جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

Daniel Duttonمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Social Epidemiology
• Public Health Policy
• Health Economics
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Daniel Dutton is an Associate Professor in the Department of Community Health and Epidemiology at Dalhousie University's Faculty of Medicine, based at the Dalhousie Medicine New Brunswick campus in Saint John. His research focuses on how social environments influence health outcomes and the role of government policies in mitigating these impacts, particularly in areas like poverty, homelessness, and health economics. He holds adjunct roles at the University of New Brunswick (Sociology) and is the Scientific Director of APPTA, a hub bridging aging research and policy. He teaches courses in epidemiology, population health, and statistics. Education: PhD in Community Health Sciences (University of Calgary) MA in Economics (University of Calgary) BA Honours in Economics (Queen’s University) Research Interests: Dr. Dutton examines population-level health determinants, government policy effectiveness, and socioeconomic disparities. His work employs large datasets and econometric models to analyze topics such as homelessness incidence, healthcare cost savings through preventive measures, and the distributional impacts of public spending. Key Contributions: Scientific Director of the APPTA aging and technology hub. Co-founder of the IMPART research collaborative. Author of influential studies on Housing First programs, opioid prescribing patterns, and the fiscal benefits of guaranteed annual income policies. Advising & Grants: Supervises multiple MSc students and has collaborated on grants analyzing healthcare utilization in New Brunswick and Alberta. His work often intersects with policy-making, emphasizing actionable insights from quantitative research. Labs & Teams: Leads the Dutton Research Group, which uses mascot Odin the Saint Bernard to foster team cohesion. Active in interdisciplinary collaborations across public health, sociology, and economics.

Meredith Greifمشاهده پروفایل

عضو هیئت علمی

• Homelessness
• Housing Policy
• Urban Inequality
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Meredith Greif is an Assistant Research Professor of Sociology at Johns Hopkins University, specializing in the intersection of race, space, and housing. Her work examines systemic inequities in housing policy and their impacts on marginalized communities, particularly through the lens of landlord-tenant dynamics and urban housing crises. Education: PhD in Sociology from Pennsylvania State University. Her research focuses on homelessness, urban inequality, racial stratification, and mental health, with a particular emphasis on how housing insecurity perpetuates racial and economic disparities. She has published extensively on topics including administrative burdens in housing voucher programs, unintended consequences of tenant protection laws, and global urban health challenges in contexts like Accra and Nairobi. Her 2022 book Collateral Damages: Landlords and the Urban Housing Crisis analyzes how legal systems fail vulnerable renters and exacerbate urban crises. Current research explores neighborhood satisfaction, mental health outcomes linked to housing instability, and racial segregation mechanisms in housing markets. Key themes in her work include policy evaluation, structural inequality, and interdisciplinary approaches to urban studies. No specific grants or advising roles are detailed in the provided materials.

• Urban and regional planning
• Human geography
• Policy and administration
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Sharon Parkinson is an Associate Professor at Swinburne University of Technology's School of Social Sciences, Media, Film and Education. Her research focuses on urban studies, housing policy, homelessness, digital inclusion, and migration. She holds a PhD in Urban Studies from RMIT University. Dr. Parkinson has supervised a Doctorate (PhD) student on socio-spatial relations in homelessness. Education: PhD in Urban Studies, RMIT University, Australia Research Interests: Her work explores urban planning, housing affordability, informal rental practices, LGBTQ+ homelessness, migration-driven urban transitions, and digital equity. She has contributed to policy frameworks addressing homelessness and housing insecurity through interdisciplinary collaborations. Grants & Collaborations: Principal investigator on multiple grants including the Australian Digital Inclusion Index (ADII) and studies on affordable housing dynamics. Collaborations with AHURI, Telstra, and state governments on housing and digital equity initiatives. Awards: 2016 Vice Chancellor's Research Excellence Award, Swinburne University 2011 AHURI Postdoctoral Fellowship Professional Activities: She serves on committees for housing research conferences and LGBTQ+ safe housing projects. She has provided expert testimony to parliamentary inquiries on housing and labor policy.

