جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

Knut Tielkingمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Prevention and health promotion across the lifespan
• Addiction prevention
• Addiction counseling
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Prof. Dr. Knut Tielking is a Professor at the University of Applied Sciences Emden/Leer, College of Social Work and Health. His roles include Vice Dean of the Department of Social Work and Health (2022-2024), Head of the Master's program Social Cohesion in the Context of Social Work and Health, and member of the research focus 'Resource Orientation in the Tension Field of Individual and Society (RoSiG)'. He also serves on the board of the doctoral program 'Social Work: Deviance and Social Cohesion' and leads the Society for Support of At-Risk and Addicted People in Leer/Emden/Norden. University of Applied Sciences Emden/Leer Vice Dean (2022-2024) Head of Master's Program 'Social Cohesion' Research Focus 'RoSiG' Doctoral Program Board Member His research spans prevention and health promotion across the lifespan, addiction counseling, health education, and corporate health management. He specializes in participatory evaluation methods and inclusive prevention strategies for marginalized groups, including people with mental impairments and migrants. Current projects like SEMRES (Rehabilitation Compass) and SRK (Addiction Rehabilitation Compass) focus on improving access to treatment through digital tools and community networks. Selected trends from his 15 most recent articles include: 1) Integrated approaches to addiction rehabilitation accessibility (2024); 2) Inclusive school-based prevention programs for adolescents (2024); 3) Participatory quality development in social institutions (2006); and 4) Cultural adaptation in addiction care for migrants (2011). As head of the Center for Alcohol & Drug Studies at San Diego State University (2016-2020), he led international collaborations. His expertise informs policy for the Federal Ministry of Health (BMG) and the German Federal State of Lower Saxony. He advocates for community-based participatory research and cross-sector health partnerships in projects like LGFP (Leeraner Health Promotion Program) and PRINOR (regional health statistics).

Thomas A Morrisonمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس ارشد

• Conservation Biology
• Wildlife Ecology
• Animal Behavior
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Dr. Thomas A Morrison is a Senior Lecturer in Ecology & Environmental Change at the University of Glasgow. He directs the Conservation Management of African Ecosystems MSc program and has conducted research in East Africa for over 20 years. His work focuses on wildlife ecology, conservation biology, and the consequences of animal movement on ecosystem dynamics. Education: B.S. in Biology from Duke University (2002), Ph.D. in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology from Dartmouth College (2011). Research Interests: Animal movement patterns and their ecological impacts Parasite dynamics in migratory species Human-wildlife interactions and conservation challenges Effects of climate and land use changes on ecosystems Recent Research Trends: His publications emphasize movement ecology, parasite-host dynamics, and the role of human activities in shaping wildlife behavior. Key themes include migratory connectivity, spatial ecology, and the application of geochemical tools for tracking animal movements. Advising & Grants: Supervising students including Samuel Bainbridge and Mercedes Burgueno. Active grants include UKRI ODA MCF funding for environmental solutions and BBSRC support for ungulate migration studies. Labs/Teams: Collaborates with research groups in Ecology & Environmental Change, Infectious Disease Ecology, and Evolution & Diversity at the University of Glasgow.

Jamie Crossمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Climate Change Adaptation
• Sustainable Technology
• Energy Ethics
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Professor Jamie Cross is a leading sociologist and anthropologist at the University of Glasgow's School of Social and Political Sciences. As Academic Director of Glasgow Changing Futures, he focuses on knowledge-based engagement with global challenges while maintaining active research, teaching, and PhD supervision roles. Previously, he held the Chair of Social and Economic Anthropology at the University of Edinburgh. His work bridges anthropology, environmental studies, and technology, emphasizing climate adaptation, energy ethics, and global manufacturing dynamics. Research Interests: Climate change adaptation and mitigation strategies Sustainable technology and eco-design (e.g., award-winning Solar What?! device) Off-grid energy systems in Africa and South Asia Global labor dynamics and supply chains Heat governance and urban cooling infrastructures Recent Themes in Articles: Recent work explores heat infrastructures in South Asia, solar energy's social impacts, and the intersection of climate change with marginalized communities. His studies often combine ethnographic methods with interdisciplinary collaborations. Awards: Recognition for the Solar What?! lighting device, advancing eco-design standards Advising & Grants: Supervises PhD students in climate anthropology, energy ethics, and global manufacturing. Funded by UK Research Councils (ESRC, EPSRC, AHRC) and philanthropic trusts (Leverhulme, Rockefeller). Leads projects like 'Cool Infrastructures' and 'Planet Mould' exploring fungal kingdom dynamics under climate change. Labs/Teams: Glasgow Changing Futures initiative coordinates cross-disciplinary climate research across the university.

