جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

Juliana Samsonمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Healthcare Education
• Interprofessional Education
• Medical Simulation
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Juliana Samson is a Doctorate Student and Guest Lecturer - Simulation at Coventry University's Centre for Healthcare and Communities. Her work focuses on healthcare education innovations, particularly using artificial intelligence (AI) and simulation technologies. She holds advanced degrees including an MSc in Physiotherapy (Keele University, 2017), a Postgraduate Certificate in Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy (University of South Australia, 2006), and a Physiotherapy Degree (University of Sydney, 2000). Her research emphasizes interprofessional education and the development of virtual patient simulators enhanced by AI. Notable activities include invited talks on AI in healthcare education and participation in workshops on generative AI applications. She has contributed to conferences like the 13th International Conference on Serious Games and Applications for Health. Recent media coverage highlights her work on next-generation virtual patients using AI tools. Education: Physiotherapy Degree, University of Sydney (1996–2000) Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy Postgraduate Certificate, University of South Australia (2005–2006) Physiotherapy MSc, Keele University (2012–2017) Grants & Collaborations: Ongoing contributions to interprofessional simulation projects and evaluations. Labs/Teams: Involved in the development of AI-enabled virtual patient systems through the Centre for Healthcare and Communities.

Angelique Jenneyمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Child Mental Health
• Gender-Based Violence
• Trauma-Informed Practice
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Angelique Jenney is an Associate Professor and the Wood’s Homes Research Chair in Children’s Mental Health at the Faculty of Social Work, University of Calgary. With over 25 years of experience in gender-based violence, child protection, and children’s mental health sectors, she specializes in trauma-informed approaches and simulation-based learning methodologies. Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Social Work – University of Toronto (2011) Master of Social Work (MSW) – Wilfrid Laurier University (1998) Bachelor of Arts (BA), Psychology Co-op Program – University of Guelph (1995) Her research focuses on child mental health , gender-based violence , trauma across the lifespan , and simulation-based learning . She develops tools to enhance clinical competencies through experiential training, addressing gaps in child protection responses to violence and trauma. Dr. Jenney’s publications highlight innovative practices such as virtual simulations for interdisciplinary education, narrative shelter models for resilience, and trauma-informed interventions with perpetrators. Her work bridges academic research and frontline practice, emphasizing practical knowledge dissemination to parents and policymakers. Faculty Publication Award (2017–2022) Faculty of Social Work Early Career Researcher Award (2021) Teaching Experiential Learning Initiatives Teaching Award (2023) She collaborates with agencies like the Hotchkiss Brain Institute and Mathison Centre for Mental Health Research and Education, contributing to policy development and training frameworks in child welfare.

Niall Wintersمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر ارشد

• Educational Technology
• Global Health
• Healthcare Informatics
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Niall Winters is a Visiting Fellow at the University of Oxford's Department of Education, previously serving as Professor of Education and Technology and an Official Fellow. His research focuses on socially-just technology innovations, particularly in healthcare and education, supported by over €7 million in funding. He holds a PhD in Computer Science from Trinity College Dublin. Key roles include co-convenor of the Critical Digital Education Research Group, director of the MSc Education (Digital and Social Change), and mentor to Kellogg students. Prior to Oxford, he was a Reader in Learning Technologies at UCL Institute of Education and Deputy Head of the Department of Culture, Communication and Media. His research integrates global health challenges with digital solutions, emphasizing community health workers' training in low-resource settings. Collaborations include the Global Centre on Healthcare and Urbanisation at Kellogg and projects with UNESCO, WHO, and the NHS. He has held fellowships at institutions like Sciences Po and MIT Media Lab Europe. Publications span mobile health technologies, gamification in medical education, and policy frameworks for digital equity. His work bridges theory and practice, advocating for ethical technology design that addresses systemic inequalities in education and healthcare systems.

Reza Taheriمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Pharmacy Education
• Leadership Development
• Curriculum Design
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Reza Taheri is a Professor and Senior Associate Dean of Pharmacy Education at Chapman University School of Pharmacy. His expertise spans leadership development, curriculum design, strategic planning, and programmatic accreditation in pharmacy education. Previously, he served as Chief Strategy Officer at RxPrep Inc., founding Associate Dean at West Coast University, and held faculty and leadership roles at Western University of Health Sciences and Loma Linda University School of Pharmacy. Education: Doctor of Pharmacy (University of Minnesota), Executive MBA (University of Southern California) Current Role: Department of Pharmacy Practice, Chapman University His research focuses on pharmacy education , emphasizing emotional intelligence coaching , interprofessional collaboration , and virtual learning modalities . Recent studies examine mock-trial simulations for teaching-assessment, supplemental instruction efficacy, and interprofessional virtual simulations for leadership and patient advocacy. Publications highlight technology integration in pharmacy curricula and resilience measurement in educational contexts. Taheri collaborates extensively on interprofessional education (IPE) interventions, analyzing their impact on patient outcomes like length of stay , medical errors , and mortality . He is a certified Emotional Intelligence Coach and trainer with Crucial Learning and The Table Group.

