جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

• Semantic Web
• Ontologies
• Knowledge Representation
• +۱۱ مورد دیگر

Dieter A. Fensel is a Full Professor at the Institute of Computer Science, Faculty of Computer Science, University of Innsbruck, Austria . He has held academic positions at the University of Karlsruhe, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, and the University of Amsterdam. He founded the Digital Enterprise Research Institute (DERI) in Galway and Innsbruck and co-founded the Semantic Technology Institute International (STI2). His work spans semantic technologies, knowledge engineering, and intelligent systems. PhD in Political Science, University of Karlsruhe (1993) Habilitation in Applied Computer Science, University of Karlsruhe (1998) Masters in Computer Science (TU Berlin) and Social Science (FU Berlin) His research interests focus on the Semantic Web, ontologies, knowledge representation, web services, and intelligent systems. He investigates how semantics can enhance data interoperability, service composition, and knowledge sharing in distributed environments. His work bridges formal methods with practical applications in e-commerce, tourism, and digital enterprises. He emphasizes the role of semantics in enabling machine-understandable content and automated reasoning across domains. The research trends in his publications and projects reveal a consistent focus on semantic technologies, from foundational work on knowledge representation (e.g., KARL language) to large-scale EU projects on data ecosystems (PlanetData, BYTE), travel (EuTravel), and energy (ENTROPY). His work evolved from theoretical AI and knowledge engineering to applied semantic web services, linked data, and digital innovation in societal domains. His scientific awards include: Carl-Adam-Petri-Award of the Faculty of Economic Sciences, University of Karlsruhe (2000) As an academic advisor, Dieter Fensel has supervised over 25 PhD students and served on numerous Master’s and PhD committees. He has led more than 100 national and international research projects with total funding in the hundreds of millions of euros, including major grants from the EU’s 7th Framework Program, Horizon 2020, and Science Foundation Ireland. These projects span domains such as big data, ambient assisted living, transportation, and digital services. He co-founded and led several research labs and teams , including: Digital Enterprise Research Institute (DERI), Galway and Innsbruck Semantic Technology Institute (STI) Innsbruck Semantic Technology Institute International (STI2) Co-founder of the European Semantic Web Conference (ESWC) and International Semantic Web Conference (ISWC) These organizations foster global collaboration in semantic technologies and have become central hubs for research, innovation, and community building in the field.

• Social Medicine
• Child Health
• Parenting
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Anna Sarkadi is a Professor in Social Medicine at the Department of Public Health and Caring Sciences, Uppsala University. She is a physician and leads a research group focused on child health, parenting, and mental wellbeing, with a strong emphasis on immigrant and refugee populations. Her work integrates public health, clinical medicine, and social policy to develop and evaluate interventions that promote family and child mental health. Her research interests include social medicine, child and adolescent mental health, parenting support, immigrant and refugee health, developmental disorders, preventive interventions, and public health policy . She employs both qualitative and quantitative methods, with a focus on community-based participatory research, intervention studies, and health services evaluation. Her recent publications (2023–2025) span topics such as mental health resilience in refugee youth, language development screening, teacher wellbeing, and economic hardship screening in child health services. Many of her studies involve co-design with stakeholders, including refugee families, and focus on equity and inclusion. Anna Sarkadi supervises 6 current PhD students 12 graduated PhD students 6 residents in social medicine and public health She is also chairperson of the Swedish Association of Social Medicine, indicating national leadership in her field. Her grants and research projects include evaluations of parenting programs, trauma interventions (e.g., Teaching Recovery Techniques), and studies on socioeconomic determinants of child health. She frequently collaborates with interdisciplinary teams across Sweden and internationally. She leads or contributes to research in labs and teams focused on Child and Adolescent Mental Health Migration and Health Public Health Interventions Family and Parenting Support Her work often involves close collaboration with child health services, schools, and community organizations.