Donald H. Taylorمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Health Policy
• Elder Care
• Racial Inequality
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Donald H. Taylor is a Professor at Duke University with dual appointments in the Sanford School of Public Policy and the Department of Family Medicine and Community Health. He serves as the Director of the Social Science Research Institute and is an Executive Core Faculty Member at the Duke-Margolis Institute for Health Policy. Additionally, he holds affiliations as an Associate of the Duke Initiative for Science & Society and an Affiliate of the Duke Global Health Institute. Dr. Taylor's educational background includes: Ph.D. in Public Health, Health Policy and Management from the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill (1995) M.P.P. from the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill (1992) B.S. from the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill (1990) As a leading health policy scholar, Dr. Taylor's research has evolved through several key phases. Initially focusing on rural health and identification of underserved areas, his work expanded to examine the economics of smoking and cessation. For the past two decades, his primary focus has been on elderly care systems and their impacts on individuals, families, public programs, and inter-generational wealth. More recently, he has delved into archival research methods to illuminate the role of race in American history, and is exploring how visual art and fiction might effectively challenge cultural acceptance of various forms of inequality. His extensive publication record shows consistent focus on Medicare, Medicaid, palliative care, and end-of-life care. A significant portion of his recent work examines racial disparities in healthcare, the economics of nursing and palliative care, and the impact of policy changes on vulnerable populations including the elderly and homeless. His research often employs sophisticated economic analyses to evaluate healthcare interventions and policy changes, with particular attention to how policies affect different demographic groups. Dr. Taylor has held significant leadership roles including serving as Chair of the Academic Council (2017-2019) and Director of the Social Science Research Institute since 2019. His grant portfolio demonstrates sustained funding for projects examining palliative care, Medicare/Medicaid policy, and health disparities, with current projects spanning from 2018 to 2025. His ongoing research initiatives focus on community-based palliative care models, racial inequality in healthcare, and innovative approaches to making health policy more effective and equitable. Through his work with the Duke-Margolis Institute for Health Policy, he continues to influence health policy at both state and national levels, particularly regarding Medicare reform, Medicaid expansion in North Carolina, and addressing systemic racial disparities in healthcare delivery.

Chris Herringمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Homelessness
• Urban Poverty
• Housing Policy
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Chris Herring is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Sociology at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA). His research focuses on poverty, homelessness, and housing in U.S. cities, with an emphasis on the criminalization of homelessness and its impact on marginalized populations. Herring’s work bridges academic research with public advocacy, collaborating with community organizations like the San Francisco Coalition on Homelessness and the National Coalition on Homelessness. He holds a Ph.D. in Sociology from UC Berkeley, an M.A. in Sociology from UC Berkeley, and an M.A. in Social Anthropology from Central European University. His research explores how punitive policies and urban governance exacerbate homelessness, particularly through studies in San Francisco and New Orleans. Notable contributions include his forthcoming book on the criminalization of homelessness, co-authored studies on Ban the Box employment policies, and ethnographic analyses of homeless encampments. Herring has received awards such as the American Society of Criminology’s Joan Petersilia Outstanding Article Award (2021) and the UC Berkeley Sociology Alumni Prize for Public Sociology (2016). Collaborations extend to academia and activism, including partnerships with Harvard’s Sandra Smith and the Anti-Eviction Mapping Project. He advises graduate students in urban planning and social work, emphasizing public sociology. Herring also consults governments and legal aid groups on homelessness policies and serves as an expert witness in related cases. His research has been featured in major media outlets like the New York Times and NPR. Education: Ph.D. Sociology, UC Berkeley (2020) M.A. Sociology, UC Berkeley (2013) M.A. Social Anthropology, Central European University (2010) Awards: American Society of Criminology’s Joan Petersilia Outstanding Article Award (2021) Society of Social Problems Community Partner Paper Award (2019) Grants/Consulting: Postdoctoral Fellowship at Harvard’s Inequality in America Initiative Consultant to county governments and legal aid organizations Labs/Teams: Collaborations with the Western Regional Advocacy Project and Our City Our Home Coalition.

