Yoon Ji-hyun is a Professor in the Department of Food and Nutrition at Seoul National University's College of Human Ecology. Her work focuses on food service management, nutrition policy, and dietary behavior analysis, with a particular emphasis on multicultural dietary practices and sustainable development in food systems. Education: Bachelor's in Food and Nutrition (SNU), BBA (SNU), MS in Hotel, Restaurant, and Institution Management (Iowa State University), PhD in Hospitality and Tourism Management (Purdue University). Leadership Roles: Associate Dean (2019-2021), Director of Ho-Am Faculty House (2010-2012), and multiple directorships in nutrition policy centers. Her research integrates public health and consumer behavior, analyzing topics like pandemic-induced dietary changes, school lunch standards, and food safety anxiety. She has led projects on non-face-to-face food safety management, food education policies, and sodium-reduced environments, funded by South Korea's Ministry of Food and Drug Safety, Ministry of Education, and others. Professor Yoon's work also addresses urban dietary trends, including single-person households' kitchen needs and workers' meal patterns, using data from national health surveys and time-use studies. She has contributed to regional and inter-Korean comparative studies on nutritional disparities and dietary guidelines. She teaches courses on foodservice management, consumer market analysis, and graduate-level research methodologies, while serving as Vice President in several academic societies, including the Korean Society of Dietary Culture and Korean Cancer Association.
Dr. Angela Poole is an Assistant Professor of Molecular Nutrition in the Division of Nutritional Sciences at Cornell University's College of Human Ecology. She leads a research group focused on precision nutrition, investigating interactions between host genetics, dietary intake, and gut/oral microbiomes to prevent metabolic diseases. Education & Background Ph.D. in Genome Sciences, University of Washington Postdoctoral research at Dr. Ruth Ley's laboratory B.S. in Engineering and Applied Science, Caltech Research Focus Her interdisciplinary work combines genetics, microbiology, and nutrition to develop personalized dietary interventions. Key areas include: Optimizing dietary fiber for diabetes prevention Oral biofilm pathogenesis Host-microbiome-diet interactions in metabolic disorders Publication Trends Her 15 most recent publications (2014-2025) demonstrate consistent focus on microbiome dynamics, genetic influences on nutrition, and metabolic health. Recent work emphasizes oral/gut microbiome responses to dietary components like resistant starch and salivary amylase. Research Group Leads an active lab developing systems biology approaches for precision nutrition applications.
Dr. Virginia Gray serves as Professor and Department Chair in the Department of Family and Consumer Sciences at California State University, Long Beach's College of Health & Human Services. Her leadership spans academic administration, research, and community engagement with a focus on nutrition equity and policy. Education: Ph.D. in Nutrition, Mississippi State University M.S. in Nutrition with Minor in Sociology, Mississippi State University B.S. in Food Science and Human Nutrition with Minor in Spanish, University of Florida Dr. Gray's research examines community nutrition through policy analysis, school-based interventions, and global food systems. She investigates social determinants of dietary behavior, particularly among vulnerable populations including college students, children, and SNAP participants. Her work integrates cultural competency into nutrition education frameworks and develops curricula addressing food insecurity in educational settings. Recent publications reveal consistent focus on food security among college populations and CalFresh Healthy Living program implementation. Her scholarship bridges sports nutrition (especially adolescent female athletes) and community interventions, with strong emphasis on qualitative evaluation methods and policy translation. Key trends include interdisciplinary collaboration across health professions and institutional support systems for basic needs. Awards: CSULB President’s Award for Team Achievement, Basic Needs Team (2023) Scholarship of Teaching and Learning Award, Society of Nutrition Education (2022) As Department Chair, Dr. Gray directs research teams addressing campus food insecurity through CSULB's Basic Needs Initiative. She mentors faculty in grant development for USDA-funded nutrition programs and collaborates with the Center for Latino Community Health on culturally tailored interventions. Her leadership secured institutional support for student food pantries and SNAP outreach services. Dr. Gray co-leads the Basic Needs Team and partners with the Center for Successful Aging on nutrition programs for older adults. She directs the department's CalFresh Healthy Living implementation across university sites and advises the College of Health & Human Services on community-engaged research frameworks.