• Psychogerontology
• Aging
• Dementia
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Macarena Sánchez-Izquierdo Alonso is an Associate Professor in the Department of Psychology at the Faculty of Human and Social Sciences, Universidad Pontificia Comillas, where she has over 21 years of academic experience. She holds a PhD in Psychology from the same institution and specializes in psychogerontology, dementia, caregiving, and ageism. PhD in Psychology, Universidad Pontificia Comillas Licentiate in Psychology, Universidad Pontificia Comillas Her research focuses on aging, dementia, caregiver well-being, active aging, brain injury, and age stereotypes. She is a member of the research group Psicología del ciclo vital y la familia and participates in national and international projects such as STEREOTYPES (ICESEN) and EVEN-UPCO, promoting positive images of aging and combating ageism. Her recent work explores behavioral interventions in retirement, motivation for health behaviors, and media representation of older adults. Her publications in journals like Frontiers in Psychology , PLoS One , and Health Psychology Review demonstrate a strong trend in meta-analytic and qualitative studies on aging, longevity, and psychosocial determinants of health. She frequently collaborates with leading researchers such as R. Fernández-Ballesteros and A. Cruz Jentoft. Member, Research Group EVEN (UAM) Participant, Project STEREOTYPES (Ministry of Economy and Competitiveness) Member, EVEN-UPCO Group (Active Aging, Quality of Life and Gender) She has delivered lectures and workshops at conferences across Spain, including expert panels on aging and ageism, and has contributed to training programs for caregivers and religious communities. She holds multiple ANECA certifications confirming her status as a university professor and contracted doctor.

Joanna Farrمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Mental Health
• Adolescent Psychology
• Qualitative Research Methods
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Joanna Farr is a Lecturer in Psychology at Birkbeck University of London's School of Psychological Sciences. Her research focuses on mental health experiences of young people, particularly using qualitative methods like Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis (IPA), longitudinal studies, and visual methods. She has held roles at the Anna Freud National Centre for Children and Families and Roehampton University. Education: PhD in Psychology, Birkbeck University of London (2021) MSc in Psychology, Birkbeck University of London (2013) Research Interests: Adolescent mental health and emotional wellbeing Psychosis and bipolar disorder experiences Qualitative research methodologies Her current projects include a Wellcome Trust-funded study on adolescent girls' emotional management strategies and a collaboration with film experts to create short films based on video diaries. She also investigates early intervention for bipolar disorder using IPA. Collaborations: Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis Research Group Health and Lived Experience Group Joint work with the Derek Jarman Lab (Film, Media and Cultural Studies) Teaching & Supervision: Supervises students at Birkbeck and teaches psychology courses focusing on qualitative methods and mental health topics.

Gabriel Sosaمشاهده پروفایل

عضو هیئت علمی

• Art Education
• Illustration
• Public Art
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Gabriel Sosa is the Saturday Studios Director in Art Education and a Visiting Lecturer in Illustration at Massachusetts College of Art and Design (MassArt). He is also Deputy Director of Essex Art Center in Lawrence, Massachusetts, demonstrating strong ties to community-based arts education and public engagement. Education: M.F.A., School of the Museum of Fine Arts at Tufts University, 2016 B.A., Boston University, 2007 Universidad Autónoma de Madrid, Spain, 2007–2008 His research and creative interests center on public art, language, identity, and community engagement . As a Cuban-American artist and former court interpreter, his work interrogates linguistic accessibility, cultural hybridity, and institutional critique. His projects often involve collaboration with urban communities, museums, and public spaces, reflecting a deep commitment to socially engaged art practices. Themes of visibility, communication, and spatial politics recur across his exhibitions and curatorial work. The 15 most recent articles reflect a consistent engagement with socially responsive art , blending curatorial innovation, performance, and public intervention. They span disciplines including public art, disability studies, digital culture, and political aesthetics , demonstrating a transdisciplinary approach rooted in community dialogue and critical theory. Scientific and Artistic Honors: Materia Abierta Residency, Mexico City (2021) Art & Law Program Residency, New York (2021) Urbano Project Residency, Boston (2021) Now + There Accelerator Program, Boston (2020) Lugar a dudas Residency, Colombia (2019) Gabriel Sosa actively mentors youth and emerging artists through programs like Saturday Studios and the Urbano Project. While no formal grants are listed, his residencies and public art projects suggest funding from cultural and community organizations. His curatorial and educational leadership at Essex Art Center and MassArt highlights a sustained commitment to expanding access to the arts. He leads initiatives at Saturday Studios and Essex Art Center , both focused on community-driven art education and exhibition. These labs and teams emphasize inclusivity, youth development, and cross-cultural dialogue, functioning as incubators for socially engaged artistic practice.

