جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

Patrick Dowlingمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Health Policy
• Healthcare Delivery Science
• Underserved and Minority Community Care
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Patrick T. Dowling, M.D., M.P.H., is the Kaiser Permanente Endowed Professor of Community Medicine and Chair of the UCLA Department of Family Medicine. He holds dual degrees from the Medical College of Ohio (1974) and the University of Michigan School of Public Health. Dr. Dowling's career spans over four decades in family medicine, residency training, and health policy advocacy, with a focus on underserved populations. He has directed residency programs at Cook County Hospital, Brown University, and Harbor-UCLA Medical Center before leading UCLA's Family Medicine department since 1998. His research emphasizes health policy, chronic disease management, cross-cultural medicine, and integrating substance abuse treatment into primary care. He co-founded UCLA's IMG pathway program to train bilingual (English-Spanish) international medical graduates for underserved areas. Dr. Dowling has advised the National Health Service Corps and LA County Public Health Commission, and currently serves on Drew University's Board of Trustees. Publications highlight systemic barriers to healthcare access, physician practice location determinants, opioid epidemic responses, and community-based participatory research. His work bridges medical education innovation with socioeconomic health equity, reflecting lifelong commitment to universal healthcare access inspired by his early work with Cesar Chavez's United Farm Workers Clinics.

• Spanish for the Professions
• Translation and Interpreting
• Language Access Policies
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Reynaldo Romero serves as Associate Professor in the Department of History, Humanities and Languages at the University of Houston-Downtown, where he has maintained active teaching and research since at least 2012. His academic foundation spans linguistics, public health, and translation studies across multiple institutions. His educational background includes: Ph.D. in Spanish Linguistics from Georgetown University (Dissertation: Structural Consequences of Language Shift: Judeo-Spanish in Istanbul) M.P.H. in Community Health Practice from UTHealth (Dissertation: Beliefs on COVID-19 vaccination among Hispanic day laborers) M.A. in Translation from Kent State University Multiple B.A. degrees in French, General Linguistics, and Spanish Language/Linguistics from Rice University Romero's research creates critical intersections between linguistic theory and real-world applications. His work on Spanish for the Professions establishes frameworks for medical and legal interpreting while addressing systemic language access barriers. The scholarship on endangered languages—particularly Judeo-Spanish and Afro-Hispanic varieties—combines rigorous documentation with urgent revitalization efforts. His healthcare access research directly engages Houston's linguistic minorities through community-based projects like the Medical Translation Project with HISD. Recent publications reveal three dominant trajectories: (1) advancing methodologies in Afro-Hispanic linguistics through collaborative edited volumes; (2) developing social justice frameworks for marginalized language communities; and (3) documenting endangered linguistic varieties with innovative digital approaches. These threads converge in his community-engaged scholarship that bridges academic research and practical language access solutions. Professional recognition includes: Certified Translator status from the American Translators Association Advanced Professional Analytic Linguist certification Specialized medical and legal interpreter credentials Online teaching certification with digital tools specialization Romero's grant activity demonstrates sustained commitment to practical applications of linguistic research. Current projects include 'Promoting the Critical and Responsible Use of Digital Tools and AI in Written Tasks' (2024-2025), while past work developed medical interpreter training during disaster relief and language access protocols for healthcare settings. His service learning initiatives—like the Medical Translation Project with Houston ISD—create tangible community impact while advancing pedagogical innovation. Through the Medical Translation Project and language access advocacy, Romero cultivates collaborative spaces where academic research directly serves Houston's linguistic minorities. His work with heritage speakers and endangered language communities establishes frameworks for linguistic empowerment beyond traditional academic boundaries.

