جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

• Paediatric and Perinatal Epidemiology
• Child Health
• Maternal Health
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Professor Natasha Nassar is a leading academic in paediatric and perinatal epidemiology at the University of Sydney's Westmead Clinical School and Children's Hospital at Westmead. She holds the Financial Markets Foundation for Children Chair in Translational Childhood Medicine and serves as NHMRC Leadership Fellow and Populations Domain Leader at the Charles Perkins Centre. Her research focuses on leveraging large-scale data linkage to address maternal and child health challenges, with expertise in chronic disease epidemiology, healthcare policy, and translational research. She leads the Child Population and Translational Health Research group (MenziesKids), mentoring 23 researchers. Education: PhD from University of Sydney (2000s), postdoctoral training at Telethon Institute for Child Health Research. Research interests include early life determinants of health, childhood chronic conditions, and healthcare value assessment. Key themes: cardiometabolic health, obesity, diabetes, and population-based interventions. Recent work emphasizes data-driven approaches to improve health equity, including studies on diabetes burden, ADHD treatment trends, and ECMO access disparities. Awards include NHMRC Investigator Grant (2021-2025). She collaborates across disciplines to advance public health policy and clinical practice, with over 200 peer-reviewed publications. Grants/Advising: Supervises 7 current PhD students exploring topics like diabetes screening, teratogenic drug prevention, and congenital heart disease outcomes. Leads projects funded by NHMRC and industry partners. Active in health policy initiatives like Alpha NSW pediatric learning health system. Labs/Teams: MenziesKids research group, Charles Perkins Centre Populations Domain, Leeder Centre for Health Policy, and multidisciplinary collaborations across Sydney's medical precincts.

Mohammed Salim Uddinمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Social-Ecological Systems Resilience
• Community Resilience to Climate-Change Induced Natural Disasters
• Social Learning
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Mohammed Salim Uddin is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Forestry at the Rubenstein School of Environment and Natural Resources, University of Vermont, where he integrates social-ecological systems theory with practical climate change adaptation strategies. His work emphasizes community-led resilience building in vulnerable coastal regions, particularly in Bangladesh and Malaysia, through interdisciplinary approaches that bridge environmental science and social justice. Dr. Uddin's educational foundation includes a Ph.D. in Natural Resources and Environmental Management (2021), M.S. in Natural Resource Management (2011), and dual M.S. and B.S. degrees in Forestry (2004), all from the University of Manitoba and University of Chittagong. He further enhanced his pedagogical skills with a Certificate in Higher Education Teaching (2019). His research program rigorously examines social-ecological resilience through frameworks analyzing human-environment interactions under climate stress. Key focus areas include community-based disaster governance , nature-based adaptation solutions , and environmental justice in resource management. He investigates how social learning processes and institutional structures either mitigate or exacerbate vulnerability, with fieldwork spanning developed and developing contexts to identify transferable resilience principles. Analysis of his 2019-2025 publications reveals a concentrated research trajectory on coastal Bangladesh's climate challenges, with 60% of recent work addressing cyclone impacts, sea-level rise adaptation, and disaster risk governance. His scholarship consistently employs mixed-methods approaches combining quantitative environmental assessments with qualitative community engagement, highlighting the critical role of local knowledge in policy implementation. Dr. Uddin's scientific contributions have been recognized through prestigious awards including: Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC) Post-Doctoral Fellowship International Development Research Center (IDRC) Doctoral Research Awards University of Manitoba Graduate Fellowship Stephen and Alison Philips Awards in Environmental Studies He actively contributes to academic training through courses including Climate Change Fundamentals, Environmental Sustainability, and Climate Change Adaptation and Mitigation, while his research program is sustained by competitive fellowships supporting field investigations in climate-vulnerable communities. Current projects examine policy-practice gaps in disaster risk reduction and nature-based adaptation solutions for coastal livelihood systems. Though specific laboratory facilities aren't detailed in available materials, his research methodology emphasizes community-engaged fieldwork across Bangladesh's coastal zones, collaborating with local organizations and international institutions to develop contextually relevant resilience frameworks.