Philippe Bourbeauمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Economic Diplomacy
• Resilience Studies
• Migration Policy
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Philippe Bourbeau is a Full Professor at HEC Montréal in the Department of International Affairs and Co-Director of the International Institute of Economic Diplomacy (IIDE). He holds a PhD in Political Science from the University of British Columbia and completed his M.A. and B.A. at Université du Québec à Montréal. His research focuses on economic diplomacy, resilience, migration, and geopolitics, with notable contributions to understanding the intersections of migration, security, and global governance. Bourbeau has authored or co-edited several influential books, including A Multidisciplinary Approach to Pandemics: COVID-19 and Beyond (2022) and On Resilience (2018). As Co-Director of the IIDE, he leads strategic planning, partnerships with industry and policymakers, and the Ambassadors program. His $12M external funding portfolio supports research collaborations, conferences, and policy initiatives. He regularly advises media outlets like Radio-Canada and contributes to discussions on global issues such as critical minerals, AI, and market diversification. Bourbeau’s academic work spans geopolitical challenges, pandemic response, and resilience theory. His recent articles analyze migration policy determinants and parties’ platforms, reflecting his expertise in linking theoretical frameworks to real-world policy solutions.

• Global Health
• Migration and Health
• Maternal Health
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Dr. Pramod Regmi is a Senior Lecturer in International Health at Bournemouth University, UK. He serves as a Visiting Fellow at the Manmohan Memorial Institute of Health Sciences (Nepal) and Datta Meghe Institute of Medical Sciences (India). His work focuses on migrant health , maternal health , research ethics , and health disparities in low-income settings . PhD in Public Health, University of Aberdeen (2011) MSc in Health Services & Public Health Research, University of Aberdeen (2005) MSc in Population Studies, Tribhuvan University (2001) His research spans chronic kidney disease among Nepali migrants, mental health , pre-departure training , and social stigma . He leads the Migration Health Research theme at Bournemouth University and co-leads the Athena Swan initiative for gender equality. Recent publications (2024-2025) address kidney disease in Gulf migrants , condom use in MENA , and health burdens of returning migrants . Key collaborators include institutions in Nepal, India, Malaysia, and the UK. Senior Fellow, Higher Education Academy (2023-) Nepal Bidhya Bhusan 'Ka' Education Award (2012) Fellow, Chitwan Medical College (2015-) He supervises PhD students on topics like migrant health , HIV stigma , and caesarean section trends . Grants include funding from the British Academy , Colt Foundation , and Bournemouth University GCRF . He co-founded the Health Research Network for Migrant Workers in Asia and contributes to policy through the Nepal Family Health Cohort .

