جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

John DeNeroمشاهده پروفایل

استاد آموزشی

• Artificial Intelligence (AI)
• Computer Science Education
• Data Science
• +۳ مورد دیگر

John DeNero is the Giancarlo Teaching Fellow and Associate Teaching Professor in UC Berkeley's Electrical Engineering and Computer Sciences (EECS) department. He joined UC Berkeley in 2014 to focus on undergraduate education in computer science and data science. He teaches and co-develops introductory courses like CS 61A (Computer Science) and Data 8 (Data Science), which serve thousands of students annually. His research spans natural language processing and education innovation, with notable contributions to textbooks like Composing Programs and Computational and Inferential Thinking . Education: Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, UC Berkeley (2010) M.A. in Philosophy, Stanford University (2002) B.S. in Mathematical & Computational Science and Symbolic Systems, Stanford University (2001) Research interests focus on advancing AI education and curriculum design. His work emphasizes scalability, equity, and student success in large courses. Notable contributions include the Pac-Man projects for AI education and the Berkeley Data Science Education Program. Recent trends in publications highlight AI-assisted education tools, machine translation improvements, and large-scale student feedback systems. Awards include the UC Berkeley Distinguished Teaching Award (2018) and multiple accolades for teaching excellence. Advising and grants: While currently not taking new students, his team supports massive course infrastructures. Labs include the Berkeley Artificial Intelligence Research (BAIR) Lab and contributions to Data Science undergraduate studies.

Rachel Lara Cohenمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• sociology of work and employment
• non-standard work
• self-employment
• +۱۱ مورد دیگر

Rachel Lara Cohen is a Professor in Sociology, Work and Employment at City, University of London , where she joined in 2013 after prior roles at the University of Surrey, University of Warwick, and St Petersburg State University. Her research focuses on the sociology of work, particularly non-standard employment forms like self-employment, mobile work, and homeworking, with a strong emphasis on work-life boundaries, body work, and gendered labor dynamics in occupations such as hairdressing, car mechanics, and accountancy. A mixed-methods researcher, she co-edited special issues on body work and everyday self-employment and led the City Q-Step Centre to enhance data literacy in social science students. Established : 2022-2025 ESRC-funded project ‘L-Earning: Rethinking young women's working lives’ Education : PhD in Sociology (UCLA), BA in Politics and Modern History (University of Manchester) Her research spans gender disparities in student employment, feminist methodologies, and quantitative literacy. She has served as Associate Editor of Work in the Global Economy and former Editor of Radical Statistics , with leadership roles including Head of Department of Sociology (2017-2020) and Elected Senator at City. Notable awards include the British Academy Postdoctoral Research Fellowship (2007-2010) and Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (2021). Students supervised include topics on care sector workers, student employment in service work, ethnic identity negotiation, gender in higher education administration, and statistical studies of diversity. Her work has been published in journals such as The British Journal of Sociology , Sociology , and Gender, Work & Organization , covering themes like precarity, gendered labor patterns, and methodological innovation.

• Physical Activity Interventions
• Sedentary Behavior
• Muscle Strength and Balance
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Claire Fitzsimons is a part-time Lecturer in Physical Activity for Health at the University of Edinburgh’s Moray House School of Education and Sport, affiliated with the Institute for Sport, Physical Education & Health Sciences (ISPEHS). She holds a PhD in Exercise Physiology (2006) and a Physiology degree (2001), both from the University of Edinburgh. Her research focuses on reducing sedentary behavior in older adults, workplace interventions for hybrid/homeworkers, physical activity during menopause, and improving muscle strength and balance in adults. Education: BSc Physiology, University of Edinburgh (2001) PhD in Exercise Physiology in Older Adults, University of Edinburgh (2006) Research Interests: Interventions to break sedentary behavior in desk-based workers and stroke survivors Physical activity strategies during menopause Technological solutions for promoting movement (e.g., smartphone apps) Grants & Collaborations: Co-investigator on a £3M NIHR grant to reduce sedentary behavior in stroke patients (2017–2024) Principal Investigator for a study on sedentary behavior in stroke survivors (2015–2019) Partner with SAMH on menopause and workplace interventions Advising & Teaching: Supervises PhD students on topics like yoga in aging and urban environmental impacts on activity Teaches Exercise Prescription for Rehabilitation and MSc Physical Activity for Health Her work bridges research and practice, emphasizing real-world applications of exercise science to improve public health outcomes.