Sue A. Shapses, Ph.D., RD, is a Professor in the Department of Nutritional Sciences at Rutgers University and holds a secondary Professor position in the Department of Medicine at Rutgers-RWJ Medical School . She directs the NEXT Metabolism Center (Human Nutrition, Exercise & Metabolism) at the New Jersey Institute of Food, Nutrition, and Health. Her academic journey includes a Ph.D. from Columbia University (1988), postdoctoral training at Albert Einstein College of Medicine and University of Sydney, and leadership roles in shaping national dietary guidelines for vitamin D and calcium via the Institute of Medicine. Dr. Shapses' research bridges endocrinology and nutritional sciences , focusing on the interplay between obesity , osteoporosis , and metabolic health . Key areas include circadian rhythm , inflammation , gastrointestinal absorption , and the impact of protein , MUFA , and vitamin D on bone metabolism during weight loss. Her work also explores how nutrients and behavioral interventions affect hormones , bone density , and cognition in older adults. Recent publications highlight her lab's exploration of vitamin D binding protein in postsurgical recovery, nutrient-gene interactions in bone health, and dietary lipids in metabolic disorders. Trends in her research emphasize translational studies linking clinical observations to mechanistic insights in animal models. Scientific honors include Fellowship in the American Society for Bone and Mineral Research . Her work is funded by the NIH , USDA , foundations, and pharmaceutical companies. She actively serves as an editor for clinical journals and mentors trainees at all academic levels.
Dr. Robin Tucker is an Associate Professor in the Department of Food Science and Human Nutrition at Michigan State University’s College of Agriculture and Natural Resources. Since 2016 she has led an interdisciplinary research program that explores how insufficient or poor-quality sleep influences nutrition-related health outcomes, sensory perception, and eating behaviors. She teaches courses such as Medical Nutrition Therapy I and Advanced Clinical Nutrition and co-directs community outreach initiatives including the SLeep Education for Everyone Program (SLEEP) with MSU Extension. Education PhD, Nutrition Science (concentration: Ingestive Behavior), Purdue University (2014) MS, Nutritional Science, California State University, Los Angeles (2005) BA, Political Science, Creighton University Research Focus Dr. Tucker’s work sits at the intersection of sleep science, sensory physiology, and behavioral nutrition. Her primary research agenda investigates: How chronic short sleep or poor sleep quality alters taste perception (sweet, salt) and subsequent dietary choices. The mediating role of sleep in the relationship between stress, financial hardship, and diet quality among college students. Development and testing of scalable, behavior-based sleep education interventions for diverse populations ranging from university students to older adults. Methodologically, her team combines controlled laboratory studies of taste function, large-scale multinational surveys, community-based intervention trials, and systematic reviews. Publications at a Glance Over the past five years Dr. Tucker has published more than 40 peer-reviewed articles and book chapters. Her recent work clusters into three thematic areas: (1) systematic reviews and meta-analyses linking taste function, dietary intake, and chronic disease; (2) multi-country studies examining sleep–diet interactions among higher-education students during the COVID-19 pandemic; and (3) translational intervention research evaluating the efficacy of sleep education programs for older adults. These studies consistently highlight how even modest sleep curtailment can modulate chemosensory function, appetite regulation, and ultimately dietary risk. Honors & Awards 2022 – Senior-authored paper featured in Wiley’s Research Headlines 2020 – Teacher-Scholar Award, MSU Department of Food Science and Human Nutrition 2020 – Undergraduate Research Mentor of the Year nominee, Michigan State University 2020 – You Belong Here Champion nominee, MSU College of Agriculture and Natural Resources 2020 – Outstanding Dietetic Educator nominee, Michigan Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics 2018 – Fellow of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (FAND) Advising & Community Outreach Dr. Tucker mentors a vibrant team of graduate and undergraduate researchers, many of whom appear as co-authors on her publications. She collaborates with MSU Extension to deliver the evidence-based SLEEP program to community groups, and her lab regularly engages campus and public stakeholders through workshops, webinars, and continuing-education events for dietitians. Facilities & Collaborations Her research leverages the MSU Sensory Evaluation Center , Experimental Foods Laboratory , and institutional partnerships with the Center for Research on Ingredient Safety and the Institute for Integrative Toxicology , enabling cutting-edge studies on taste physiology, dietary assessment, and community intervention delivery.
