing frameworks Expertise in managing urinary tract infections in community pharmacies Pioneering research on deprescribing tools for elderly patients Collaborative work with Queensland Health and University of Queensland Her research interests span: Medication administration in aged care facilities (2017-2024) Pharmacist-led immunization programs (2016-2021) Antimicrobial stewardship in primary care (2022-2024) Recent scientific collaborations include work with Esther Lau on pharmaceutical waste and Kathryn Steadman on oral medication challenges . Her 2025 study with Sue McAvoy explores systems thinking in healthcare access. Key educational contributions include mentoring postgraduate pharmacy students in clinical research and public health initiatives through Queensland University of Technology .