• School-Family-Community Collaboration
• Social and Cultural Diversity
• School Resilience
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Sandy Nadeau is an Associate Professor and Vice-Dean at the University of Sherbrooke's Faculty of Education, specializing in school-family-community collaboration, educational resilience, and inclusive practices for vulnerable populations. Her academic journey includes a Postdoctoral Fellowship in Psychopedagogy from Université Laval (2018), a PhD in Education from Université de Sherbrooke (2018), a Master's in Educational Sciences (2011), and a Bachelor's in Preschool and Primary Education (2009). Her research focuses on school resilience among socioeconomically disadvantaged students, family-school collaboration in diverse contexts, and understanding student engagement through family-school-community interactions. She examines how family environment factors and classroom climate influence school dropout risks, with particular attention to inclusive education practices and teacher-student relationships. Nadeau's recent publications analyze teacher attitudes toward behavioral difficulties, parental engagement strategies in disadvantaged communities, and student narratives of resilience. Her work demonstrates consistent focus on practical applications for educational settings, particularly in supporting vulnerable student populations through collaborative approaches. Audet-Allard Prize (2021) from the Canadian Society for the Study of Education Charles Bujold Prize (2018) from Université Laval Multiple Faculty of Education Excellence Mentions (2011-2013) Thesis Jury Excellence Recognition (2018) She has secured substantial research funding from SSHRC, FRQSC, and Quebec government programs, totaling over $1.5 million since 2012. Her current projects include optimizing teacher education programs, studying parental involvement in primary education, and developing family literacy resources for rural communities. Nadeau actively collaborates with school boards and community organizations through the PÉRISCOPE research network, focusing on practical interventions for educational success in vulnerable contexts.

Susan C. Levineمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Spatial Cognition
• Numerical Development
• Cognitive Development
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Susan C. Levine is the Rebecca Anne Boylan Distinguished Service Professor of Education and Society in the Department of Psychology at the University of Chicago. Her research explores the interplay between early spatial and numerical thinking, focusing on how adult-child interactions shape mathematical development in home and school settings. Her work examines children's understanding of natural numbers and fractions, evaluates interventions to improve math skills, and investigates how parental and teacher math attitudes influence child outcomes. Key areas include math anxiety, gesture-based learning, and socioeconomic impacts on numeracy. Recent publications highlight gesture interventions for spatial misconceptions, math anxiety in college calculus, and the role of parental interactions in shaping children's mathematical beliefs. The Distinguished Service Professor award recognizes her contributions to educational psychology.

Craig A. Chinمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Digital Signal Processing
• Machine Learning
• Biomedical Signal/Image Processing
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Craig A. Chin is an Associate Professor in the Department of Electrical Engineering at Kennesaw State University. He holds a Ph.D. and M.S. in Electrical Engineering from Florida International University (2006, 2001) and a B.S. in Electrical and Computer Engineering from the University of the West Indies (1995). Research Interests: Digital Signal Processing for Biomedical Applications Machine Learning in Biomedical Signal/Image Analysis Wireless Body Area Networks (WBANs) for Healthcare Network Security in Resource-Constrained Environments Biometric Authentication for Wireless Sensor Networks Innovations in Engineering Education (Cooperative/Active Learning, Humanities Integration) Article Trends: His publications (2001–2019) focus on Biomedical Signal Processing (EMG/Eye-Gaze Integration, Stress Detection), WBANs for mHealth , and Engineering Education Pedagogy . Recent work (2013–2019) emphasizes Cooperative Learning Strategies and Wireshark-based Network Security Labs . Academic Contributions: Craig has taught courses such as Biometrics, Data Communications, Biomedical Instrumentation, and Medical Electronics. He actively explores future research on biometric-driven security for Body Area Sensor Networks and active learning strategies in online education.

