جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

Eirini Sanoudakiمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Bilingualism
• Developmental Disorders
• Child Language Acquisition
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Eirini Sanoudaki is a Professor in Linguistics (Bilingualism) at Bangor University's School of Arts, Culture and Language. She specializes in language development in monolingual and bilingual children, particularly those with developmental conditions such as Down syndrome, Rett syndrome, and neurodiverse populations. Her research focuses on bilingualism's impact on cognitive and linguistic skills in atypical development. She leads the Child Bilingualism Lab and has secured UKRI funding for projects like 'Language Development in Welsh-English bilingual children with Down syndrome and autism.' She is a Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy and Director of Postgraduate Research and Welsh Language Matters in her school. Education: BA in Philology (National and Kapodistrian University of Athens), PhD in Linguistics (University College London), MA in Linguistics (University of Reading). Research Interests: Bilingualism, neurodiversity, child language acquisition, developmental disorders, and the intersection of language and cognitive skills. She collaborates with organizations like the Down's Syndrome Association and explores innovative methods like creative techniques in language learning. Her work has been recognized with the 2021 National Work Welsh Award for promoting Welsh in the workplace. Grants & Projects: Includes ESRC Wales DTP grants, Impact Acceleration Awards, and Welsh Crucible grants. She supervises numerous PhD students studying bilingualism in neurodiverse populations. Recent publications address bilingualism in Rett syndrome, executive function in bilingual children, and Welsh-English language profiles in Down syndrome. Labs/Teams: Heads the Bangor University Child Bilingualism Lab, which investigates bilingualism's role in neurodiverse contexts. Engages in outreach through public lectures and workshops for families and educators.

Soo-Yeon Yoonمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Social demography
• Sociology of the Family
• Work and Family
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Soo-Yeon Yoon is an Associate Professor at Sonoma State University (SSU), specializing in sociology and social demography. Her research focuses on family dynamics, gender equality, and population changes in East Asia, particularly South Korea. Previously, she served as a Postdoctoral Fellow at the University of Pennsylvania. She holds a PhD from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Her academic interests include work-family balance, health disparities, and quantitative methods. Key research projects examine gender equality’s impact on fertility rates and marriage patterns in South Korea, alongside comparative studies of East Asian societies during crises like the COVID-19 pandemic. She has published extensively in journals such as Asian Population Studies and Journal of Comparative Family Studies . Dr. Yoon’s work bridges theoretical insights with policy implications, aiming to inform decision-makers on family policies and public health strategies. She advises students in general academic areas and maintains an active research agenda exploring demographic transitions and socioeconomic inequalities.

Paul A. Toroمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Homelessness
• Mental Health
• Community Psychology
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Paul A. Toro is a Professor of Psychology at Wayne State University and Director of the Research Group on Homelessness and Poverty. He has conducted extensive research on homelessness over 30 years, focusing on adults, families, and youth. His work includes cross-national studies, longitudinal designs, and policy advocacy. He holds a Ph.D. in Clinical/Community Psychology from the University of Rochester (1983). Education: Ph.D. in Clinical/Community Psychology, University of Rochester, 1983, with minors in Social and Developmental Psychology. Research interests prioritize understanding homelessness causes, mental health correlates, and intervention efficacy. His studies compare U.S. and European populations, analyze public opinion, and evaluate foster care transitions. He has authored/co-authored over 60 peer-reviewed articles and book chapters. Key contributions include identifying homelessness typologies, assessing program effectiveness for at-risk youth, and informing national policy. He collaborates with the National Alliance to End Homelessness and has advised on international prevention programs. Courses taught include Abnormal Psychology and Research Methods in Psychology.

Sebastien Bradleyمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• International Economics
• Public Economics
• Applied Econometrics
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Sebastien Bradley is an Associate Professor in the Department of Economics at LeBow College of Business, Drexel University. His research focuses on international economics, public economics, applied econometrics, and real estate and managerial economics. He has published in top-tier journals such as The Lancet Global Health , American Economic Journal - Economic Policy , and Journal of Accounting and Economics . His research interests include tax policy, international taxation, behavioral responses in markets, and empirical analysis of public policies. Key themes in his work involve IP Box regimes, territorial tax systems, patent activity, airline tax disclosure, and real estate transaction timing. His methodological expertise lies in panel data analysis, gravity models, and econometric evaluation of policy impacts. The recent publications reflect a strong trend in analyzing the economic effects of tax reforms globally, particularly on corporate behavior, innovation, and consumer decision-making. His interdisciplinary work bridges economics, public policy, and business strategy, often using large-scale datasets and causal inference methods. While no scientific awards are mentioned in the provided text, his publication record in high-impact journals indicates significant scholarly recognition. He has collaborated with researchers across institutions and disciplines, contributing to studies on global health aid and international tax competition. Bradley advises on economic policy implications and has been cited in media outlets such as RTE regarding airline fee structures. Although no formal advisees or grant information is listed, his extensive publication record suggests active research leadership. He is based at Gerri C. LeBow Hall, Drexel University, where he contributes to the academic mission of the economics faculty.