• Crisis Management
• Counter-Terrorism
• Radicalisation
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Christopher Baker-Beall is a Senior Lecturer in Crisis and Disaster Management at Bournemouth University's Disaster Management Centre, where he serves as Programme Leader for the MSc in Disaster Management. He teaches units including Management of Man-Made Disasters, Foreign Policy Analysis, and Crisis Management. His research examines EU counter-terrorism policies, radicalization processes, and crisis management frameworks, with current projects analyzing pandemic responses for cyber crisis preparedness and counter-terrorism strategy evolution. Core interests include security discourse, border control securitization, and disaster governance. Baker-Beall's publications demonstrate consistent focus on terrorism studies and crisis management, with recent work emphasizing: Empirical analyses of terrorist perpetrator profiles and online radicalization pathways Critical discourse studies of EU security frameworks Policy evaluations of UK counter-terrorism strategies He has supervised 7 PhD students to completion including Dr. Katerina Krulisova (sexual violence discourse) and Dr. Gareth Mott (cyberterrorism securitization), and currently mentors 3 doctoral candidates researching disaster risk reduction and public policy. As co-convenor of the BISA Critical Terrorism Studies Working Group (2011-2015), he helped shape interdisciplinary security discourse. His grant involvement includes the AFTERCAB project (GCRF, 2020) examining crisis response systems.

Eric Benotschمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Substance Use Disorders
• HIV/AIDS Prevention
• Health Psychology
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Eric Benotsch is an Associate Professor in the Department of Health Psychology at Virginia Commonwealth University. His work focuses on substance use disorders, HIV prevention, and mental health disparities affecting gender and sexual minority populations. He employs both genetic and environmental frameworks to understand prescription drug misuse and has developed interventions targeting structural determinants of health vulnerabilities. Education: Ph.D. from the University of Iowa (1998) Dr. Benotsch's research explores the intersection of discrimination, mental health, and substance use in transgender and gender-diverse adults. He leads projects examining microeconomic interventions to improve financial stability and reduce HIV risk among transgender women, as well as genetic studies using twin samples to assess prescription drug misuse. His publications highlight trends in prescription drug abuse, pandemic-related behavioral shifts, and interventions for medically underserved populations. Recent work addresses vaccine hesitancy, telehealth dynamics, and structural determinants of health inequities. Scientific Awards Outstanding Scholarship Award, VCU Psychology Department (2016) Outstanding Service Award, VCU Psychology Department (2012) Dr. Benotsch teaches graduate and undergraduate courses in Health Psychology, including research colloquia and courses on abnormal psychology and research methods. His methodological expertise includes qualitative assessment, structural equation modeling, and community-based participatory research.

Maritza Conchaمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Program Evaluation
• Public Health
• Immigration Studies
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Maritza Concha, Ph.D., is a Lecturer in the School of Public Administration at the University of Central Florida's College of Community Innovation and Education. She holds a Ph.D. in Public Affairs from UCF, a master’s in Latin American Studies from the University of Miami, and a bachelor’s in International Relations from Florida International University. Her work focuses on program evaluation for non-profits serving Latino/a immigrant communities and at-risk populations like human trafficking victims and refugees. Dr. Concha’s research explores acculturation stress, community-based interventions, and collaboration among service organizations. She has published in journals such as the Journal of Immigrant and Minority Health and Hispanic Journal of Behavioral Sciences , with recent studies addressing AI applications in participatory research and Venezuelan return migration in Peru. She is affiliated with the Advancing Collaborative Evaluation (ACE) Network and the American Evaluation Association. Her professional service includes evaluating projects for South Florida non-profits, emphasizing culturally responsive approaches. Key themes in her work include Latino health equity, fatherhood programs, and the impact of religious coping mechanisms among immigrants.