Laura Pendergastمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Psychometrics
• Educational Assessment
• Equity in Psychological Measurement
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Laura Pendergast serves as an Associate Professor at Temple University's College of Education and Human Development, where she teaches graduate courses including Tests and Measurements (EPSY 5529) and Clinical Supervision Seminar in School Psychology (SPSY 9687). Her academic work centers on advancing equity in psychological and educational assessment through rigorous psychometric methodologies. Her research program focuses on evaluating cross-cultural equivalence of social, emotional, and behavioral constructs using multivariate statistics, with particular emphasis on applications in school psychology and international contexts. She investigates how measurement science can improve decision-making processes in educational settings, especially in low-resource environments where assessment tools require cultural validation. Analysis of her 15 most recent publications (2018-2024) reveals consistent themes in validating cognitive and behavioral assessment instruments across diverse populations, with significant contributions to understanding environmental impacts on child development through the MAL-ED international study. Her work demonstrates methodological expertise in measurement invariance testing and scale development for global applications. Dr. Pendergast's research has secured substantial funding from major organizations: Society for the Study of School Psychology Institute for Education Sciences Spencer Foundation Foundation for the National Institutes of Health Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation Her laboratory work involves large-scale international collaborations examining child development trajectories, with particular focus on cognitive assessment validity in low- and middle-income countries. Current projects investigate the interplay between environmental factors, nutritional status, and neurodevelopmental outcomes using sophisticated psychometric modeling techniques.

• Actuarial Science
• Mathematics Education
• Bibliometrics
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Larry Smolinsky is the Roy Paul Daniels Professor of Mathematics at Louisiana State University (LSU), a position he has held since 2013. He has been a Professor at LSU since 2000, serving as Chair of the Department of Mathematics from 2004 to 2010. His academic journey includes roles as Associate Professor (1992–2000), Assistant Professor (1987–1992), and Josiah Willard Gibbs Instructor at Yale University (1985–1987). Smolinsky's research focuses on actuarial science , bibliometrics/informetrics , and mathematics education . He co-leads LSU's Actuarial Science program, providing resources like capstone credit guidance and exam preparation advice. His work in informetrics includes analyzing citation patterns, altmetric indicators, and collaboration dynamics. He also explores STEM education methodologies, such as online vs. handwritten homework effectiveness in calculus courses. His editorial roles include serving on the Journal of Informetrics board since 2022. He received the H.M. 'Hub' Cotton Award for Faculty Excellence (2012) for his contributions. Current teaching includes Long-Term Actuarial Mathematics courses (Math 4045/4046). Smolinsky's research bridges theoretical mathematics and applied fields like actuarial modeling, legal testimony, and educational innovation. His recent work critiques citation metrics and evaluates interdisciplinary programs such as Mathematics and Finance dual disciplines.

Rosa I. Arriagaمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Human-Computer Interaction
• mHealth
• User-Centered Design
• +۸ مورد دیگر

Rosa I. Arriaga is an Associate Professor and Associate Chair of Graduate Studies at the School of Interactive Computing , Georgia Institute of Technology. As director of the Ubicomp Health and Wellness Lab , she pioneers technology solutions for chronic disease management and mental health support through human-computer interaction principles. NSF grant recipient for PTSD treatment systems ReplicCHI award winner Google Scholar profile: https://scholar.google.com Her research bridges mHealth systems with behavioral intervention frameworks, creating scalable solutions for asthma management , diabetes care , and autism support . With over 140 publications, her work emphasizes user-centered design and real-world implementation challenges. Recent publications demonstrate growing focus on AI integration in mental health, including synthetic therapy datasets and explainable AI frameworks. Her administrative work involves improving graduate student wellness programs and career navigation structures. NSF Grant : $1.2M for PTSD treatment systems ReplicCHI Award : Methodological validation of asthma SMS interventions Academic Leadership : Graduate Affairs policy frameworks Arriaga's lab explores medical making practices, particularly during pandemic responses, and develops ubiquitous computing solutions for low-resource settings . She teaches user experience design through Georgia Tech's Coursera platform, which has reached over 50,000 learners globally.

