جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

Haichun Sunمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Motivation in Physical Education
• Child and Adolescent Physical Activity
• Curriculum Development
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Dr. Haichun Sun is a Professor in the College of Education at the University of South Florida , specializing in physical education research and pedagogy since joining the faculty in 2007. She holds a doctoral degree in Kinesiology from the University of Maryland—College Park , where she also served as coordinator of the Curriculum and Instruction Laboratory. Education: PhD in Kinesiology (University of Maryland—College Park), MEd in Education (Shanghai University of Sports) Her research focuses on motivational dynamics in physical activity settings, particularly examining self-determination theory applications and situational interest mechanisms in children and adolescents. She investigates how different physical education curricula and technology-based interventions (e.g., exergames) influence motivation, knowledge acquisition, and long-term health behaviors. Recent publications highlight her work in cross-cultural measurement validation , STEM-integrated PE curricula , and digital tools for physical literacy development . Her research spans psychometric testing, program evaluation, and behavioral change strategies across educational and community settings. Dr. Sun teaches undergraduate courses in class management, ethics, and instructional design , while graduate courses include research analysis, learner assessment , and advanced instructional methods . She has delivered over 50 national/international presentations, contributing extensively to understanding PA motivation and curriculum effectiveness.

Thomas Högeمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Work and Organizational Psychology
• Neoliberal Ideology in Workplace
• Organizational Democracy
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Thomas Höge is a researcher at the University of Innsbruck's Department of Applied Psychology, where he focuses on critical perspectives in work and organizational psychology. His research examines neoliberalism's impact on workplaces, organizational democracy, socio-moral climates, and occupational well-being. He co-leads the Innsbruck Group on Critical Research in Work and Organizational Psychology (I-CROP) and coordinates international conferences on radical humanist approaches. His research interests center on: Critical analysis of neoliberal ideology in work environments Organizational democracy and participatory practices Work flexibility's psychological consequences Socio-moral organizational climates Meaningfulness in work and its relationship to well-being Höge's publications predominantly explore power dynamics in organizations, democratic governance structures, and well-being in professional settings (especially healthcare). His methodological approaches include meta-analyses, mixed-methods designs, and cross-cultural comparisons. He has led several funded projects including: WELL-MED: Well-being of medical students/practitioners (FWF-funded) Work-life balance in Tyrolean gastronomy (Tiroler Wissenschaftsfonds) Career uncertainties among young scientists (Hypo Tirol Bank) Höge collaborates with international researchers across Europe and contributes to developing assessment tools like the Work Analysis Screening (WA-S) for higher education settings.

Giorgia Mariniمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Health economics
• Policy impact evaluation
• Performance evaluation
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Giorgia Marini is an Assistant Professor of Public Economics at the Department of Legal and Economic Studies (DSGE) at Sapienza University of Rome. She holds National Scientific Qualifications for Associate Professor positions in both Public Economics (valid 2025-2037) and Economic Policy (valid 2025-2037). Dr. Marini earned her PhD in Economics from the University of Rome Tor Vergata in 2005, following an MSc in Econometrics and Economics from the same institution in 2001 and a BA in Economics from Sapienza University of Rome in 2000. Her academic journey includes research positions at the Centre for Health Economics at the University of York and visiting scholar positions at Stanford University and Imperial College London. Her extensive research focuses on health economics, policy impact evaluation, performance measurement, digital health, hospital mergers, and migration economics. Recent work examines institutional impacts on health status, hospital merger effects, environmental crime consequences, and the economic dimensions of migration in Italy. Her publications appear in leading journals including Health Economics, European Journal of Health Economics, and International Journal of Computational Economics and Econometrics. Dr. Marini has secured multiple research grants, including a €224,338 PRIN 2022 grant on migration and religion. She serves on the Executive Council of the Italian Association of Health Economics (AIES) and co-founded the Economics of Digital Health Technology Special Interest Group within the International Health Economics Association. She actively supervises PhD, Master's, and undergraduate students, with numerous BA students listed from 2014-2024. Her teaching includes undergraduate courses in Regulatory Impact Analysis, Public Policy Analysis, and Public Economics. Dr. Marini also serves on various university committees including the Departmental Board and Faculty Board.

