Dr. DERYA BULUÇ currently serves as a Lecturer at the Textile, Clothing, Shoes and Leather Department within the Vocational School of Mimar Sinan Fine Arts University . Her academic work focuses on innovative garment solutions for early childhood development and the intersection of cultural heritage with modern textile design. Education : Licence in Ready-made Clothing Teaching (Gazi University, 2002) Master's in Clothing Industry and Clothing Arts Education (Gazi University, 2007) Proficiency in Arts in Textile and Fashion Design (Haliç University, 2015) Her research bridges functional apparel for infants with psychomotor development needs and investigates traditional Turkish textile practices through the lens of contemporary fashion design. The analysis of her publications reveals expertise in: Ergonomic infant clothing Medical textile applications Cultural heritage preservation Developmental garment engineering Market-oriented design processes Sustainable textile practices
Monica Bergman serves as an Assistant Professor in Cognitive Neuroscience at the University of Skövde's School of Bioscience, where she maintains an active research program examining the relationship between traumatic experiences and dream content. Her office is located in Room G1250 and she can be contacted at monica.bergman@his.se or by phone at 0500-448815. Her educational background includes a Master of Philosophy in Theoretical Philosophy and a Bachelor of Philosophy in Cognitive Neuroscience, with doctoral studies currently ongoing at the University of Turku. Bergman also serves as Program Manager for the Cognitive Neuroscience - Neuropsychology and Consciousness Studies program (180 credits). Bergman's research primarily focuses on how traumatic negative events manifest in subsequent dreaming, utilizing Threat Simulation Theory (TST) as her theoretical framework. Her work spans natural disasters like the 2004 Indian Ocean Tsunami, historical traumas such as Holocaust survivor experiences, and fundamental cognitive function studies. She examines how threat simulation operates in dreams following traumatic events and how these patterns evolve over time in affected individuals. Her publication record shows a consistent trajectory from foundational cognitive function research through to sophisticated trauma-dream analyses, with recent work demonstrating methodological rigor in studying dream content across diverse traumatic contexts. Bergman has established herself as a specialist in applying quantitative dream analysis to understand psychological trauma processing. Currently, Bergman leads the long-term project 'Dreaming after trauma' (January 2019 - December 2027) which aims to assess how traumatic events affect subsequent dreaming. She previously completed the 'Well being in Post COVID-19 in Sweden' research project (June 2021 - December 2023) examining mental well-being in individuals with and without post-COVID conditions.
Konstantin Kazenin is a Researcher at the Stockholm University Demography Unit (SUDA) , affiliated with the Department of Sociology at Stockholm University . His work focuses on demographic processes , particularly son preference , fertility behavior , and migration impacts in post-Soviet Muslim-majority regions like the North Caucasus and Central Asia . Education : PhD in Linguistics from Moscow State University , with fieldwork on North Caucasus minority languages . Research Themes : Fertility trends in patriarchal societies Migration effects on reproductive behavior Cultural traditions vs. individual choices in childbearing His recent publications highlight fertility disparities in Kyrgyzstan , Dagestan , and North Caucasus , analyzing gender asymmetries , post-pandemic demographic shifts , and ethnic fertility patterns . Kazenin explores how migration transforms reproductive norms across Asia and Russia . Kudenin collaborates with SUDA , a leader in population dynamics research, and has previously worked at Russian Academy for National Economy and Public Administration and National Research University – Higher School of Economics, Moscow .
Dr. Alison L Miller is a Professor in the Department of Health Behavior & Health Equity at the University of Michigan School of Public Health. A developmental psychologist by training, her research examines how child factors, social relationships, and contextual processes influence healthy development, particularly for children in poverty or experiencing early life stress (Adverse Childhood Experiences). She focuses on translating developmental science into public health approaches to reduce health inequities through interventions targeting self-regulation, relational health, and contextual influences. Education: PhD & MA in Developmental Psychology (University of Michigan), BA in Psychology (Wesleyan University), NIMH T-32 Postdoctoral Fellowship (Brown University) Her work spans child mental health, obesity prevention, lead exposure mitigation, and diabetes management. Key projects include Trauma-Informed Programs and Practices for Schools (TIPPS), Adolescent Interventions to Manage Self-Regulation in Type 1 Diabetes (AIMS-T1D), and community-based studies on parenting and lead exposure prevention. Current research explores virtual exercise programs, emotion regulation in preschoolers, and maternal dietary impacts on infant growth. Recent publications show a focus on infant feeding behaviors, physical activity promotion, maternal mental health pathways, and stress physiology in low-income populations. Her work frequently involves interdisciplinary collaborations and community partnerships across healthcare, education, and grassroots organizations. Scientific Awards: NIMH T-32 Postdoctoral Fellowship Dr. Miller leads the Child Health and Development Lab, emphasizing systems-focused approaches to address social determinants of health. Her studies often leverage mixed-methods designs and inform policy/practice through translational frameworks that connect clinic and community systems.