• Migration Studies
• Integration Policies
• Refugee Integration
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Dr. Isabella Skrivanek is a Researcher at the University for Continuing Education Krems, affiliated with the Department for Migration and Globalisation within the Faculty of Business and Globalisation. Her work focuses on migration integration policies, refugee integration, labor market dynamics, and social policy. She has led projects such as the EU-funded Migrant Acceleration for Growth Network for Entrepreneurship Training (2017–2020) and evaluated the Austrian-American apprenticeship exchange programs. Her research bridges academic analysis with practical policy recommendations, addressing challenges in small towns and rural areas. Key projects include exploring post-2014 migrant integration in Austria and analyzing regional employment integration strategies for refugees. She collaborates on EU initiatives like the Whole-COMM and SPRING projects, emphasizing multilevel governance and sustainable integration practices. Publications span policy reports, academic journals, and handbooks guiding practitioners in migrant integration. Her work highlights the interplay between local policies, social structures, and migrant experiences across diverse contexts. Education and Professional Background: While specific educational details are not explicitly listed, her PhD and dual Magister titles (Mag. Mag.) indicate advanced academic qualifications in social sciences or related fields. Research Interests: Skrivanek’s research emphasizes integration outcomes for migrants and refugees, focusing on labor market access, credential recognition, and community-level policies. She investigates rural-urban migration dynamics, policy implementation effectiveness, and the socio-economic factors influencing migrant integration. Her work addresses both structural barriers and individual trajectories, advocating for evidence-based practices. Grants and Projects: She has led and contributed to projects funded by the EU, COSME program, and Austrian governmental bodies. Notable projects include: "Exploring the Integration of Post-2014 Migrants in Small and Medium-sized Towns and Rural Areas from a Whole of Community Perspective" (EU-funded, 2021–2024) "Sustainable Practices of Integration (SPRING)" (EU, 2021–2023) "Migrant Acceleration for Growth Network for Entrepreneurship Training" (EU/COSME, 2017–2020) Labs/Teams: Active within the Department for Migration and Globalisation, she collaborates with interdisciplinary teams on migration-related research, contributing to the university’s Transnational Societies and Migration research focus. Her work intersects with think tanks and policy institutions to inform practical integration strategies.

• Neurotoxicology
• Neurodegenerative Diseases
• Environmental Health
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Jason Richardson is the Dianne Isakson Distinguished Professor in the Department of Physiology and Pharmacology at the University of Georgia’s College of Veterinary Medicine, where he leads the Isakson Center for Neurological Disease Research. His research focuses on environmental chemical exposures and genetic susceptibility as contributors to neurological diseases such as Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s. Key areas include neurotoxicology, translational approaches to disease mechanisms, and the impact of pesticide exposure across lifespans. Research Interests: Dr. Richardson investigates how pesticides and heavy metals interact with genetic factors to drive neurodegenerative processes. His work integrates animal models, omics technologies, and epidemiological data to uncover pathways linking environmental toxins to amyloid pathology, neuroinflammation, and neuronal dysfunction. Scientific Contributions: Highlighted the role of DDT and manganese in accelerating Alzheimer’s pathology in mice. Linked prenatal pesticide exposure to midlife cognitive decline and amyloid biomarkers. Explored exercise as a neuroprotective strategy in Parkinson’s models. Awards: Holds the endowed Dianne Isakson Distinguished Professorship. Labs/Teams: His work is conducted through the Isakson Center, focusing on interdisciplinary collaborations in neurotoxicology and translational neuroscience.

• Analytical chemistry
• Chemistry of natural products
• Food chemistry

Anita T. Smailagić is a Research Associate at the University of Belgrade - Faculty of Chemistry and the Innovative Centre of the Faculty of Chemistry. She specializes in analytical chemistry, natural product chemistry, and food chemistry research. Bachelor's (2016), Master's (2017) and PhD (2023) in Chemistry from University of Belgrade Employment history at Innovative Centre since 2018 Current dual appointment in Department of Analytical Chemistry and Innovative Centre Her research focuses on analytical chemistry applications in food science, particularly examining wood extractables in spirits aging processes and phenolic compounds in plant-derived products. She has contributed to understanding health risks associated with elemental migration from wood to food systems. She actively participates in international collaborations and has published extensively in food chemistry journals, with recent work emphasizing bioaccessibility , wood species analysis , and chemical fingerprinting techniques. Member of Serbian Chemical Society Contributor to international research projects Her experimental work combines chromatographic methods , spectroscopic analysis , and health risk modeling to address contemporary challenges in food science and analytical chemistry.