Mahsa Jessri is an Associate Professor in the Food, Nutrition and Health Program at the University of British Columbia's Faculty of Land and Food Systems. She holds the prestigious Canada Research Chair (Tier 2) in Nutritional Epidemiology for Population Health and is affiliated with the Centre for Health Services and Policy Research (CHSPR) and the Department of Health Services and Policy at the UBC School of Population and Public Health, Faculty of Medicine. Dr. Jessri also serves as an Affiliate Investigator of Evidence to Innovation (E2i) Theme at the BC Children's Hospital Research Institute. Her educational background includes a PhD (Vanier Scholar) in Nutritional Sciences from the University of Toronto, an M.Sc. in Nutrition and Metabolism from the University of Alberta, and a Banting Postdoctoral Fellowship from Statistics Canada. Dr. Jessri's research is uniquely positioned at the intersection of nutritional sciences, big data analytics, AI, and population and public health, with the overarching goal of providing evidence-based decision tools to inform guidelines and policies for reducing the burden of chronic diseases. Dr. Jessri's research program focuses on using big data and methodological advancements (including AI and machine learning) to identify dietary patterns and their interactions with health outcomes, population health impact assessment of food and nutrition policies, nutritional monitoring and population surveillance, development of robust methods for complex data analysis, and design of personalized nutrition risk assessment tools. Her Nutritional Epidemiology and Big Data Analytics Laboratory provides a stimulating environment for research in these areas. Her publication portfolio demonstrates a strong focus on dietary patterns, chronic disease prevention, and the application of advanced statistical methods to nutritional epidemiology. Her recent work has examined nutrient profiling models, cardiovascular disease risk, dietary pattern assessment tools, and the impact of dietary factors on health outcomes across diverse populations including Canadian adults, Inuit communities, and international cohorts. Among her notable honors are the Royal Society of Canada (RCS) Alice Wilson Award (2018), Emerging Leader in Nutrition Science from the American Society for Nutrition, and the Canadian Institute of Health Research (CIHR) Banting Postdoctoral Fellowship. She has also received the INMD/CNS Early Career Researcher Partnership Prize and the Discovery Award from the Banting Research Foundation. Dr. Jessri teaches FNH 398: Research Methods in Human Nutrition and has previously taught graduate-level courses at the University of Ottawa. Her academic career builds on decades of clinical and public health dietetics and nutrition policy experience working at academic and regulatory institutions. She has served as a past Core member of Health Canada's Nutrition Science Advisory Committee (NSAC) and is active in the American Society for Nutrition and American Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Nutrition Research Taskforce.
Associate Professor Nicolas Bordenave is a cross-appointed member at the School of Nutrition Sciences, University of Ottawa, focusing on molecular interactions between macronutrients and phytonutrients in food systems. His research explores how these interactions affect glycemic response and phenolic bioavailability in cereal, fruit, and vegetable-based systems. Education: Ph.D. in Food Science (specific institution not mentioned in text) Prior Roles: Research positions at PepsiCo (Chicago, UK) and postdoctoral training at Purdue University's Whistler Center Professional Involvement: Board member of Feeding Tomorrow (IFT Foundation), contributor to Radio Canada's Moteur de recherche program His research spans starch/phenolic interactions , nutritional functionality , and biodegradable packaging materials , with applications in metabolic health and food formulation . Recent publications highlight trends in beta-glucan viscosity , starch digestibility , and phytonutrient delivery . Scientific contributions include methodological advancements in glycemic response assessment and chitosan-based packaging . Key collaborations include work with researchers at Purdue, PepsiCo, and industry partners. His lab investigates macronutrient-phytonutrient interactions , nutritional biochemistry , and functional food design . Current projects align with improving metabolic health through optimized food structures.
Fabian-Xosé Fernandez serves as Associate Professor in the Department of Psychology within the College of Science at the University of Arizona, where he directs the Circadian Trends Laboratory. His research program bridges neuroscience, clinical psychology, and public health through investigations of circadian biology and sleep-wake patterns. His primary research interests focus on circadian fluctuations in real-world data , psychology of nighttime wakefulness , and suicide risk mechanisms . Key investigations explore how nocturnal wakefulness correlates with suicidal ideation, homicide risk, and metabolic dysregulation. His work employs National Violent Death Reporting System analyses Controlled circadian phase-shifting experiments Population-level sleep surveys Translational rodent models Recent publications reveal strong temporal patterns in behavioral health outcomes, with suicide risk peaking during circadian night across diverse populations. His lab develops chronotherapeutic interventions including spectral filtering devices and lighting protocols to optimize circadian alignment. Current work examines how blue-light modifiers affect phase-shifting responses and how sleep disruption mediates psychiatric outcomes in bipolar disorder. Fernandez teaches graduate and undergraduate courses including PSY 350 (Sleep/Wake, Time Cycles, & Life) and PSY 578 (Sleep & Sleep Disorders), with recent instruction through 2025. His academic service includes editorial review for journals like Clocks & Sleep and Neuropsychopharmacology.