Leticia Alvarez is an Associate Professor at the University of Utah’s College of Education , specifically within the Education, Culture & Society department. A first-generation Purépecha Xicana scholar and educator, her work is deeply informed by her upbringing in a working-poor, mixed-status family along the San Diego-Tijuana border and her experiences navigating both underfunded K-12 schools and elite higher education institutions. Her research focuses on the educational experiences of BIPOC and Latinx communities , particularly those racially profiled, academically tracked, or undocumented. Education: Ph.D. in Educational Psychology (University of Wisconsin-Madison), Ed.M. in Human Development and Psychology (Harvard), BA in Liberal Arts with Spanish minor (CSU San Marcos) Research strands include: (1) Latinx immigrant students’ navigational strategies in U.S. education; (2) family-school engagement through community-based research; and (3) culturally sustaining praxis for teachers. Theories employed include critical social theory , Chicana feminist theory , and participatory action research (PAR) . Recent publications address COVID-19’s impact on Latinx education , resisting the school-to-sweatshop pipeline , and undocumented youth agency . Awards include the Distinguished Faculty Service Award (2022), Social Justice & Transformation Award (2022), and multiple honors from the Mestizo Arts & Activism Collective (2016, 2019). She served on the Utah Board of Juvenile Justice and contributed to community engagement initiatives like the Afghan Refugee Leadership Training Series (2023).
Terhi Utriainen is a Professor in the Study of Religions at the University of Helsinki's Faculty of Theology , with a Docent (Adjunct Professor) position in Gender Studies at the Faculty of Arts. Her research focuses on ethnography of lived religion, vernacular spirituality, ritual studies, religion and gender, and death studies. Her work appears on the LeNeRe research portal . Education: Completed a research period titled 'Learning from new religion and spirituality' (2019–2023) Projects: Leads the Kone Foundation project 'Kenen enkelit?' (2023–2026), explores post-secular society (2010–2014), and co-edited special issues on religious learning in Approaching Religion (2024, 2023) Research Themes examine ritual learning (Orthodox Christianity), transreligious dynamics, angel spirituality in media, and connections between healing practices and religion. She contributes to discourse on new religious movements, gendered embodiment, and spirituality in modern life. Scientific Awards include: Helsinki University Best Dissertation Award (1999) Kalevalaseura's Kekri Prize for Outstanding Research (2023) Member of the Finnish Academy of Science and Letters (2021) Advising and Publications encompass co-editing books with Transaction Publishers, Palgrave MacMillan, and Equinox. Supervises doctoral students in the Doctoral Programme in Theology and Religious Studies and serves on editorial boards for journals like Temenos and Approaching Religion .