Xi Huangمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Immigration Policy
• Urban Development
• Policy Analysis and Evaluation
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Xi Huang is an Assistant Professor in the School of Public Administration at the University of Central Florida (UCF), part of the College of Community Innovation and Education. She holds a Ph.D. from the joint public policy program at Georgia State University and Georgia Institute of Technology. Her research focuses on immigration policy, migrant integration, urban development, and policy analysis. She teaches courses in policy process, policy analysis, research methods, and public program evaluation. Dr. Huang’s work bridges urban sociology, criminology, and public policy, with notable projects on human trafficking, regional resilience, and immigrant entrepreneurship. She previously served as a Census Bureau Special Sworn Status researcher at the Atlanta Census Research Data Center (2013–2014). Her recent publications explore topics such as hurricanes’ impact on sex trafficking, urbanicity’s role in homeless services, and immigrant reactions to state policies. Key themes include disaster management, socio-spatial inequality, and policy design for marginalized populations. No specific awards are listed, though her research demonstrates significant contributions to interdisciplinary policy analysis. She advises no listed students but contributes to UCF’s academic mission through teaching and research leadership. Her work often intersects with urban planning, economic development, and social welfare, reflecting her commitment to addressing real-world challenges through evidence-based policy solutions.

Amity Jamesمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Housing Policy
• Housing Affordability
• Housing for Older People
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Associate Professor Amity James is a leading housing researcher at Curtin University's School of Accounting, Economics and Finance (Faculty of Business and Law). She serves as Discipline Lead for Property and Deputy Director of the Australian Housing and Urban Research Institute (AHURI) - Curtin Research Centre. Her research focuses on housing affordability, aging populations, and private rental sector dynamics, with particular attention to gendered housing disparities and older adult housing security. Education & Teaching Teaches Introduction to Property Markets (PROP2002) and Property Economics and Policy (PROP2001), blending academic rigor with real-world policy applications. Research Interests Her work examines: Housing policies affecting older adults Private rental market vulnerabilities Homelessness prevention strategies Intersection of housing and gender equity Urban development implications of demographic shifts Notable Achievements 2020 Affordable Housing and Homelessness Research Award (ShelterWA) 2018 Young Researcher of the Year (Curtin) Highly Commended 2020 Industry Project Award Grants & Collaborations Lead investigator on multiple AHURI-funded projects addressing housing insecurity, including those funded by Australian Government agencies. Collaborates with organizations like ShelterWA and the Council to Homeless Persons. Labs/Teams Leads Curtin's AHURI research hub, a multidisciplinary team producing influential policy reports on housing challenges faced by older Australians, renters, and marginalized groups.

• Development Cooperation
• International Development
• Public Health
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Patrick Develtere is a Professor at the Leuven International and European Studies (LINES) department within the Faculty of Social Sciences at KU Leuven. His research focuses on international development cooperation, public health in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs), and European-African scientific collaboration. He serves as an invited member of the Council of the Faculty of Social Sciences and an observer of the Politieke wetenschappen programme committee. Key research projects include studies on informal employment and social health insurance in Tanzania, microcredit impacts in Bangladesh, and transnational air quality initiatives in sub-Saharan Africa. He has also led work on EU homelessness data systems and global resilience strategies through cooperatives. Recent publications span topics from homelessness policy in Europe to lung health challenges in LMICs. Develtere collaborates extensively with institutions like HIVA-KU Leuven and Egerton University in Kenya. His work integrates interdisciplinary approaches to address socio-environmental challenges, emphasizing transnational cooperation and evidence-based policy solutions.