Regina Ensenauerمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Early origins of childhood obesity
• Fetal programming
• Nutrient-sensing mechanisms
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Regina Ensenauer is a Professor of Experimental Pediatrics and Metabolism at Heinrich Heine University Düsseldorf, affiliated with the University Children’s Hospital. Her research focuses on early-life origins of childhood obesity, fetal programming, and metabolic disease prevention. She leads the PEACHES cohort study investigating maternal obesity’s long-term effects on offspring. As an Anna Boyksen Fellow at the TUM Institute for Advanced Study, her work addresses preventive pediatrics. Her academic journey includes a medical degree from Heidelberg University, residency in Pediatrics at Freiburg, and postdoctoral training at the Mayo Clinic. Awards include the Friedrich-Linneweh Award (2012) and Mayo Alumni Scientific Award (2005). Her research spans metabolite profiling, placental metabolism, and nutritional interventions, with emphasis on translational strategies to combat obesity. Key publications address insulin resistance in maternal obesity, fatty acid metabolism in pregnancy, and neurodevelopmental impacts of dietary PUFAs. Her work integrates clinical, molecular, and epidemiological approaches to understand obesity’s developmental origins, aiming to inform preventive public health policies.

• Health
• Gender/Masculinity Studies
• Cultural Sociology
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Jesper Andreasson is a Professor at the Department of Sport Science , Linnaeus University , with a PhD in Sociology. He is Director of Studies for the doctoral program in sports science and teaches advanced/postgraduate courses in ethnography, theory of science, and social theory . His research spans doping, body, identity, gender, fatherhood, and family life . Key Research Themes: Doping cultures, masculinity studies, prostate cancer's impact on gender, online communities, ethnographic methods Recent Projects: Trajectories of fitness doping, masculinity reconstruction post-prostate cancer, asylum seeker family dynamics Publication Trends: Recent work focuses on prostate cancer and masculinity , doping in digital ecosystems , racism in education , and fatherhood during global crises . His articles often employ qualitative methods and intersectional analysis . Academic Leadership: Active in university governance as Vice Dean and Chair of HLK Sports Science , with editorial roles in research collections.

Sadhana Ravishankarمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Food Safety
• Plant-based Antimicrobials
• Bacterial Contamination
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Sadhana Ravishankar is an Associate Professor at the School of Animal & Comparative Biomedical Sciences, University of Arizona. Her work focuses on food safety, plant-based antimicrobials, and pathogen control in agricultural systems. University of Arizona School of Animal & Comparative Biomedical Sciences Research Interests include: Bacterial contamination of produce Antimicrobial efficacy of plant compounds Environmental pathogen persistence Water safety in agriculture Clean label food preservation Pathogen interaction with plant surfaces Publications (2018-2025) highlight her work on plant-derived antimicrobials, metabolomic profiling of melons, and cross-contamination prevention in both plant and animal products.

Ana Ortin Peraltaمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Child and Adolescent Mental Health
• Suicide Prevention
• Self-Injurious Behaviors
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Ana Ortin Peralta is an Assistant Professor in the School-Clinical Child Psychology Program at Yeshiva University's Ferkauf Graduate School of Psychology. Her work focuses on understanding developmental pathways of suicide risk, cultural competency in mental health assessment, and the psychosocial impacts of trauma on children and adolescents. She holds a primary appointment at Yeshiva University and conducts research at the intersection of clinical psychology, public health, and developmental science. Her research emphasizes culturally responsive approaches to assessing suicidal thoughts and behaviors in youth of color, the role of structural racism in suicide disparities, and the intergenerational transmission of mental health risks. Dr. Peralta has published extensively on topics such as early puberty's impact on suicide risk, caregiver-family dynamics in self-injury cases, and the psychological effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on young adults. Her studies often employ longitudinal designs and mixed-methods approaches, with a particular focus on high-risk populations such as maltreated children and immigrant families. Dr. Peralta's research is supported by grants exploring suicide prevention strategies in pediatric primary care settings and the epidemiology of suicidal behaviors in diverse adolescent populations.