Michael Katzمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Psychotherapy Research
• Clinical Psychology
• Psychodynamic Psychotherapy
• +۱۱ مورد دیگر

Michael Katz is an Assistant Professor in the Clinical Psychology Doctoral Program at Long Island University (LIU) Post, within the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, Department of Psychology. He earned his Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from Adelphi University's Derner School of Psychology and completed a clinical fellowship at Mount Sinai Hospital's WTCMHP, focusing on trauma in 9/11 responders. B.Sc. – Tel Aviv University M.A. – Academic College of Tel Aviv-Jaffa M.A., Ph.D. – Derner School of Psychology, Adelphi University Dr. Katz's research centers on psychotherapy process and outcome, with a focus on two main areas: (1) variations in psychotherapy techniques—especially psychodynamic and cognitive-behavioral—and their impact on treatment effectiveness, and (2) the phenomenon of crying in psychotherapy and its relationship to therapeutic alliance, attachment, and emotional change. He also investigates grief, trauma, and integrative approaches to therapy. His work bridges psychodynamic theory with empirical methodologies through his leadership of the Psychotherapy, Integration, and Emotion (PIE) Lab at LIU. His recent publications reveal strong trends in analyzing emotional expression (particularly crying), adherence and flexibility in therapeutic technique, and the integration of psychotherapeutic models. These studies employ both quantitative and qualitative methods, often involving collaboration with leading researchers like Mark Hilsenroth. His work appears in high-impact journals such as Psychotherapy , Journal of Psychotherapy Integration , and Counselling and Psychotherapy Research . Society for Psychotherapy Research (2016–present) Dr. Katz has presented his research at major international conferences including the Society for Psychotherapy Research (SPR) and the American Psychoanalytic Association. His work has contributed to understanding therapist behavior, patient experiences, and the dynamics of therapeutic change. While no specific grants or awards are mentioned in the text, his consistent publication and presentation record indicate active research engagement and scholarly productivity. He leads the Psychotherapy, Integration, and Emotion (PIE) Lab at LIU, which focuses on integrating psychodynamic roots with empirical research to enhance clinical utility. The lab's work emphasizes real-world applicability and the scientific validation of therapeutic practices.

Bina Parekhمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Clinical Psychology
• Behavioral Health
• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Dr. Bina Parekh is a Full Professor and Associate Department Chair in the Clinical Psychology program at The Chicago School of Professional Psychology (TCSPP), Anaheim. She holds a Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from Loma Linda University and has over two decades of experience in academia, clinical practice, and research. Education: B.A., University of California, Berkeley (1989) M.A., New York University (1993) Ph.D., Loma Linda University (2000) Dr. Parekh specializes in cross-cultural psychology, behavioral health, and trauma, with a focus on pain management, addiction medicine, and multicultural counseling. Her research spans topics like weight bias in the military, polyamory, and trauma resilience. Research Trends: Recent publications highlight her methodological expertise in qualitative and quantitative analysis, with applications to addiction, diversity, and psychological assessment. Clinical & Teaching Roles: She has taught courses in research methods, statistics, and cognitive behavioral therapy, and maintains a private practice in health psychology.

Meredith Van Nattaمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Citizenship and Health
• Health Inequalities
• Medical Sociology
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Meredith Van Natta is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Sociology at the University of California Merced, School of Social Sciences, Humanities and Arts. Her research focuses on citizenship and health, health inequalities, medical sociology, science, medicine, and technology studies, immigration, and health policy. Contact her at mvannatta@ucmerced.edu . Ph.D. in Sociology, University of California San Francisco M.A. in Latin American Studies, University of California Berkeley B.A. in Latin American Studies and History, University of Kansas Research interests include: Citizenship and Health Disparities Medical Legal Violence Immigrant Healthcare Access Structural Vulnerability in Safety Nets Biopolitical Exclusion Her recent publications analyze immigration law’s impact on clinical practice, public charge policies, medical legal consciousness, and structural barriers in safety-net hospitals. Articles also explore topics like reproductive health crises, gender-affirming care, and housing insecurities.

