جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

• Public Health
• Epidemiology
• Global Health
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Stephen Meir Tollman serves as Professor at the University of the Witwatersrand's Faculty of Health Sciences and School of Public Health, leading the MRC/Wits Rural Public Health and Health Transitions Research Unit (Agincourt). His work centers on rural health dynamics in South Africa through longitudinal demographic surveillance. His research spans public health , epidemiology , and global health with focus on aging populations, chronic diseases, and social determinants. Key areas include hypertension management, HIV/AIDS epidemiology, mental health communication, and non-communicable disease transitions in resource-limited settings. Methodologically, he integrates genomic analysis, verbal autopsy tools, and mixed-methods approaches to address health system challenges. Recent publications (2022-2023) reveal strong emphasis on rural health transitions during pandemics (SARS-CoV-2), aging-related conditions (Alzheimer's, multimorbidity), and diagnostic innovation (epilepsy). His work consistently applies trans-ethnic genomic frameworks and examines behavioral factors like alcohol use and mental health communication within South Africa's unique demographic context. Research funding is secured through major international partnerships including: National Institutes of Health (NIH) Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation Medical Research Council (MRC) Japan Society for the Promotion of Science (JSPS) National Science Foundation (NSF) His extensive co-authorship network (99.7% of publications) demonstrates collaborative leadership across African research sites. Tollman directs the Agincourt Health and Socio-Demographic Surveillance System, part of the INDEPTH Network, which tracks health transitions across 25,000 households in rural Mpumalanga province. This platform supports multi-country studies on aging, infectious diseases, and health system resilience with active partnerships in Uganda, Kenya, Ghana, Malawi, and Burkina Faso.

Jade Boydمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Substance use
• Harm reduction
• Overdose prevention
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Dr. Jade Boyd serves as an Associate Professor in the Division of Social Medicine within the Faculty of Medicine at the University of British Columbia. She is also a research scientist with the BC Centre on Substance Use (BCCSU) and maintains affiliations with the Vancouver Coastal Health Research Institute (VCHRI) and Providence Health Care's Interdepartmental Division of Addiction Medicine. Dr. Boyd's research program focuses on substance use, harm reduction, and overdose prevention through qualitative, ethnographic, and community-based methodologies. Her work examines social, structural, and environmental factors that impact people who use drugs, with particular attention to reducing the harms of criminalization and addressing gendered impacts of drug policy. She employs intersectional frameworks to understand how multiple forms of marginalization affect drug-related outcomes and healthcare access. Analysis of Dr. Boyd's publication record reveals consistent focus on harm reduction practices, gender-specific experiences in drug treatment, overdose prevention strategies, and the structural determinants of health among people who use substances. Her research spans community-based interventions, healthcare settings, and policy analysis, with increasing attention to virtual care models and housing-based responses to the overdose crisis in recent years. Scientific Recognition: Michael Smith Health Research BC Scholar Award (2020) Dr. Boyd's research program is supported through multiple funding mechanisms that enable her community-engaged work examining the social and structural determinants of health among people who use drugs. Her collaborative approach involves partnerships with community organizations, healthcare providers, and policymakers to translate research findings into practice and policy. While specific student mentoring details aren't publicly documented, her role as an Associate Professor includes supervising graduate students in the Faculty of Medicine. Dr. Boyd works within the BC Centre on Substance Use, an interdisciplinary research hub dedicated to transforming the health and wellness of people who use substances through evidence-informed care. Her research contributes to the Centre's mission of developing and implementing innovative approaches to substance use care across British Columbia.