Nicholas Nelsonمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Astrophysics
• Dynamical Chaos
• Solar Physics
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Nicholas Nelson is an Associate Professor in the Department of Physics at California State University, Chico. His research spans interdisciplinary areas including astrophysics, dynamical chaos, and medical education curriculum development. He specializes in stellar evolution models, solar convection dynamics, and magnetic field generation in stars. His work bridges physics and healthcare, addressing structural competency in medical training and social determinants of health through innovative curricula. Research interests include: solar magnetic loop formation, chaotic dynamics in celestial bodies, and integrating social determinants of health into residency programs. His publications reflect a dual focus on computational astrophysics and healthcare equity. Notable contributions include studies on knuckleball aerodynamics, early career challenges in astrophysics, and curriculum design for addressing health disparities. Though no awards are explicitly listed, his work demonstrates impactful cross-disciplinary engagement. No advising relationships or grant information was provided in the source material. His office is located in PHSC 121B on campus.

Mary Jeanette Ignacioمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Stress Management
• Cognitive Integration
• Collaborative Learning
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Associate Professor Mary Jeanette Ignacio is a faculty member at the Alice Lee Centre for Nursing Studies, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore (NUS), where she has served since 2008. She currently serves as the Undergraduate Programmes Director for Year 1 and specializes in simulation-based pedagogy. Doctor of Philosophy (Health Professions Education), Maastricht University Bachelor of Science (Nursing), St Dominic Savio College, Philippines Doctor of Medicine (MD), University of Santo Tomas, Philippines Bachelor of Science (Psychology), University of the Philippines Diliman Her research focuses on stress management , cognitive integration , collaborative learning , and human factors in healthcare education. She has pioneered simulation-based teaching strategies across undergraduate and postgraduate nursing curricula and developed innovative approaches to link pathophysiology with clinical practice. Recent publications highlight her work in virtual reality simulations , systematic reviews on gender discrimination in nursing , and interprofessional educational interventions . She has received multiple teaching excellence awards and secured grants for simulation-based learning projects. NUS Teaching Excellence Award (Individual) 2023 NUS Long Service Award 2023 National University of Singapore Teaching Excellence Award 2017 Her funded projects include grants from the Centre for Development of Teaching and Learning (NUS), Singapore Millennium Foundation, and Sigma Theta Tau International Honors Society of Nursing Research. She actively contributes to advancing simulation pedagogy , virtual hospital design , and affective fidelity in simulations to improve clinical learning outcomes.

Tanya Tierneyمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس پزشکی

• Medical Education
• Healthcare Communication
• Simulation-Based Training
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr Tanya Tierney serves as Assistant Dean, Clinical Communication at the Lee Kong Chian School of Medicine, Nanyang Technological University. She is a资深 medical educator specializing in patient-centered communication and simulation-based teaching methodologies. Previously, she held roles at Imperial College London, including Course Leader for Clinical Communication and Head of Year for Graduate Entry Medicine students. Her expertise includes simulated patient (SP) training, curriculum development, and student welfare initiatives. Dr Tierney holds a PhD in Neuroendocrinology from the National Institute for Medical Research (1998) and transitioned to medical education research in 2004. Her work focuses on simulation-based learning, ethnographic approaches to non-technical skills development, and stress management in healthcare settings. Key contributions include developing assessment tools like the Imperial Stress Assessment Tool (ISAT) and advancing hybrid simulation methodologies. Her research portfolio spans over two decades, with recent emphasis on empathy development in healthcare professionals, global perspectives on equity in medical education, and optimizing simulated participant programs. She has authored numerous studies on clinical communication, surgical training, and interprofessional collaboration.

Karen Hayesمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Rural Health
• Occupational Therapy
• Spatial Justice
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Karen Hayes is a Lecturer in Occupational Therapy at the School of Allied Health, Exercise and Sports Sciences, Charles Sturt University. With over two decades of clinical experience, she focuses on rural health equity, workforce development, and spatial justice in non-urban healthcare systems. Education: BaAppSc(Occupational Therapy)(Hons), University of Western Sydney; MHlthSc(Education), University of Sydney; GCertAppHlthBPsych, University of Newcastle Research: Rural occupational therapy services, spatial justice, workforce maldistribution, disaster resilience, and interprofessional education Awards: Senior Fellow Higher Education Academy (2024), Change One Thing Award (2023), Best Oral Presentation (2022), Best Presentation (2024) Her recent research examines the persistent shortage of occupational therapists in rural areas, spatial analysis of healthcare access, and simulation-based training for rural practice readiness. She advocates for systemic policy reforms to address geographic disparities in care provision. Key collaborations include work with institutions like the University of Western Sydney and active engagement in rural health conferences and policy groups. Her teaching philosophy emphasizes hands-on learning, critical thinking, and cultural awareness to prepare students for rural practice challenges.