Elaine Bidmeadمشاهده پروفایل

عضو هیئت علمی

• Qualitative research in health and social inequality
• Adoption of Digital Innovation in health and care
• Public Involvement and Community Participation (PICE)

Dr. Elaine Bidmead is a Senior Research Fellow at the University of Cumbria, specializing in health and social inequalities. She is affiliated with the Inequalities and Marginalised Communities theme of the NIHR ARC NENC and collaborates on projects addressing digital health innovation and community participation in research. Research Interests: Qualitative research in health and social inequality. Adoption of digital innovation in healthcare and care delivery. Public involvement and community engagement (PICE) in research processes. Recent Publications: Elaine's work focuses on digital health implementation, pandemic impacts on communities, and socioeconomic disparities in healthcare access. Her studies span telemedicine, indices of deprivation, and remote diagnostic solutions. Labs/Teams: Elaine contributes to the University of Cumbria’s Cumbrian Centre for Health Technologies and collaborates with interdisciplinary teams on NIHR ARC NENC initiatives.

Geneviève Mercilleمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Public Health Nutrition
• Food Environment
• Local Food Systems
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Geneviève Mercille is an Associate Professor in the Department of Nutrition at Université de Montréal's Faculty of Medicine. Her research focuses on food environments, social inequalities in nutrition, and public health interventions to improve food security and dietary habits.

Helen Haydonمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر ارشد

• Digital Health
• Aged Care
• Palliative Care
• +۸ مورد دیگر

Dr. Helen Haydon is a Senior Research Fellow and Registered Psychologist at the University of Queensland , affiliated with the Centre for Online Health and Centre for Health Services Research. Her work focuses on digital health with applications in aged care , palliative care , psycho-oncology , and carer wellbeing . She leads three nationwide programs: Palliative Care ECHO, Elder ECHO, and Caring for the Carer. Education: PhD, Graduate Diploma of Aged Health Care Research: Telepalliative care evaluation, voluntary assisted dying (VAD), technology-supported grief, digital mental health, and equity in telehealth access Supervision: PhD/MPhil in digital health, palliative care, and psycho-oncology Funding: Commonwealth Department of Health, QGC Pty Limited, MRFF, Metro South Health Labs/Teams: Collaborates with NACCHO, leads national telehealth programs Her recent work analyzes telehealth modalities, caregiver support systems, and telehealth equity. Publications emphasize trust in telehealth , digital literacy , and clinical outcomes . She also develops tools like the Digital Health Acceptability Questionnaire and Trust in Telehealth Scales . No scientific awards are explicitly mentioned.

• Religious Studies
• Jewish Studies
• Ethnography
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Nathan Devir is a Professor at the University of Utah’s Department of World Languages and Cultures, specializing in interdisciplinary research at the intersection of religion, culture, and social sciences. He has directed the university's Middle East Center and Middle East Studies Program (2015-2020) and served as Interim Director of the Religious Studies Program (2017-2018). His work bridges humanistic and applied sciences, with fieldwork in Benin, France, Germany, India, Israel, Morocco, the UK, Gabon, Ghana, Cameroon, Ivory Coast, Madagascar, and Senegal. Degrees: Ph.D. in Religious Studies from Pennsylvania State University Languages: Proficient in French and Hebrew (reading, writing, speaking, understanding, peer review) Devir’s research focuses on Jewish communities in Sub-Saharan Africa, exploring themes of religious belonging, ethnic identity, gender roles, and the globalization of Judaism through digital media. His ethnographic studies examine how communities in the Ivory Coast, Cameroon, Madagascar, and other regions negotiate halachic principles, familial responsibilities, and cultural hybridity. His publications address topics such as genetic testing in Israeli immigration policies, psychospiritual healing in West African Vodoun-Christian contexts, and the digital propagation of Judaism in Central Africa. These works reflect a broader engagement with cultural anthropology, religious studies, and postcolonial identity theories. Scientific Awards and Grants: Faculty Fellow Award (University Research Committee, 2014) Aziz Atiya Comparative Religion Research Award Association for the Study of the Middle East and Africa Research Grants Earhart Foundation Grant National Endowment for the Humanities Funding Lucius N. Littauer Foundation Grant Devir has taught courses including Intro Research/Writing , Special Topics , and Topics in Lang, Lit, & Bus . His teaching emphasizes cross-cultural analysis and qualitative methodologies.

