Janina Müller is a doctoral researcher at the Institute for Psychology, Unit of Health Psychology, at Alpen-Adria-Universität Klagenfurt. She is supervised by Prof. Heather M. Foran and focuses on loneliness, social isolation, family relationships, and mental health. Research Overview: Her dissertation project examines ICT interventions to reduce loneliness and social isolation among older adults, leading to the development of the "Connect2Family" psychoeducational program. This intervention aims to address technology-related psychological, educational, and technical barriers, enhancing intergenerational interactions and health outcomes. Projects & Collaborations: Janina has contributed to international research initiatives such as the RISE project in Southeastern Europe and the Family Validation Study at Klagenfurt University. She has presented at major conferences including the World Congress on Public Health and the European Public Health Conference. Education & Expertise: She attended a Virtual Summer School at Charité Berlin in 2020 to refine her skills in longitudinal methods and dyadic data analysis. Her work spans randomized controlled trials, family dynamics, and technology-based interventions.
Anna Mlasowsky is a Professor in Glass and Ceramics at Konstfack University of Arts, Crafts and Design, where she serves as Area Coordinator and supervisor for Master's level students (Master 1 & 2) in the Department of Crafts. Based in Stockholm, Sweden, she maintains an active dual practice as both an academic and exhibiting artist. Her artistic research focuses on glass art, ceramics, and contemporary artistic expression, with numerous projects exploring perception, materiality, and spatial relationships. Notable works include Things that Talk , Book of Breath (Noon) , 4 Feet Apart , and Heimat , which demonstrate her interest in how objects communicate and how space shapes experience. Mlasowsky has initiated two significant art projects: Das Schaufenster , an experimental window space in Seattle's Ballard neighborhood created during the pandemic to provide exhibition opportunities for artists, and Das Fernglas , a digital subscription-based project featuring monthly glass art delivered via email. These initiatives reflect her commitment to creating platforms for artistic expression beyond traditional gallery settings. Her work has been presented internationally, with projects spanning topics from private geographies to wind resonance and metamorphosis, often exploring the intersection of material practice and conceptual inquiry. Mlasowsky actively supports emerging artists through her projects, particularly focusing on immigrant artists, activist artists, and recent MFA graduates who lost exhibition opportunities during the pandemic. She has received grants including a SmArt Venture Grant from the Office of Arts and Culture and a Mini Grant from the Awesome Foundation to support these initiatives.
Cheng-Hsien Lin serves as Associate Professor and Program Director of Criminal Justice at Lamar University, with extensive university leadership including Faculty Senate President (2022–present) and Vice President (2020–2022). His academic foundation includes a Ph.D. in Sociology from Texas A&M University. Education: Ph.D. in Sociology, Texas A&M University, 2003 M.A. in Sociology, San Diego State University, 1997 B.A. in Sociology, Catholic Fu Jen University, Taipei, Taiwan, 1991 Dr. Lin's research bridges criminology and educational technology, focusing on juvenile delinquency patterns in Southern Taiwan, intergenerational behavioral transmission (including grandparenting effects), and Asian organized crime dynamics. His computer science education work pioneers K-12 teacher training through innovative workshops using Stencyl and App Inventor, addressing critical gaps in computing curriculum development. Publication analysis (2010–2014) reveals dual disciplinary engagement: criminological studies examine parental monitoring's countervailing effects on teen deviance and work stress impacts on adolescent substance use, while computer science education papers document scalable workshop models for Alice programming and mobile app development. This interdisciplinary approach uniquely connects sociological theory with practical educational interventions. Scientific Awards: No scientific awards documented in source material As continuous advisor to Alpha Phi Sigma Criminal Justice Honor Society (2007–present), Dr. Lin mentors undergraduate scholars while leading university-wide initiatives. His computing workshop series (2010–2014), though grant details unspecified, demonstrates sustained commitment to K-12 educator development through ACM and IEEE conference presentations. Collaborative networks include Jiangjiang Liu and Ethan P. Hasson on computing education projects, while community engagement spans Houston's Institute of Chinese Culture board membership (2010–present) and media commentary for Texas Chinese Radio and Southern Chinese Daily News.
