جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

Marília Sofia Ferreira Durãoمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Tourism Management
• Hospitality Industry
• Human Resources Management
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Marília Sofia Ferreira Durão is an Assistant Professor and Coordinator of the Hospitality Management Degree at Universidade Portucalense Infante D. Henrique (UPT), Portugal. She holds a PhD in Tourism (2021), a Master’s in Tourism Planning and Management from the University of Aveiro (2009), and a Bachelor’s in Tourism from ISAG (2007). Her research focuses on human resources management, gender equality, sustainable tourism, and education in tourism. She leads projects on EU capacity-building and strategic partnerships with institutions in Europe and Asia. Education: PhD in Tourism (2021), Universidade Portucalense Infante D. Henrique Master’s in Tourism Planning and Management (2009), University of Aveiro Bachelor’s in Tourism (2007), ISAG Affiliations: Integrated member of REMIT’s ‘Territory and Development Research Group’ (UPT) Member of GOVCOPP’s ‘Tourism and Development’ Research Group (University of Aveiro) Her research interests include human resources management, gender equality in tourism labor, sustainable tourism development, and visitor management. She has contributed to projects addressing entrepreneurship, innovation, and education-trainee transitions in the tourism sector. Her articles span topics like digital transformation in hospitality, gender wage gaps, and experiential learning in cultural industries. She emphasizes the role of qualitative methods, such as bibliometric analysis and Scrum methodologies, in advancing tourism research and education. Marília has been involved in grants and EU projects focused on strategic partnerships and capacity-building. Her work highlights the intersection of gender equality, workforce development, and sustainable practices in tourism.

• Biostatistics
• Public Health
• Epidemiology
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Kaitlin Maciejewski is a Biostatistician in the Department of Biostatistics at the Yale School of Public Health (YSPH), part of Yale University. She holds a Master of Science degree from Columbia University (2019). Her research focuses on applying statistical methodologies to address public health challenges, particularly in areas such as childhood obesity, mental health disorders, and rare disease management. Key research interests include: Epidemiological studies of chronic conditions like Wilson disease and ichthyosis Clinical trial design and implementation for digital health interventions Healthcare access disparities among marginalized populations Development of diagnostic criteria and biomarker analyses Her work spans multiple disciplines, including: Cardiovascular diagnostics in women with nonobstructive coronary artery disease Emergency department interventions for substance use disorders Multisite registry studies for rare genetic disorders like Wilson disease Recent research highlights include: Analysis of quality-of-life impacts in dermatological conditions Evaluation of responsive feeding programs for infants Validation studies for diagnostic algorithms in pediatric care She collaborates across YSPH departments and external institutions to advance data-driven solutions in public health practice and policy.

• Genitourinary Oncology
• Prostate Cancer
• Precision Medicine
• +۳ مورد دیگر

William K. Oh is a Professor of Internal Medicine (Medical Oncology & Hematology) at Yale School of Medicine , where he serves as Director of Precision Medicine for Yale Cancer Center and Smilow Cancer Hospital, as well as Service Line Medical Director for Smilow Cancer Hospital at Greenwich Hospital. His career spans leadership roles at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Mount Sinai, and the Prostate Cancer Foundation. Undergraduate: Yale University (BS in Molecular Biophysics and Biochemistry) Medical Degree: New York University School of Medicine Residency: Brigham and Women’s Hospital Clinical Fellowship: Dana-Farber Cancer Institute Dr. Oh specializes in genitourinary oncology , with a focus on prostate cancer . His work emphasizes precision medicine , integrating molecular and genetic testing into clinical practice, and developing multidisciplinary cancer care teams . Recent research explores clinical trial accessibility , exceptional responses to therapy , and AI-driven patient cohort identification . Key publications include consensus guidelines on advanced prostate cancer management and analyses of bilirubin dynamics in neonates. His scientific awards include multiple Best Doctors designations and membership in the American Society for Clinical Investigation. Scientific Awards Best Doctors 2000-2025 (New York Magazine) Best Doctors 2025 (Connecticut Magazine) Top AAPI Doctors 2023-2025 (Castle Connolly) Mount Sinai Honoree 2020 American Society for Clinical Investigation Senior Member 2011 Dr. Oh leads initiatives to expand precision medicine programs , chairs the American Cancer Society's National Prostate Cancer Roundtable, and serves on the Medical Advisory Council for the Chemotherapy Foundation. Contact: w.oh@yale.edu .