Maria Apostolova-Mihaylovaمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Macroeconomics
• Economic Education
• Health Economics
• +۱ مورد دیگر

Maria Apostolova-Mihaylova is an Associate Professor of Economics and Business at Centre College, where she also chairs the Economics and Business Programs. She joined the faculty in 2015 and holds offices in 456 Crounse Hall. BS in International Economics, University of National and World Economy in Sofia, Bulgaria MS in International Economics, University of National and World Economy in Sofia, Bulgaria MS in Management, Université Pierre Mendès France in Grenoble, France MBA in Finance, Montclair State University MS in Economics, University of Kentucky PhD in Economics, University of Kentucky Her research spans macroeconomics, economic education, health economics, and public economics, often addressing intersections between policy and individual behavior. She has conducted field experiments on educational outcomes and fertility determinants, with a focus on gender effects and healthcare impacts. Maria’s publications reveal trends in behavioral economics applications to education and health policy, including experimental analysis of loss aversion in classrooms and the influence of health insurance on reproductive decisions. Her work bridges theoretical economics with practical policy implications. She serves on the Board of Directors of the Kentucky Economic Association and can be reached at maria.apostolova@centre.edu or 859.238.5426.

Carolyn Daviesمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Clinical Psychology
• Anxiety Disorders
• Trauma and Stress
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Carolyn Davies is a Lecturer in the Department of Psychological and Brain Sciences at the University of Massachusetts Amherst. Her research and teaching focus on anxiety disorders, trauma, and the integration of clinical practice with scientific evidence. She holds a PhD from UCLA and a BA from Johns Hopkins University. Dr. Davies is a licensed clinical psychologist and serves as an undergraduate advisor. Her courses include Methods of Inquiry in Psychology, Adult Psychopathology, and Anxiety and Related Disorders. Her research emphasizes cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) efficacy, psychophysiological responses to stress, and innovative neuroscience-based interventions for PTSD and social anxiety. Recent work explores affect labeling techniques for veterans and respiratory interventions for panic disorder. She has published widely in journals like Frontiers in Psychology , Cognitive Behaviour Therapy , and Journal of Anxiety Disorders . Her articles consistently address therapeutic mechanisms, physiological correlates of anxiety, and treatment outcomes. Notable contributions include demonstrating how homework compliance impacts CBT success and identifying physiological predictors of therapy outcomes. Davies collaborates with institutions like the University of California, Los Angeles and the Department of Veterans Affairs on translational research. Though no formal awards are listed, her work reflects sustained contributions to evidence-based mental health interventions. As an educator, she bridges academic research with clinical skills training for future psychologists.

Moria Joy Smoskiمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Emotion Regulation
• Reward Processes
• Psychopathology
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Moria Joy Smoski is an Associate Professor in Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences and a Research Professor of Psychology and Neuroscience at Duke University. She is an affiliate of the Center for Brain Imaging and Analysis. Her research focuses on emotion regulation, reward processes, and neuroimaging-based interventions for psychopathology, particularly major depressive disorder and anhedonia. Ph.D., Vanderbilt University (2004) M.A., Vanderbilt University (1999) B.A., Yale University (1995) Her work bridges cognitive neuroscience and clinical psychology to optimize psychosocial interventions like behavioral activation and mindfulness-based therapies. Key themes include: Neuroimaging of emotion regulation and reward processing Mechanisms of change in psychotherapy Transdiagnostic approaches to emotional dysregulation Neural biomarkers for treatment response Recent publications analyze: State-based network dynamics in anhedonia Striatal dopamine in reward dysfunction Neurostimulation-enhanced behavioral interventions Mind-wandering and stress interactions She has led grants including the Duke/UNC ADAR Program (2024–2029) and studies on neurobehavioral mechanisms of emotion regulation across the adult lifespan.