Candace Croney, PhD is a Professor of Animal Behavior and Well-being in the Department of Comparative Pathobiology at Purdue University College of Veterinary Medicine. She serves as Director of the Center for Animal Welfare Science and leads the Croney Research Group, which focuses on improving animal welfare through scientific research. Her work has established rigorous standards for animal care, particularly in commercial breeding environments. Dr. Croney's research spans multiple areas of animal welfare science, with specializations in canine and feline welfare, agricultural animal bioethics, and human-animal relationships. Her work employs non-invasive assessment methods to evaluate animal welfare and improve quality of life for both animals and humans. She has developed evidence-based standards that have been implemented in nationwide certification programs. Her recent publications demonstrate a strong focus on canine welfare assessment in commercial breeding facilities, veterinary care access, and evidence-based approaches to animal management. Her research integrates behavioral science, ethics, and practical applications to address complex animal welfare challenges across multiple species. American Veterinary Medical Association Humane Award (2023) Black Graduate Student Association Distinguished Service Award (2023) Dr. Croney founded the Canine Care Certified program, the only nationwide certification program that comprehensively addresses both physical health and behavioral well-being of dogs in commercial breeding facilities. Her research group develops educational resources to make animal welfare science accessible to breeders, veterinarians, and the public.
Elise Chor is an Associate Professor at Temple University’s College of Liberal Arts in the Department of Political Science , where she also serves as the Director of the Master of Public Policy Program. Her expertise spans Public Policy , Education , Poverty , Social Policy , Prekindergarten , Parenting , and Two-Generation Interventions . Dr. Chor’s research integrates economic and developmental frameworks to analyze family interactions with government and early childhood education systems. She investigates the impacts of universal and targeted preschool programs on child development , parental decision-making , and multigenerational poverty . Her work includes two-generation education interventions and prekindergarten finance policy , with a focus on low-income families . Recent publications highlight her contributions to understanding Head Start programs , immigrant integration , and anti-poverty policies . Her research often examines parent engagement , child attendance , and psychological wellbeing among low-income parents. She teaches courses in U.S. social policy , education policy , and public policy analysis , while offering advanced statistics training. Dr. Chor earned her MPP (2009) and PhD in Public Policy Studies (2014) from the University of Chicago, followed by a postdoctoral fellowship at Northwestern University’s Institute for Policy Research. She collaborates with institutions like Head Start and Northwestern University , emphasizing partnerships that bridge research and practice in early childhood education and poverty reduction.
Dr. Luke Felton is a Senior Lecturer in Sport Psychology at the University of Roehampton , affiliated with the School of Life and Health Sciences and the Centre for Integrated Research in Life and Health Sciences . He is registered with the HCPC and chartered by the BPS . PhD in Sport Psychology (Loughborough University) MSc in Psychology of Sport and Exercise Behaviour (Northumbria University) BSc in Sport and Exercise Sciences (Edge Hill University) His research focuses on athlete well-being , attachment theory , and self-determination theory , with applications in motorsport and esports . He explores interpersonal dynamics in sports, including coach-athlete relationships and teacher-student relationships . Recent publications highlight work on intergenerational fall-prevention programs , motivational frameworks , and psychological profiles of athletes . Collaborations include projects with Sports Coach UK , McPin Foundation , and QUAiL research group . He engages in public outreach through media appearances, including commentary on football fan noise reduction and gardening for well-being . He also serves as Lead Academy Psychologist at Millwall FC and consults on athlete mental health.
Steven E. Mock is an Associate Professor at the University of Waterloo , cross-appointed to the School of Public Health Sciences and affiliated with the RBC Retirement Research Centre . Based in the Department of Recreation and Leisure Studies, he explores intersections between developmental psychology and leisure behavior, with a focus on aging, retirement, and well-being. Contact: smock@uwaterloo.ca , Office: BMH 2310, Phone: 519-888-4567 ext. 48796. Education : BA, University of Waterloo MA, Cornell University PhD, Cornell University Research Interests span developmental psychology, aging, and leisure studies. He investigates how leisure activities function as coping resources in stigmatized contexts, retirement planning across diverse family structures, and longitudinal changes in sexual orientation identity. His work emphasizes psychosocial well-being, social justice, and health outcomes through leisure. Publication Trends reveal a focus on leisure's role in well-being across life stages, stigma resilience strategies, and identity evolution in adulthood. Methodologically, he specializes in quantitative longitudinal analysis. Scientific Awards : Ontario Ministry of Research and Innovation Early Researcher Award Advising accepts graduate students researching adult development, aging, motivation, and sexual orientation. Labs : Affiliated with the RBC Retirement Research Centre.