Rrezarta Krasniqiمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Software Engineering
• Requirements Engineering
• Software Quality
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Rrezarta Krasniqi is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Software and Information Systems at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte. She holds a Ph.D. in Computer Science and Engineering from the University of North Texas (2024) and has previously taught at multiple institutions while working as a senior Java developer in industry. Research Focus: Her work centers on improving software quality through automated detection of quality-related bugs, using AI-driven approaches and empirical methodologies to address challenges in code scattering, requirement vagueness, and system-wide reliability issues. She specializes in semantic analysis, classifier development, and 3D visualization tools for codebase monitoring. Key Contributions: Developed RetroRank for bug-fixing comment recommendation (2021-2023) Pioneered SoftQualDetector for semantic quality concern mapping (2023-2024) Co-authored surveys on quality concern management in open-source communities Publications: Her work spans leading venues like EMSE'23, ICSME'23, SANER'23, and SQJ'23, with earlier contributions at ICSE'2017 and FSE'2018 through the TraceLab reproducibility framework.

Taj Nathanمشاهده پروفایل

استاد مهمان

• Forensic Psychiatry
• Personality Disorders
• Autism Spectrum Disorder
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Taj Nathan is a Visiting Professor at the University of Chester's Chester Medical School, an Adjunct Professor at Liverpool John Moores University, and an Honorary Senior Research Fellow at the University of Liverpool. He serves as Director of Research for the Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS Foundation Trust and holds the dual role of CRN-NWC Clinical Lead and Mental Health Specialty Lead for the National Institute for Health Research. Professor Nathan's academic qualifications include: MB BCh (University of Wales College of Medicine, 1991) MRCPscyh (Royal College of Psychiatrists, London, 1996) MMedSc (University of Leeds, 1997) Dip. Foren. Sc. (University of Liverpool, 1999) MD (University of Liverpool, 2007) PGCert Historical Studies (distinction) (University of Oxford, 2022) His research focuses on forensic psychiatry with emphasis on personality disorders, autism spectrum disorder, and violence risk assessment in complex mental health systems. He investigates clinical decision-making processes, standardized assessments, and the interplay between psychosis and substance misuse, while also addressing critical issues in suicide prevention and emergency mental healthcare pathways. Analysis of his 2024 publications reveals a strong concentration on patient safety mechanisms in mental healthcare, particularly incident reporting systems and adverse event responses. A recurring theme is risk assessment methodology in forensic settings, alongside expanding research on complex mental health needs involving autism and intellectual disability. His work increasingly utilizes mixed-methods approaches to dissect systemic challenges in mental health service delivery. Professor Nathan has received the following scientific recognition: JM Press international non-fiction essay prize (2018) He actively supervises research, currently co-supervising 4 PhD candidates, and secures funding through NIHR grants as Clinical Lead. His projects include the COMPAT study on complex mental health pathways and SSHaRE NoW research on suicide prevention, often involving collaborations with NHS trusts and academic institutions across the UK. As Director of Research, he leads interdisciplinary teams at the Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS Foundation Trust, working closely with the COMPAT study group and SSHaRE NoW consortium. His operational framework integrates clinicians, academics, and service users to address forensic mental health challenges through system-level innovations.

Lindsey Riceمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Police and Policing
• Criminal Investigation
• Vulnerability and Crime
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Dr. Lindsey Rice is a Lecturer in Criminology at the School of Law, University of Sheffield. Holding a PhD in Criminology from the same institution, she specializes in police reform, vulnerabilities crime, and mixed-methods research. Her work focuses on the evolving roles of civilian investigators, police custody practices, and institutional legitimacy. PhD in Criminology (2016), University of Sheffield MA International Criminology (2011) with Distinction BA (Hons) History and Criminology (2011) First Class Her research examines: Police custody dynamics and detainee dignity Civilian investigator integration in criminal justice Transcultural shifts in police culture Legitimacy and 'soft power' in policing contexts Training frameworks for vulnerabilities crime investigation Key publication trends reveal expertise in ethnographic policing research, institutional reform, and mixed-methods approaches to criminal justice systems. She actively collaborates with Durham Constabulary and the College of Policing, contributing to postgraduate qualification development for civilian investigators. Teaching activities include convening modules on criminological research methods, vulnerabilities crime, and investigative skills at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels. Her pedagogical approach integrates empirical research with practical policing applications.