Andrew Lymerمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Taxation
• Personal Finance
• Financial Wellbeing
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Professor Andrew Lymer holds the Chair in Taxation and Personal Finance at Aston University , where he also serves as Head of the Department of Accounting and Finance and Director of the Centre for Personal Financial Wellbeing (CPFW) . With visiting appointments at the University of South Africa and Massey University , he chairs the Tax Research Network and has led projects across 15 countries. Research Focus: Intersections of UK/international taxation policy, personal financial capability, poverty alleviation strategies, and health-finance linkages Key Collaborations: Aviva Foundation, Money and Pensions Service, Birmingham City Council, NEST Insight, CREME Recent Projects: EMPOWER (ethnic minority entrepreneurship), Real Accounts (long-term financial diaries), Harmful Gambling interventions Academic Contributions: Co-author of the UK's leading tax textbook Taxation: Policy & Practice and the 2023 Taxation and Social Policy primer. His work has influenced national policy frameworks through the UK Government's 2030 financial wellbeing strategy.

Nicole Kalmsمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Urbanism
• Feminism
• Gender and the City
• +۱۲ مورد دیگر

Nicole Kalms is a Professor in the Department of Design at Monash University’s Faculty of Art, Design and Architecture, where she also serves as Associate Dean of Research. She is the founding director of the XYX Lab, a pioneering research group focused on Gender and Place, leading national and international projects on gender equity in urban environments. PhD in Architecture, Monash University (2017) Masters in Landscape Architecture, RMIT University (2006) Bachelor of Architecture (Honours), RMIT University (1998) Nicole Kalms’ research lies at the intersection of urbanism, feminism, spatial practice, and media. Her work critically examines how gender, sexuality, and power shape urban spaces, advocating for design as a tool for social justice. She emphasizes interdisciplinary and co-design approaches to address systemic inequities in cities, particularly for women and marginalized communities. Her recent publications and projects reveal a strong thematic focus on gender-sensitive urban design, digital interventions for public engagement, and inclusive mobility. The 15 most recent works include books, chapters, and research outputs centered on feminist urbanism, crowd-sourced safety mapping, visual communication of gender inequality, and participatory design. These contributions reflect a consistent commitment to translating academic research into public discourse and policy impact. Dean's Award for Research Impact (2018) Premier's Design Awards Finalist – 'SHEcity' (2019) Good Design Award Gold Winner – 'Yours, Mine, Ours' (2020) AGDA Award Distinction – 'HyperSext City' (2021) Designers Australia Award Winner – 'HyperSext City' (2021) Nicole Kalms actively supervises research and leads externally funded projects such as the Safer Cities Crowd Mapping Project and PETAL: Pedalling Towards Active Living. She has secured grants from government bodies and international partners, and her work informs public policy on urban safety, transport, and inclusivity. She regularly serves on advisory boards and contributes to public discourse through media and lectures. She leads the XYX Lab, a dynamic research team dedicated to gender and place, which produces innovative design-led research, public exhibitions, and policy recommendations. The lab fosters collaboration across disciplines and with community stakeholders to co-create equitable urban futures.

Donna J. Biedermanمشاهده پروفایل

استاد بالینی

• Public Health
• Social Determinants of Health
• Homelessness
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Donna J. Biederman is a Clinical Professor in the School of Nursing at Duke University, with a joint appointment as Professor in Family Medicine and Community Health since 2024. Her career bridges clinical practice, education, and research in public health nursing. Education: DrPH (2012) from University of North Carolina Greensboro, MN and BSN from University of Washington Tacoma Credentials: RN license (#216747) in North Carolina since 2007 Research focuses on social determinants of health , health disparities , and housing policy , particularly for marginalized populations like people experiencing homelessness. Her work explores: Transitional care models for homeless individuals Tenancy support services funded through Medicaid Stigma reduction in healthcare settings Medical respite programs Substance use treatment integration Health outcomes post-eviction Recent publications (2024-2025) highlight her leadership in: Smoke-free addiction treatment protocols Student-run housing initiatives like WellNest Policy analysis of Medicaid-funded housing support Qualitative studies on effective tenancy practices Major grants include: Nurse LEADS (2024-2029) - National Institute of Nursing Research NEPQR-MHTP (2022-2026) - Health Resources and Services Administration Back@Home Evaluation (2021-2023) - North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services Awards & Recognition: Multiple Outstanding Clinical Instructor Awards (Duke School of Nursing: 2013, 2014) "Extraordinary Nurse" nominee (NC Nurses Association, 2016) Nursing Distinguished Alumni Award (University of Washington Tacoma, 2015) She teaches courses addressing social drivers of health in rural and underserved communities (NURSING 540-543B) and oversees DNP projects since 2022.