• Nursing Research
• Global Health
• HIV/AIDS Care
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Jennifer Gray, Ph.D., is the Dean of the College of Sciences and Education at Oklahoma Christian University (OC) and holds the rank of Professor of Nursing. She has over four decades of experience in nursing, research, and education, with a focus on global health, HIV/AIDS care, and evidence-based practice. Her career includes roles as Associate Dean at the University of Texas at Arlington (UTA), where she developed courses and led international outreach programs in Uganda. She is a Fellow of the American Academy of Nursing (2013) and a Professor Emeritus of the UTA System (2015). Her research spans nursing education, healthcare disparities, and international collaboration, with notable work in Africa. She co-authors influential nursing research textbooks, including Burns & Grove’s The Practice of Nursing Research . Education: BSN from the University of Central Oklahoma (1977), Master’s and Ph.D. from UTA (1989–1993). She has pioneered nurse-led interventions in hypertension, HIV/AIDS, and maternal health in Uganda, Rwanda, and Tanzania. Her leadership emphasizes innovation in education and maintaining OC’s mission-driven values. She also advocates for healthcare workforce development and healthy work environments in acute care settings. Awards include her American Academy of Nursing Fellowship and recognition for her textbook contributions. She has supervised numerous research initiatives and serves in her church community. Her work bridges academic rigor with practical, community-focused healthcare solutions.

Rebecca Nugentمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Clustering Methodology
• Record Linkage
• Educational Data Mining
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Rebecca Nugent is the Stephen E. and Joyce Fienberg Professor of Statistics & Data Science and Department Head at Carnegie Mellon University. She holds a PhD in Statistics from the University of Washington (2006), an MS in Statistics from Stanford (2006), and a BA in Mathematics, Statistics, and Spanish from Rice University (2002). Her research spans clustering methodology , record linkage , educational data mining , public health , and semantic organization , with a focus on high-dimensional data and adaptive learning environments. She leads the Integrated Statistics Learning Environment (ISLE) and Corporate Capstone programs, emphasizing low-barrier data platforms for education and industry collaboration. Academic Roles : Department Head, Carnegie Mellon; Affiliated Faculty, Block Center for Technology and Society Research Grants : NSF (2017-2019), NIH (2018), Carnegie Mellon ProSEED/Simon Initiative (2020, 2018), Berkman Fund (2014) Her 15 most recent publications focus on data science pedagogy, clustering algorithms, record linkage applications in historical and medical data, educational data mining, and semantic organization studies. Awards include the ASA Waller Education Award (2015) and the William H. and Frances S. Ryan Award (2015) . She mentors a diverse group of PhD, Master's, and undergraduate students, with alumni pursuing careers in academia, industry, and sports analytics.

Virginia Grayمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Community nutrition
• Nutrition in policy
• School nutrition
• +۳ مورد دیگر

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.

• Audiovisual Translation
• Accessibility for Deaf and Hard of Hearing
• Subtitling for the Deaf
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Dr. Silvia Martínez Martínez is a Researcher in the Department of Philology and Translation at the University of Granada, specializing in German Philology with a PhD completed in 2015. Her academic work centers on accessibility in audiovisual translation, particularly subtitling for the deaf and hard of hearing (SpS), and audio description across multilingual contexts. Her research interests include: Audiovisual Translation Accessibility for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Subtitling for the Deaf Translation Technology German-Spanish Translation Audio Description Terminology Analysis of her 15 most recent publications (2022-2025) reveals dominant trends in AI-driven accessibility solutions, cross-linguistic corpus studies (German/Spanish/English), and innovative pedagogical applications. Key thematic clusters include sound translation in streaming/VOD platforms, gamification in STEM education, vitivinicultural terminology, and cultural adaptation in music translation, demonstrating her interdisciplinary approach spanning translation technology, medical accessibility, and sociological studies. She has received the Premio Francisco Ayala (2012) for her contributions to translation studies, recognizing her work on accessibility frameworks and specialized translation methodologies. Dr. Martínez Martínez actively contributes to educational innovation through projects like DESAM (accessible museum resources) and OPERA (cultural accessibility), while her supervision of PhD candidates and development of didactic tools for audio description training underscore her commitment to advancing inclusive translation practices in academic and professional settings.

• Student participation in university teaching
• Expressive writing in career guidance
• Affectivity in student learning processes
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Alessandro Di Vita is an Associate Professor at the Department of Psychological, Pedagogical, Physical Exercise and Training Sciences, School of Medicine and Surgery, Università degli Studi di Palermo (UNIPA). His work centers on educational psychology, career orientation, and pedagogical methodologies for adolescents and university students. Research Interests: Expressive writing for life planning, self-efficacy development, performance anxiety management, peer tutoring, and intercultural education. Key Projects: «Telemaco» (remote peer tutoring), «FOrCe» (career guidance interventions), and «FOrP» (school-university transition). Collaborations: Worked with international institutions like Universidad Austral (Argentina) and Universidad de Estudios de Palermo (Italy). His publications from 2007–2025 reflect a consistent focus on adolescent relationships, educational reform, and digital pedagogy. He has contributed to validation studies for psychological scales like the Worry Emotionality-Junior (WE-J) and developed methodologies such as «SeCo» for post-diploma decision-making. Alessandro also emphasizes Student Voice in educational processes, promoting active participation and resource utilization. Recent works include international comparative studies on peer tutoring and training programs for secondary school teachers.