Professor Rick Delbridge is Professor of Organizational Analysis at Cardiff Business School and co-convenor of the Centre for Innovation Policy (CIPR). He currently serves as the university lead for the Cardiff Capital Region Challenge Fund in partnership with Y Lab and the Cardiff Capital Region. Previously, from 2012 to 2019, he was Dean of Research, Innovation and Enterprise at Cardiff University and led the development of the Social Science Research Park (SPARK), which he co-authored about in the Nesta paper "Social Science Parks - society's new super-labs". Delbridge's research focuses on the management and organization of innovation, employment relations, and Japanese management practices. His work demonstrates a consistent interest in how organizations function within broader social and economic contexts, particularly examining innovation processes in peripheral regions, organizational sustainability, and the transfer of management practices across cultural boundaries. His research often bridges theoretical organizational studies with practical policy implications, especially regarding innovation policy and regional economic development. His recent publications show a clear evolution toward mission-oriented innovation, particularly examining how universities can contribute to regional development through micro-missions and challenge-led innovation. The publications reveal strong interdisciplinary connections between organizational theory, innovation studies, and regional economic development, with increasing attention to sustainability, inclusivity, and the foundational economy in less developed regions. His notable scientific awards and honors include the Academy of Management Review Best Paper Award (2005), the Organization Studies Roland Calori Prize for Best Paper (2017-2018), and the British Academy of Management Medal for Leadership (2020). He is an Academician of the Academy of Social Sciences (2009-), Fellow of the British Academy of Management (2013-), and Fellow of the Learned Society of Wales (2014-). Delbridge has made significant contributions to the academic community through editorial work as Editor in Chief of Research in the Sociology of Work, and previously as Associate Editor for Academy of Management Review and Organization. He has served on numerous influential panels including the HEFCE REF Interdisciplinary Advisory Panel (2017-2020), Research England Strength in Places Fund Assessment Panel (2018-), ESRC Strategic Advisory Network (2018-), and UKRI's Future Leaders Fellowship Panel College (2020-). His work on the Cardiff Capital Region Challenge Fund demonstrates practical application of his research on innovation policy. As co-convenor of the Centre for Innovation Policy and leader in developing Cardiff's Social Science Research Park, Delbridge has been instrumental in creating institutional structures that bridge academic research and practical innovation challenges. His work with SPARK represents a significant effort to position social science research as central to innovation ecosystems, challenging traditional views that prioritize STEM disciplines in innovation policy.
Edward Clarke serves as a Research Fellow in the Social Psychology research group (AG Cohrs) at the Faculty of Psychology, Philipps University of Marburg, where he has been employed since 2021. Previously, he held academic positions as Lecturer at Federation University Australia (2019-2021) and Assistant Lecturer at Monash University (2018), establishing his expertise in political and environmental psychology. His educational background includes: PhD in Psychology from Deakin University (2011-2017), with dissertation "Climate Change Denial: The Effects of Ideological Polarisation and Threat" Graduate Diploma in Psychology from Deakin University (2010) Bachelor of Arts from the University of Melbourne (2005-2008) Dr. Clarke's research fundamentally examines how political ideologies shape responses to societal threats, with particular focus on climate change communication, collective action dynamics, and system justification processes. His critical social psychology approach investigates the psychological mechanisms behind ideological polarization, identity threats, and resistance to scientific consensus, often employing experimental methodologies to dissect causal pathways in belief formation. Analysis of his 2019-2022 publications reveals consistent thematic threads: climate change communication strategies (especially regarding consensus messaging and identity threats), partisan responses to political scandals, and the psychological architecture of science denial. His work demonstrates how economic/national identity threats mediate climate policy opposition, how late-night comedy influences climate perceptions, and how ideological attitudes shape pandemic responses—all highlighting threat perception as a central psychological mechanism. As an active member of Prof. Dr. Christopher Cohrs' Social Psychology research group, Dr. Clarke collaborates on projects at the intersection of environmental psychology and political ideology within the Institute Building (Gutenbergstraße 18, Room 02044) at Philipps University.
Y. David Chung is a Professor at the Stamps School of Art and Design at the University of Michigan, where he also serves as Director of the MFA Graduate Program. He is additionally Core Faculty at the Nam Center for Korean Studies and was a Michigan Faculty Fellow at the Institute for the Humanities in 2009-10. In 2013, he held the position of Kim Koo Visiting Professor at Harvard University. Chung received his M.F.A. from George Mason University in 2002 and his B.F.A. from the University of Virginia, the Corcoran College of Art and Design in 1988. As a visual artist and filmmaker, Chung's work explores Korean American identity, cultural memory, and diaspora experiences through various mediums including film, multimedia installations, drawings, prints, and public artworks. His artistic practice combines traditional techniques with new digital imaging technologies, creating works that bridge cultural divides and examine historical narratives. His research particularly focuses on the Korean diaspora experience, with significant attention to the Koryo Saram (Koreans of Central Asia) who were forcibly deported by Stalin in 1937. Chung's artistic output over the past two decades demonstrates a consistent engagement with themes of cultural identity, memory, and displacement. His work has evolved from traditional printmaking and drawing to incorporate video, digital media, and large-scale installations, often addressing the Korean American experience and broader issues of migration and cultural adaptation. His documentary film work, particularly 'Koryo Saram, The Unreliable People,' represents a significant contribution to understanding the historical experiences of Koreans in the former Soviet Union. National Endowment for the Arts Fellowship Lila Wallace Reader's Digest Fund-Artist at Giverny Fellowship Best Documentary Award from the National Film Board of Canada (2007) Washington Mayor's Art Award Helmut K. Stern Professorship, Institute for the Humanities Korean American Alliance Artist Award Professor Chung has received significant grant support for his artistic work, including funding from the Office of the Vice Provost for Research at the University of Michigan for projects like 'Pyongyang' and the 'Koryo Saram Project.' He has also been supported by the National Endowment for the Arts, the MidAtlantic Arts Foundation, and the Artslink Foundation for collaborative projects in Kazakhstan. His work has been commissioned for public art installations including the Rosslyn Metro Station in Virginia and the New York City Public Art Program. Chung has served as Artist-in-Residence at numerous institutions including Duke University, Williams College, Wellesley College, and the University of California Berkeley.