Kitty Hernlenمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Online Education
• Flipped Classroom Management
• Educational Technology
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Kitty Hernlen is an Associate Professor and Program Director for the Health Services program at Augusta University's College of Allied Health Sciences. With 20 years at AU and 34 years as a respiratory therapist, she bridges clinical expertise with academic leadership. Her roles include coordinating courses like Health Economics and Research in Health Services. EDD, Educational Evaluation and Research (Augusta University, 2019) MBA, Business Administration (Brenau University, 1996) BBA, Business Administration (Augusta State University, 1991) Her research focuses on asthma management and indoor air quality in schools, while her teaching interests emphasize online education and technology integration. Recent scholarship explores medical simulation applications in interprofessional education (IPE) and flipped classroom methodologies. Key trends in her publications include: Medical simulation for IPE faculty training Flipped classroom critical thinking assessment Simulation-based pedagogy innovations Educational technology implementation Scientific honors include the Distinguished Respiratory Therapist Credentialing Success Award (2024) and multiple service recognition certificates. She directs the Augusta Area Asthma Camp and contributes to curriculum committees across Augusta University.

• Midwifery
• Maternal Health
• Mindfulness in Healthcare
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Louise Hunter is an Associate Lecturer at the Oxford School of Nursing and Midwifery, Oxford Brookes University, where she contributes to both undergraduate and postgraduate teaching in midwifery. She is actively involved in research, supervision, and professional development, with a strong focus on improving maternity care and the experiences of women and midwives. Education: PhD MA (Oxon) RM (Registered Midwife) Her research interests revolve around enhancing midwifery care through innovative models such as mindfulness training and group antenatal care. She has investigated mindfulness as a tool to improve workplace culture and support women during labor and early parenthood. Her work on the NIHR-funded REACH project explored group antenatal care, and she continues to research water birth feasibility, anemia in pregnancy, and equity in midwifery education. Her recent publications demonstrate a consistent focus on maternal and newborn health, midwifery education, and service user empowerment. Themes across her work include health equity, particularly for Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic (BAME) students and birthing people, evidence-based practice, and the integration of psychological and social support into maternity care. Scientific Awards and Recognition: Fellow of the Higher Education Academy Louise Hunter is also a member of the Royal College of Midwives (RCM) and actively supervises research students, including Claire Litchfield, whose work examines water immersion in labor for obese women. She is involved in the Maternity Care (OxMater) research group and contributes to developing initiatives that involve service users in midwifery recruitment and training. Her work bridges clinical practice, education, and research, aiming to create more inclusive, effective, and compassionate maternity services.

• Emergency Medicine
• Urgent Care Systems
• Health Services Research
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Suzanne Mason is a Professor of Emergency Medicine at the School of Medicine and Population Health , University of Sheffield, and a Consultant in Emergency Medicine at Sheffield Teaching Hospitals Trust. Her career spans over three decades, with a focus on evaluating complex interventions in urgent and emergency care, particularly for older adults and frail populations. Education: MBBS (1990), FRCS, FFAEM, MD (Emergency Medicine) Key Research Areas: Emergency care systems, clinical decision-making, geriatric emergency care, health informatics, and multi-centre mixed-methods studies Her research has directly influenced emergency care delivery, including studies on exit block in EDs , trauma networks , and digital ambulance records . She has led major projects such as Connected Health Cities (2016–2018) and RADOSS (risk prediction for seizures). Grants include £1.4 million from NIHR and £692,206 from the Department of Health . Scientific awards include an MD from Royal College of Surgeons Research Fellowship and leadership roles in NIHR-funded initiatives . She has pioneered collaborative models for ambulance services , care home integration , and frailty screening in EDs. Her work bridges clinical practice, policy evaluation, and digital innovation, with over 150 publications and mentorship in BMJ Open and Emergency Medicine Journal editorials.