• Implementation science
• HIV
• Hypertension
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Dr. Matthew Hickey is an Assistant Professor of Medicine in the Division of HIV, ID, & Global Medicine at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) School of Medicine. He serves as a primary care physician and research lead for the POP-UP clinic, a low-barrier HIV care program for people experiencing homelessness in San Francisco. Dr. Hickey also holds editorial positions as Implementation Science Section Editor for Current HIV/AIDS Reports and Associate Editor for Implementation Science Communications. Dr. Hickey's educational background includes: Master of Advanced Studies (MAS) in Clinical Research, Implementation Science from UCSF (2024) Fellowship in HIV Medicine from UCSF (2022) Chief Residency in Internal Medicine from UCSF (2019) Residency in Internal Medicine, San Francisco General Primary Care Track from UCSF (2018) MD from UCSF (2015) BS in Biochemistry from Texas A&M University (2009) Dr. Hickey's research focuses on implementation strategies to improve delivery of hypertension and cardiovascular disease prevention in rural East Africa, and on developing low-barrier models of HIV care for people experiencing homelessness in urban U.S. settings. His work spans implementation science, HIV care, hypertension management, and community health worker programs. He examines differentiated service delivery models for patients with barriers to usual care engagement, particularly those experiencing homelessness or living in resource-limited settings. His research integrates clinical care with innovative implementation approaches to address health disparities in both domestic and global contexts. Dr. Hickey's recent publications demonstrate a strong focus on implementation science approaches to address HIV care and comorbid conditions. His work spans both domestic settings (particularly San Francisco) and international contexts (Kenya and Uganda). A significant theme across his publications is the development and evaluation of innovative care models for vulnerable populations, including people experiencing homelessness and those in resource-limited settings. His research frequently examines the integration of services (particularly HIV and hypertension care), the use of community health workers, and novel approaches to medication delivery including long-acting injectables and polypills. Dr. Hickey has received numerous awards and honors: Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society (2014) UCSF Deans Prize for Outstanding Medical Student Research & Scholarship (2015) NIH LRP Award from the National Institute of Allergy & Infectious Disease (2020) CROI Young Investigator Award (2020) Early Career Award for Excellence in Clinical Research from UCSF-Gladstone Center for AIDS Research (2021) Clinical Fellowship Program award from the AIDS Research Institute (2021) CROI Young Investigator Award (2022) Dr. Hickey is actively involved in research funding and mentorship. He serves as Principal Investigator on multiple grants including an NIH K23 award focused on hypertension treatment in Kenya, a Benioff Homelessness and Housing Initiative grant developing mobile outreach for people experiencing homelessness who have fallen out of HIV care, and NIH-funded research on weight gain and metabolic effects following antiretroviral therapy changes in Western Kenya. He is available to mentor UCSF students, residents, and fellows on research projects and is affiliated with the UCSF Institute for Global Health Sciences. His work with the POP-UP clinic represents a significant contribution to low-barrier HIV care models for vulnerable populations. Dr. Hickey's research is closely tied to the POP-UP clinic program in San Francisco and various research initiatives in Kenya and Uganda. His work with community health workers in East Africa represents a significant team-based approach to addressing hypertension and HIV care in resource-limited settings. These international collaborations involve multiple institutions in Kenya and Uganda, creating a robust research network focused on implementation science in global health contexts.