Nicola Ballhausenمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Developmental Psychology
• Cognitive Aging
• Prospective Memory
• +۱۲ مورد دیگر

Nicola Ballhausen is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Developmental Psychology at the Tilburg School of Social and Behavioral Sciences, Tilburg University, Netherlands. Her research focuses on cognitive and psychological aspects of aging, particularly prospective memory, executive function, and social influences on cognitive health in older adults. Her research interests include prospective memory , cognitive aging , metacognition , problem-solving in older adults , social cognition , and longitudinal studies of aging . She investigates how factors such as intergenerational contact, sense of purpose, and technology use impact cognitive performance and well-being in later life. Her work integrates experimental, survey-based, and qualitative methods, often in cross-national datasets like the Health and Retirement Study (HRS) and the English Longitudinal Study of Ageing (ELSA). The most recent articles highlight a strong focus on prospective memory across the lifespan , the role of social engagement in cognitive functioning , and designing accessible cognitive interventions for older adults. Her publications span top journals in gerontology, psychology, and cognitive science, reflecting interdisciplinary collaboration and methodological rigor. Dr. Ballhausen contributes to research aligned with the UN Sustainable Development Goals, particularly those related to healthy aging and well-being. She collaborates extensively with researchers across Europe and has contributed to major reference works such as The Oxford Handbook of Human Memory . Her work includes both empirical studies and methodological advancements, such as exploratory structural equation modeling. While no formal students or awards are listed, her role in supervising research and contributing to academic training is implied through her position and course involvement. Dr. Ballhausen is involved in the design and evaluation of web-based cognitive tools, such as the Shared, Web-based, Intelligent Flexible Thinking Training (SWIFT), emphasizing user-centered design and ecological validity. Her work bridges fundamental cognitive research with practical applications for aging populations.

Sinead Langanمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Clinical Epidemiology
• Immune-Mediated Inflammatory Diseases
• Atopic Eczema
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Professor Sinead Langan is a leading clinical epidemiologist at the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine (School of Epidemiology and Population Health, Department of Non-communicable Disease Epidemiology). She maintains dual roles as a clinical dermatologist at St John's Institute of Dermatology, Guy's and St Thomas' Hospital, and as academic director for Health Data Research UK London. Queen's University Belfast (MD) - 2005 University of Nottingham (PhD) - 2011 University of Pennsylvania (Visiting Scholar) - Postdoctoral Her research spans two critical domains: Immune-Mediated Inflammatory Conditions : Leading groundbreaking work on atopic eczema and psoriasis using 17 million patient records through OpenSAFELY platform, revealing novel associations between severe eczema and cardiovascular outcomes Health Data Methodology : Co-founder of the RECORD initiative (www.record-statement.org) that establishes international standards for observational health data reporting Recent publications analyze: Gene-environment interactions in eczema Development of standardized protocols for routine health data analysis Cardiovascular risks in inflammatory skin diseases Long-term developmental impacts of atopic disease Pandemic effects on healthcare delivery Key awards include: Fellow of Association of Physicians (2025) National Clinical Impact Award (2022-2027) ONS Excellence & People's Choice Awards (2022) British Society Medical Dermatology Prize (2022) She directs: Coronavirus School Infection Survey (150 schools) NHS indirect effects monitoring during pandemic