• Food Security
• Consumer Behavior
• Sustainable Diets
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Dr Beth Armstrong is a Researcher at the University of Sheffield's School of Geography and Planning, where she investigates critical intersections of food security, consumer behavior, and sustainable diets within the UK context. Her work is prominently featured in the Food Standards Agency's longitudinal Food and You 2 project, examining pandemic-era food system vulnerabilities and policy implications. Her research program centers on food insecurity dynamics , particularly risk factors for severe food insecurity and food bank utilization patterns among vulnerable populations. She employs mixed-methods approaches to analyze food safety behaviors—especially among older adults—and explores how ethical information and country-of-origin labeling shape consumer perceptions. A significant strand examines sustainable diet adoption barriers , investigating how food security status influences choices toward healthier, environmentally conscious eating patterns using nationally representative survey data. Analysis of her 2021-2025 publications reveals consistent thematic focus on crisis-responsive food systems, with methodological diversity spanning longitudinal mixed-methods studies, secondary dataset analysis, and digital citizen science applications. Key contributions include identifying demographic predictors of food insecurity, evaluating post-pandemic consumer risk perceptions, and developing behavior-change interventions for food waste reduction. Scientific awards: No awards documented in source materials. Advising and grants: No formal student advisees listed. Grant involvement includes the Citizens Food Waste Prevention Behaviour Change Grant (RAF 100-304), funding a university student food waste reduction app pilot. Her Food and You 2 contributions represent sustained collaboration with the UK Food Standards Agency across eight survey waves.

Fernando A. Escobedoمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Colloids and Interfacial Science
• Polymers and Soft Matter
• Statistical Mechanics and Molecular Simulation
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Fernando A. Escobedo is a Professor in the Department of Chemical Engineering at Cornell University's College of Engineering, holding the Marjorie Hart Chair of Engineering since joining the faculty in 1998. His research pioneers computational methodologies for understanding entropy-driven self-assembly in complex soft matter systems, with applications spanning solar cells, battery electrodes, and advanced membranes. His educational background includes: B.S. in Chemical Engineering from Universidad de San Agustin, Peru (1986) M.S. in Chemical Engineering from University of Nebraska-Lincoln (1993) Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering from University of Wisconsin-Madison (1997) Professor Escobedo's work centers on molecular-level simulations of thermodynamic and kinetic properties, with particular emphasis on entropy's role in forming intermediate-ordered phases like liquid crystals and block copolymer mesophases. His group develops novel computational frameworks to establish structure-property relationships for nanoscale building blocks, enabling rational design of materials with tailored mechanical, optical, and transport properties. This research bridges statistical mechanics with practical engineering challenges in nanomaterials synthesis. Analysis of his 2023-2025 publications reveals three dominant trends: (1) machine learning integration for multiscale materials design, (2) entropy-controlled phase behavior in non-additive colloidal mixtures, and (3) molecular engineering of liquid crystalline oligomers for enhanced ion transport. Key advancements include heuristic rules for nanoparticle superlattice stability and diffusionless transition mechanisms in faceted colloids. His scientific recognition includes: Fellow, American Physical Society (2014) AIChE Computational Molecular Science & Engineering Impact Award (2012) Alfred P. Sloan Foundation Fellowship (2004) NSF CAREER Award (2001) Camille & Henry Dreyfus Foundation New Faculty Award (1999) College of Engineering Teaching Excellence Award (2003) Professor Escobedo has secured sustained funding through competitive grants including the NSF CAREER award and Sloan Fellowship, supporting his computational research group's high-impact publications in top journals. His mentorship focuses on training graduate students in advanced simulation techniques, with research outputs frequently appearing in Journal of Physical Chemistry and Macromolecules . While no dedicated lab name is specified, his work operates at the intersection of Cornell's Chemical Engineering department and nanomaterials research initiatives, emphasizing collaborative approaches to entropy-driven assembly problems.