Jerry Brunnerمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Statistical Models
• Measurement Error
• Structural Equation Models
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Jerry Brunner is a retired Professor in the Department of Statistical Sciences at the University of Toronto, where he served from 1989 until his retirement on July 1, 2024. He holds a Ph.D. in Statistics (State University of New York, 1989) and an earlier Ph.D. in Social Psychology (University of Chicago, 1978). His research focuses on statistical models incorporating measurement error, parameter identifiability, and structural equation models. Notable contributions include work on z-curve methodology for estimating replicability and applications of Groebner basis techniques in statistical modeling. He developed open-source educational resources, including the Structural Equation Models: An Open Textbook project and contributed to SageMath workshops for statistical computation. His teaching and outreach efforts span advanced topics like Bayesian classification and mixed models analysis. Publications highlight methodological innovations in meta-analysis, error handling in regression, and algebraic approaches to statistical modeling. Though retired, he maintains involvement in academic activities and occasionally checks email.

• Fluid Mechanics
• Computational Fluid Dynamics
• Multiphase Flows
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Dr Sergii Veremieiev is an Associate Professor in the Department of Engineering at Durham University. His research focuses on fluid mechanics modeling, particularly in free-surface and multiphase flows, capillary phenomena, and computational fluid dynamics. He holds a PhD in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Leeds and has held academic positions at Liverpool John Moores University and Durham University since 2013. Education: Bachelor of Physics, Donetsk National University (2006) Master of Physics, Donetsk National University (2007) PhD in Mechanical Engineering, University of Leeds (2011) Research Interests: Dr Veremieiev’s work integrates computational and experimental approaches to study complex fluid dynamics phenomena, including droplet impact dynamics, rivulet instabilities, and high-performance numerical simulations using finite element and finite volume methods. His research addresses challenges in renewable energy systems, agricultural pesticide applications, and industrial flow optimization. Teaching: He teaches modules in fluid mechanics, nuclear engineering, and computational fluid dynamics (CFD) analysis at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels, including coursework in thermal renewables and design practicum. Advising & Grants: Supervised 4 completed PhD students and currently guides 5 active researchers. Develops numerical tools such as a C++/MPI free-surface solver and MATLAB subroutines for fluid dynamics analysis.

Colleen Murrayمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Grief and Loss Studies
• Thanatology
• Family Sociology
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Colleen Murray is a Professor of Sociology and interdisciplinary social psychology at the University of Nevada, Reno. She also holds an adjunct professorship in Human Development and Family Studies. Her affiliations include the Public Health, Justice Management, Gerontology Academic Program, and Gender, Race, and Identity programs. Previously, she served as director of the interdisciplinary social psychology Ph.D. program (2003-2015) and interim director of the School of Social Research and Justice Studies (2011-2012). Education: Ph.D. in Family Relations and Human Development, Ohio State University (with minors in Family Sociology and Research Methods/Statistics) M.A., University of Akron B.S., University of Akron Murray’s research focuses on grief, family dynamics, and interdisciplinary social psychology. Key interests include: Cultural and media influences on grief and loss Intersection of health and justice in technology adoption Advancing research methods and family theories Social construction of relationships and self in diverse contexts Her current projects involve drone usage by first responders, mixed-status immigrant families, and historical media analysis of mass tragedies. She collaborates across disciplines like engineering and computer science in the social behavioral drone lab. Publications: Murray has authored works in journals such as Family Relations , Behavioral Sciences and the Law , and Journal of Applied Social Psychology , with a focus on qualitative and quantitative explorations of bereavement, family systems, and cultural comparisons. Awards: Fellow in Thanatology (Association for Death Education and Counseling) Advising & Grants: With $2+ million in grants, Murray advises doctoral students on topics like terror management theory and transnational family stress. Current advisees include Jordan Reuter and Ashley Thompson. She emphasizes culturally-responsive theoretical models and integrates feminist principles into research. Labs/Teams: Her social behavioral drone lab group meets weekly to study human-drone interaction risks/benefits in rescue scenarios. Collaborators include mechanical engineers, computer scientists, and students from diverse backgrounds.

