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Sabine Knappمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Maritime Safety
• Risk Assessment
• Econometrics
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Sabine Knapp is a maritime safety expert and researcher affiliated with the Econometric Institute at Erasmus School of Economics, Erasmus University Rotterdam. She is also the Director and Founder of Seven Ocean Research Pty Ltd, an Australian consultancy providing science-based advice to the shipping industry. Her work bridges academic research and practical application in maritime safety regulation and risk management. Dr. Knapp holds a PhD in Economics from Erasmus University Rotterdam, with her thesis titled "The Econometrics of Maritime Safety - Recommendations to Enhance Safety at Sea." She has built a unique career combining extensive practical experience at sea with rigorous academic research. Her work focuses on applying econometric methods to maritime safety issues, with particular emphasis on port state control effectiveness, vessel risk assessment, and maritime regulatory frameworks. Her research interests span maritime safety, risk assessment methodologies, port state control regimes, maritime economics, and the application of machine learning techniques to maritime risk prediction. Dr. Knapp has pioneered multi-layered risk estimation frameworks that integrate various risk dimensions including detention risk, incident risk, and environmental factors to provide comprehensive risk profiles for vessels and shipping companies. Analysis of her publication record shows a clear evolution from foundational work on port state control effectiveness to increasingly sophisticated risk modeling approaches incorporating machine learning. Her recent research demonstrates growing emphasis on predictive analytics for maritime safety, with publications focusing on vessel-specific risk prediction, inspection targeting optimization, and quantification of risk exposure across the global fleet. Dr. Knapp has held significant positions across the maritime sector including Project Officer at the European Maritime Safety Agency (EMSA), Statistical Officer at the International Maritime Organization (IMO), and Senior Scientific Advisor at the Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA). Her work has practical applications for maritime regulators and industry stakeholders seeking to improve safety and environmental protection while optimizing resource allocation for inspections.

Helen Littleمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس ارشد

• Early Childhood Education
• Outdoor Play
• Child Development
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Helen Little is a Senior Lecturer in Early Childhood in the School of Education at Macquarie University, where she has been since 2001. Prior to this, she worked as an early childhood teacher in Sydney's preschools and primary schools. Her research focuses on individual, social, and environmental factors influencing children’s engagement in risk-taking during outdoor play, particularly how outdoor environments and teaching practices shape these experiences. She teaches courses on outdoor learning, child development, and early childhood pedagogy at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels, emphasizing physical and motor development. Helen is a member of Early Childhood Australia, Play Australia, and the International Play Association, and holds PARS Playwork Practice qualifications. Her key research projects include studying pandemic impacts on children’s outdoor activities (China-Australia collaboration), exploring toddlers’ rituals through risky play, and evaluating urban initiatives like Play Streets. She leads or co-leads projects such as 'Intentional Teaching to Promote Risk Competency' (2024–2027) and 'Facilitators or Barriers: Influence of COVID-19 on Outdoor Activity' (2021–2024). Her work bridges theory and practice, advocating for balanced approaches to risk and safety in children’s play environments. Teaching responsibilities include coordinating and lecturing in units like EDST2550 (Outdoors as a Learning Environment) and ECHE6020 (Early Childhood Development). Helen’s articles highlight trends in risky play research, pandemic-related restrictions on outdoor access, and innovative methods to assess risk experiences. She emphasizes outdoor pedagogy’s role in fostering holistic child development and collaborates internationally on projects addressing climate change and community engagement. Her involvement in the Lifespan Health and Wellbeing Research Centre underscores her commitment to interdisciplinary work on child health and wellbeing. Helen’s projects often address practical challenges, such as redesigning play spaces and navigating neighborhood opposition to urban play initiatives, while advocating for policies that prioritize children’s active outdoor experiences.