Richard Barke is an Associate Professor in the School of Public Policy at the Georgia Institute of Technology's Ivan Allen College of Liberal Arts. He serves as affiliated faculty in the Institute for Matter and Systems and maintains strong connections across Georgia Tech's six colleges through interdisciplinary teaching collaborations. His career spans academic leadership roles including chairing the creation of the Ivan Allen College and School of Public Policy, serving as school chair, and acting as Associate Dean of IAC. His educational background includes a BS in Physics with minor in Geophysics from Georgia Tech and MA/PhD in Political Science from the University of Rochester. Barke previously taught at the University of Houston before returning to Georgia Tech. Barke's research centers on the regulation of risk, the interplay between politics and science, and long-term policy-making across generations. His work examines how political timeframes interact with policy problem timelines, particularly regarding deep-time consequences. He investigates risk perception differences among scientific communities and the role of uncertainty in research ethics decisions. His scholarship bridges science policy, environmental governance, and intergenerational ethics. Analysis of his recent publications reveals consistent focus on temporal dimensions of policy, with increasing attention to deep-time governance frameworks. His work connects risk analysis with institutional design, showing how policy models often fail to account for long-term consequences. The publications demonstrate interdisciplinary reach spanning political science, science studies, environmental policy, and research ethics. Georgia Tech's Outstanding Service Award IAC Faculty Legacy Award ANAK Faculty of the Year Georgia Tech Student Government Association Faculty of the Year Award (awarded twice) Barke has secured significant research funding including seven National Science Foundation grants and sponsored research from US Departments of Commerce, Energy, and Army; the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation; and the Belgian National Fund for Scientific Research. His consulting work includes companies under federal regulation, the Houston Area Research Center, and the Carnegie Commission on Science, Technology, and Government. He has advised on congressional science budget processes and served as visiting scholar at the University of Ghent. His teaching portfolio spans political processes, intergenerational policy, ethics and risk, and regulatory policy, with extensive team-teaching across Georgia Tech's colleges.
Dr. Ann Steffen is a Professor at the University of Missouri-St. Louis within the Department of Psychological Sciences in the College of Arts and Sciences . Her research, teaching, and clinical work focus on clinical geropsychology and behavioral medicine , with an emphasis on training behavioral health clinicians to work effectively with older adults. Education: PhD in Clinical Psychology (Indiana University-Bloomington), Postdoctoral Fellowship in Clinical Geropsychology (Stanford University School of Medicine) Clinical Certification: Dual board certified in Geropsychology and Behavioral & Cognitive Psychology by the American Board of Professional Psychology Dr. Steffen’s research explores aging-related mental health challenges, including depression, dementia, family caregiving, and end-of-life planning. Her lab investigates implementation fidelity and training strategies for behavioral health assessments and interventions with older adults. She has authored the Treating Later-Life Depression: A Cognitive Behavioral Approach workbook and clinician guide through Oxford University Press. Recent publications (2022-2025) examine topics such as later-life depression knowledge , caregiver self-efficacy , aging education impacts , and geriatric mental health interventions . These works highlight her expertise in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy , interprofessional healthcare teams , and quasi-experimental designs . Scientific Awards: Board Certified in Geropsychology Board Certified in Behavioral & Cognitive Psychology Dr. Steffen provides clinical supervision at the Community Psychological Service and teaches undergraduate and doctoral courses in gerontology and clinical psychology. She is actively engaged in advancing geriatric mental health through research, education, and innovative clinical practices.
Glyn Atwal is an Associate Professor at the Burgundy School of Business (BSB) , affiliated with the School of Wine & Spirits Business and Department of Marketing . His research focuses on Luxury Brand Management , with particular emphasis on Wine & Spirits marketing, consumer behavior in emerging markets, and sustainability strategies for luxury companies. Atwal’s recent publications explore themes such as: Artificial Intelligence adoption in the wine industry Circular economy practices for luxury brands Brand hijacking and digital reputation risks Luxury x sports/gaming collaborations Greenwashing and environmental ethics
Lance Lochner is a full-time Professor and CIBC Chair in Human Capital and Productivity at the Department of Economics, University of Western Ontario. He serves as Director of the CIBC Centre for Human Capital and Productivity and holds a Canada Research Chair in the same field. Ph.D. in Economics from University of Chicago (1998) BA in Economics from University of Wisconsin–Madison (1993) His research spans labor economics, human capital formation across the lifecycle, and their intersections with crime, education policy, and inequality. Key areas include: Interaction between human capital and criminal behavior Financial returns to schooling Intergenerational transmission of skill Credit constraints in education Early childhood development Public policy evaluation (e.g., EITC impacts) Recent work analyzes maternal time allocation under tax credits, skill production in children, and wage inequality dynamics. Publications focus on empirical modeling of human capital, with methodological contributions to instrumental variable testing. CIBC Chair in Human Capital and Productivity Canada Research Chair recipient Lochner’s empirical methods address endogeneity in education-crime relationships and skill formation models. His directorship at the CIBC Centre and collaborations with institutions like NBER and Bank of Canada highlight his policy-relevant research agenda.
