جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

Zehra Gulsevenمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Positive Social Development
• Prosocial Behavior
• Moral Development
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Zehra Gulseven is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychology at Virginia Tech, specializing in Developmental Science. She directs the Positive Social Development (PSD) Lab, focusing on prosocial behavior, moral development, and parenting influences across diverse cultural contexts. Her research examines how individual, familial, and contextual factors shape positive social outcomes in children and adolescents. Dr. Gulseven holds a B.S. in Psychology from Abant Izzet Baysal University (Turkey, 2009), an M.S. and Ph.D. in Human Development and Family Science from the University of Missouri (2015-2019), and completed a postdoctoral fellowship at the University of California, Irvine (2019-2022). Her research interests include understanding how cultural orientations, parenting practices, and social relationships influence prosocial behavior and moral reasoning. She employs longitudinal designs to study developmental trajectories of social competence, with recent work addressing the impacts of unsupervised youth time, afterschool environments, and cross-national cultural variations in prosociality during crises like the pandemic. Key contributions include identifying self-control and cooperation as precursors to reduced moral disengagement in adolescence, and demonstrating prosocial behaviors' predictive value for academic success in Latino youth. Her work bridges developmental, cultural, and social psychology, with implications for education and family policy. Dr. Gulseven’s lab focuses on translating research into practical strategies for fostering positive social development. Current projects explore cultural dimensions of prosociality, mechanisms linking parenting to moral behavior, and the role of empathy in socialization processes.

Kathy Lavezzoمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Medieval and Early Modern Literature
• African American Literature
• Gender and Sexuality Studies
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Professor Kathy Lavezzo is a faculty member in the Department of English at the University of Iowa’s College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. She holds a PhD from the University of California, Santa Barbara (1999) and an MA from the University of Virginia (1988). Her research bridges medieval and modern studies, focusing on medieval literature, postcolonial theory, and cultural studies. Notable works include Angels on the Edge of the World: Geography, Literature and English Community, 1000-1534 (2006) and The Accommodated Jew (2018), recognized by Book Riot as essential medieval texts. Her upcoming book, Bad Medievalism and the Modernity Problem (2025), explores connections between Stuart Hall and J.R.R. Tolkien to challenge medieval-modern divides. Research interests include medieval romance, Chaucer, and contemporary authors like Paule Marshall and Kazuo Ishiguro. She teaches courses on narrative’s role in identity and has pioneered interdisciplinary approaches linking medieval texts to modern social issues. Awards include inclusion in Book Riot’s top medieval reads (2018). Her recent work critiques whiteness and medievalism in immigration discourse, reflecting her commitment to intersectional analysis. Publications span medieval gender studies, antisemitism, and cultural theory. She actively contributes to pedagogical innovation, such as global medieval studies frameworks. Her writing bridges scholarly rigor with accessible cultural critique, exemplified by her analysis of sanctuary narratives in medieval literature (2024) and Tolkien fandom’s critical potential (2023).

Corina Sanduمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Multibody Dynamics
• Vehicle Systems Engineering
• Terramechanics
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Corina Sandu is the Robert E. Hord Jr. Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at Virginia Tech. She leads the Terramechanics, Multibody, and Vehicle Systems Laboratory, focusing on advanced modeling of multibody dynamics, vehicle-terrain interaction, and tire performance optimization. Her research integrates computational methods, experimental validation, and interdisciplinary approaches to address challenges in off-road mobility, autonomous systems, and vehicle dynamics. Dr. Sandu holds a Ph.D. (2000) and M.S. (1995) in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Iowa, complemented by an Engineering Diploma in Mechanics from the Bucharest Polytechnic Institute (1991). She serves as the President of the International Society for Terrain-Vehicle Systems and chairs the SAE Fellow Committee, underscoring her leadership in automotive and mechanical engineering fields. Her research interests span: Uncertainty quantification in multibody systems Optimization of vehicle dynamics and tire performance Terramechanics and terrain-vehicle interaction modeling Sensitivity analysis and adjoint methods for complex systems Recent publications highlight innovations in tire-ice interface models, hydroplaning risk estimation, and advanced multibody system simulation frameworks. She has pioneered experimental methodologies for tire performance evaluation on ice and soft soils, linking material science with mechanical engineering principles. Her work impacts automotive safety, off-road vehicle design, and autonomous systems, with applications in both industry and academia. Awards include recognition for her contributions to terrain-vehicle systems research and leadership in professional societies.