• Cognitive and computational psychology
• Applied and developmental psychology

Lukas Lopez is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Family & Consumer Studies at the University of Utah. His academic background includes a BA in Psychology from San Diego State University and a PhD in Psychological Science from the University of California, Merced. His research explores the intersection of cognitive, computational, and developmental psychology, with particular focus on early childhood development mechanisms. Key investigations include emotional regulation in peer interactions, language acquisition links to motor development, and socio-cognitive impacts of caregiver behaviors. Lopez's publications demonstrate consistent attention to how environmental factors—such as caregiver responsiveness, educational settings, and socioeconomic contexts—sculpt developmental trajectories during infancy and toddlerhood. His methodological approaches combine naturalistic observation, experimental paradigms, and longitudinal designs to capture nuanced developmental processes.

Siwan Robertsمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Clinical Psychology
• Child Mental Health
• Parent-Child Relationships
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Siwan Roberts is a Lecturer in Education: Childhood & Youth Studies at the School of Education and affiliated with the School of Psychology & Sport Science at Bangor University. She holds a PhD in Clinical Psychology and has academic qualifications from both Bangor and Cardiff Universities. Her research focuses on relational health for children, particularly exploring how intergenerational adversity impacts mental health through mechanisms like parent-child attunement, neural synchrony, and child empathy. This work combines longitudinal data analysis and neuroimaging techniques (fNIRS) to assess parent-child interactions in high vs. low adversity groups. Key areas of investigation include trauma-informed interventions, early diagnosis alternatives, and community-based mental health solutions. Her recent Welsh-language media engagements emphasize culturally responsive approaches to mental health policy. Roberts’ academic background includes studies on language effects on numeracy, early mind-understanding development, and the role of joint attention in childhood outcomes. Her contributions span peer-reviewed articles, conference posters, and media commentary on topics like avatar therapy for psychosis and mental health system reforms.

Andrea Warner-Czyzمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Speech Perception
• Cochlear Implants
• Hearing Loss in Children
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Andrea Warner-Czyz is an Associate Professor in the Department of Speech, Language, and Hearing at the University of Texas at Dallas, located in the School of Behavioral and Brain Sciences. Her research focuses on speech perception in infants and children with hearing loss who use cochlear implants, and the psychosocial impacts of hearing impairment. She directs the CHildren and Infant Listening Laboratory (CHILL) and collaborates with the Dallas Cochlear Implant Program. Education: PhD in Communication Sciences and Disorders (University of Texas at Austin, 2005), M.S. in Audiology (University of Florida, 1996). Prior to academia, she worked clinically in audiology and managed a newborn hearing screening program. Research Interests: Effects of spectral degradation on speech perception Developmental trajectories in cochlear implant users Quality of life measurement in pediatric hearing loss Impact of bullying on children with hearing loss Grants: Supported by the North and Central Texas Clinical Science Initiative, American Academy of Audiology Foundation, Med-El Corporation, and E. Rhodes & Leona B. Carpenter Foundation. Labs/Teams: Director of the CHILL Lab, collaborating with UT Southwestern Medical Center and Children's Medical Center Dallas.

