جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

Janette Hughesمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Digital Literacies
• STEAM Education
• Maker Pedagogies
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Janette Hughes is a Professor and Canada Research Chair (Tier 2) in Technology and Pedagogy at the Mitch and Leslie Frazer Faculty of Education, Ontario Tech University. Her work focuses on transforming literacy practices through digital technologies and maker-oriented pedagogies. She holds a PhD in Curriculum (Language and Literacy) from the University of Western Ontario and has taught courses ranging from undergraduate programs to doctoral research methods. Education: PhD in Curriculum (Language and Literacy), University of Western Ontario, 2006 MA in Teaching (Curriculum/English), OISE/University of Toronto, 1995 BEd (Concurrent IS English/History), Queen’s University, 1988 Bachelor of Arts (Honours English Literature), Queen’s University, 1987 Research Interests: Digital literacies, maker pedagogies, STEAM education, critical making, social media and identity construction, and fostering global competencies through design thinking. Her work emphasizes how digital tools empower learners to critique, create, and drive social change. Awards & Recognition: Ontario Ministry of Research and Innovation’s Early Researcher Award Ontario Research Fund—Research Excellence Award UOIT Research Excellence Award Lab & Collaborations: Directs the STEAM-3D Maker Lab, exploring innovative learning spaces and technologies. Engages in collaborative research on topics like virtual professional learning and inclusive curriculum design.

Sari Havu-Nuutinenمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Early Childhood Education
• Science Education
• Teacher Education
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Professor Sari Havu-Nuutinen works at the School of Applied Educational Science and Teacher Education , part of the University of Eastern Finland . With over 20 years of experience in teacher education, she specializes in early childhood education , science education , and STEM curriculum development . Her international collaborations span Finland, Brazil, and Namibia, including a Fulbright scholarship at Ohio University (2015). Leads national projects on science education and flexible learning Co-developer of international teacher education programs Published extensively on science capital and teacher agency Research Interests: Focus on science capital , inquiry-based learning , and teacher professional development . Her work bridges theoretical frameworks with practical curriculum innovation. Publications: Recent studies examine STEM implementation in Namibia, Finnish science capital surveys, and comparative analyses of early-years education. Articles emphasize metacognition, technology integration, and sustainability education. Scientific Contributions: Developed science capital teaching frameworks Contributed to international teacher education manuals Systematic reviews on STEM aspirations Awards: Fulbright scholar (ASLA Fulbright senior research grant, 2015)

Tricia Skolerمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Developmental Psychology
• Neuroscience
• Infancy
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Tricia Skoler is a Professor of Developmental Psychology at the School of Arts and Sciences, Hunter College (CUNY). Her research focuses on developmental trajectories, neuroscience, autism, and infant social cognition. She holds a PhD from Emory University and leads a lab emphasizing interdisciplinary approaches, requiring prospective students to read Doing Developmental Research (Guilford Press). She is currently accepting students for Spring 2025 courses (201 and 395). Her work spans neuroscience, architectural design, biophilia, and health psychology, integrating methodologies like EEG and statistical physics to study gaze processing, joint attention, and social-cognitive development in infants and children with ASD. Key contributions include understanding neural correlates of eye gaze in early infancy and contextual influences on social skills. Publications highlight themes such as gaze-following deficits in autism, the role of social cues in learning, and developmental neuroscience. Her research bridges basic science and applied contexts, including biophilic design and nutrition education. Lab inquiries must follow guidelines in Chapter 1 of her book. No explicit awards are listed, but her extensive publication record reflects recognition in developmental and cognitive neuroscience.

Caterina Crucianiمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Financial Economics
• Behavioral Finance
• Trust in Financial Advisory
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Caterina Cruciani is an Associate Professor at the Department of Management , Venice School of Management , Ca' Foscari University of Venice. She serves as a member of the University Scientific Instrumentation Service Center (CSA) Management Committee and is affiliated with the Research Institute for Social Innovation . Research Interests Trust dynamics in financial advisory Behavioral finance and investor decision-making Sustainability disclosure and ESG integration Digital transformation in financial services Regional economic development and SME financing Agent-based modeling of cooperative behavior Key Article Trends (2009-2024): Span 15 years of research on financial trust (12 publications), behavioral economics (10), sustainability (6), and digital finance (5). Methodologically combines experimental economics , structural equation modeling , and Supervised Topic Modeling for ESG discourse analysis.