Dr Helen Parker is a Research Fellow in the Discipline of Exercise & Sport Science, School of Health Sciences, at the University of Sydney. Her work bridges nutrition, exercise science, and women's health. She holds a PhD (2015) and a Graduate Certificate in Educational Studies (2019), and is a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy. Her research explores body composition, omega-3 supplementation, gamified mobile apps for cardiac rehabilitation, and weight stigma in young women. Research trends from her 15 most recent publications (2025–2015) span cardiometabolic health, digital health interventions, obesity management, and behavioral nutrition. Key projects include the MyHeartMate gamification app and the everyBODY study targeting weight stigma. Scientific awards: Heart Foundation Vanguard Grant Rotary Mental Health Australia Funding Australia Nutrition Trust Fund Scholarship Multiple Higher Education and Research Society Awards She teaches in the Bachelor of Applied Science (Exercise & Sport Science, Exercise Physiology) and guest lectures across Physiotherapy, Nursing, and Nutrition programs. Active in professional societies including the Nutrition Society of Australia and Australian Cardiac Rehabilitation Association .
Matthew Gifford is a Professor in the Department of Biology at the University of Central Arkansas. He earned his PhD from Washington University in St. Louis in 2008 and completed postdoctoral research at the University of Minnesota (2008-2009) before joining UCA in 2014. His research examines physiological and ecological adaptations in reptiles and amphibians, with emphasis on thermal biology, life-history evolution, and anthropogenic impacts. Research focuses on: Thermoregulatory strategies in changing environments Life-history responses to human disturbances Nutritional ecology of insectivorous predators Innovative methods for thermal environment quantification His publications demonstrate consistent investigation of ectotherm responses to environmental challenges, with recent work emphasizing climate change impacts, methodological innovations in thermal ecology, and conservation physiology. Courses taught include Animal Physiology, Animal Ecological Physiology, and Structure and Function of the Human Body.
Apostolos Theos is an Associate Professor at Umeå University's Department of Community Medicine and Rehabilitation , where he serves as Head of the Sports Medicine Section. He is also affiliated with the Umeå School of Sport Sciences as Director of its Sport Science Division. PhD in Molecular Exercise Physiology (University of Athens, 2012) Deputy Head of Department since 2022 Director of Studies role His research focuses on: Hormonal and metabolic responses to exercise in children Development of test batteries for athlete performance prediction Muscle physiology and training adaptations Key research trends from his publications include: Pediatric physiological adaptations to resistance training Individualized performance prediction models in alpine skiing Exercise interventions for chronic disease populations Cross-transfer effects of resistance exercise Molecular mechanisms of exercise-induced tissue remodeling Current projects include Hip and groin problems in elite ice hockey players (2024-2029).
Dr. Ezgi Ozen is a Lecturer in Human Nutrition at the University of Reading's Department of Food and Nutritional Sciences, part of the School of Chemistry, Food & Pharmacy. She specializes in investigating the role of diet in body composition, with a focus on gene-nutrient interactions and metabolic health. Her work explores how macronutrient intake and genetic factors influence body fat distribution, appetite regulation, and cardiovascular disease risk. She is particularly interested in dietary interventions targeting aging populations to improve quality of life and health outcomes. Dr. Ozen holds a PhD in Human Nutrition from the University of Reading (UK), an MSc in Food and Nutritional Sciences (University of Reading, UK), and a BSc in Nutrition and Dietetics from Hacettepe University (Turkey). She is affiliated with professional bodies including The Nutrition Society, American Society of Nutrition, and European Association for the Study of Obesity. Her research interests span dietary fat metabolism, gene-nutrient interactions, and the impact of protein intake on appetite in older adults. She leads the Nutrition Research Group and contributes to modules such as 'Public Health Nutrition and Consumer Food Choice' (MSc) and 'Nutrition and Public Health' (MPAS). Her recent work emphasizes cross-sectional and interventional studies analyzing the effects of dietary fats on lipid profiles, inflammation markers, and body composition. Key research trends include investigating how replacing saturated fats with unsaturated options affects cholesterol metabolism, platelet function, and cardiovascular risk. Her studies also address vitamin D deficiency's role in adiposity and the modulation of APOE genotype effects on metabolic health. These findings contribute to evidence-based dietary guidelines and personalized nutrition strategies. Dr. Ozen has published extensively on dietary fat interventions, lipid metabolism, and aging populations. She collaborates on projects like the BODYCON study and RISSCI trials, focusing on translational research with public health implications. Her work bridges nutritional science and clinical outcomes, emphasizing practical applications to improve metabolic health across lifespans.