Carlos Lourenço is a tenured Assistant Professor at the Department of Economics, Institute of Economics and Management (ISEG), Universidade de Lisboa, where he joined in 2017. Prior to his appointment at ISEG, Lourenço held academic positions at the University of South Carolina and Erasmus University, where he served as Academic Director of the Marketing Management MSc program for four years. He has also taught applied econometrics at ISCTE in Lisbon and summer schools at Università della Calabria and Universidade de São Paulo. Education: BSc in Economics, Universidade Católica Portuguesa de Lisboa (2003) Exchange Semester, Bocconi University (2003) MPhil in Marketing, Tilburg University (2005) PhD in Marketing, Tilburg University (2010) Lourenço’s research focuses on Behavioral Economics , Behavioral Consumer Finance , and Behavioral Pricing and Retailing . His work explores consumer decision-making in financial contexts, pricing strategies, and behavioral responses to marketing tools. His recent articles examine robo-advice acceptance, market entry dynamics, and the psychological impact of music in advertising. His research appears in top journals such as the Journal of Marketing Research , International Journal of Research in Marketing , and Journal of Interactive Marketing . Lourenço received the Best European PhD Dissertation in Marketing EMAC McKinsey Award (2011) for his work on store price image formation. He has supervised Master’s students, including Domas Junça (2023/2024) and Ana Mafalda Neto da Silva Pinto Palmeira (2021/2022).
Magdalena Waligórska-Huhle is a Professor at the Institute for European Ethnology, Humboldt University Berlin, and Principal Investigator of the ERC Consolidator Grant project PLUNDERED LIVES . Her research spans contemporary Polish and Belarusian history , Jewish/non-Jewish relations , Holocaust studies , nationalism , Jewish heritage , music and identity , and memory studies . She holds a PhD in History and Civilization (2009) from the European University Institute and a Habilitation (2021) from the University of Hamburg. She served as an Humboldt Fellow (2011–2013) and Assistant Professor of Eastern European History and Culture at the University of Bremen (2013–2020). Her publications include monographs on Klezmer’s Afterlife (2013) and Cross Purposes (2023). Her scholarly work examines post-Holocaust cultural dispossession , Jewish heritage revivals , and memory practices in East-Central Europe. She co-edited volumes on Poland’s Wars of Symbols (2019) and Jewish Translation/Translating Jewishness (2018). She received the Annual Article Prize of Holocaust Studies (2018) and secured grants from the ERC , DFG , and Gerda Henkel Foundation .
Professor Deborah Parker is a leading academic in aged care nursing and dementia research at the University of Technology Sydney (UTS) , where she holds the position of Professor of Nursing Aged Care (Dementia). She is the Co-Director of the UTS Ageing Research Collaborative (UARC) and leads End of Life Directions in Aged Care (ELDAC) , a national palliative care program. With over $78 million in research funding across three primary areas—palliative care for older people, dementia care, and service evaluation—her work spans clinical practice, policy development, and international collaboration. Education: PhD (Flinders University, 2016), Master of Social Science (University of South Australia, 2011), BA (Flinders University, 2006) Research interests focus on improving healthcare outcomes for aging populations through evidence-based practices, with an emphasis on person-centered palliative care and advance care planning (ACP) for dementia patients. Her work integrates technology and knowledge translation to address systemic challenges in aged care delivery. Recent publications highlight innovative ACP frameworks, infection control protocols in residential care, and intergenerational care models. These works reflect interdisciplinary collaborations in Europe, Canada, and Australia, addressing global healthcare gaps. Scientific awards include the 2024 Honorary Member of the Order of Australia (AM) for her contributions to palliative and aged care research. As a research leader , she directs large-scale projects like HIRAID® Aged Care and SPA-LTC , and serves on advisory boards for Palliative Care Australia and Australian Association of Gerontology . Her work has shaped clinical tools such as The Abbey Pain Scale and CarerHelp , an online resource for end-of-life caregivers.
Christopher Uggen is a Regents Professor in Sociology at the University of Minnesota Twin Cities. He holds affiliations with the Minnesota Population Center and Life Course Center, focusing on criminal justice and social policy research. Active since 1987, his work spans criminology, political sociology, and social inequality. University: University of Minnesota Twin Cities School: College of Liberal Arts Department: Department of Sociology Academic Rank: Professor His research interests include: Criminal justice systems and sentencing disparities Voting rights and felony disenfranchisement Monetary sanctions and child support debt Firearm violence and policy analysis Scandinavian correctional models Mental health impacts of police violence Recent publications examine topics like linguistic barriers in prisons, George Floyd's murder impacts, and dual debt systems. His 2025 articles focus on carceral systems and Minneapolis mental health outcomes. Scientific awards include: 2006 Distinguished McKnight Professorship Multiple teaching awards (1990, 1999, 2001) 2004 Elected Member honor He has delivered numerous invited presentations on criminal justice reform and voting rights, including 2020 testimony on policy restrictions.