• Developmental Psychology
• Clinical Psychology
• Learning Disabilities
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Tuija Aro is an Associate Professor in the Department of Psychology at the University of Jyväskylä, affiliated with the School of Wellbeing. Her research focuses on developmental neuropsychological traits, psychological well-being interventions, and factors influencing intervention effectiveness. She studies learning disabilities, math and reading fluency, and their long-term impacts on mental health. Her recent projects include investigating the effects of combining winter swimming with brief psychotherapy (funded by the Jenny and Antti Wihuri Foundation) and examining protective factors for individuals with learning disabilities. She leads interdisciplinary teams and collaborates on studies like 'From Cold to Mental Well-being' and 'Developmental Language Disorder Prevention.' Research Interests: Psychotherapy efficacy, developmental psychology, learning disabilities, neuropsychological interventions, and educational resilience. Key Projects: Winter swimming-psychotherapy synergy, protective factors in learning disabilities, and longitudinal studies on well-being outcomes. Her articles analyze topics such as heart rate variability in psychotherapy, math anxiety in adults, and predictors of reading fluency. She emphasizes evidence-based practices for improving educational and mental health outcomes.

• Early Childhood Development
• Early Intervention Strategies
• Caregiver-Implemented Interventions
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Mollie Romano is an Associate Professor in the School of Communication Science and Disorders at Florida State University, where she also serves as Director of the Communication and Early Childhood Research and Practice Center. Her work focuses on caregiver-implemented interventions for infants and toddlers with disabilities or at risk for delays, professional development for early childhood providers, and prelinguistic communication skill development. Education: B.A., Florida State University, English Literature and International Affairs, 2004 M.S., Florida State University, Communication Science and Disorders, 2009 Ph.D., Florida State University, Communication Science and Disorders, 2012 Her research emphasizes embedded interventions, caregiver coaching, and early communication development. Recent studies explore social media-supported interventions for caregivers, responsive feeding strategies, and the impact of poverty on toddler gesture use. Dr. Romano has received significant grant funding, including a $3.8M IES grant for Florida Embedded Practices with Caregivers and ongoing support from the Iowa Department of Education for the Iowa Distance Mentoring Model. Grants & Awards: Principal Investigator (PI) for IES grant: Initial Efficacy Trial of Florida Embedded Practices with Caregivers (2021–2025) Co-PI for Iowa Distance Mentoring Model (IA-DMM), funded by Iowa Department of Education (2017–2023) Low-cost short-duration IES grant for innovative intervention research (2018–2020) Her academic contributions span 40+ peer-reviewed articles in journals like Topics in Early Childhood Special Education and Language, Speech, and Hearing Services in the Schools . She leads a research team focused on translating evidence-based practices into practical solutions for early childhood professionals and families.

Pernelle Loretteمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Applied Linguistics
• Multilingualism
• Emotion Perception
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Pernelle Lorette is an Academic Staff Member at the University of Mannheim, affiliated with the Department of English (Anglistik I) within the School of Humanities. Her primary research focuses on multilingualism, emotion perception, and cross-cultural communication, with particular attention to how language status (L1/LX), proficiency, and cultural background influence cognitive and emotional processing. Her academic journey includes significant contributions to understanding emotion recognition across modalities, the role of emotional intelligence in moral judgments, and methodological innovations in multilingual research. She has published extensively in journals like Bilingualism: Language and Cognition, Journal of Multilingual and Multicultural Development, and Frontiers in Psychology. Dr. Lorette’s work bridges linguistics, psychology, and education, addressing themes such as infant auditory perception development, bilingual conceptualization of motion events, and the impact of language dynamics on social decision-making. Her recent research emphasizes overcoming linguistic and cultural ‘knowledge gaps’ through collaborative methodologies. Her consulting hours are Thursdays 11 AM–12 PM or by appointment, and she is reachable at p.lorette@uni-mannheim.de.