Jinwoo Park is an Associate Professor at the Department of Biotechnical and Clinical Laboratory Sciences within the Jacobs School of Medicine & Biomedical Sciences at the University at Buffalo . His research focuses on understanding the role of catecholamines (dopamine, norepinephrine) in stress- and reward-related behaviors, and their dysfunction in disorders like substance abuse and neurodegenerative diseases . Education: PhD in Chemistry (Electrochemistry), Michigan State University (2006) Fellowship in Neurochemistry/Electrochemistry, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (2011) His work develops electrochemistry-based sensors for real-time neurochemical monitoring, particularly in the limbic system . Key areas include neurotransmission dynamics in drug addiction , stress responses , and metabolic regulation . He has secured significant grants from NIH/NIDA and NIDDK , including a $3.7M NIH/NIDA grant (2025–2030) to study sex differences in reward circuits . Recent publications highlight advancements in fast-scan cyclic voltammetry (FSCV) for heterogeneous dopamine signaling in the olfactory tubercle and nucleus accumbens , with applications to methamphetamine and nicotine addiction . He also explores amylin signaling in macronutrient intake and urotensin II modulation of cocaine effects. Scientific Awards Whitehall Foundation Grant (2017) Irwin Kopin Traveling Fellowship (2012) NIDA Travel Stipend (2010) Invited speaker at SFN Nanosymposium (2010) Gordon Research Seminar Travel Stipend (2009) He serves as a Principal Investigator on multiple NIH-funded projects and mentors trainees through roles like Director of the Biotechnology Undergraduate Program (2020–present). His lab employs cutting-edge techniques like optogenetics and flexible microelectrode arrays to map neurochemical pathways in addiction and neurodegeneration .
Jørgen Jensen serves as Professor in the Department of Physical Performance at the Norwegian School of Sport Sciences, where he leads the Biochemical Laboratory and heads the biochemistry research group. His responsibilities encompass teaching, research supervision, and service on the Committee for Postgraduate Education. Dr. Jensen earned his PhD from the Norwegian School of Sport Sciences in 1993, followed by postdoctoral training at the University of Oslo. Prior to his current position, he conducted research at the National Institute of Occupational Health from 1997 to 2009, investigating skeletal muscle glucose uptake and glycogen metabolism mechanisms. His research centers on carbohydrate metabolism regulation during and after exercise, with particular emphasis on caffeine's ergogenic effects, protein supplementation impacts on endurance performance, and exercise-induced insulin sensitivity changes. This work bridges exercise physiology, biochemistry, and nutritional science to advance understanding of human performance and metabolic health. Analysis of his 15 most recent publications reveals strong focus on nutritional interventions (protein/carbohydrate supplementation, fasting), metabolic adaptation to exercise, and biochemical monitoring through nitrogen excretion and proteome analysis. His studies frequently employ human trials with endurance athletes and controlled metabolic testing. No scientific awards were documented in the provided materials. As an educator, Jensen holds academic responsibility for Metabolism (THP204) and Metabolic Regulation (MA408) courses, delivering lectures on metabolic processes. His supervision activities include mentoring graduate students within the biochemistry research group framework. The biochemistry research group operates the university's Biochemical Laboratory, conducting studies on exercise-induced metabolic responses, nutrient-exercise interactions, and molecular mechanisms underlying performance adaptations.
José Pedro Morgado is an Assistant Professor at Lusófona University of Humanities and Technologies, specializing in Sport and Fitness Sciences within Medical and Health Sciences. His research focuses on exercise immunology, training methods, and physiological monitoring in swimmers. PhD in Human Movement Sciences (2016) MSc in High-Performance Training (2008) Undergraduate in Sports Sciences with specialization in Physical Education (2004) His research investigates the effects of swimming training on immune response, phase angle as a performance predictor, and fatigue monitoring in athletes. Key methodologies include bioimpedance vector analysis and heart rate variability assessment. Notably, his work has been presented at the European College of Sport Sciences and American College of Sports Medicine conferences, with publications in journals like Frontiers in Physiology and European Journal of Applied Physiology. His scientific output emphasizes interdisciplinary approaches to sports evaluation and training load monitoring.