Erik P. Bucyمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Political Communication
• Science Communication
• Social Media
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Erik P. Bucy is the Marshall and Sharleen Formby Regents Professor of Strategic Communication in the College of Media and Communication at Texas Tech University. He holds a visiting senior fellowship at the London School of Economics and Political Science, and has held visiting appointments at Oxford, UCLA, University of Michigan, and Dartmouth College. Ph.D. in Mass Communication from University of Maryland, College Park M.A. in Journalism from USC-Annenberg B.A. in English from UCLA Bucy's research focuses on political communication through visual and nonverbal analysis , media biopolitics , social media dynamics , and normative media theories . His work examines how citizens process political information through mass media, emphasizing the cognitive and emotional impact of visual communication. His recent publications reveal a trajectory in media participation effects, biopolitical communication , and visual framing of elections . His research methodology combines experimental studies , content analysis , and computational approaches to analyze media effects. Scientific Awards: Barnie E. Rushing Faculty Distinguished Research Award (2013) Distinguished Book Award (2010) - National Communication Association Walter Benjamin Award (2002) - Media Ecology Association As former editor of Politics and the Life Sciences (2009-2016) and current associate editor for multiple journals, Bucy has mentored numerous graduate students through collaborative research projects leading to conferences and publications . His teaching emphasizes active citizenship , research methods , and media theory across graduate and undergraduate levels. Bucy's work has been supported by grants from the National Association of Broadcasters , Shorenstein Center at Harvard , and C-SPAN Education Foundation . He also hosts the Civil Counterpoints TV discussion series (since 2017) and directs research initiatives at Texas Tech's College of Media and Communication.

• Multivariate Methods for Change Analysis
• Latent Class Models in Developmental Processes
• Machine Learning in Psychology
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Kevin John Grimm is a Professor in the Department of Psychology at Arizona State University (ASU), serving as Director of Operations and Research within the College of Health Solutions. He holds a B.A. in Mathematics and Psychology from Gettysburg College (2000), and M.A. (2003) and Ph.D. (2006) in Psychology from the University of Virginia. Previously, he served as faculty at UC Davis before joining ASU in 2014. His research focuses on multivariate methods for analyzing developmental change, including nonlinear growth modeling, latent class analysis, and integrating machine learning with psychological data. Notable contributions include co-authoring the textbook *Growth Modeling: Structural Equation and Multilevel Modeling Approaches* (Guilford Press, 2017). Teaches courses like Structural Equation Modeling, Longitudinal Growth Modeling, and Machine Learning in Psychology at ASU. Active in professional service: Associate Editor of *Structural Equation Modeling: A Multidisciplinary Journal* since 2012. Recipient of NIH/NIDA grants for drug abuse/HIV prevention research and NICHD-funded studies on sleep health in children. His methodological work bridges quantitative innovation with substantive developmental research, emphasizing rigorous model specification and cross-disciplinary applications.

Payam Barnaghiمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Machine Learning
• Neurosciences
• Healthcare Technology
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Payam Barnaghi is a Professor and Chair in Machine Intelligence Applied to Medicine at Imperial College London's Department of Brain Sciences, part of the Faculty of Medicine. He holds multiple leadership roles, including Co-Director of the School of Convergence Science in Human and Artificial Intelligence and Deputy Head of Neurology. His research focuses on AI-driven healthcare solutions, particularly in neurosciences and dementia care. He leads the Translational Machine Intelligence group at the UK Dementia Research Institute (UK DRI) and is a Visiting Professor at University College London's Institute of Child Health. His affiliations include the NVIDIA Deep Learning Institute, the British Heart Foundation Centre for Research Excellence, and the UK DRI Care and Research Technology Centre. He has received awards such as the Wellcome Trust Mental Health Ideathon Award (2023) and the IEEE Outstanding Leadership Award (2017). His work emphasizes remote patient monitoring, digital biomarkers, and explainable AI for early health event detection. Key projects include the TIHM (Technology Integrated Health Management) initiative for dementia care, leveraging wearable sensors and machine learning. He contributes to interdisciplinary efforts in smart care ethics and has published extensively on topics like neural network applications, healthcare data analysis, and clinical decision support systems.