Anna Angelinمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• poverty
• social policy
• food poverty
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Anna Angelin is an Associate Professor and Senior Lecturer at Lund University's School of Social Work, specializing in social vulnerability and inequality. With over 20 years of experience at the university, she has established herself as a leading researcher in poverty studies, social policy, and welfare systems. Her current research focuses on activation programs for the unemployed, food poverty, and social exclusion. Her research interests span multiple dimensions of poverty and social exclusion, with particular emphasis on food poverty, welfare benefit recipients, and activation policies. She has developed innovative approaches to studying how civil society organizations distribute food aid to economically vulnerable citizens and examines how employers perceive and interact with welfare clients. Her work bridges academic research with practical policy implementation through her leadership of AKTIV, a collaboration network for researchers focusing on activation and social welfare. Analysis of her recent publications reveals a clear trend toward examining food poverty systems and the changing role of civil society in welfare provision. Her work increasingly focuses on comparative international studies, particularly examining Swedish and Australian approaches to welfare clients and employer attitudes. She has also expanded her research to include climate crisis intersections with food poverty and distribution systems. Anna Angelin actively supervises multiple PhD students working on poverty-related topics, including Elinn Leo Sandberg (food aid from civil society), Ana Karina Pastrana Polo (food poverty among youths), and Amanda Börjeson-Hedman (labor market activation related to housing and homelessness). She has received significant research funding, including an EU FP7 grant for the COPE project and World Bank commissions. She leads the AKTIV collaboration network and has established strong connections between academic research and practical welfare implementation. Her work with civil society organizations, including Save the Children and Majblomman foundation, demonstrates her commitment to translating research into practical social interventions.

• Urban and Regional Planning
• Housing Policy
• Human Geography
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Margaret Reynolds serves as a Senior Research Fellow at Swinburne University of Technology's School of Social Sciences, Media, Film and Education. With ORCID identifier 0000-0003-2988-4279, she maintains an active research profile focused on critical housing issues affecting Australian communities, particularly older populations. Her work bridges academic research with practical policy applications through collaborations with government bodies and non-profit organizations. Reynolds' research interests center on urban and regional planning , housing policy , and human geography , with specific expertise in older people's housing security, homelessness dynamics, and sustainable urban development. Her work examines how housing precariousness affects vulnerable populations, particularly aging Australians navigating complex eligibility gaps in housing assistance programs. Through rigorous spatial analysis and longitudinal studies, she investigates the changing geography of homelessness and the structural drivers behind housing insecurity across Australian states and territories. Her recent publications reveal a strong focus on state-by-state analyses of older people's housing precariousness , examining regional variations in housing challenges from Queensland to Tasmania. Reynolds' work consistently connects housing issues with broader sustainable development goals, particularly SDG 11 (Sustainable Cities and Communities). Her research employs mixed methods including spatial analysis, policy evaluation, and demographic studies to understand housing market dynamics and their social impacts. Reynolds actively secures competitive research funding, currently leading multiple projects including Measuring Climate Change Vulnerability in Australia's Housing System (2025-2027) and Housing futures: ideal models for private rental systems beyond 2025 (2025-2026). Her grant portfolio demonstrates sustained funding from the Australian Housing and Urban Research Institute and Housing for the Aged Action Group, reflecting the policy relevance of her work. Though currently unavailable for supervision, her collaborative approach is evident through numerous co-authored publications with researchers like Wendy Stone, Phillipa Veeroja, and Shaun Parkinson.

Kimberly Thomsonمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Child Mental Health
• Social-Emotional Development
• Health Policy
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Kimberly Thomson is an Assistant Professor in the Children's Health Policy Centre within Simon Fraser University's Faculty of Health Sciences. She investigates how early social environments influence lifelong mental health trajectories and intergenerational wellbeing. Research Interests: Her program focuses on: social determinants of children's mental health; intergenerational transmission of mental health; policy impacts on child development; and optimizing early environments for social-emotional wellbeing. She employs life course epidemiology and community-engaged approaches. Research Publications: Recent work examines parental mental health influences on child development, pandemic impacts on youth wellbeing, and policy evaluations for child mental health systems. Articles frequently employ longitudinal designs and implementation science frameworks. Scientific Awards: No awards listed Advising and Grants: Collaborates with BC health authorities, school boards, and Ministries to implement child mental health monitoring systems. No specific student advising information provided. Labs and Teams: Leads research initiatives within the Children's Health Policy Centre, partnering with the BC Centre for Disease Control and Canadian Mental Health Association.