Amanda Díaz-Garcíaمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Clinical Psychology
• Mental Health
• Emotional Disorders
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Amanda Díaz-García serves as an Associate Professor at the University of Zaragoza in the Department of Psychology and Sociology, where she contributes to the LABPSITEC research group. Her career demonstrates a clear progression from PhD student at Jaume I University to her current faculty position, maintaining consistent focus on clinical psychology research and education. Her educational background includes studies at Jaume I University (2013-2016) and the National University of Distance Education (2004-2010), where she earned her Psychology degree. This educational foundation has supported her specialization in evidence-based psychological interventions. Dr. Díaz-García's research primarily focuses on the application of Information and Communication Technologies for mental health promotion, with particular emphasis on emotional disorders. Her work integrates emotion regulation, positive affect regulation, and transdiagnostic treatment approaches. She has developed significant expertise in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy applications, particularly in blended (online and face-to-face) formats for treating anxiety and depressive disorders. Her research demonstrates how technology can bridge gaps in mental healthcare delivery while maintaining treatment efficacy. Analysis of her publication record reveals strong thematic consistency across 66 publications, with recent work concentrating on transdiagnostic interventions, blended therapy models, and pandemic-related mental health impacts. Her research shows increasing sophistication in methodology, progressing from basic validation studies to complex randomized controlled trials and meta-analyses. The work consistently addresses implementation challenges in mental healthcare systems while maintaining scientific rigor. As an educator, Dr. Díaz-García has developed innovative teaching methods for psychology education, including gamification approaches using tools like Quizizz for psychopathology instruction. Her commitment to training future mental health professionals extends to developing emotion regulation skills training specifically for graduate students in health psychology. Her research collaborations span multiple Spanish institutions, particularly with Jaume I University, indicating strong professional networks in the Spanish psychology research community. The LABPSITEC group appears to be her primary research home, focusing on technology applications in psychological science and practice.

Orla Doyleمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Economics of human development
• Health economics
• Labor economics
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Orla Doyle is a Professor in the School of Economics at University College Dublin and a Research Fellow at the UCD Geary Institute for Public Policy. She serves as Director of the UCD Childhood and Human Development Research Centre and has held various academic positions at UCD since 2004, progressing from Postdoctoral Researcher to full Professor in 2023. Her academic journey includes appointments as Assistant Professor (2011-2017), Associate Professor (2017-2023), and multiple leadership roles including Deputy Head of School and Director of Teaching & Learning. BA (Mod) from Trinity College Dublin PhD from Trinity College Dublin Professor Doyle's research focuses on the economics of human development, particularly examining how early life conditions shape later life outcomes through rigorous experimental methods. Her work spans health economics, labor economics, political behavior, early child development, and policy evaluation methodologies. She emphasizes interdisciplinary collaboration across economics, psychology, medicine, and public health to advance understanding of human capital formation. Her publication record demonstrates consistent research productivity across multiple disciplines, with recent articles examining gender norms, cardiovascular disease prevention, rare disease economics, and early childhood interventions. The research shows a strong emphasis on experimental designs and causal inference methods to evaluate policy effectiveness, particularly in early childhood contexts. A significant portion of her work examines the long-term impacts of interventions through longitudinal studies. Professor Doyle leads major research initiatives including the Preparing for Life study, the longest-running early childhood field experiment in Europe. She has secured substantial research funding from diverse sources including the Irish Research Council, Medical Research Council, and international collaborations. Her professional activities include committee memberships, conference organization, and public engagement initiatives focused on policy relevance and gender equity in economics. She directs the UCD Childhood and Human Development Research Centre, leading a team of researchers focused on early intervention programs. Her work bridges academic research with practical policy applications, particularly through collaborations with Irish government agencies and health services to translate research findings into actionable programs for disadvantaged communities.

• Educational Psychology
• Student Motivation
• Self-Determination Theory
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Dr. Barbara Flunger is an Assistant Professor at Utrecht University’s Faculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences , specializing in Educational Psychology . Her research focuses on improving student motivation and learning behavior through advanced statistical modeling and self-determination theory, particularly examining autonomy support, socioeconomic factors, and homework dynamics. She has led projects funded by the PhD Fund of Utrecht University and the Stimuleringsbeurs Rijksoverheid . Key Projects 2022–Present: Role of autonomy regulation in self-directed learning 2024–Present: 'Making homework work: Generating vlogs as learning strategy' Research Themes : Student motivation and self-determination theory Homework behavior and learning types Socioeconomic background impacts on education Collaborative learning environments Scientific Contributions : Developed classification systems for teacher motivational behaviors Advanced Bayesian and latent profile analyses in educational contexts Published extensively on autonomy support and homework interventions Teaching : Involved in Master’s programs for Educational Sciences, teaching research methods, assessment design, and integrative practical courses.