Mina Najafiمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Sustainable Construction
• Building Information Modeling (BIM)
• Digital Twin Applications
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Dr. Mina Najafi is an academic researcher specializing in sustainable construction, digital transformation in built environments, and place attachment theory. Her work bridges engineering, urban planning, and social sciences. She actively supervises PhD students and contributes to interdisciplinary research initiatives. Research Focus: Sustainable Construction, BIM Technology, Digital Twins, Aging in Place Strategies, and Climate Resilience. Key Projects: Exploration of digital frontiers in construction, policy analysis for energy efficiency, and community-centric design for low-density regions. Her research interests span innovative construction practices, the integration of emerging technologies, and the socio-cultural dimensions of built environments. Recent work emphasizes leveraging digital tools for supply chain optimization and climate adaptation.

Kathryn Thierمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر ارشد

• Solutions Journalism
• Climate Change Communication
• Health Communication
• +۱ مورد دیگر

Dr. Kathryn Thier is a Postdoctoral Research Fellow in the Center for Climate Change Communication at George Mason University. She holds a Ph.D. in Communication Science and Social Cognition from the University of Maryland and previously taught journalism at the University of Oregon, where she co-founded The Catalyst Journalism Project. Her research examines Solutions Journalism and its capacity to drive pro-social outcomes in Climate Change Communication and Health Communication . She investigates how solution-oriented reporting influences public engagement, policy support, and health behaviors. Recent publications (2019-2025) demonstrate methodological diversity including meta-analyses, content analyses, and experimental designs. Dominant themes include: Health/climate misinformation mitigation Solution-oriented framing effects Equity-focused communication strategies Policy engagement mechanisms She maintains a strong emphasis on quantitative rigor and interdisciplinary applications.

Leslie Breitnerمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس ارشد

• Health Care Management
• Financial Management
• Nonprofit Organizations
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Leslie Breitner is a Senior Faculty Lecturer at McGill University’s Desautels Faculty of Management, serving as Academic Director of the International Masters for Health Leadership (IMHL) and Co-Director of the Graduate Certificate in Healthcare Management (GCHM). She also co-created a GROOC (Global Registered Open Online Course) on social entrepreneurship. Her roles include teaching and academic leadership in healthcare financial management and nonprofit organizations. Affiliated with the Marcel Desautels Institute for Integrated Management, she contributes to interdisciplinary healthcare education and policy initiatives. Dr. Breitner holds a D.B.A. from Boston University, an MBA from Simmons College, and a BA from the University of Wisconsin. Her expertise spans healthcare financial systems, nonprofit management, and performance measurement in healthcare organizations. She has taught at the University of Washington (Evans School of Public Policy) and Harvard University (Kennedy School), where she received teaching excellence awards. Her research focuses on healthcare financial management and cross-sector collaboration, with publications in peer-reviewed journals and textbooks on accounting principles. Notable grants include projects on fiscal planning for children’s services in Bosnia, public management training in Azerbaijan, and disaster response funding analysis with FEMA. Awarded Teacher of the Year (2005) and Dean’s Award for Teaching Excellence (2004), she emphasizes practical financial literacy and leadership training for healthcare professionals. Her current work integrates global healthcare leadership development through executive education programs and online platforms.

• Educational Technology
• Technology-Enhanced Learning
• Learning Design
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Dr. Amanda Gigliotti is a Senior Lecturer at the School of Education, University of Wollongong , with expertise in technology-enhanced learning and teacher design practice. Her research investigates how educators integrate technology into pedagogy, focusing on design decisions and professional development. Current role (2025–present): Senior Lecturer, University of Wollongong Previous appointments: Lecturer (2023–2024), Career Development Fellow (2020–2023) PhD in Education (2020), Bachelor of Primary Education (Honours) (2011) Her work emphasizes inclusive digital learning , with grants totaling $292,797.25 as lead investigator. She co-authored 6 journal articles, 2 book chapters, and 2 reports, often collaborating on topics like online curriculum design and WIL simulations. Key awards include the University of Wollongong's Vice Chancellor (Early Career) Award for teaching excellence. She chairs UOW’s Early Career Researcher Committee and founded ASSH’s Early Career Academic Network, mentoring over 100 international academics.