Isabel Kentengianمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Spanish Language Education
• Heritage Language Learning
• Intercultural Competence
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Isabel Kentengian is a Lecturer in the Department of World Languages and Cultures at The College of New Jersey, specializing in Spanish language education, heritage language pedagogy, and intercultural competence. Her work bridges applied linguistics, social justice, and professional language training. Education: Ph.D. in Applied Linguistics (New York University, 2020), M.A. in Applied Linguistics (University of Illinois at Chicago, 1995), B.A. in Psychology (Bryn Mawr College, 1982), and a certificate in Hispanic Studies (Universidad Complutense de Madrid, 1979). Her research focuses on critical pedagogy in Spanish language instruction, linguistic landscapes in the U.S., and Spanish for the professions, particularly in healthcare and business contexts. She has developed innovative curricula for Spanish for Medical Purposes and Spanish for the Professions certificates. Recent publications examine community-centered oral history projects, medical Spanish curriculum evaluation, and linguistic landscapes as pedagogical tools. Her work frequently addresses health equity, professional communication, and identity negotiation among heritage speakers. Professional Affiliations: American Association for Applied Linguistics, American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages, National Association for Bilingual Education, and Healing the Children New Jersey. Service Roles: Academic Diversity Officer for Intercultural Competency, Faculty Lead for International Student Success, and member of the HSS Anti-Racism Advocates Committee.

Sonia Colinaمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Spanish Phonology
• Optimality Theory
• Syllable Structure
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Sonia Colina is a Regents Professor and holds a dual affiliation with the Department of Speech, Language and Hearing Sciences (College of Science) and the Second Language Acquisition and Teaching (SLAT) program at the University of Arizona. She is a leading scholar in Spanish phonology (Optimality Theory, syllable structure) and Translation Studies, particularly focusing on translation pedagogy and healthcare translation. Her research bridges linguistic theory and practical applications, such as improving healthcare access for limited-English-proficient populations through translation mediation and community health initiatives. Dr. Colina has authored influential works like *Fundamentals of Translation* (2015) and *Syllable Structure in Spanish* (2009), and co-edited volumes such as *The Handbook of Spanish Phonology*. She has directed NIH-funded projects, including the Oyendo Bien initiative using community health workers to address hearing loss among border populations and a collaboration on Spanish/English text simplification with the Department of Management Information Systems. Her research interests span translation quality assessment, bilingual phonological acquisition, and the role of surface/semantic features in medical text simplification. As Director of the National Center for Interpretation, she advances interpreter training and standards in healthcare and legal settings. She is a past president of the American Translation and Interpreting Studies Association (ATISA), contributing to the professionalization of translation studies. In grants and collaborations, Colina emphasizes interdisciplinary partnerships, such as integrating linguistics with audiology and public health. Her work highlights translational research that enhances language accessibility and equity in healthcare systems.

• Early Modern History
• Colonial Mexico
• Confraternities
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Laura Dierksmeier is a Research Fellow at the Department of History, Faculty of Humanities, University of Tübingen. As a member of Collaborative Research Center 1070 'ResourceCultures', she specializes in comparative island studies and environmental history through projects like Inselökonomien – Eine vergleichende Studie von Insel-Gesellschaften im späten Mittelalter und in der Frühen Neuzeit . Her work bridges early modern Spain's colonial practices with contemporary resource management debates. University of Tübingen (PhD, MA, BA) Stonehill College & Simmons College (USA) Research focuses on confraternity networks in colonial Mexico, indigenous knowledge transmission under Spanish rule, and preindustrial water management strategies in island societies. She examines how fluid cultural boundaries shaped religious autonomy and economic structures through comparative analysis of Caribbean and Canary Islands. Recent publications analyze missionary science in Latin America, indigenous medical practices under Catholic frameworks, and historical water scarcity in volcanic island ecosystems. Her edited volume European Islands Between Isolated and Interconnected Life Worlds (2021) established interdisciplinary paradigms for island studies. Albert C. Outler Prize (2022) for best book on global Christianity Förderpreis für Medizingeschichte (2021) Bartolomé de las Casas Dissertation Prize (2017) Teaching includes graduate seminars on colonial Latin American history , history of cartography , and missionary knowledge networks . She co-founded the Insularitäten research group (2017) and directs the DFG Island Studies Network (2021).