Juan Jiménez-Salcedoمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Intercultural Education
• French Studies
• Gender Studies
• +۱۰ مورد دیگر

Dr. Juan Jiménez-Salcedo is a Professor at Universidad Pablo de Olavide in the Department of Philology and Translation , with a focus on French Philology . He is also affiliated with the Université de Mons (Faculté de traduction et d'interprétation). Research Pillars : Postmonolingualism and intercultural education Linguistic policy analysis in Colombia, the EU, and Catalonia Legal translation and judicial bilingualism Gender studies in historical and modern contexts Key Publications : 2021: Investigated Colombian bilingual education policies 2020: Analyzed EU multilingualism and Catalan-Spanish legal conflicts 2019: Explored Catalan language desterritorialization 2018-2017: Co-edited volumes on postmonolingual translation justice Methodological Contributions : Applied sociocritical paradigms to language policy analysis Developed mixed-methods approaches for courtroom interpreting quality His work bridges jurilinguistics , gender studies , and microterritory language dynamics , emphasizing ethical translation practices in multicultural legal systems.

Leonard Kwhang-Gil Lemkeمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Economic Resilience
• Environmental Impact Assessment
• Social Innovation
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Leonard Kwhang-Gil Lemke is a researcher at the University of Vienna's Faculty of Earth Sciences, Geography and Astronomy within the Department of Geography and Regional Research. Holding a PhD fellowship at the Vienna International School for Earth and Space Sciences, his work bridges geography, economics, and environmental science with a focus on real-world crisis response. His research interests center on rural resilience during the Covid-19 pandemic , examining social and economic innovation across Austria and Thailand through interdisciplinary frameworks. Key thematic areas include economic resilience (100% fingerprint match), environmental impact assessment (100%), socio-ecological systems (50%), and institutional environments (50%). His work directly contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goals related to poverty reduction and planetary protection. Publication analysis reveals a strong trend toward interdisciplinary crisis response research , particularly examining how rural communities leverage agritourism and institutional innovation during pandemics. His work consistently integrates qualitative systems mapping with environmental policy analysis, emphasizing procedural justice in stakeholder engagement and cognitive mapping of complex socio-ecological challenges. Lemke actively participates in academic knowledge exchange through conference presentations including the German Geography Congress (DKG) and Environmental and Climate Mobilities Network (ECMN) events. His research methodology combines case study approaches with systematic mapping techniques to address regional development challenges in times of global crises.

Stephanie Ejegi-Memehمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر ارشد

• Health Inequalities
• Mental Health
• Gender Studies
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr Stephanie Ejegi-Memeh is a Research Fellow at the School of Sociological Studies, Politics and International Relations at the University of Sheffield. Her research focuses on health inequalities related to underrepresented groups, gender, and ethnicity. She co-leads the NIHR-funded CLARITY+ project and has received an NIHR Career Development Award for her work on Black-led community organizations' impact on mental health. She collaborates with healthcare professionals, community organizations, and institutions like the New Economics Foundation. Master of Nursing Science, Universitat Internacional de Catalunya Postgraduate Certificate in Public Health, London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine PhD in Health Sciences, University of Sheffield (2019) Dr Ejegi-Memeh's research explores racial and gendered inequalities, lived experiences of health and illness, and mental health and well-being. Her work emphasizes community-led approaches, particularly for racially minoritised communities, and intersectionality theory in health research. Her recent publications examine mental health impacts of mesothelioma, elder mistreatment in UK Pakistani communities, and the role of intersectionality in interventional public health research. These studies highlight qualitative and mixed-methods approaches, patient-carer experiences, and policy implications for health equity. Scientific Awards: NIHR Career Development Award (2022-2024) She supervises PhD students Emilie Couchman (primary care continuity) and Noura Alruwaili (breastfeeding practices in Saudi nurses). Grants include CLARITY+ (£247,393) and the MINNOW study (£31,484) on mesothelioma mental health.