Kelly Steelman is an Associate Professor at Michigan Tech , serving as Department Chair in Psychology and Human Factors and as an Affiliated Associate Professor in Computer Science . Her work bridges human-computer interaction , attention modeling , and digital literacy , with a focus on human factors in aviation, technology training, and cognitive performance. Education: PhD in Psychology from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (2011) Her research explores theory-based models of attention , visual workspace design , and sociotechnical systems to enhance digital literacy for older adults. She has contributed to human factors literature on topics such as perceptual salience , SEEV modeling , and driver/pilot workload . Recent publications emphasize human-centered engineering , remote digital assistance , and educational interventions for technology adoption. She has also developed tools like SEEV Modeler for attention modeling and published on seductive detail effects in learning environments. Her collaborations span cross-disciplinary teams , including work with the Human Factors & Ergonomics Society , and she has contributed to standards like the Human Readiness Level Scale (ANSI/HFES 400-2021) .
Dr. Adelheid (Heidi) Lempradl is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Metabolism and Nutritional Programming at Van Andel Institute, where she leads a research laboratory focused on understanding how parental metabolic states are transmitted across generations. Her work bridges epigenetics, metabolism, and developmental biology to uncover mechanisms of intergenerational inheritance. Dr. Lempradl's research explores how environmental factors like diet impact future generations through epigenetic mechanisms. Her laboratory investigates molecular pathways that underlie phenotype transmission across generations, with particular focus on how parental nutrition affects offspring health. She was the first to demonstrate that paternal diet reprograms offspring metabolism in Drosophila and identified the first epigenetic signature of obesity conserved across species. Her recent publications reveal trends in early embryonic metabolism, transgenerational epigenetic inheritance, metabolic programming, and the identification of distinct cell subtypes relevant to metabolic diseases. Her work spans from fundamental mechanisms in Drosophila models to mammalian systems and human relevance. 2002 DOC-fFORTE Ph.D. Fellowship from the Austrian Academy of Sciences Nominated for the Helmholtz Young Investigator Diabetes (HelDi) Award in 2018 Keynote address at SETAC/iEOS Joint Topic Meeting on Environmental and (Eco) Toxicological Omics and Epigenetics Dr. Lempradl mentors several postdoctoral fellows and graduate students including Alix Booms, Eduardo Perez-Mojica, April Rickle, Ellen Stirtz, and Krittika Sudhakar. Her laboratory works closely with the Van Andel Institute Graduate School and collaborates extensively with researchers at Max Planck Institute. The Lempradl Laboratory is part of Van Andel Institute's comprehensive metabolism and nutrition research program launched in 2018.
Dr. Xiaofei Zhang is a professor at Nankai University's Business School in China, with affiliations at Harbin Institute of Technology's School of Management and Hong Kong Polytechnic University's Faculty of Business. His work focuses on health informatics, digital patient-physician communication, and social media's role in healthcare. Key Research Areas: Online health communities, mHealth adoption, rumor dynamics in pandemics, and digital healthcare ethics Methodological Focus: Longitudinal studies, affective response analysis, and SOR (Stimulus-Organism-Response) framework applications Recent studies analyze linguistic convergence in telehealth consultations, monetization strategies in health Q&A forums, and multi-physician team impacts on patient satisfaction. His work appears in journals like Information Processing & Management , IEEE Transactions on Engineering Management , and Computers in Human Behavior . Collaborators include Dr. Xitong Guo (Harbin Institute of Technology), Dr. Kee-hung Lai (Hong Kong Polytechnic University), and Dr. Fanbo Meng. No formal awards or student lists are documented in public records.
