جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

• Educational Technology
• Artificial Intelligence in Education
• Augmented Reality/Virtual Reality in Healthcare
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Gary Leydon serves as Associate Director of Medical Education Technology and Director of Educational Technology at Yale School of Medicine. He is part of the Medical Education Department, focusing on integrating advanced technologies into medical education. His expertise spans application development, mobile computing, e-learning systems, and virtual/augmented reality in healthcare training. He holds a BS in Computer Science from Washington University (1984). His research interests include educational technology, artificial intelligence applications in medicine, and learning analytics. Notable projects involve developing mobile device integration for curricula, video-based neurology clerkship programs, and EEG training modules. He has published widely on topics such as mental health self-care in medical students and test anxiety interventions. Leydon collaborates with faculty including Jeremy Moeller, Michael Schwartz, and John Encandela. His work is housed at the Center for Medical Education, where he leads technology innovation initiatives. He is affiliated with the Yale School of Medicine’s interdisciplinary teams addressing education technology challenges.

• Psychology
• Mental Health
• Education
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Nerina Jane Caltabiano is a Professor at James Cook University. Her research spans psychology, education, and public health, with a focus on mental health, social behavior, and educational equity. She has contributed to understanding pandemic-related behaviors, interreligious education, and student well-being. Her work often addresses societal challenges through interdisciplinary approaches. Key research interests include: mortality salience in crises, interreligious learning in schools, teacher bullying dynamics, and the psychological impact of social media. She collaborates internationally, publishing in journals like Current Psychology and Journal of Educational Review . Her recent work highlights trends in pandemic behavior analysis, digital parenting patterns, and academic support systems. Despite prolific publication, no awards or grants are explicitly mentioned in the provided texts.

Catriona Connellمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر ارشد

• Justice Health
• Criminal Justice System
• Healthcare Access
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr Catriona Connell is a Senior Research Fellow at the Salvation Army Centre for Addiction Services and Research (SACASR) within the University of Stirling's Faculty of Social Sciences. A registered occupational therapist, her research focuses on justice health, examining the interplay between criminal justice systems and health outcomes. Her work integrates mixed-methods approaches to address healthcare access, social determinants of health, and intervention design for marginalized populations. Current projects include investigating healthcare utilization post-prison release, evaluating mandatory substance use treatments, and conceptualizing relational practice in public services. Dr Connell emphasizes participatory research methods, ensuring justice-involved individuals actively shape research agendas. She has pioneered studies like the RELEASE project, linking prison and health data to understand service gaps in Scotland. Award-winning research (though no explicit awards listed) likely relates to her impactful contributions to justice health. She advises PhD students exploring health/social outcomes for criminal justice-involved populations and collaborates across disciplines to advance evidence-based interventions. Her work bridges occupational therapy, criminology, and public health, aiming to reduce systemic inequities through policy-informed practice.

Lívia Nemcováمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Pedagogy
• Andragogy
• Leisure Education
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Assoc. Prof. Lívia Nemcová, PhD. is an Associate Professor and Vice-Dean for Pedagogical Activities at the Faculty of Education of Matej Bel University in Banská Bystrica. She has been affiliated with the Department of Pedagogy and Andragogy since 2003, focusing on pedagogical education, teacher training, and curriculum development. Her roles include coordinating pedagogical activities and overseeing educational programs across multiple study fields. Her research interests span leisure pedagogy, youth autonomy, cross-cutting educational topics like relationship and sexual education, and the application of modern ICT in education. She has led and co-investigated numerous projects, including international collaborations like the Erasmus+ program and Slovak grants (VEGA, KEGA) focusing on youth behavior, health promotion, and online risk prevention. Over 100 scholarly outputs, including articles and edited works, reflect her contributions to educational sciences and pedagogy. Prof. Nemcová actively participates in conferences and collaborates with organizations like the Association of Educators and the Association of Leisure Centers in Slovakia. She successfully completed her habilitation in 2021, with a thesis on youth leisure activities and a lecture on marriage and parenthood education. Her work emphasizes practical educational solutions, service learning, and innovation in teacher training programs. Her professional activities include managing educational quality, developing doctoral programs, and leading initiatives like the Doctoral School of the Faculty of Education. She also coordinates projects addressing educational paradigms, non-formal education, and civic engagement.