Suzanne Bartingtonمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار بالینی

• Environmental Epidemiology
• Air Quality and Health
• Climate Change Policy
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Suzanne Bartington is a Clinical Associate Professor in Environmental Health at the University of Birmingham's Department of Applied Health Sciences, where she leads interdisciplinary research at the intersection of air quality, climate change, and public health. As the UKRI Clean Air Champion for the Midlands to North of England, she translates £42.5 million UKRI Clean Air Programme research into actionable policy tools. Her educational background includes an MBBS from UCL (2012), PhD in Infectious Disease Epidemiology from UCL Institute of Child Health (2009), MSc in Modern Epidemiology from Imperial College London (2003), and BA in Medical and Veterinary Sciences from Cambridge (2002). She is also an Honorary Consultant in Public Health. Bartington's research focuses on developing clean air solutions with public health co-benefits, specializing in environmental epidemiology, transport studies, and policy evaluation. Her current portfolio includes NERC, NIHR, and EPSRC-funded projects examining air pollution exposure, sustainable transport, and climate-health linkages across global contexts including East Africa and Mongolia. Recent publications reveal strong trends in applying low-cost sensor networks for real-time air quality monitoring, evaluating policy interventions like Low Traffic Neighborhoods and Clean Air Zones, and analyzing health impacts of biomass fuels in low-income settings. Her work increasingly integrates machine learning techniques and whole-systems approaches to address complex environmental health challenges. As a doctoral supervisor, she mentors students in air pollution exposure assessment, transport intervention evaluation, and health equity impacts. Her leadership extends to major initiatives including the West Midlands Air Quality Improvement Programme (£5M NERC grant), OxAria Study, and TRANSITION Clean Air Network. Bartington directs the University of Birmingham Institute for Global Innovation Clean Air theme, supporting cross-disciplinary collaboration on global environmental challenges. Her team includes collaborators from nine UK universities and over 20 public and commercial sector partners, focusing on translating research into tangible health and policy outcomes.

Panagiota Nasiopoulouمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Early Childhood Education
• Preschool Quality Assessment
• Structural Factors in Education
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Panagiota Nasiopoulou serves as a Lecturer in pedagogy at Södertörn University, specializing in preschool education research and teacher training. Her work investigates structural determinants of preschool quality, including group organization, teacher competence, and curriculum implementation within the Swedish educational context. She earned her PhD in Child and Youth Studies from the University of Gothenburg in 2020, with doctoral research examining preschool teachers' decision-making regarding group division and curriculum content under varying structural conditions. Dr. Nasiopoulou's research program centers on preschool quality assessment through structural lenses, with particular emphasis on quantitative analysis and mixed-methods approaches. Her investigations consistently explore how factors like group size, teacher education levels, and organizational frameworks influence pedagogical practices and child outcomes. She maintains a strong focus on practical applications for improving preschool environments through evidence-based insights. Analysis of her publication record reveals sustained investigation into ECERS-3 quality assessment applications, teacher professional profiles, and curriculum implementation challenges in Swedish preschools. Her work demonstrates methodological diversity through quantitative analyses, observational studies, and policy critiques, consistently linking structural conditions to educational quality outcomes. Her teaching portfolio spans preschool teacher education courses covering historical perspectives on educational ideals, interculturality, educational documentation, and quality development processes. She also contributes to doctoral education through methods instruction in Educational Science Studies, emphasizing rigorous research design applicable to early childhood contexts. While specific laboratory affiliations or research teams aren't documented in available materials, her collaborative publications with researchers like Sheridan, Williams, and Mellgren indicate active participation in interdisciplinary early childhood research networks focused on Swedish preschool systems.

Katie E. Richards-Schusterمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Youth participation
• Youth engagement
• Community organizing
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Katie E. Richards-Schuster is an Associate Professor at the University of Michigan School of Social Work . She received her PhD in Social Work and Sociology (2005) and AM in Social Service Administration (1997) from the University of Michigan and University of Chicago respectively. Her work focuses on youth participation and community organizing through participatory research approaches. Director of Undergraduate Minor Programs Founding Director of the Community Action and Social Change undergraduate minor Her research explores contexts that facilitate youth engagement across settings, with particular attention to educational justice and critical youth media . She has led community-engaged and national projects focused on youth participation, and has presented at national and international conferences. Scientific contributions include: 2023 ENGAGE Small Grant 2018 Ginsberg Center award 2018 Gilbert Whitaker Fund grant She co-chairs the Youth Focused Evaluation group within the American Evaluation Association . Current projects include system-wide youth participatory evaluation in urban school districts and distilling best practices for youth participation in social work.