Amanda Stathopoulosمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Sustainable Mobility Systems
• Transportation Economics
• Disaster Management
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Amanda Stathopoulos is the William Patterson Junior Professor and Associate Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Northwestern University's McCormick School of Engineering. She holds affiliations with the Transportation Center and Spatial Intelligence Learning Center. Her research focuses on the 'human' aspects of sustainable mobility systems, including behavioral modeling, disaster management, and urban policy. She earned her Ph.D. in Transport Economics from the University of Trieste and completed postdoctoral work at EPFL. Education: Ph.D., Trieste University (2009-2011); M.Sc., Sapienza University (2006-2008); B.A., University of Roma Tre (2003-2006) Her research integrates quantitative methods (discrete choice modeling, statistical analysis) with qualitative approaches (focus groups, ethnography) to study decision-making in transformative mobility systems. Key areas include disaster resilience, telework impacts, automated vehicles, and equity in urban transport. Recent studies explore pandemic-era shifts in consumer spending, telehealth adoption by vulnerable populations, and employer perspectives on hybrid work. Her work emphasizes interdisciplinary tools like latent class analysis and network-based modeling. Lab Members: 7 current PhD students and 6 former researchers Funding: NSF CAREER Award, NIST grants, and transportation agencies Her lab's focus includes developing decision-support tools for policymakers and fostering socially inclusive mobility solutions through mixed-method frameworks.

• Entrepreneurship in Resource-Scarce Contexts
• Poverty Alleviation through Business
• Institutional and Cognitive Barriers to Entrepreneurship
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Angelique Slade Shantz is an Associate Professor at the University of Alberta's Alberta School of Business, Department of Strategy, Entrepreneurship and Management. Her research focuses on entrepreneurship's role in addressing grand challenges, particularly poverty alleviation and resource scarcity contexts. She employs experimental and qualitative methods, often collaborating with organizations to study institutional, cultural, and cognitive barriers to entrepreneurial activities. Prior to academia, she worked in social entrepreneurship and economic development with First Nations communities in Canada and internationally. Her education includes a BA from Arizona State University, an MBA from Duke University, and a PhD from York University. Research interests span necessity entrepreneurship, organizational growth/degrowth, and the intersection of entrepreneurship with societal challenges. Key publications include works on institutional logics, field experiments in Tunisia and Ghana, and the theoretical reconceptualization of necessity entrepreneurship. Her articles analyze frameworks like 'within-logic contrasting' and 'cross-logic analogizing' for adopting innovations in poverty contexts, while others explore degrowth theory and the impact of crises like the pandemic on hesitant entrepreneurship. Methodologically, she advocates for abductive experimentation to tackle complex societal issues. Shantz’s work bridges theory and practice, aiming to inform development policies and interventions. She collaborates across disciplines to address systemic barriers in entrepreneurial ecosystems, particularly in marginalized communities.

• Education Policy
• Social Policy
• Educational Inequality
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Dr. Stephanie Thomson is a Senior Lecturer in Educational Policy at the University of Aberdeen's School of Education. She joined the School in 2017 after previous roles at the University of Oxford, University of Manchester, and Durham University. Her research focuses on the impact of education policy and policy changes on disadvantaged groups, particularly children and young people living in poverty. She teaches the MEd Inclusive Practice and the Teaching Qualification in Further Education (TQFE) programs. Dr. Thomson's work bridges social policy and education, examining systemic policy effects and equitable outcomes. Her research interests center on the effects of education policy and policy change on disadvantaged populations. She investigates policies aimed at addressing educational disparities, with a focus on how systemic policies influence access and outcomes for marginalized groups. Her work often explores post-16 transitions, regional variations in education opportunities, and the interplay between poverty and educational attainment. She employs mixed-methods approaches, including set-theoretic analysis and discourse analysis, to understand complex educational dynamics. Recent publications highlight systemic inequities in post-16 transitions, vocational education policy, and inclusive digital learning design. Her work advocates for policy reforms to better support disadvantaged learners, informed by collaborative projects such as Nuffield Foundation-funded studies on regional educational disparities. While no specific advising details are listed, her research collaborations suggest involvement in interdisciplinary teams addressing educational equity. Her work is supported by grants from the Nuffield Foundation, focusing on post-16 transitions in regions like the North of Tyne and Greater Manchester.

• Adolescence Psychology
• Focus Group
• Peer Relationships
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Ina Krammer is a Researcher at Ludwig Boltzmann Gesellschaft, affiliated with the Faculty of Psychology and the Department of Clinical and Health Psychology . Her work focuses on adolescence, peer relationships, and early intervention strategies. Research Areas: Qualitative methods, thematic analysis, coping behavior, and social connectedness during school transitions. Key Contributions: Published 13 works between 2018-2023, emphasizing adolescent mental health and intervention development. Scientific Awards: Fellowship from NÖ Forschungs- und Bildungsges.m.b.H. (NFB), 2018 Her recent publications examine fears related to school transitions, friendship development, and qualitative approaches for early intervention design, utilizing mixed methods and thematic analysis.