Wyatte C. Hallمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Deaf Health Disparities
• Language Acquisition and Deprivation
• Early Childhood Language Experiences
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Wyatte C. Hall, PhD is an Assistant Professor with multiple appointments at the University of Rochester Medical Center's School of Medicine and Dentistry. He holds primary faculty positions in the Department of Public Health Sciences and joint appointments in the Center for Community Health and Prevention, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, and Department of Pediatrics. Dr. Hall earned his PhD and MA in Clinical Psychology from Gallaudet University (2014, 2011) and his BS in Psychology from Rochester Institute of Technology (2008). His research focuses on community engagement and reduction of health disparities in deaf populations, with particular emphasis on the relationship between early childhood language experiences and subsequent health, cognitive, educational, and quality of life outcomes across the lifespan, as well as the phenomenon of language deprivation. His scholarly work demonstrates a consistent focus on deaf health equity, with recent publications addressing signed language acquisition, mental health in deaf populations, language deprivation consequences, and healthcare accessibility for deaf individuals. His research spans clinical, educational, and public health domains, often employing community-based participatory approaches that center deaf perspectives and experiences. Dr. Hall has received several prestigious awards including the Dr. David Satcher Community Health Improvement Award (2025), National Champion Award (2025), and Best Community Engagement Project Award (2025), recognizing his impactful contributions to deaf health research and community engagement. As Principal Investigator of the Visual Language Access & Acquisition (VLAA) Lab, Dr. Hall mentors graduate students like Michelle Koplitz and leads NIH-funded research on language planning for families with deaf or hard of hearing children. His lab receives significant grant support for projects addressing language deprivation and communication access in deaf communities. The VLAA Lab focuses on how early childhood language experiences impact lifelong quality of life outcomes for deaf communities, with particular attention to the social epidemics of language deprivation and communication neglect. The lab works through a multidisciplinary lens incorporating cognition, neuro- and socioemotional development, mental health, education, and public health perspectives.

• Educational Psychology
• Quantitative Research Methods
• Educational Effectiveness
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Benjamin Nagengast is Professor of Educational Psychology and Deputy Director of the Hector Institute for Empirical Educational Research at the University of Tübingen. His work focuses on educational psychology, quantitative research methods, and motivation theory, with a particular emphasis on academic self-concept, intervention programs, and causal analysis in educational settings. He previously served as co-director of the LEAD Graduate School & Research Network and head of the LEADing Research Center until June 2022. His research spans topics including: Educational effectiveness and policy evaluation Motivational dynamics and value-belief interactions Multilevel modeling of educational outcomes Personality-achievement correlations Longitudinal studies of developmental trajectories While not explicitly listing scientific awards, his publications highlight methodological innovations and large-scale empirical studies. He mentors students through collaborative research projects, though individual advisees aren't named. His work frequently appears in top journals like Psychological Science and Journal of Educational Psychology , with recent articles examining detracking effects, twin comparison processes, and the interplay between self-concept and achievement. He maintains active collaborations with institutions like the University of Oxford and University of Jena.

• Health Communication
• Media Effects
• Healthcare Advertising
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Sung-Yeon Park is a Professor at the University of Nevada, Reno's School of Public Health, specializing in health communication and media effects research. Her work examines healthcare advertising ethics, consumer behavior, and public health messaging to inform providers, policymakers, and marketers. Education: Ph.D. in Life Sciences Communication, University of Wisconsin-Madison M.A. in Journalism and Mass Communication, Korea University, Seoul B.A. in Korean Language & Literature, Korea University, Seoul Research Interests: Dr. Park investigates healthcare consumerism through media analysis, focusing on ethical advertising practices and public health education strategies . Her work bridges communication theory with practical applications for health policy discussions, breastfeeding support, substance use prevention, and health equity initiatives. She employs mixed-methods approaches to analyze audience perceptions and message effectiveness. Publication Trends: Recent work (2020-2025) shows concentrated focus on marijuana use among college students (6 publications), patient-provider dynamics (4 publications), and community health interventions (3 publications). Her interdisciplinary collaborations span public health, communication, gerontology, and agricultural economics, demonstrating methodological diversity from content analysis to community-based assessments. Grants and Mentoring: As Primary Investigator for USDA's $300,000 Nevada Farmers Market project (2022-2025), she leads community marketing initiatives. Funded by NSF, USDA, State Department, and Pennington Cancer Institute, her research supports student development through co-authorship opportunities. Mentees like K. Hill and C. Y. Joa contribute to publications across breastfeeding, marijuana policy, and digital health topics.