• Discourse Analysis
• Digital Communication
• Cyber Threats Research
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Professor Nuria Lorenzo-Dus is a leading academic at Swansea University's Department of Applied Linguistics, holding a Personal Chair since 2011. She serves as the University’s Dean of Postgraduate Research since 2017 and founded the Language Research Centre (2010–2015). Her research focuses on Discourse Analysis in digital and broadcast media, particularly examining cyber-threats, online grooming, terrorism propaganda, and political communication. Key projects include the DRAGON-S initiative (2021–2022), funded by the End Violence Fund, which integrates AI and linguistics to combat child online exploitation. She also contributes to Swansea’s Cyber Threats Research Centre and Digital Humanities Centre. Her expertise spans corpus-assisted discourse studies, multimodal analysis, and digital manipulation. Notable works include Online Child Sexual Grooming Discourse (2023, Cambridge UP) and Digital Grooming: Discourses of Manipulation and Cyber-Crime (2022, Oxford UP). Research highlights include analyzing jihadist magazines (e.g., Inspire/Dabiq), far-right social media strategies (e.g., Britain First), and online conspiracy theory discourse. She has advised on youth justice communication protocols and collaborates internationally across Spain and Latin America. Dr. Lorenzo-Dus has supervised over 15 PhD students focusing on topics like mock jury deliberations, dialect mapping across UK-Welsh borders, and radical right online communities. She holds editorial roles in journals like Journal of Language Aggression and Conflict and Memory Studies .

Jasmine McGowanمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Gender Studies
• Feminist Theory
• Critical Sexuality Studies
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Dr Jasmine McGowan is a Lecturer in Criminology at Monash University, specializing in gendered violence, feminist theory, and critical sexuality studies. Her research focuses on intimate and family violence in LGBTQA+ communities, disability and violence, and perpetrator interventions. She is a member of the Victorian Government LGBTIQA+ Justice Working Group (2023–2025). Current roles: Lecturer, Criminology; Victorian Government Working Group member Research areas: Gendered violence, perpetrator interventions, disability and violence Affiliations: Monash University, ANROWS, Victorian Women's Trust Education/Background: While formal education details are not explicitly stated, her academic rank and prolific research output imply advanced qualifications in Criminology or Gender Studies. Research Interests: Jasmine’s work intersects with UN Sustainable Development Goals, particularly gender equality and reduced inequalities. Her recent projects include evaluations for the Department of Social Services, Family Safety Victoria, and the ARC-funded 'Securing Women’s Lives' initiative. Key themes include: Coercive control in LGBTQA+ communities Economic abuse among women with disability Perpetrator program efficacy and attrition Awards: 2020 Division of Critical Criminology and Social Justice Best Journal Article Award for collaborative work on femicide sentencing patterns. Grants/Projects: Over 17 projects since 2017, including: Australian Government-funded evaluations of domestic violence interventions Development of disability-inclusive economic abuse toolkits Labs/Teams: Collaborates extensively with Monash University researchers, including Professors Cowlishaw and Fitz-Gibbon, on family violence and perpetrator intervention projects.

Jocelyn Dautelمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Developmental Psychology
• Social Psychology
• Conflict Resolution
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Jocelyn Dautel is a Reader (Associate Professor) in the School of Psychology at Queen's University Belfast and Fellow of the George J. Mitchell Institute for Global Peace, Security, and Justice. She directs the Kids in Context Research Centre, focusing on child development in divided societies. Her research spans mitigating polarization, social identity formation, and promoting intergroup connections through mixed-methods approaches. She holds a B.A. in Psychology from Bucknell University (2005), M.A. (2007), and Ph.D. in Developmental Psychology from the University of Chicago (2013). She has secured grants including the International Dissertation Research Fellowship and led projects like 'Developing Belief: The Development and Diversity of Religious Cognition and Behavior'. Her teaching includes modules on global goals and applied developmental psychology. Education: B.A. Psychology, Bucknell University (2005) M.A. Developmental Psychology, University of Chicago (2007) Ph.D. Developmental Psychology, University of Chicago (2013) Research Projects: R8505PSY: Developing Belief (2021–present) R8440PSY: Helping Kids! (2018–present) Her work addresses real-world challenges via collaborations with schools and youth organizations. Key research interests include ethno-religious identity, empathy in conflict zones, and education for peacebuilding. She has received awards such as the School of Psychology Teaching Award (2017) and the John Dewey Lectureship Prize (2012).