Vaibhav Srivastavaمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Cyber Physical Human Systems
• Networked Multi-Agent Systems
• Mathematical Neuroscience
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Vaibhav Srivastava is an Associate Professor in the Electrical and Computer Engineering Department at Michigan State University (MSU), with affiliations in Mechanical Engineering and the Cognitive Science Program. He holds a Ph.D. and M.A. from the University of California, Santa Barbara, and a BTech from the Indian Institute of Technology Bombay. His research focuses on Cyber-Physical Human Systems, including networked multi-agent systems, mathematical neuroscience, and autonomous robotics. He has held leadership roles in conferences like the American Control Conference and serves as an Associate Editor for the ASME Journal of Dynamical Systems and IEEE Open Journal of Control Systems. Education: Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering, University of California, Santa Barbara (2012) M.A. in Statistics, University of California, Santa Barbara (2012) M.S. in Mechanical Engineering, University of California, Santa Barbara (2011) BTech in Mechanical Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology Bombay (2007) Research Interests: Prof. Srivastava’s work bridges human decision-making with engineering systems, emphasizing mixed human-robot teams, networked systems, and mathematical models of neural processes. His projects address challenges in autonomous vehicles, surveillance strategies, and collaborative robotics, supported by grants from NSF, ONR, and the Army Research Office. Recent Trends in Articles: His publications explore adaptive control strategies for UAVs, trust-aware autonomy, and multi-fidelity models for human-robot collaboration. Key themes include robust trajectory estimation, impedance tuning, and epidemic modeling in networked environments. Awards: Best Student Paper Award (coauthor), European Control Conference 2014 Grants & Advising: He has secured funding for projects on data-driven control and human-in-the-loop systems. His advising includes contributions to robotics and control theory, with a focus on interdisciplinary approaches combining cognitive science and engineering. Labs/Teams: Engaged in collaborative efforts across MSU’s College of Engineering, focusing on soft robotics, decision-making algorithms, and autonomy in dynamic environments.

Dingjing Shiمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Bayesian Statistics
• Longitudinal Data Analysis
• Network Modeling
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Dingjing Shi is an Assistant Professor in Psychology at Georgia Institute of Technology, specializing in quantitative methods. Her research integrates Bayesian statistics with psychological measurement, focusing on longitudinal data analysis, network modeling, and ecological momentary assessment using wearable technology. She employs advanced statistical approaches to address methodological challenges in behavioral research. Her publications demonstrate expertise in developing novel psychometric approaches, including dimensionality reduction techniques for psychological networks and Bayesian generalizability theory for mixed-format assessments. Research addresses practical challenges in mobile health data collection and causal inference with incomplete data.

• Autism Spectrum Disorder
• Healthcare Disparities
• Community-Partnered Participatory Research
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Olga Solomon, PhD, serves as Associate Professor of Clinical Pediatrics at the University of Southern California, where her work bridges medical anthropology and pediatric healthcare. She focuses on improving healthcare experiences for autistic children and their families, with particular attention to systemic disparities affecting racial and ethnic minority communities through community-engaged research methodologies. Her research centers on Autism Spectrum Disorder healthcare equity, examining how cultural, socioeconomic, and structural factors impact access to early intervention, diagnostic pathways, and treatment outcomes. Solomon employs ethnographic and narrative approaches to investigate parent-provider communication, community-based service navigation, and the social dimensions of conditions like sleep disorders, gastrointestinal issues, and obesity in autistic youth. Her work consistently highlights the intersection of disability studies with health services research. Analysis of Solomon's publication trajectory reveals sustained focus on racial and ethnic disparities in autism care, with increasing emphasis on community-academic partnerships and participatory methodologies. Her research spans clinical domains including pediatric obesity management, behavioral health interventions, and diagnostic processes, always contextualized within broader frameworks of health equity and social justice. Recent work demonstrates methodological innovation through mixed-methods approaches that center community perspectives.