Kevin Hjortshøj O'Rourkeمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Economic History
• International Economics
• Globalization Studies
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Kevin Hjortshøj O'Rourke is a CNRS Research Professor and Professor of Economics at Sciences Po Paris, with affiliations at Oxford University and other institutions. He specializes in economic history and international economics, focusing on globalization and deglobalization. His research bridges historical and contemporary issues, notably Brexit and trade policy. He holds honorary positions at Oxford, Trinity College Dublin, University College Dublin, and CAGE in Warwick, and is a Fellow of prestigious academies like the British Academy. O'Rourke earned his PhD from Harvard in 1989 and previously served as Chichele Professor of Economic History at Oxford. His work explores the intersection of trade, conflict, and economic development, with major publications including Globalization and History and Power and Plenty . He has received significant awards, including an ERC Advanced Grant (2010). Recent research includes analysis of historical trade patterns, Brexit implications, and interwar economic policies. Education: PhD in Economics from Harvard University (1989). Research Interests: Economic history, international trade dynamics, historical globalization trends, and policy impacts of trade. His work combines quantitative and qualitative approaches to understand long-term economic shifts and their societal implications. Publications & Awards: Over 50 peer-reviewed articles and books, including seminal works on globalization and Brexit. Awards include the 1999 PSP Award for Globalization and History , and recognition as a Fellow of the Cliometric Society. Grants & Roles: Directed the Economic History Program at CEPR and served on editorial boards of leading journals. Current projects include analysis of historical trade collapses and the political economy of globalization.

Krist Swimbergheمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Marketing
• Consumer Behavior
• Corporate Social Responsibility
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Krist Swimberghe serves as Dean and Associate Professor of Marketing at the University of Texas at Tyler's College of Business. He holds a D.B.A. in Marketing from Louisiana Tech University, an M.B.A. from the Catholic University of Louvain, and an A.A.B. in Economics from the Catholic University of Brussels. With 20 years of industry experience in international marketing and sales management in automotive and defense sectors, he bridges academia and practical expertise. His research focuses on consumer behavior, corporate social responsibility (CSR), brand communities, and the influence of religious values on consumer decisions. Notable areas include CEO leadership dynamics, adolescent materialism, and CSR strategy. His work has appeared in journals like the Journal of Consumer Marketing and Journal of Personal Selling and Sales Management. Swimberghe explores how corporate actions intersect with consumer values, particularly in ethical dilemmas and brand loyalty. His studies on brand passion and psychological brand community engagement highlight innovative approaches to understanding consumer psychology. His industry background enriches his academic contributions, emphasizing practical applications of marketing theories.

• Personality Psychology
• Behavioral Science
• Dark Traits (Aversive Personality)
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Ingo Zettler is a Professor in the Department of Psychology at the University of Copenhagen, affiliated with the Faculty of Social Sciences. His research focuses on personality psychology, particularly the study of aversive traits (dark personality), prosocial behavior, and their societal implications. He also investigates behavioral science, open science practices, and sports psychology. His work integrates experimental, cross-cultural, and psychometric methodologies to explore how personality traits like dishonesty, moral reasoning, and social preferences manifest across contexts. Key themes include the Dark Factor of Personality (D), Honesty-Humility, and the interplay between personality and societal outcomes such as crime, cooperation, and political behavior. Recent research highlights include examining cultural and institutional influences on dark traits, developing assessment tools for political elites, and investigating pandemic-related behaviors during the COVID-19 crisis. His contributions span theoretical frameworks for personality measurement, meta-analyses of trait relationships, and applied studies in sports ethics and leadership. Zettler collaborates internationally, with publications addressing topics like vaccination readiness, pandemic fatigue, and the role of creativity in ethical justifications. His work emphasizes rigorous methodology and open science practices to advance psychological research reliability.