Atsusi Hirumiمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Instructional Design
• E-Learning Systems
• Distance Education
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Dr. Atsusi Hirumi is a Professor of Instructional Technology at the University of Central Florida (UCF), affiliated with the College of Community Innovation and Education and the Department of Learning Sciences and Educational Research. Born in New York and raised in Nairobi, Kenya, he holds a B.S. in Biology from Purdue University, an M.A. in Educational Technology from San Diego State University, and a Ph.D. in Instructional Systems from Florida State University. His research focuses on advancing e-learning systems, particularly in medical education, instructional design, and game-based learning. Key areas include the design of virtual patient simulations (e.g., InterPLAY), evidence-informed curriculum frameworks (AVIDesign), and the impact of multimedia elements like background music on learner performance. He has published over 100 articles and presented globally on topics such as blended learning strategies and competency-based education. Dr. Hirumi has received notable awards, including the Star Faculty Award for teaching and service, and is a two-time recipient of the WebCT Exemplary Online Course Award. His work emphasizes bridging theory and practice, collaborating across institutions to train educators in innovative teaching methods. His recent research highlights include exploring medical students' use of curriculum resources, analyzing the role of background music in learning, and advancing virtual patient simulation methodologies. These efforts aim to optimize educational outcomes in K–12, higher education, and corporate training settings.

Elif Bilgicمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Performance Assessment in Medical Education
• Simulation-Based Medical Education
• Artificial Intelligence in Health Sciences Education
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Elif Bilgic is an Assistant Professor and Education Scientist at McMaster University's Department of Pediatrics. Her research program focuses on performance assessment across medical specialties, with an emphasis on optimizing clinical and simulation-based evaluations through technological innovation, interdisciplinary collaboration, and competency-based frameworks. McMaster University, Department of Pediatrics (2025-present) McGill University, Department of Surgery (2018-2025) Research Interests span performance assessment in surgical and pediatric education, virtual reality simulations, and artificial intelligence applications in health sciences training. She investigates: Valid assessment tools for laparoscopic suturing and endoscopic procedures Extended reality (XR) adoption in Canadian medical simulation centers Emotional impacts of competency assessment mandates on trainees and faculty Interdisciplinary AI integration in surgical education Educational analytics for skill acquisition tracking Teaching includes modules like The Fundamentals of Skill Acquisition (HSEDUC 704) and Program Evaluation in Health Sciences Education (HSEDUC 710). Her 2025 publications highlight advancements in simulation platforms for pediatric acute care, AI implications in surgical training, and emotional analysis of assessment systems.

• Pharmacy Practice
• Clinical Pharmacology
• Mental Health
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Professor Timothy Chen is an academic at The University of Sydney , affiliated with the Brain and Mind Centre and the Charles Perkins Centre . He holds qualifications including a PhD, DipHPharm, BPharm, and professional certifications like MPS, MSHP, ARPharmS, FFIP. Research Focus : Medication management and safety, quality use of psychotropic medicines, and interprofessional collaboration in healthcare. Awards & Leadership : President of the Social and Administrative Section of the International Pharmaceutical Federation (FIP), Australian Award for University Teaching (2017), and key roles in global pharmacy policy. Key Contributions : Led the Home Medicines Review (HMR) program, supervised six PhD students to completion, and secured competitive research funding exceeding $2 million. His work spans clinical pharmacology, mental health, and geriatric pharmacy. Scientific Awards : Australian Award for University Teaching (2017) Elsevier Best Paper Award (2013) SUPRA Supervisor of the Year Finalist (2016) Distinguished Expert, Xi’an Jiaotong University (2017-2022) Current Research includes co-designing dementia care tools, validating Arabic medication burden instruments, and developing quality indicators for community pharmacy services. His team explores medication reconciliation, deprescribing, and mental health stigma reduction through pharmacist-led interventions.

Gary Mitchellمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Nursing
• Gerontology
• Palliative Care
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Dr. Gary Mitchell is a Reader (Education) in the School of Nursing and Midwifery at Queen's University Belfast, with a focus on aging populations, dementia care, and healthcare education. He leads postgraduate education initiatives and co-develops digital educational tools to enhance nursing practice and public health awareness. Director of Postgraduate Taught Education at the School of Nursing and Midwifery Academic Lead for the Future Ready Evidence-Based Practice Champion Programme Former Chair of the Royal College of Nursing's Older People's Forum Editorial Board Member of BMC Geriatrics and Nursing Reports His research interests span qualitative methodologies, care home nursing, and the integration of digital education. Key projects include co-designing interventions to improve dementia care, pain management, and diabetes education in long-term care settings. Dr. Mitchell has authored over 260 publications, focusing on topics like restrictive practices in care homes, the psychosocial impact of chronic illnesses, and educational games for public health awareness. Awards: MBE (2023), Queen's University Teaching Awards (2024, 2023, 2021, 2020) He supervises PhD students in aging care and collaborates internationally on projects funded by agencies like the Burdett Trust for Nursing and the National Institute for Health Research (NIHR).