Xiaoli Wenمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Early Childhood Intervention
• Child Social-Emotional Development
• Child Care Quality
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Xiaoli Wen is a full Professor in the Early Childhood Education department at the National College of Education . She specializes in child social-emotional development, early childhood intervention, child care quality, parent involvement, and workforce development for early childhood educators. Her research focuses on program evaluation, particularly for federally funded initiatives like Head Start, and explores how program design and quality influence child and family outcomes. She also investigates early childhood leadership preparation and workforce competency-building. Dr. Wen holds a Ph.D. in Child Development from Purdue University. Her work integrates methodological rigor, often employing propensity score analysis and complex survey data techniques to address selection bias and evaluate program impacts. She teaches graduate courses in child development, infant-toddler care, and early childhood program leadership. Her research spans topics such as Head Start program duration effects, classroom quality metrics, and home visiting program engagement. While her articles emphasize program evaluation and policy implications, they also highlight the importance of aligning teacher beliefs with classroom practices. No scientific awards are explicitly mentioned in the provided materials. Dr. Wen has no listed advisees or grants in the current data. Her contributions focus on institutional partnerships and workforce training, though specific lab affiliations or teams are not detailed here.

Abigail Baxterمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Special Education
• Language Development and Delays
• Family-Centered Early Intervention
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Abigail Baxter is a Professor in the Department of Leadership and Teacher Education at the University of South Alabama’s College of Education and Professional Studies. She holds a Ph.D. in Developmental Psychology/Assessment from Vanderbilt University. Her work focuses on special education, language development, and family-centered early intervention models. She has over 25 years of experience in educating children with disabilities, including 20+ years at USA. Education: A.B., Psychology/Sociology, Guilford College (1982) M.A., Clinical Community Psychology, University of Maryland – Baltimore County (1985) Ph.D., Developmental Psychology/Assessment, Peabody College of Vanderbilt University (1990) Research: Dr. Baxter’s research emphasizes postsecondary programs for young adults with intellectual disabilities, transition planning, and early intervention. Recent work explores social networks, employment outcomes, and pandemic impacts on disabled students. Earlier studies addressed assessment tools, parental support, and cocaine-exposed infants in urban settings. Outreach & Grants: She collaborates with Alabama’s Early Intervention System and Gulf Regional Early Childhood Services. Her federal/state/local grants support early childhood and postsecondary programs. She provides professional development for educators and consults for public schools in Mobile County via PASSAGE USA. Labs/Teams: Engaged with PASSAGE USA and Gulf Regional Early Childhood Services, focusing on early Head Start and inclusive education initiatives.

Mary Beth Neffمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر ارشد

• Pragmatics
• Theory of Mind
• Developmental Psychology
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Mary Beth Neff is a Research Fellow at the University of Oslo's Department of Philosophy, Classics, History of Art and Ideas (IFIKK). Her doctoral research focuses on non-literal language acquisition in children, supervised by Ingrid Lossius Falkum under the DEVCOM project. She leads an international task force on improving transparency in pilot reporting practices within psychology. Her work spans pragmatics, theory of mind, and developmental psychology, with a commitment to open science methodologies. Her research interests emphasize understanding how children navigate metaphorical language and communicative development, alongside advancing ethical research practices. Neff collaborates internationally, evidenced by her role in the Predator Free 2050 social-behavioral research and cross-cultural analyses of infant-directed speech. Publications highlight themes like metaphor comprehension in children, the role of face-to-face interaction in early speech understanding, and acoustic patterns in infant-directed communication across cultures. She actively contributes to open science through the task force’s initiatives, aiming to standardize pilot study reporting in academia.

Rochelle Newmanمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Speech Perception
• Language Acquisition
• Word-finding Errors
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Rochelle Newman is a Professor in the Department of Hearing and Speech Sciences at the University of Maryland. She has held leadership roles, including Chair of her department (2014-present) and past Chair of the University Senate. She co-founded the UMD Infant & Child Studies Consortium and the Autism Research Consortium. Newman directs the UMD-REACH program, enhancing research opportunities for underrepresented students. Her research focuses on speech perception, language acquisition, and how noise and developmental factors influence these processes. She leads the Language Development & Perception Lab, Brain Injury & Language Development Lab, and Canine Language Perception Lab. Her research interests include infants' speech recognition in noise, effects of noise on language learning, and bilingualism in children. Awards include the BSOS Outstanding Graduate Advisor Award (2013) and Distinguished Scholar-Teacher (2020-2021). Her grants include studies on concussion’s impact on language and development of testing tools like BITTSy. She collaborates across departments, including Neuroscience & Cognitive Science and the Maryland Language Science Center. Recent articles highlight advancements in cochlear implant research, bilingual toddlers’ word recognition, and canine speech perception. Her work spans experimental psychology, computational modeling, and clinical applications in speech-language pathology.