• Fluid Power
• Additive Manufacturing
• Smart Manufacturing
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Dr. José Garcia-Bravo is an Associate Professor at the Purdue Polytechnic Institute, Department of Mechanical Engineering Technology, specializing in fluid power systems, additive manufacturing, and smart manufacturing using Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) technologies. His work bridges applied research with educational innovation, including the development of a miniature electro-hydraulic excavator arm and the Fluid Power Student Club. Education: Ph.D. in Engineering (Fluid Power), Purdue University, 2011 M.Sc. in Engineering, Purdue University, 2006 M.A. in Teaching of Spanish, Purdue University, 2004 B.Sc. in Mechanical Engineering, Universidad de Los Andes, 2002 His research interests span fluid power & motion control, digital twins, reverse osmosis systems, and mixed reality applications in manufacturing. He focuses on optimizing hydraulic systems for heavy-duty vehicles, embedding sensors in 3D-printed components, and advancing water purification technologies. Recent publications highlight innovations in digital hydraulics, bio-based packaging materials, and reverse osmosis efficiency. He has secured patents for 3D-printed lens gratings and processes for additive manufacturing. Scientific Awards: Purdue Polytechnic Outstanding Faculty in Learning Award (2019) Purdue Polytechnic Outstanding Faculty in Engagement Award (2022) Dr. Garcia-Bravo actively engages in globalizing fluid power education, facilitating student exchanges with Latin American countries and contributing to international standards for hydraulic components through ISO committees.

Paola Calahorranoمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Contemporary Latin American women's writing
• Visual culture
• Gender studies
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Dr. Paola Calahorrano serves as a Teaching Assistant Professor in the Department of Spanish and Portuguese at the University of Pittsburgh, where she has been a faculty member since 2018. She teaches over 25 course sections spanning advanced language instruction, literature, and culture studies in Spanish, while advising undergraduate Minors and the Pitt Club de Español. Her academic credentials include: PhD in Hispanic Languages and Literatures from Boston University MA in Hispanic Literatures and Cultures from the University of Arizona BA in Journalism and Literatures from Pontificia Universidad Católica del Ecuador Calahorrano's research interrogates the female body as a racialized and sexualized construct within Hispanic cultures, focusing on intersections between medical institutions and gender representation. Her scholarship bridges contemporary Latin American women's writing, visual culture analysis, feminist pedagogy, and health humanities, with particular emphasis on reproductive rights and disability narratives. This interdisciplinary approach manifests in courses like Mapping the Female Body and Disruptive Bodies , which examine menstruation, pregnancy, illness, and disability through cultural lenses. Her publication trajectory (2010-2025) reveals consistent engagement with feminist health humanities, evolving from analyses of poetic bodies (Pizarnik, Olin) toward contemporary critiques of medical institutions and reproductive politics. Recent works demonstrate increasing focus on amplifying marginalized narratives through literary and cinematic frameworks, connecting historical gender constructs to current health justice movements. As an academic advisor for Spanish/Portuguese Minors and faculty lead for the Pitt Club de Español, Calahorrano integrates mentorship with curriculum innovation. Her redesign of 8+ courses—including professional communication, film studies, and women's narratives—establishes interdisciplinary pathways connecting language instruction to social justice themes. She spearheads content-based course development that merges literary analysis with health humanities, notably creating Mapping the Female Body (exploring cultural dimensions of women's health) and Disruptive Bodies (centering illness/disability narratives), while restructuring film and literature courses around gender and identity frameworks.