Kieran O'Halloranمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Critical Thinking
• Posthumanism
• Digital Humanities
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Dr. Kieran O'Halloran is a Reader in Applied Linguistics at King's College London, based in the School of Education, Communication & Society within the Faculty of Social Science & Public Policy. He holds a BA from the University of Cambridge and a PhD in Applied Linguistics from University College London. His research focuses on critical thinking, posthumanism, and digital pedagogy, integrating corpus linguistics and posthumanist theory. Key interests include creative teaching methods, digital text analysis, and the intersection of technology with education. He teaches modules such as 'Critical Posthumanism, Digital Data' and 'Film, Poetry, Style' in the BA English Language and Linguistics program. O'Halloran's work emphasizes innovative approaches to literary interpretation using AI and digital tools, as seen in his recent articles on AI-driven creative analysis and posthumanist stylistics. He leads initiatives like the King’s Festival of Artificial Intelligence, exploring AI's role in education and creativity. His research is affiliated with the Research Centre for Language, Discourse & Communication, focusing on descriptive linguistics and applied linguistic practices. Publications include books like Posthumanism and Deconstructing Arguments (2017) and Posthumanism and Corpus Linguistics (2022), alongside peer-reviewed articles in Language and Literature and Discourse, Context & Media . His pedagogical contributions highlight digital literacy and creative problem-solving in higher education.

Julia Pargmannمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Vocational Education
• Digitalization
• Artificial Intelligence
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Julia Pargmann is a Lecturer and researcher in Vocational Education and Lifelong Learning at the University of Hamburg's Faculty of Education. Her research examines digitalization, AI integration, and sustainability in vocational education, particularly accounting instruction. She develops AI-based educational tools like the EDDA platform for lesson planning. Current doctoral research focuses on sustainability competencies in accounting education. She holds a Master of Education in Business Education from University of Oldenburg. Key Projects: EDDA AI lesson planning platform, R package for educational research Teaching: Didactics of business education, classroom management

• Inclusive Education
• Special Education
• Education Policy
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Linda J. Graham is a Professor at Queensland University of Technology (QUT) and Director of the Centre for Inclusive Education (C4IE). Her research focuses on education policy, disruptive student behavior, and inclusive pedagogies. PhD, Master of Education, and Bachelor of Arts from QUT and Macquarie University Chaired the 2020 Inquiry into Suspension, Exclusion and Expulsion Processes in South Australia Her work explores the intersection of inclusive education , student voice , and teacher-student relationships . She advocates for systemic reform to address overrepresentation of Indigenous and disabled students in exclusionary discipline. Recent publications highlight accessible assessment redesign , equity in education , and student perspectives on discipline . Notable awards include the Spencer Foundation Mentorship Excellence Award (2021) and Macquarie University's Early Career Researcher of the Year (2011). Scientific Awards: Spencer Foundation Mentorship Excellence Award (2021) Macquarie University Early Career Researcher of the Year (2011) Paul Bourke Award (2011) She supervises PhD and professional doctorate students in projects related to language disorders , student voice , and curriculum adjustments . Her leadership extends to the AARE Inclusive Education Special Interest Group and collaborations with institutions like Speech Pathology Australia and the QCAA.

• AI
• Digitalisation
• Higher education
• +۹ مورد دیگر

Jimmy Jaldemark is a Professor at the Department of Education, Mid Sweden University, Sundsvall, Sweden. He serves as Research Leader of HEEL (Higher Education and E-Learning) and Head of Subject for the Discipline of Education. His roles include membership in the Faculty Board of Humanities and representation in the university-wide Education Council. He co-founded GRADE, a national graduate school in digital education, and leads the EARLI Centre for Excellence in AI in Learning and Instruction (AILI). His research focuses on AI, digitalization, lifelong learning, and networked learning. He co-edited *Networked Professional Learning* (2019) and guest-edited special issues in the *British Journal of Educational Technology*. He is an editor for that journal and serves on editorial boards for *Educational Research Review*, *Postdigital Science and Education*, and others. He supervises doctoral students and teaches in Behavioral Science and Education programs. Current projects include HEaD (Higher Education and Digitization) and BLAD (Need-based Learning through Adapted Participation). He collaborates internationally, notably in the AILI network exploring AI's educational impacts. His work spans educational development, organizational learning, and policy frameworks for lifelong learning in the digital era.