Anna Remingtonمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Autism Research
• Attention and Perception in Autism
• Employment of Autistic Adults
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Professor Anna Remington is the Director of UCL's Centre for Research in Autism and Education (CRAE) and holds the title of Professor of Autism Research within the Department of Psychology & Human Development at University College London's Faculty of Education and Society. She joined UCL in 2013 and became CRAE's Director in 2017, focusing on research addressing autism's perceptual and cognitive strengths while emphasizing participatory methods involving autistic communities. Her work bridges academic research with practical initiatives, such as the Deutsche Bank internship program for autistic graduates. Anna completed her BA in Natural Sciences at the University of Cambridge before pursuing an MSc in Human Communication Science and a PhD in Developmental Science at UCL. Her postdoctoral roles included positions at UCL's Institute of Cognitive Neuroscience and Oxford University. Her research explores superior perceptual and attentional abilities in autism, translating findings into strategies for improving employment opportunities and societal inclusion. Her awards reflect her commitment to impact, including the UCL Knowledge Exchange Champions Award (2016) and ESRC Impact Prize (2020 finalist). She teaches on UCL's MA programs in Special and Inclusive Education, Educational Neuroscience, and Psychology of Education, supervising students across these disciplines. Collaborations extend to institutions like Birkbeck and City University, with enterprise initiatives such as Mini Manuscript (co-founded with Jake Fairnie). She actively engages in public events like the Brain Detectives Science Club and advises organizations on supporting autistic employees. Current projects include studies on autistic experiences in the family justice system, perceptual capacities in autism/ADHD, and promoting autistic employment through policy and practice.

Paco Martorellمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Higher Education Policy
• K-12 Education Policy
• Developmental Education
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Paco Martorell is an Assistant Professor at the School of Education, University of California, Davis, where he has been faculty since 2014. He maintains an adjunct appointment as an Economist at the RAND Corporation, continuing a relationship that began in 2005. Previously, he served as a Professor at the Pardee RAND Graduate School (2006-2014) and Research Scholar at the University of Texas at Dallas Center for Research on Education Policy (2012-present). Education includes: PhD in Economics, University of California, Berkeley (2005) BA in Economics and Mathematics, Carleton College (1999) Martorell's research spans higher education and K-12 policy with emphasis on: Developmental education reforms and college placement systems Grade retention impacts and student promotion policies Economic analysis of for-profit colleges and community college subsidies School infrastructure investments and resource allocation Military service consequences on education and economics Healthcare economics including dementia cost studies His work employs quasi-experimental designs and field experiments to evaluate policy effectiveness. Research publications predominantly focus on education policy evaluation and health economics, with recurring themes of equity in educational access, economic analysis of interventions, and longitudinal impacts of policy decisions. Quantitative methods form the core of his analytical approach. Awards and honors include: Huddleson Award for Outstanding Teaching (2009) RAND President's Award (2008) Public Policy Research Award from UC Berkeley (2005) Grant leadership includes multiple Institute of Education Sciences (IES) projects as Principal Investigator and Co-Investigator, examining: School facility spending impacts (R305A140363) Developmental education interventions (R305H130026) Long-term effects of grade retention (R305E120006) Community college subsidy impacts (R305A100369) Additional funding sources include Spencer Foundation, NICHD, and Smith Richardson Foundation. He teaches doctoral courses in education policy and previously taught econometrics at Pardee RAND Graduate School (2006-2013).

• Technology-enhanced teaching
• Employability & Professionalism
• Technology-enhanced health education
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Debbi Marais is a Professor (Teaching Focussed) at the University of Warwick within the Warwick Medical School and Health Sciences department. She serves as the Director of Postgraduate Education and is a Principal Fellow of the UK Higher Education Academy , demonstrating strategic leadership in enhancing teaching quality, curriculum development, and student mentorship. With over 25 years of experience in higher education, she has held academic positions at Stellenbosch University , University of Aberdeen , and University of Warwick . Her expertise spans teaching, assessment, program coordination, quality assurance, and reflective practice. Marais’ research interests include pedagogical innovation , with a focus on technology-enhanced teaching and employability & professionalism , as well as public health nutrition covering infant and young child feeding , nutrition transition , and global health . She employs mixed methods in her research and has contributed to understanding exclusive breastfeeding barriers , maternal obesity trends in Africa, and Arabic weight-loss app design . Her work often intersects with technology-enhanced health education and interdisciplinary collaboration . Her recent publications highlight qualitative studies on food-based dietary guidelines in Kenya and South Africa, mobile health interventions for weight loss, and educational innovations in medical and nutrition training. These works reflect her commitment to global health equity and digital pedagogy , with recurring themes in African and Southeast Asian health contexts. She emphasizes participatory research methods and policy translation in maternal and child nutrition. Scientific Awards Principal Fellow of the UK Higher Education Academy Marais has supervised postgraduate research students (PhD and Masters) and contributed to curriculum reform through collaborative international projects. She has secured external funding for research and demonstrated interdisciplinary expertise in nutrition , public health , and health education .