• Sustainability
• Energy and Environmental Economics
• Climate Change
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Andrew Adewale Alola is an Associate Professor at the Department of Economics, Inland Norway University of Applied Sciences, affiliated with the CREDS-Centre for Research on Digitalization and Sustainability. He holds a PhD in Economics from Eastern Mediterranean University (Cyprus), an MSc in Applied Mathematics and Computer Science from the same institution, and a bachelor’s degree from the University of Ilorin (Nigeria). Previously, he served as an Assistant Professor at the University of Vaasa (Finland) and held faculty positions at Istanbul Gelisim University and Nişantaşı University (both in Turkey). He collaborates with South Ural State University (Russia) and the University of Johannesburg (South Africa). His research focuses on Sustainability, particularly Energy and Environmental Economics, addressing global challenges under the UN Sustainable Development Goals. Over 150 peer-reviewed publications span journals like Science of the Total Environment and Energy Policy . Since 2020, he has been ranked in the Top 2% Global Scientists in Energy and Environment. He teaches, conducts research, and supervises theses. He is fluent in English and learning Norwegian. Key research themes include climate change, energy transition, material efficiency, and cross-country sustainability comparisons. He investigates policy mechanisms, renewable energy adoption, and economic-environmental trade-offs. His work often uses advanced econometric methods and policy analysis to inform sustainable development strategies. He is part of the Smarter Greener Innovation (SGI) and Sustainable Ecosystem Transition (SET) research groups. His articles analyze topics like fossil fuel subsidies, green bonds’ impact on emissions, and coal dependency reduction strategies. His contributions emphasize practical solutions to achieve environmental and economic synergies.

Merih Sevilirمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Finance
• Labour Economics
• Corporate Governance
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Merih Sevilir is a Professor of Finance at the European School of Management and Technology (ESMT) Berlin and Head of the Department of Laws, Regulations and Factor Markets at the Halle Institute for Economic Research (IWH), a Leibniz Association member. Her research focuses on corporate finance, labor economics, and corporate governance, with emphasis on topics such as IPO impacts, venture capital dynamics, regulatory frameworks, and organizational restructuring. She holds a PhD from INSEAD (2003), following studies at Boğaziçi University and the University of Warwick. Previously, she served as an Associate Professor of Finance at Indiana University. Her work bridges academic research and policy-relevant analysis, addressing critical questions in public capital markets, startup ecosystems, and corporate decision-making under financial constraints. Key research themes include how firms adapt to public market requirements, the role of R&D tax policies in M&A activity, and the effects of activism on corporate strategy. Her studies have explored the differential outcomes of nonprofit vs for-profit hospitals under financial stress and the strategic employment policies of public firms. Her articles consistently analyze organizational transformations, financial mechanisms, and labor market dynamics across sectors. Notable contributions include frameworks explaining IPO-driven restructuring, the link between tax incentives and startup acquisitions, and the behavioral impacts of hedge fund activism on corporate governance. Labs/Teams: Leads the ESMT Research Group on Public Capital Markets & Startup Creation and oversees the IWH Department exploring laws/regulations shaping factor markets. Her work often involves interdisciplinary collaborations with policy institutions and industry stakeholders.

Jayne Bakerمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Education
• Sociology of Education
• Gender Studies
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Jayne Baker is an Associate Professor and Associate Chair (Academic) in the Sociology Department at the University of Toronto. She specializes in education, gender studies, and the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL), focusing on maximizing student engagement, skill development, and sociological thinking. Her research explores hierarchies in Canadian universities, labor market outcomes, and gender disparities in education. She teaches courses such as Introduction to Sociology, Sociology of Education, and Contemporary Issues in Higher Education. Education: Ph.D. in Sociology (University of Toronto) M.A. in Sociology (University of Toronto) B.A. in Sociology (King’s University College at Western University) Research Interests: Prof. Baker’s work bridges teaching and research, emphasizing how pedagogical innovations enhance learning. She investigates gender dynamics in education, including single-gender schooling and labor market inequities linked to alma mater prestige. Her SoTL research addresses ethics in educational research and writing pedagogy integration. Publications: Her recent work includes studies on TikTok masculinities, audit studies of labor markets, and co-authored textbooks like Connecting Sociology , which uses interactive tools to engage students. She has contributed to journals such as Teaching Sociology and Canadian Review of Sociology . Awards: She received the University of Toronto’s Early Career Teaching Award, recognizing her commitment to pedagogical excellence. Teaching & Mentorship: Prof. Baker mentors undergraduate and graduate students, emphasizing sociological inquiry. She coordinates courses like Walls to Bridges: Carceral Seminar and the Peel Social Lab, fostering community-engaged research. Her mentorship model for graduate teaching fellows has been published in Teaching Sociology .