Yannick Hillمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Sports Psychology
• Human Performance
• Resilience
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Yannick Hill is an Assistant Professor at the Faculty of Behavioural and Movement Sciences, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, with affiliations in the Learning and Performance department. He holds concurrent roles as Assistant Professor at IBBA and AMS-Sports. His research focuses on resilience, stress adaptation, and human performance in sports and virtual environments. He is a member of institutions like the Lyda Hill Institute for Human Resilience (Colorado), Instituut voor Sport- en Prestatiepsychologie (Groningen), and Amsterdam Institute of Sport Science (AISS). His work bridges psychology, sports science, and technology, emphasizing dynamic systems and personalized approaches to resilience. Research interests include stressors' impact on motor performance, home advantage analysis in sports, and immersive VR applications. He has published extensively on topics such as pressure training, network analysis in education, and resilience frameworks. Teaching includes courses like 'Sportpsychologie' and 'Gespreksvoering in de Sportpsychologie'. Recent articles highlight themes like stress protocols in gymnastics, gender differences in field hockey performance, and VR's role in medical training. His work emphasizes practical recommendations for technology integration and ethical considerations in resilience research.

• Environmental Economics
• Development Economics
• Applied Microeconometrics

Raymond Guiteras is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Agricultural and Resource Economics at North Carolina State University. He holds a Ph.D. from MIT (2008). His research focuses on Environmental Economics, Development Economics, and Applied Microeconometrics, with a strong emphasis on sanitation policy, poverty targeting, and behavioral interventions in developing economies. Key research themes include algorithmic vs. traditional methods for poverty targeting, financial/social incentives for sanitation investments, and experimental evaluations of global health interventions. His work bridges theoretical econometric models with field experiments in regions like Bangladesh, Ghana, Malawi, and Uganda. Publications span topics such as WASH (Water, Sanitation, Hygiene) program effectiveness, microcredit impacts on environmental investments, and policy design for collective action problems. He has developed tools like statacons for reproducible econometric workflows. Current research trends highlight algorithmic approaches to social protection, behavioral nudges for health investments, and cross-country comparative policy analysis. No scientific awards are explicitly mentioned in the text. Advising and grant activities remain unspecified. He contributes to the Economics Graduate Program and engages with global development initiatives.

Mark Brehobمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Computer Architecture
• Embedded Systems
• Digital Logic Design
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Mark Brehob is Kurt Metzger Collegiate Lecturer in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science at the University of Michigan College of Engineering. He serves as Program Advisor for Computer Engineering and directs the EECS Student Project Lab and Michigan Embedded Systems Hub. Teaching focuses on hands-on hardware design including EECS 373 (Microprocessor Systems) and EECS 470 (Computer Architecture), where students implement synthesizable processors. His instructional approach emphasizes project-based learning, with student teams creating smart mirrors, robotic systems, and medical devices. Developed novel curricula for PCB design and low-power embedded systems in EECS 473. Research interests include cache optimization, hardware security, and engineering pedagogy. Authored educational resources on Verilog-based digital logic labs during departmental platform transitions. Provides extensive student advising and recommendation letters while maintaining online educational resources for technical interviewing and resume development.

Guy Labanمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Human-Centred Computing
• Affective Computing
• Robotics
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Guy Laban is a Researcher at the Department of Computer Science & Technology, University of Cambridge, and a member of the Affective Intelligence and Robotics Laboratory (AFAR) led by Prof. Hatice Gunes. His work focuses on how humans interact emotionally with social robots and how these robots can support well-being. He holds a PhD from the University of Glasgow as a Marie Skłodowska-Curie Fellow, with research emphasizing human-robot relationships and emotional health interventions. Education: PhD in Psychology (Marie Skłodowska-Curie Fellowship), University of Glasgow Research Master’s, University of Amsterdam Research Interests: Human-robot interaction in healthcare Affective computing and social robotics Long-term human-robot relationships Emotional well-being support systems Publications highlight his focus on affective robotics, including longitudinal studies on child well-being, caregiver-robot interactions, and ethical design of conversational interfaces. He contributed to the EU-funded ENTWINE network on informal care. Key awards include the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Fellowship. His work bridges psychology, robotics, and AI to create socially assistive technologies for mental health support.