Andrew Hoمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Educational Assessment
• Diversity and Inclusion in Education
• Educational Inequality
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Andrew Ho is the Charles William Eliot Professor of Education at Harvard University's Graduate School of Education (HGSE). He holds a Ph.D. in Educational Psychology and an M.S. in Statistics from Stanford University. His research focuses on improving educational assessment design, particularly in measuring educational progress and inequality. He developed the Stanford Education Data Archive (SEDA), a national repository of student achievement data, and advocates for low-stakes assessment use in policy. Ho has held leadership roles including Immediate Past President of the National Council on Measurement in Education and trustee of the Carnegie Foundation. He advises seven U.S. states' testing programs and teaches graduate courses in statistics and psychometrics at HGSE. His work emphasizes the importance of accurate assessment during crises like the pandemic, advocating for standardized testing as part of a multi-measure 'census' approach to identify learning disparities and allocate resources effectively. Education: Ph.D. in Educational Psychology (Stanford, 2005), M.S. in Statistics (Stanford) Affiliations: Harvard Graduate School of Education, Technical Advisory Committees for 7 states Key Projects: SEDA, Assessment Literacy initiatives, pandemic-era testing advocacy His research bridges psychometrics with policy, emphasizing equitable assessment practices. Notable contributions include frameworks for interpreting test scores in multi-measure systems and critiques of 'learning loss' terminology favoring actionable 'learning lag' perspectives. Ho's recent work addresses pandemic-era education challenges through rigorous data analysis and policy recommendations.

Larissa Hjorthمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Digital Ethnography
• Mobile Media Studies
• Ageing and Technology
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Distinguished Professor Larissa Hjorth is a digital ethnographer and ARC Future Fellow leading research on mobile media, grief, and ageing at RMIT University's School of Media & Communication. Her work explores intergenerational connection, digital kinship, and loss in the Asia-Pacific. She has directed major initiatives like the Design & Creative Practice ECP Platform and co-founded the Digital Ethnography Research Centre (DERC). With over $8M in grants, she collaborates with ACMI, Intel, and international networks like Aging in Data. She supervises 20+ PhD students and advises global grief research networks. Recent projects include studies on QR codes in public spaces, co-designing ICT strategies for older adults, and digital rituals around death. Research interests span mobile media ethnography, playful urban design, and ethical digital practices. Her ARC Future Fellowship (2023-2027) investigates mobile media mourning rituals, while her Aging in Data project examines older adults' data experiences. Teaching spans 20 years across design, art, and media disciplines. Awards: ARC Future Fellowship, Japan Foundation Fellowship, Asialink Residency Key Collaborations: SSHRC (Canada), Concordia University, DORS (death online network) Labs: DERC, Museum Digital-Social Futures project Grants: 7+ ARC grants, Young and Well CRC, CCI CoE Notable outputs include works on pandemic-era QR code placemaking, WeChat's role in intergenerational care, and co-designed risk strategies for older adults' ICT use. Her creative projects like The Children's Sensorium blend art and mindfulness to support youth well-being.

• Health Communication
• Digital Health
• AI
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Prof. Julia van Weert is a Professor of Health Communication at the Faculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences of the University of Amsterdam. Her research focuses on improving patient-provider communication through digital health interventions, shared decision-making processes, and health equity. Specializing in areas such as AI applications in healthcare, cancer care communication, and falls prevention in older adults, her work bridges communication science with practical healthcare challenges. She leads projects like the SNOWDROP initiative, which uses big data to empower seniors in managing medication-related fall risks. Her studies frequently address barriers to effective communication in multicultural healthcare settings and the impact of online health information on patient outcomes. Key collaborations include work with Amsterdam UMC and ASCoR, emphasizing user-centered design for clinical decision support systems. Her expertise spans health literacy, pandemic communication during crises, and the role of mental wellbeing in health messaging. Notable projects include systematic reviews on decision aids for older adults and longitudinal studies on media consumption patterns during the COVID-19 pandemic. Prof van Weert’s research integrates qualitative and quantitative methods, often involving cross-disciplinary teams to address complex healthcare communication challenges. She has contributed to the development of clinical tools like the ADFICE_IT system for deprescribing fall-risk drugs and the Online Value Clarification Tool for early-phase clinical trials. Her work emphasizes translating academic findings into actionable strategies for improving healthcare delivery and patient empowerment across diverse populations.