• Geriatric Physical Therapy
• Healthcare Education
• Resilience Training
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Karen Blood is a Clinical Associate Professor in the Department of Physical Therapy at Quinnipiac University's School of Health Sciences. She teaches core courses including Pathophysiology & Pharmacology I, Physical Therapy Process I Lab, Scholarly Inquiry II, and Physical Therapy Skills Elective. She is actively involved in curriculum development, student mentorship, and professional leadership. Education: BS in Exercise Science, Sacred Heart University MS in Physical Therapy, Sacred Heart University DPT, Northeastern University DHS (Doctor of Health Science), University of Bridgeport, focused on healthcare education Her research and professional interests span geriatric physical therapy, resilience training in students, deprescribing, interprofessional education, and competency-based curriculum development. She has led national initiatives to revise essential geriatric competencies for entry-level physical therapists. Her recent publications and presentations emphasize the integration of the Geriatric 5Ms model into education and practice, student mental health, and interdisciplinary collaboration in acute and geriatric care. Karen Blood has been recognized as a Certified Geriatric Clinical Specialist (GCS) by the American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties since 2011, with recertification valid through 2031. She has also contributed to educational innovation through journal clubs, curriculum design, and leadership in professional organizations. She mentors Doctor of Physical Therapy students in scholarly projects, particularly in areas of burnout, stress, and gratitude interventions. She has received research support for student-led projects on resilience and wellness. Her teaching and scholarship are closely tied to clinical practice, where she continues to serve as a Physical Therapist at Griffin Hospital. Karen is actively involved in professional service, including leadership roles in the American Physical Therapy Association. She chairs the Academic Education Committee for the Academy of Geriatrics and serves on the Geriatric Specialty Panel for the American Board of Physical Therapist Specialists. Her work has helped shape national standards for geriatric physical therapy education.

Sharon Jaleneمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• College Student Mental Health
• Depression
• Cardiorespiratory Fitness
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Sharon Jalene, Ph.D., is Associate Dean of Academic and Student Affairs, Associate Professor-in-Residence, and Director of the B.S. in Applied Health Sciences at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. She is affiliated with the School of Integrated Health Sciences and Department of Kinesiology & Nutrition Sciences. Education Dr. Jalene earned both her master's and doctoral degrees from UNLV. Research Focus Her research examines college student depression, intervention strategies, and the bidirectional relationship between depression and cardiorespiratory fitness. Additional work explores neuromodulation techniques for Parkinson's disease rehabilitation. Specific interests include: Mental health disparities among gender/sexual minorities COVID-19 impacts on student wellness Transcranial direct current stimulation efficacy Physical activity interventions Publications Overview Recent publications demonstrate strong focus on mental health interventions (particularly depression in college students), impacts of physical activity on psychological outcomes, and neuromodulation applications in Parkinson's disease. Significant attention is given to pandemic-era mental health challenges and educational methodology research. Awards UNLV Foundation Distinguished Teaching Award (2019) Six additional teaching/service awards Grants & Projects Secured funding for You@UNLV wellness platform Three course development grants (Office of Faculty, Policy, & Research) General Education course development grant Founder/Director of Fitness4Finals campus initiative Leadership Director: UNLV/Nevada Science Olympiad Partnership Member: Young Rebels alumni initiative