• Operational Risk
• Financial Economics
• Risk Management
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Enrique Jose Jimenez Rodriguez is an Associate Professor in the Department of Financial Economics and Accounting at Universidad Pablo de Olavide . He is affiliated with the research group GIFEM (Corporate and Market Finance) and contributes to the Doctoral Programs in Management Control and Finance . His academic work focuses on operational risk, financial economics, and risk management, with publications spanning from 2002 to 2022. Education : PhD in Financial Economics (2008) from Universidad Pablo de Olavide, supervised by Dr. José Luis Martín Marín and Dr. María Dolores Oliver Alfonso. Jimenez Rodriguez's research interests include: Operational Risk Modeling Basel Accords Compliance Cryptocurrency Volatility Lean Manufacturing in SMEs Healthcare Risk Assessment Behavioral Economics in E-commerce His publications demonstrate a strong emphasis on risk analytics, financial regulation, and interdisciplinary applications of statistical and machine learning techniques. His recent work includes forecasting cryptocurrency volatility using machine learning (2022), analyzing operational risk over-dispersion (2015), and foundational studies on financial risk frameworks under Basel accords.

Glenn Martinezمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Spanish in Healthcare
• Spanish in the United States
• Spanish as a Heritage Language
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Glenn Martinez, Ph.D. is Dean of the College of Liberal and Fine Arts and Professor of Spanish, Bicultural-Bilingual Studies and Public Health at the University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA) . He also holds the Stumberg Endowed Chair and is recognized for his interdisciplinary work integrating applied linguistics, public health, and medical humanities to address Latino health disparities. Education: MPH in Border Health, Texas A&M University, 2011 Ph.D. in Hispanic Linguistics, University of Massachusetts at Amherst, 2000 M.A. in Spanish Linguistics, University of Houston, 1996 B.A. in Spanish, University of Texas Pan American, 1994 Research Interests: Dr. Martinez's research centers on the intersection of language, health, and equity . He investigates how Spanish in healthcare settings affects patient outcomes, the role of heritage language education in professional training, and the development of language policy to reduce health disparities among Latino populations. His work also explores medical humanities as a framework for culturally responsive care. Scientific Awards: Stumberg Distinguished University Chair (2021) Alumni Distinguished Award for Outstanding Teaching (2019) Latino of the Year (2015) Examples of Excelencia Finalist (2011) Provost’s Award for International Studies (2006) Distinguished Achievement in Humanities Educational Outreach Award (2004) Kenyon Dissertation Fellowship (1999–2000) Grants and Funding: Dr. Martinez has served as Principal Investigator or Co-PI on over $5 million in extramural funding from agencies including the NIH, U.S. Department of Education, Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI) , and Ohio Humanities . His grants focus on health equity, language access, and community-engaged research with Latino populations, including studies on diabetes management, HPV vaccination, and COVID-19 health communication . Labs and Teams: While not explicitly named, Dr. Martinez leads collaborative initiatives within COLFA and partners with community organizations in San Antonio and South Texas . His work bridges academic research, healthcare delivery, and community advocacy to improve outcomes for Spanish-speaking populations.

• EDI in Spanish language teaching
• Spanish women's writing
• Translation studies
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Dr Mazal Oaknin is an Associate Professor (Teaching) at the School of European Languages, Culture and Society (SELCS) at University College London. With over 15 years of experience in Spanish language and literature education, she specializes in equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) in language teaching, Spanish women's writing, and translation pedagogy. Academic appointments: 2013–2100 Associate Professor (Teaching), UCL (SELCS) 2013–2100 Teaching Fellow in Spanish Language and Literature, UCL 2013–2013 Brilliant Club Tutor, Modern Languages 2011–2012 Medical Spanish Teacher, Medipathways/Birkbeck College Research interests: EDI in Spanish language teaching, Spanish women's writing, Translation, Gender studies, Intersectionality. Her work explores feminist narratives in postmodern Spanish literature, mediation strategies in language education, and inclusive curricular design. Publications trend: Focus on translation pedagogy, intersectional feminism in literature, and EDI initiatives in language education. Key themes include media representation, cultural minorities, and innovative teaching methods like collaborative filmmaking. Teaching expertise: Advanced Spanish grammar, translation between Spanish and English, cultural minorities in contemporary Spanish literature, and gender studies. Her pedagogical approach emphasizes critical thinking and cultural mediation. Professional activities: Active in EDI initiatives (2025 workshop), inclusive education (2025 talk), and academic reviewing. Previously taught Spanish at Lycee Racine, Universidad de Malaga, SUNY Geneseo, and Birkbeck College.