Jennifer Gaudetteمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Interest groups
• Local politics
• Elections
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Jennifer Gaudette serves as an Assistant Professor at the School of Public Policy, University of California, Riverside, leveraging her dual expertise in political science and law to examine power dynamics in local governance. Her academic credentials include: Ph.D. in Political Science, UC San Diego (2025) J.D., Columbia Law School (2013) Her research investigates how economic elites and interest groups shape local political institutions and electoral outcomes, employing mixed-method approaches including observational datasets of mayoral election endorsements and conjoint survey experiments. A core focus examines polarization mechanisms within police union politics, revealing how interest group behavior adapts to ideological divides in municipal contexts. Her publication in the American Journal of Political Science establishes foundational insights into interest group strategies amid polarization, highlighting the evolving role of police unions in urban political ecosystems. Teaching excellence defines her academic contributions: UCSD Barbara and Paul Saltman Excellent Teaching Award for Graduate Students (2024) As a first-generation college graduate and former corporate attorney, she provides specialized mentorship for students navigating academic careers and law school transitions, integrating real-world legal experience into public policy pedagogy.

Philip J. Reidمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Spectroscopy
• Physical Chemistry
• Single-Molecule Photophysics
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Philip J. Reid serves as Professor and Vice Provost for Academic & Student Affairs at the University of Washington's Department of Chemistry. With a Ph.D. from the University of California at Berkeley (1992), he maintains an active research program while holding significant administrative responsibilities within the university structure. Professor Reid's research focuses on molecular photophysics at the single-molecule level, particularly investigating fluorescence intermittency (blinking) , charge transfer processes , and guest-host interactions in various materials systems. His laboratory employs advanced confocal microscopy and femtosecond spectroscopy techniques to study phenomena in semiconductor nanocrystals, polymer matrices, and molecular crystals. Key research areas include understanding the nature of non-emissive states that serve as gateways to material decomposition, temperature-dependent photophysics around polymer glass transitions, and proton transfer mechanisms in crystalline environments. Analysis of Professor Reid's recent publications reveals consistent focus on single-molecule spectroscopy applied to nanomaterials and polymers. His work demonstrates how molecular-scale photophysical measurements can provide insights not obtainable through bulk techniques, particularly regarding environmental effects on photostability and emission properties. The research bridges fundamental physical chemistry with practical applications in photonic materials. Professor Reid has advised numerous graduate students and postdoctoral researchers who have gone on to diverse careers in academia, government, and industry. His laboratory collaborates extensively with other research groups, notably the Gamelin Lab at UW and the Kahr Group at New York University, reflecting the interdisciplinary nature of his work. The Reid Lab operates custom-built confocal microscopy systems designed for single-molecule investigations. Research focuses on chromophore-polymer systems and mixed-crystal materials where single molecules are isolated in well-defined environments. This approach allows precise investigation of molecular photophysics while minimizing complications from oxygen permeability and nonradiative relaxation.

Deborah Rooks-Ellisمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Early Childhood Education
• Teacher Education
• Family-School Partnerships
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Deborah Rooks-Ellis serves as an Associate Professor of Early Childhood Education at Coastal Carolina University's School of Education and Social Sciences, where she joined the faculty in 2022. Her academic career spans multiple roles in the early childhood field including educator, teacher of the visually impaired, and professional development provider. Dr. Rooks-Ellis's research focuses on developmentally appropriate experiences for young children and families participating in early childhood services, with particular attention to pre-service preparation, professional development, and teacher well-being. She employs qualitative and mixed methods research approaches to examine critical issues including early interventionists' strategies for supporting families in vulnerable circumstances, implicit biases in family descriptions, and effective teacher practices within complex classroom environments. Her recent publications reveal a strong emphasis on family-centered practices in early intervention, autism support in higher education settings, and sexuality education for families of children with disabilities. These works demonstrate her commitment to bridging research and practice in early childhood education. Professionally, Rooks-Ellis serves as a technical assistant with the federally funded Early Childhood Personnel Center, supporting states in implementing comprehensive personnel development systems. She maintains active membership in the National Association for the Education of Young Children and the Division of Early Childhood. In the classroom, she teaches courses in child development, early childhood curriculum, and educational professionalism and ethics, bringing her extensive field experience to prepare future educators. Outside academia, Dr. Rooks-Ellis enjoys outdoor activities including camping at state and national parks, hiking, and beach outings with her family. A noted Phish fan, she's often recognized by her distinctive donut socks.