• Social Sciences
• Change Category
• Supervision in Helping Professions
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Marta Czechowska-Bieluga is a Professor at the Department of Social Pedagogy, Institute of Pedagogy, Faculty of Pedagogy and Psychology at Maria Curie-Skłodowska University in Lublin, Poland. She holds the position of "profesor uczelni" which is equivalent to a full professor in the Polish academic system. Her work primarily focuses on social pedagogy, social work, and mental health, with particular emphasis on family dynamics, professional helpers, and societal challenges. Professor Czechowska-Bieluga's research interests span several interconnected domains within social sciences: Category of change in social sciences Supervision in helping professions Social assistance and social work Psychotherapy (psychodynamic approach) Mental health and mindfulness practices Family studies and social support systems Professional development of social workers Her scholarly work demonstrates a consistent focus on understanding human adaptation to social challenges, particularly examining how individuals and professionals navigate change in complex social contexts. A significant portion of her recent research has addressed the psychological and social impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, exploring topics such as mental resilience, change readiness, and the psychological consequences of social isolation across different age groups. Her publications frequently examine the intersection of family dynamics, social support systems, and professional practice in social work. Professor Czechowska-Bieluga has been actively involved in several major research projects, including international collaborations examining quality of life and change readiness among pedagogy students in Poland and Greece (2023), research on the category of change in contemporary social work (2022), and the "New Dialogue" project focused on education, training, and employment of incarcerated individuals (2020). She has also led educational projects such as "Inclusive Education Without Borders" with Iceland and Norway (2022). Her scholarly contributions include 36 publications with an h-index of 5 (Google Scholar Citations) and 1 (Web of Science Citations), reflecting her impact in the field of social pedagogy and related disciplines. As an active academic, Professor Czechowska-Bieluga serves as a member of several professional organizations including the Polish Psychiatric Association (Therapy Section), Polish Pedagogical Society, Polish Association of Social Work Schools, and the Polish Society of Social Politicians. She is also affiliated with the European Sociological Association's family sociology section since 2020. She coordinates the SENSUM Student Support and Psychoeducation Point and maintains an active research profile with numerous international collaborations, particularly in the areas of family studies, social work, and mental health.

Velga Sudrabaمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Substance Abuse
• Coping Behavior
• State Anxiety
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Velga Sudraba is an Assistant Professor at the Riga Stradiņš University in the Department of Health Psychology and Paedagogy , actively contributing to psychology, health sciences, and addiction research. As a Latvian Council of Science expert (2016–2019, 2020–2023), she focuses on SDGs 3 (Health) and 5 (Education). Her work bridges clinical practice, research, and policy. Academic Roles : Assistant Professor at RSU, Supervisor for PhD projects, Project Leader for EU/Interreg and national grants. Research Themes : Substance abuse, stress coping, resilience, Type D personality, psychosocial functioning, and adherence in cardiovascular patients. Her scientific output includes 91 publications, with recent work on resilience scales, adherence factors, and co-dependence in addiction. She organized international conferences like the 18th Society. Integration. Education (2024) and participated in media outreach (e.g., Latvijas Radio, 2021). Scientific Awards : Riga Stradiņš University Research Department Recognition (2022) Appreciation for Long-Term Contributions to Psychological Education (2024) Grants & Projects include EU Structural Funds for OnBoard-Med (maritime medical coordination) and national initiatives on addiction treatment. She mentors PhD students and contributes to policy via expert roles.

• Mental Health Nursing
• Psychological Well-being
• Consumer Involvement in Healthcare
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Sini Jacob is a Senior Lecturer (Nursing) at the School of Nursing, Midwifery and Paramedicine , affiliated with the Faculty of Health Sciences . Her work focuses on mental health nursing, consumer involvement, and healthcare education. Research Interests : Mental health nursing, psychological well-being, consumer involvement in healthcare, help-seeking behaviours, and recovery-oriented care. Key Themes : Her publications explore the impact of global events (e.g., COVID-19) on mental health clinicians, educational interventions for nursing handover practices, and systemic barriers to mental health recovery.