Shawn C. Chiangمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Digital Health
• Health Communication
• Cancer Prevention
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Shawn Chiang (he/him) is an Assistant Professor at the Texas A&M School of Public Health, Department of Health Behavior. His work sits at the intersection of digital health, communication science, and cancer prevention with a focus on reducing health disparities. Academic Affiliation: Texas A&M University Key Collaborations: George Washington University, University of Utah, Thomas Jefferson University Research Interests: Culturally-tailored health communication strategies Digital technology for health behavior change HPV vaccination promotion among Asian Americans/sexual minorities Machine learning applications in health communication analysis Public health preparedness systems His lab (CACHE) emphasizes community-engaged approaches using mixed-methods research. Recognized as an Emerging Scholar by NIMHD in 2024, his work has been funded by NIH/NCI and Texas A&M Data Science Institute. Teaching Experience: PLHT 410 – Public Health Communication (121 undergrads, Fall 2024) PLHT 309 – Population Health Promotion (52 undergrads, Spring 2024) Graduate mentoring in cancer prevention and health disparities research

Jennifer Dykemaمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Survey Research Methodology
• Interviewer-Respondent Interaction
• Questionnaire Design
• +۸ مورد دیگر

Jennifer Dykema is the H.I. Romnes Professor of Sociology and Faculty Director of the University of Wisconsin Survey Center (UWSC) at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. She holds affiliate positions at the Center for Demography and Ecology, the Social and Administrative Sciences Division of the School of Pharmacy, the Center for Demography of Health and Aging, and the Center for Financial Security. Dr. Dykema earned her Ph.D. in Sociology from the University of Wisconsin-Madison in 2004, following an M.S. in Sociology from the same institution. She received her B.A. in psychology and sociology from the University of Michigan. Prior to joining UW-Madison, she worked at the University of Michigan's Survey Research Center. Her research focuses on survey methodology, specifically identifying sources of error in standardized measurements and developing methods to reduce those errors. Dr. Dykema's work examines three main areas: interviewer-respondent interaction, questionnaire design, and methods to increase response rates. As Faculty Director of UWSC, she oversees methodological research addressing critical issues such as response rates, nonresponse bias, field procedures' impact on costs, and design decisions' consequences on data quality. Recent projects include studying incentive combinations to improve response, examining straightlining behavior across survey modes, optimizing household addressing in postal surveys, and comparing data quality between agree-disagree and construct-specific questions. Dr. Dykema's publication record demonstrates a consistent focus on advancing survey methodology. Her work shows increasing attention to mixed-mode surveys, medical research participation, and sociodemographic variations in survey responses, while maintaining a strong foundation in cognitive aspects of survey responding and measurement error reduction. AAPOR Student Paper Award (2005) H.I. Romnes Professorship (prestigious faculty award at UW-Madison) Dr. Dykema has secured extramural funding from NSF and NIH for her research. Her current NSF-funded project examines barriers and facilitators to participating in medical research among underrepresented groups. As Faculty Director of UWSC, she oversees numerous methodological experiments addressing survey implementation challenges. She teaches graduate courses in survey methods, including Soc 751 Survey Methods for Social Research and Soc 752 Measurement and Questionnaires for Survey Research. Dr. Dykema directs the University of Wisconsin Survey Center, a major research facility conducting surveys across various domains. She is highly active in the survey research community, having served as 2017 Annual Conference Chair and Executive Council member (2015-2017) for the American Association for Public Opinion Research (AAPOR). She also contributed to the Midwest Association for Public Opinion Research (MAPOR) by chairing the committee that launched their "Methods and Substance" webinar series.