Richard Westمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Chemical Kinetics
• Microkinetic Modeling
• Heterogeneous Catalysis
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Richard West is a Professor and Associate Chair for Research in the Department of Chemical Engineering at Northeastern University's College of Engineering. He joined the department in Fall 2011 and has established himself as a leading researcher in computational chemical engineering, with a focus on microkinetic modeling and reaction mechanism generation. Education: B.A., M.Eng. (Chemical Engineering), University of Cambridge, 2004 Ph.D. (Chemical Engineering), University of Cambridge, 2009 Postdoctoral Research Associate, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2008-2011 Professor West's research primarily focuses on the development of detailed microkinetic models for complex reacting systems. His approach involves automating the discovery of reaction pathways and the calculation of key parameters using ab initio quantum chemistry calculations. This work spans applications in combustion, heterogeneous catalysis, electrochemical synthesis, and bio-fuel processing. His research group has developed computational tools that link microkinetic models to multi-scale reactor system models, enabling comprehensive process understanding and optimization. The ultimate goal of this research is to contribute to catalyst design and discovery through predictive modeling, with particular emphasis on creating computational frameworks that can accelerate innovation in catalytic processes. His recent publications demonstrate a strong trend toward automation and integration of computational methods in chemical kinetics. West's work increasingly combines machine learning approaches with traditional quantum chemistry calculations to accelerate reaction pathway discovery and parameter estimation. There's a clear progression from fundamental microkinetic modeling toward integrated systems that connect molecular-scale phenomena with reactor-scale performance, reflecting his vision of creating end-to-end computational frameworks for catalytic process design. Scientific Awards: 2025 Outstanding Faculty Service Award 2021 College of Engineering Faculty Fellow 2018 NSF CAREER Award 2017 Dick Sioui Teaching Award in Chemical Engineering 2014 American Chemical Society Doctoral New Investigator Award Professor West has secured significant research funding as Principal Investigator on multiple major grants, including an NSF CAREER award for predictive kinetic modeling of halogenated hydrocarbon combustion, an ARPA-E grant for accelerating electrocatalyst innovation, and collaborative NSF funding for autonomous systems in combustion kinetics research. He has also served as Co-Investigator on Department of Energy projects focused on exascale computing tools for chemical systems. His work on the Reaction Mechanism Generator (RMG) software has been particularly influential in the field, with Version 3.0 representing a major advancement in automatic mechanism generation capabilities. West leads the Computational Modeling Lab at Northeastern University, which focuses on developing computational tools for chemical kinetics and reaction engineering. His lab collaborates extensively with experimental groups to validate and refine computational models, creating a strong feedback loop between theory and experiment. The lab is particularly known for its work on the Reaction Mechanism Generator (RMG) software platform, which has become a widely used tool in the chemical kinetics community, and their recent work on integrating machine learning with traditional computational approaches to accelerate catalyst discovery.

Andre Havrylyshynمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Strategic leadership and governance
• Corporate governance
• Diversity & inclusion
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Andre Havrylyshyn is an Assistant Professor of Strategic Management at the School of Management, Binghamton University. He holds a BA from the University of Toronto, an MBA from the University of Oxford, and a PhD from the University of South Carolina. His research focuses on strategic leadership, corporate governance, diversity & inclusion, CEO succession, and management challenges in Eastern Europe. Teaching interests include business strategy and international business. His research explores how leadership decisions, board dynamics, and global experiences influence organizational outcomes. Notable themes include the impact of director international experience on firm strategy, gender diversity in executive roles, and governance responses to crises like the war in Ukraine. Recent work emphasizes the 'Emergence' concept, examining how social interactions drive organizational change. His articles analyze board behavior, stakeholder governance, and leadership succession, often linking theory to real-world challenges. He has contributed to understanding how categorization shapes board diversity-firm performance links and how career histories influence CEO candidate selection. His work bridges empirical research with practical managerial insights. No scientific awards are listed, but his research has addressed timely issues like Ukraine's societal rebuilding and the role of international experience in strategic decision-making. His profile reflects a commitment to advancing strategic management through interdisciplinary and contextually grounded studies.

Arnold Bakkerمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Positive Organizational Psychology
• Work Engagement
• Job Crafting
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Prof. Arnold Bakker is a Full Professor of Work and Organizational Psychology at Erasmus University Rotterdam, leading the Work and Organizational Psychology research group. He also serves as Secretary General of the Alliance for Organizational Psychology and holds adjunct professorships at Lingnan University (Hong Kong). His research focuses on positive organizational behaviors such as work engagement, flow, and job crafting, emphasizing the JD-R (Job Demands-Resources) theory co-developed with Evangelia Demerouti. Key contributions include internet applications like the Job Demands-Resources Monitor and the Happiness Indicator. Bakker’s work bridges theory and practice, addressing employee well-being and organizational health. He has authored over 500 publications in top-tier journals and serves on editorial boards such as Journal of Organizational Behavior . Research Interests : Positive organizational phenomena, burnout prevention, work-life balance, and interventions for sustainable employability. His work integrates motivational processes with recovery mechanisms to enhance workplace vitality. Recent Trends in Articles : Focus on playful work design, AI’s impact on job design, and global validation of scales like the International Work Addiction Scale. His recent work explores neuroscientific underpinnings of engagement and recovery, such as video gaming’s role in post-work recovery. Awards : APS Fellow (2013), Thomson Reuters’ Most Influential Scientific Minds (2013–present). Labs/Teams : Coordinates international collaborations via the JD-R research network, developing evidence-based interventions for organizations. His lab emphasizes empirical validation of scales and cross-cultural applicability.