Perpetua Kirbyمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Children's Rights
• Youth Participation
• Educational Agency
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Perpetua Kirby is an Assistant Professor in Childhood and Youth (Education) at the School of Education and Social Work, University of Sussex . She specializes in children’s rights, participation, and agency, utilizing ethnographic and multimodal methodologies to explore democratic approaches to education. Her work bridges research and practice, focusing on sustainability education and transformative models through collaborations with organizations like the Centre for Innovation and Research in Childhood and Youth (CIRCY) and the Centre for Teaching and Learning Research (CTLR) . Research Themes: Children’s rights and agency in educational settings Interdisciplinary sustainability education (Global North/South) Ethnographic and creative research methods Transformative pedagogies for climate uncertainty Key Projects: Nuffield-funded study on children’s voices and data in UK local authorities Collaboration with PASTRES Programme on art-based climate pedagogy Fellow of Sussex Sustainability Research Programme (SSRP) Scientific Awards: Fellow of the Sussex Sustainability Research Programme (SSRP) Teaching: Co-convenes Forest Food Garden elective at University of Sussex Supervises MA in Education and doctoral research training Media Impact: Featured in BBC Radio 4’s Women’s Hour, Financial Times, Huffington Post

José António Ferreira Machadoمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Econometrics
• Quantile Regression
• Wage Distributions
• +۳ مورد دیگر

José António Ferreira Machado is a Full Professor at the Nova School of Business and Economics, Universidade Nova de Lisboa. He currently serves as Vice-Rector of the university and previously held director roles at the Nova School of Business and Economics (2005-2015) and Angola Business School (2010-2015). His academic career includes consultancy at the Bank of Portugal (1992-2015) and teaching Econometrics, Statistics, and Macroeconomics. Research Interests: Machado's work focuses on Econometrics, Quantile Regression, Wage Distributions, Firm Size Analysis, and Macroeconomic Modeling. His most cited paper (2005) introduced counterfactual decomposition methods for wage distribution analysis. Recent publications examine quantile regression extensions, trade margins, and moment-based statistical inference. His research spans both theoretical and applied economics, with collaborations including J. M.C. Santos Silva and Roger Koenker.

• Emotional Intelligence
• Psychology of Education
• Adolescent Development
• +۱۲ مورد دیگر

Ana Costa is an Invited Assistant Professor at the Faculty of Philosophy and Social Sciences, Universidade Católica Portuguesa, where she actively contributes to research through the Centre for Philosophical and Humanistic Studies (CEFH). Her work is interdisciplinary, bridging psychology, education, and human development, with a strong focus on emotional intelligence, adolescent well-being, and academic outcomes. Faculty of Philosophy and Social Sciences, Universidade Católica Portuguesa Researcher, Centre for Philosophical and Humanistic Studies (CEFH), 2020–2025 Her research interests center on emotional intelligence, subjective well-being, psychometrics, and educational psychology. She investigates how traits like emotional intelligence, mindset, and cultural orientation (individualism vs. collectivism) influence academic achievement and personal development during adolescence. Her methodological approaches include longitudinal analysis, cluster analysis, and systematic reviews, often using self-report data from secondary school students. The recent body of her publications reveals a consistent focus on the psychological and educational dimensions of adolescence. Key themes include the developmental trajectories of emotional intelligence, the determinants of academic success, and the relationship between education and happiness. Her work also explores teacher well-being in Portuguese schools abroad, showing a broad interest in educational systems and stakeholder well-being. Emotional Intelligence Subjective Well-Being Academic Achievement Adolescent Development Psychometrics Longitudinal Analysis Mindset Research Teacher Well-Being Cultural Psychology Educational Policy Ana Costa is actively engaged in collaborative research, frequently co-authoring with scholars such as Luísa Faria, Paula C. Dias, and others within the CEFH network. She has not received any explicitly mentioned scientific awards, but her work is published in peer-reviewed journals and academic encyclopedias. She advises or mentors students indirectly through project participation, though no direct advisees are listed. She is involved in a major research project on adolescence, psychology, and education, contributing to systematic reviews and empirical studies. She is affiliated with the Centre for Philosophical and Humanistic Studies (CEFH), a research center fostering interdisciplinary inquiry into philosophical, psychological, and social aspects of human life. The center supports a vibrant community of researchers, students, and faculty, promoting collaborative and impactful scholarship.