Robert McLemanمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Environmental Migration
• Climate Change Adaptation
• Citizen Engagement in Environmental Science
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Robert McLeman is a Professor in the Department of Geography and Environmental Studies at Wilfrid Laurier University (WLU), Faculty of Science. His research focuses on environmental migration, climate change adaptation, and citizen engagement in environmental science. He leads the RinkWatch project, which uses citizen science to study climate impacts on winter recreation. McLeman teaches courses on environmental policy and migration studies, and his work bridges academia with practical applications in climate governance. His research interests include the intersections of climate change, migration, and policy, with a focus on drought impacts, displacement frameworks, and interdisciplinary approaches to environmental challenges. Key projects include historical drought analysis in Ireland and North America, migration governance in polycrisis scenarios, and vulnerability assessments in climate-vulnerable regions. Mcleman’s publications emphasize the human dimensions of climate change, including migration drivers, adaptation strategies, and policy recommendations. He collaborates on initiatives like the IPCC reporting analysis and frameworks for understanding complex migration flows. His work often highlights the need for adaptive planning and institutional collaboration to address climate displacement challenges. He advises students in migration studies and climate adaptation, and his research has been featured in media discussions on climate migration. McLeman’s office is located in Arts 3C10C at WLU, and he speaks English and French.

Nicole Bellمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Indigenous Education
• Decolonization and Healing
• Indigenous Research Methodology
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Nicole Bell is an Associate Professor at Trent University's School of Education. Her research focuses on Indigenous culture-based education, decolonization, and Indigenous research methodologies. She is Anishinaabe (Bear Clan) from Kitigan Zibi First Nation in Quebec and emphasizes cultural infusion into public schooling and teacher education. Her work integrates Anishinaabe spiritual principles and traditional knowledge systems. Education background: While specific formal degrees are not explicitly listed, her extensive publications and roles indicate advanced academic credentials in Indigenous education. She has authored books like Culturally Relevant Aboriginal Education (2014) and contributed to peer-reviewed journals and conference proceedings internationally. Research interests include Indigenous pedagogies, environmental stewardship frameworks, and community-based learning models. Her publications span land-based education, cultural revitalization, and reconciliation processes in educational contexts. Key contributions include the Ways of Knowing Guide (2011) and program evaluations like the Omushkego Education Aboriginal Teacher Education Program review (2008). She has also developed educational resources such as the Living in Balance kit (1995). Her work bridges academic and community partnerships, emphasizing practical applications of Indigenous knowledge in teacher training and K-12 settings. Nicole’s research often addresses intersections between spirituality, ecology, and cultural continuity.

• Coastal Hazards
• Coastal Processes
• Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Associate Professor Hannah Power is a coastal morphologist and geologist at the University of Newcastle , affiliated with the School of Environmental and Life Sciences and the Earth Sciences department. She specializes in coastal processes, sediment transport, and climate change impacts on coastal environments, with a focus on hazards like tsunamis and storm surges. Her work bridges field studies, remote sensing, and numerical modeling, and she actively collaborates with government agencies for coastal management. PhD in Coastal Geomorphology, University of Queensland BSc (Marine Science) Honours, University of Sydney Research Interests : Coastal hazard assessment (tsunamis, storms, sea level rise) Swash zone and surf zone hydrodynamics Coral reef wave interactions and sediment transport Continental shelf wave dynamics and climate drivers Coastal management policy and science communication Recent article trends show a focus on continental shelf waves , tsunami modeling , and intermittent estuaries under climate change. Her publications emphasize hydrodynamic modeling , field measurements , and remote sensing across diverse environments. Scientific Awards : 2021 Science Technology Australia Superstars of STEM 2020 Newcastle Herald Hunter Hero Award Finalist 2015 APEC ASPIRE Finalist 2021 Australian Institute of Policy and Science Young Tall Poppy Award Hannah's teaching integrates science fundamentals, critical thinking, and evidence-based solutions. She contributes to undergraduate and postgraduate courses, emphasizing coastal dynamics and climate adaptation. Her NSW Coastal Council role (2020) informs policy on collaborative coastal management. Labs & Teams : Collaborates with the Environmental and Climate Change Research Group (ECCRG), Australian Forum for Operational Oceanography, and multidisciplinary teams for field experiments and modeling.