Fabio Presaghiمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Developmental Psychology
• Clinical Psychology
• Social Psychology
• +۹ مورد دیگر

Prof. Fabio Presaghi is an Associate Professor of Psychology at Sapienza University of Rome, affiliated with the Department of Psychology of Developmental and Socialization Processes. He holds roles such as Editor-in-Chief of Psychology Hub , Vice-President of the Master's Program in Psychology of Communication and Marketing, and Academic Director of International Mobility for the same program. His research focuses on advanced statistical methods (e.g., SEM, multilevel modeling, meta-analysis) applied to developmental, clinical, and social psychology. Key interests include self-injury measurement, alexithymia in youth, and the psychosocial impact of digital technology addiction. Presaghi has led projects funded by grants such as the 2008 initiative for adapting the Children's Somatization Inventory. His work spans studies on emotion regulation, moral development, and the effects of mindfulness interventions on adolescents. Current projects include developing non-clinical and clinical self-injury assessment tools for publication in Psychiatry Research and European Psychiatry . He teaches courses like Statistical Research Methods for medical students and Multivariate Analysis Techniques for psychology students, using online platforms like Moodle and Google Classroom. His institutional roles include serving on the Ethical Committee for Transdisciplinary Research and the Quality Board of the Psychology of Communication and Marketing program.

Fabienne Bourgeoisمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Pediatric Health Informatics
• Patient Engagement
• Diagnostic Safety
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Fabienne Bourgeois is a prominent researcher in pediatric health informatics and patient engagement, affiliated with Harvard Medical School and the Department of Population Medicine at Harvard Pilgrim Health Care Institute and Boston Children's Hospital. Her work bridges clinical care, health policy, and technology to improve diagnostic safety and equity in pediatric and adolescent populations. She earned her undergraduate and medical degrees from Yale University and completed her graduate training in public health at the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health. Her clinical training includes residency at the Boston Combined Residency Program and a fellowship in Pediatric Health Services Research at Harvard. Her research focuses on leveraging digital tools—such as patient portals, telehealth, and the OurDX pre-visit engagement platform—to enhance patient and family involvement in the diagnostic process, particularly for vulnerable populations. She investigates issues of privacy, confidentiality, and equitable access in adolescent health, with a strong emphasis on how race, language, and socioeconomic status affect digital health outcomes. Her recent publications highlight a sustained focus on patient-reported diagnostic errors, family engagement through open notes, adolescent autonomy in online health systems, and reducing digital divides via tablet loaner programs. The work spans implementation science, ethical considerations, and policy implications of the 21st Century Cures Act. Active contributor to OpenNotes initiative in pediatrics Leader in developing patient-centered frameworks for diagnostic safety Focus on health equity in digital health tool deployment Dr. Bourgeois has not received any explicitly mentioned scientific awards in the provided text. She mentors trainees and leads multidisciplinary research teams focused on health services and informatics innovation. Her work is supported by institutional and federal research funding, though specific grants are not listed. She collaborates across Boston Children’s Hospital, Harvard Medical School, and partner healthcare systems to co-design and evaluate interventions that empower patients and families. She leads or contributes to research units focused on pediatric informatics, diagnostic safety, and health equity. Her team integrates qualitative, quantitative, and mixed-methods approaches to study real-world health IT implementation and its impact on care quality and patient experience.