Dr. Sylvia L. Mikucki-Enyart is an Associate Professor in the Department of Communication Studies at the University of Iowa, within the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. Her research focuses on interpersonal and family communication dynamics during periods of uncertainty, particularly examining in-law relationships, late-life parental divorce, and sexual communication among emerging adults. She earned her PhD from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Research Interests: Dr. Mikucki-Enyart explores how families navigate communication challenges during major life transitions. Her work includes studying communication patterns among in-laws and their impact on marital and parent-adult child relationships, adult children’s experiences following parental divorce/remarriage in later life, and sexual communication about pleasure and desire. She employs frameworks like relational turbulence theory and uncertainty management to analyze these dynamics. Awards: She has received notable recognition including the 2016 Scholarship Award from the University of Wisconsin–Stevens Point and multiple top paper awards from the Central States Communication Association (2014–2016). Professional Contributions: As editor-in-chief of the Journal of Family Communication, she advances scholarly discourse in family communication studies. She frequently engages in public scholarship through media features (New York Times, Wall Street Journal), a Psychology Today blog, and social media (@dr.sylviamikuckienyart). Her work bridges academic research with practical advice for navigating life transitions through effective communication strategies.
Oľga Danglová, CSc. is a distinguished researcher in ethnology and social anthropology, affiliated with the Institute of Ethnology and Social Anthropology at the Slovak Academy of Sciences since 1968. She holds a degree in Ethnology from Comenius University (1968) and a CSc. (PhD equivalent) from the same institution in 1981. Her work focuses on socio-economic dynamics, rural development, folk art, and cultural heritage, with a particular emphasis on Slovakia's ethnographic landscape. Positions: Research Staff, Principal Investigator (VEGA grants), PhD Tutor Education: Ethnology (Comenius University, 1968) Her research interests span socio-economic transformations in rural areas, the role of traditional crafts in cultural identity, and the interplay between folklore and modernity. She has led over 20 research projects, including VEGA grants on global processes in everyday culture and local development strategies. Her contributions include seminal works like Encyclopedia of Folk Culture in Slovakia and Dekor Symbol . Her publications (over 150 articles, monographs, and edited volumes) reflect expertise in ethnography, cultural policy, and rural sociology. Notable works explore regional identity, folk art preservation, and socialist/post-socialist rural economies. Awards: Golden Award for Life Work (2012), SAS Scientific Achievement Awards (1995–2002), Giuseppe Pitré International Ethnology Prize (1995), and recognition from UNESCO and the Literary Fund of Slovakia. She has also been honored by the Slovak Ethnological Society and the Slovak government for contributions to cultural heritage and education. Dr. Danglová serves on editorial boards (e.g., Slovenský národopis ), academic committees, and national cultural initiatives. She co-organized conferences and workshops on regional development and actively participated in EU-funded projects on cultural heritage and rural policy. Her work bridges academic research with public engagement, advocating for the integration of traditional knowledge into contemporary social and economic frameworks.
Jennifer Kim is a Professor at Vanderbilt University School of Nursing, specializing in gerontological nursing and long-term care. She coordinates older adult healthcare courses for nurse practitioner students and serves as the Principal Investigator for the Middle Tennessee Geriatric Workforce Enhancement Program (GWEP). Dr. Kim holds certifications as a Gerontological Nurse Practitioner (GNP-BC) and multiple distinguished fellowships including FAANP and FAAN. Her academic roles include leadership in organizations like the Gerontological Advanced Practice Nurses Association (GAPNA), where she previously served as Immediate Past President. Dr. Kim's education includes a DNP from New York University, an MSN in Gerontological Nursing from Vanderbilt, and a BA from UC Irvine. Her research focuses on deprescribing, long-term care workforce education, and polypharmacy management in older adults. She has authored numerous publications addressing clinical challenges in geriatric care, including dementia management, opioid-benzodiazepine interactions in nursing homes, and nursing home safety during pandemics. Her awards include the 2023 Fellow of the American Academy of Nursing, 2018 Distinguished Educator recognition from the National Hartford Center, and multiple teaching excellence awards. Dr. Kim has also led initiatives to address elder abuse detection, nurse practitioner practice barriers, and competency development for gerontological educators. Her work bridges clinical practice, education, and policy to improve healthcare for aging populations.