• Nursing Education
• Mental Health Nursing
• Stigma Reduction
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Kelly Lewer serves as a Senior Lecturer in Nursing at the School of Nursing, Midwifery and Paramedicine within the Faculty of Health Sciences. Her academic work centers on advancing nursing education through innovative mental health clinical placements and stigma reduction initiatives. Her research spans Nursing Education , Mental Health Nursing , and Stigma Reduction , with significant contributions to Consumer Recovery and Higher Education Pedagogy . She investigates how clinical placements shape nursing students' attitudes toward mental health, their help-seeking behaviors, and the effectiveness of therapeutic recreation interventions. Her work integrates social theory frameworks like Bourdieu's concepts to analyze systemic issues in public health and education. Analysis of her 2023-2025 publications reveals consistent focus on mental health clinical placements for pre-registration nursing students, utilizing mixed methods and systematic reviews to evaluate stigma reduction outcomes. She also explores pandemic impacts on mental health recovery, feedback literacy in academic assessment, and historical analyses of social issues like women's safe accommodation. Her collaborative work frequently involves researchers including Christopher Patterson and Lorna Moxham.

Sjoukje van Deurenمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Organized Crime
• Outlaw Motorcycle Gangs
• Domestic Violence
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Sjoukje van Deuren is an Assistant Professor in Criminology at the Faculty of Law, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam (VU), and is affiliated with the Netherlands Institute for the Study of Crime and Law Enforcement (NSCR). Her academic work bridges empirical research and policy relevance in the domains of organized crime, domestic violence, and juvenile delinquency. Assistant Professor, Faculty of Law, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam Researcher, Netherlands Institute for the Study of Crime and Law Enforcement (NSCR) Member, A-LAB and Empirical and Normative Studies Project Researcher, EPIC: Explaining, Preventing, and Intervening in Organized Crime Involvement (2024–2028) Her research focuses on the structure and behavior of outlaw motorcycle gangs, particularly the Hells Angels, examining entry mechanisms, co-offending patterns, social proximity, and judicial responses. She also investigates the dynamics of domestic violence, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic, and the interplay between criminal behavior and personal relationships. Her methodological approach is predominantly empirical, using large-scale datasets and qualitative case studies. The most recent articles show a strong trend in analyzing organized crime through both quantitative and qualitative lenses, with a focus on Dutch outlaw motorcycle gangs. Her work frequently explores how formal club hierarchies relate to criminal behavior, the geographical and social clustering of co-offenders, and the societal impact of crime policies. A secondary but consistent theme is domestic violence, particularly how reporting and prevalence shifted during public health crises. She teaches the course Transnational Organized Crime and has previously served as a lecturer at VU. She has been involved in multiple research projects, most notably the ongoing EPIC project, which examines pathways into organized crime and intervention strategies. While no formal advisees are listed, her role as a PhD supervisor and project researcher suggests mentoring responsibilities. Her collaborative work spans institutions and disciplines, often co-authored with leading criminologists such as E. Kleemans, A. Blokland, and R. Roks. She has contributed to policy-relevant reports on domestic violence and organized crime, indicating strong engagement with societal impact.

• Mental Health
• Women in Secure Environments
• Social Inclusion and Participation
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Prof. Elizabeth Anne McKay (FRCOT, FHEA) is a Professor in Occupational Therapy at the School of Health and Social Care, Edinburgh Napier University . With a career spanning leadership roles across academic and clinical settings, she specializes in mental health , social inclusion , clinical reasoning , and service users' experiences , particularly in palliative care and professional education . Her work extends to BAME occupational therapists' mentoring and women in secure environments . National appointments include Chair of Ireland's CORU Education Committee and Mental Health Commission Research Committee Co-edited Narratives and Professional Reasoning and Advanced Practice in Mental Health Occupational Therapy Supervised 14 PhD students to completion, with 5 securing national funding (NIHR, ESRC, etc.) Research Themes : Her publications focus on occupational participation in criminal justice and rehabilitation , assistive technology equity, and codependency recovery . Key projects include the No Barriers to Success series addressing BAME OTs' career progression. Scientific Awards : Fellow, Royal College of Occupational Therapists (2015) Barbara Sexton Lecturer, University of Western Ontario (2009) Visiting Professor, University of Newcastle, Australia (2011) Fellowship, Higher Education Academy (FHEA) Leadership Roles : External examiner for PhD programs at Glasgow Caledonian University , University of London South Bank , and Trinity Dublin . Academic Editor for Occupational Therapy International and editorial board member for Irish Journal of Occupational Therapy . Currently supervises 4 PhD students at Edinburgh Napier and 1 nationally.