Xin Xiaمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر ارشد

• Recommender Systems
• Machine Learning
• Graph Neural Networks
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Xin Xia is a Postdoctoral Research Fellow at the School of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, University of Queensland. His research focuses on advancing machine learning techniques, particularly in the domain of recommender systems, with an emphasis on on-device deployment, graph-based learning, and self-supervised methods. He has contributed to optimizing recommendation systems for edge computing environments and improving their efficiency in resource-constrained settings. Key research areas include: On-device recommendation systems and edge AI Graph neural networks for recommendation Self-supervised learning and contrastive techniques Efficient model optimization and knowledge distillation His publications analyze trends such as transitioning cloud-based systems to on-device applications, reducing communication overhead in distributed models, and simplifying graph contrastive learning frameworks. These contributions highlight his expertise in bridging theoretical advancements with practical, deployable solutions. Dr. Xia’s work has been presented at top-tier conferences such as SIGIR, CIKM, and AAAI, reflecting the academic rigor and industry relevance of his research.

Nell K. Dukeمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Early Literacy Development
• Informational Text Instruction
• Comprehension Development
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Nell K. Duke is a Professor in the Marsal Family School of Education at the University of Michigan. Her work focuses on early literacy development, particularly among children living in poverty, with expertise in informational reading/writing, comprehension instruction, and equity in education. She has held leadership roles as Co-Principal Investigator on projects funded by the Institute of Education Sciences, National Science Foundation, and others. Duke has received numerous awards, including the P. David Pearson Scholarly Influence Award (2014) and recognition from prominent educational organizations. Her research emphasizes evidence-based strategies for literacy improvement, including project-based learning and family engagement. Notable books include Beyond Bedtime Stories and Inside Information . Duke also advocates for improving educational research training and consults with policy organizations. Her grants include initiatives like 'Interdisciplinary PBL Grade 1 Curriculum' (2021–2023) and efforts to narrow achievement gaps in social studies literacy. Education Background: Not explicitly listed in text; focus on academic career milestones. Grants & Funding: Includes projects on early childhood literacy, curriculum development, and scalable educational interventions. Publications span journals like Young Children , Elementary School Journal , and book chapters addressing literacy pedagogy, assessment, and equity. She actively disseminates knowledge via speaking engagements and social media (@nellkduke).

Geraldine Bradyمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Child Welfare and Protection
• Social Justice Policy
• Marginalized Youth
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Professor Geraldine Brady holds a Professorship in the Department of Social Work, Care and Community at Nottingham Trent University's School of Social Sciences. Her research focuses on marginalized children and youth, particularly in areas like health inequality, child sexual abuse, participatory methodologies, and disability rights. She has led influential studies such as the Nuffield Foundation-funded Child Welfare Inequalities Project (CWIP), co-created the RIP: Stars youth-led research initiative, and evaluated prison-based rehabilitation programs like Kairos WWT's Feeling Safe service. Her academic career includes a PhD from the University of Warwick (2004) on ADHD diagnosis and an extensive postdoctoral trajectory at Coventry University. She currently serves as Departmental Research Co-ordinator and collaborates internationally, notably with Stockholm University. Teaching responsibilities include modules in BA Health and Social Care, MA Research in Social Work, and BA Social Work personal tutoring. She actively supervises doctoral candidates researching topics spanning youth welfare and social care. Key research themes include: 1) Social justice in policy/practice affecting children's health, education, and welfare; 2) Ethical research with marginalized groups; 3) Transition challenges for young people in child protection systems; 4) Third-sector prison interventions. Her work emphasizes participatory approaches, intergenerational learning, and policy impact. Recent projects address Ghanaian youth sexual agency policies, disability rights during the pandemic, and safeguarding practices for exploited youth. Funders include the National Lottery, ESRC, and Nuffield Foundation. External roles include External Examiner at the University of Central Lancashire and journal reviewer for sociology and social work publications. Her interdisciplinary approach bridges academic research with practitioner knowledge transfer.