Peter Aytonمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Judgment & Decision Making
• Risk Perception
• The influence of emotions
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Professor Peter Ayton is a renowned academic at the University of Leeds, holding the position of Professor of Decision Research within the Leeds University Business School's Department of Analytics, Technology and Operations. He is also Director of the Centre for Decision Research, emphasizing interdisciplinary research in judgment and decision-making. His work focuses on behavioral decision theory, particularly how people process risk, uncertainty, and emotional influences in real-world contexts. Ayton employs diverse methodologies including experiments, surveys, and field studies, with applications spanning psychology, economics, medicine, law, and computer science. His research has been featured in prestigious journals and media outlets like *The New York Times*, *The Wall Street Journal*, and BBC Newsnight. Ayton's expertise extends to public policy, addressing challenges like financial literacy, gambling regulation, and pandemic response strategies. He has authored influential books on subjective probability, football psychology, and behavioral public policy. Ayton actively contributes to professional organizations such as the Association for Psychological Science and the European Association for Decision Making. His teaching portfolio includes MBA, PhD, and Master’s courses on decision-making, risk communication, and managerial strategies. Current research themes include cognitive biases in financial decisions, the psychological impacts of lockdowns, and the ethical implications of smart consumer technologies. Notable applied projects include analyzing aviation safety protocols, improving pension trustee decision-making frameworks, and evaluating the societal perception of risks like gambling and stock market volatility. Ayton’s work bridges theoretical insights with practical solutions for policymakers and industry leaders.

• Developmental Psychology
• Self-Determination Theory
• Attachment
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Katrijn Brenning is a Professor at Ghent University, focusing on developmental psychology, self-determination theory, and adolescent mental health. Her research explores how psychological need satisfaction and emotion regulation influence adolescent well-being, parenting dynamics, and psychopathology. Key Research Areas: Self-determination theory, adolescence, attachment, depressive symptoms, autonomy support, emotion regulation, parenting Notable Collaborations: Bart Soenens, Maarten Vansteenkiste, Barbara De Clercq, Nele Laporte Her recent work (2022–2024) examines need crafting in educational and familial contexts during stress (e.g., pandemics), linking these to mental health outcomes. She also investigates parental burnout and emotion regulation in work-family conflicts. Dr. Brenning supervises PhD candidates such as Daphne van den Bogaard (2024) and Nele Laporte (2022), contributing to interventions for optimizing adolescent well-being. While no scientific awards are explicitly listed, her extensive co-authorship network and longitudinal studies highlight her impact in developmental and clinical psychology.

Andrei Gurtovمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Network Security
• Cybersecurity
• Wireless Networks
• +۸ مورد دیگر

Professor Andrei Gurtov is a Full Professor at the Department of Computer and Information Science (IDA) at Linköping University (LiU). He holds adjunct professorships at Aalto University, University of Oulu, and University of Helsinki. His research focuses on network security, industrial internet, 5G/6G technologies, and cybersecurity in transport systems. He leads the AEGIS research group and is part of the Wallenberg AI, Autonomous Systems, and Software Program (WASP). Education: M.Sc. (University of Helsinki, 2000), Ph.D. (University of Helsinki/ICSI Berkeley, 2004). He has served as Head of the Secure Systems educational profile at IDA and on LiU's Departmental Board. His academic roles include IEEE Sweden Chair and Board member. Research highlights include work on secure drone communication (IETF DRIP), 6G security whitepapers, and cybersecurity for aviation systems. He has authored over 20 books and 264 publications, with notable works in IEEE and ACM journals. Awards include ACM Distinguished Scientist (2015), IEEE Distinguished Lecturer (2016-2019), and recognition in top 2% of global scientists (Stanford University). Teaching responsibilities include courses on computer networks and information security. He advises over 30 PhD students and leads projects on cyber-resilient air traffic management (SEC-AIRSPACE) and secure autonomous systems (DYNACON).