Anna Dinalloمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Mental Health Counseling
• Emotional Literacy
• Complementary and Alternative Medicine
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Anna Dinallo is a Core Assistant Professor at Naropa University, cross-trained as a licensed psychotherapist and Doctor of Oriental Medicine (DOM). She holds a PhD in Emotional Literacy from the University of New Mexico and a DOM degree from the Oregon College of Oriental Medicine. Her academic focus is on mindfulness-based counseling and transpersonal psychology, teaching courses like Jungian Psychology, Human Growth and Development, and Mindfulness-Based Counseling. Her research explores ketamine-assisted psychotherapy, shamanic family constellation practices, and cross-cultural somatic typologies. Dr. Dinallo is deeply influenced by liberation psychology and contemplative education, advocating for student-centered, socially just pedagogy. Education: DOM (2023), PhD (2017), MA in Mental Health Counseling (2014), MS Acupuncture (2021), BA Psychology/Spanish (2011). Licensed in Colorado/New Mexico as a Mental Health Counselor and Acupuncturist. Professional affiliations include the Academy of Integrative Health and Medicine. Research interests bridge Eastern and Western modalities: integrating acupuncture into trauma care, historical critiques of medical practices, yoga’s role in emotional literacy, and family systems therapy. She actively publishes on CAM utilization, mentorship in education, and Vedic astrology’s therapeutic applications. Teaching philosophy emphasizes playfulness and compassion, fostering diverse counselors through experiential learning. Current projects include IRB-approved ketamine therapy research and exploring somatic typologies across cultures.

Nandini Sidnalمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس ارشد

• Artificial Intelligence
• Blockchain Technology
• Semantic Analytics
• +۸ مورد دیگر

Nandini Sidnal serves as Senior Learning Facilitator and National Academic Course Coordinator for Torrens University's Master of Software Engineering program through the Centre for Artificial Intelligence Research and Optimisation (AIRO). With over 20 years of international teaching experience in Computer Science, Engineering, and Networking, she has established herself as a key academic figure in AI and blockchain applications. Her educational foundation includes: PhD in Computer Science and Engineering (Cognitive Computing using Intelligent Agents) from Visvesvaraya Technological University (2012) M.Tech in Computer Science and Engineering (Parallel and Distributed Computing using Intelligent Mobile Agents) (2003) Bachelor of Engineering (1993) Nandini's research spans Artificial Intelligence, Blockchain Security, and Cognitive Computing , with strong emphasis on practical implementations in agriculture and healthcare. Her work integrates intelligent agents with distributed systems to solve real-world problems like food supply chain security and medical diagnostics, demonstrating consistent innovation from her early best paper award-winning thesis to current cutting-edge applications. Recent publications reveal a pronounced trend toward AI-driven agricultural optimization (dairy quality, aeroponics, nut farming) and healthcare diagnostics (epilepsy detection), alongside critical work in edge security. These outputs consistently bridge theoretical frameworks with tangible industry solutions, particularly in blockchain-secured IoT systems and deep learning applications. Her scientific recognition includes: Best Paper Award at an international conference for distributed computing research Nandini actively mentors high-impact projects including 'Strengthening Mobile-Based Services for Agriculture' and 'Enhancing VANET Performance with Cloud and Edge Technology.' Her industry collaborations with Intel (Parallel Programming integration) and Nokia (Mobility Research Lab establishment in Finland) demonstrate exceptional academic-industry synergy. The AIRO Centre serves as her primary research hub where she guides PhD candidates in blockchain-secured agri-supply chains and semantic recommender systems. Her Mobility Research Lab in Finland remains a cornerstone of her practical innovation legacy, focusing on next-generation mobile application development that continues to influence current VANET and edge computing research directions.

Georgios Siolasمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• machine learning
• text mining
• information retrieval
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Georgios Siolas is a Senior Researcher at the Artificial Intelligence and Learning Systems Laboratory (NTUA-ISLab), part of the School of Electrical & Computer Engineering at the National Technical University of Athens (NTUA). He holds a BSc in Electrical & Computer Engineering from NTUA (1998), an MSc in Cognitive Science from Sorbonne Université (1999), and a PhD in Computer Science (2003). His research focuses on machine learning, text mining, information retrieval, and semantic web technologies, with applications in computer vision, recommender systems, and social network analysis. He develops intelligent systems for cultural heritage management, smart tourism platforms, and sign language recognition. Key contributions include innovations in neural architecture search, deep learning for hyperspectral imagery, and plagiarism detection in imbalanced datasets. His work integrates semantic technologies with pervasive computing for smart home environments.