Maria Grazia Galantinoمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Sociology of Risk and Uncertainty
• Urban Security
• Migration Studies
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Maria Grazia Galantino serves as Full Professor of General Sociology at Sapienza University of Rome's Department of Social and Economic Sciences. She currently presides over the Degree Program Council in Social Work Sciences and Techniques (since 2021) and previously coordinated the European Sociological Association's Research Network 22 on "Sociology of Risk and Uncertainty," establishing her as a leading international scholar in risk theory. Her research program integrates four interconnected domains: Risk in Multidimensional Contexts : Critical analysis of risk manifestations in migration flows, health crises, international conflicts, and urban security frameworks Conflict Dynamics : Examination of media framing and political discourse around security threats and migration narratives Public Opinion Formation : Investigation of how risk language shapes societal perceptions through media channels Methodological Innovation : Application of mixed-methods approaches combining quantitative surveys with qualitative ethnography Recent publications (2023-2025) demonstrate intensified focus on territorial stigma in marginalized Roman neighborhoods (particularly Quarticciolo), pandemic-induced societal transformations, and care professions within superdiverse urban environments. Her work bridges theoretical advancements in risk society concepts with empirical studies of community resilience and institutional responses to contemporary crises. Professor Galantino directs the "SECOND GENERATIONS AT UNIVERSITY" research initiative analyzing career trajectories of migrant-background students in care professions. She actively contributes to the NextCityLAB project developing participatory governance models for Rome's neighborhoods through civic mapping and community engagement. Her scholarly leadership extends through international networks including the European Sociological Association and current collaborations with urban research collectives focused on risk communication, community resilience, and innovative pedagogical approaches in sociology.

• Computational Mathematics
• Numerical Analysis
• Scientific Computing
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Long Chen is a Professor of Mathematics at the University of California at Irvine, specializing in computational mathematics and numerical analysis. His research focuses on developing advanced numerical methods for solving partial differential equations, particularly through finite element methods, multigrid techniques, and virtual element methods. Dr. Chen's research interests span computational mathematics, numerical analysis, scientific computing, finite element methods, multigrid methods, adaptive mesh refinement, and virtual element methods. His work bridges theoretical mathematics with practical computational techniques, addressing challenging problems in scientific computing and engineering applications. He has made significant contributions to the development of efficient algorithms for solving complex partial differential equations, particularly those arising in computational physics and engineering. Analysis of Dr. Chen's publication record reveals a strong focus on developing and analyzing numerical methods for partial differential equations. His work shows progression from foundational mesh generation and optimization techniques to more advanced virtual element methods and applications to complex physical systems. The research demonstrates consistent innovation in numerical methodology with practical implementations, as evidenced by his iFEM software package. His recent work has increasingly focused on high-order methods and connections between numerical analysis and optimization theory. Dr. Chen has collaborated extensively with prominent researchers in computational mathematics including Jinchao Xu, Michael Holst, and Jinchao Xu. His work shows strong connections to both theoretical numerical analysis and practical scientific computing applications across various domains including electromagnetics, fluid dynamics, and biomolecular modeling.

Larry K Brownمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• HIV risk behaviors
• Adolescent psychiatry
• Substance use disorders
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Larry K Brown is a Professor of Psychiatry and Human Behavior at Brown University. He serves as Academic Director of the Division of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and Vice Chair of the Department of Psychiatry and Human Behavior. His research focuses on HIV prevention among adolescents and young adults, particularly those with psychiatric disorders, juvenile offenders, and Southern Black MSM. He has developed mobile gaming interventions for medical adherence and family-based programs for HIV/STI prevention. MD (1976) - Columbia University BS (1972) - University of Maryland Postdoctoral training in child psychiatry at Stanford University Medical Center (1979-1981) Dr. Brown's research integrates behavioral science with HIV prevention, emphasizing implementation science and digital health tools. He leads NIH-funded projects including R34MH113384 (MySTYLE: online family-based intervention for Southern Black adolescent males), R34MH111342 (mobile PrEP intervention for Black MSM), and R34MH115744 (telemedicine for PrEP in Mississippi). His work also addresses the intersection of mental health, substance abuse, and HIV risk behaviors. His publications demonstrate expertise in HIV care adherence, PrEP implementation, adolescent risk behaviors, and family-based interventions. Recent studies include projects on virtual reality emotion regulation tools, mobile gaming for adherence, and socioecological predictors of HIV risk. Award highlights: Norbert and Charlotte Rieger Award for Scientific Achievement (2012) Psychiatry Research Mentor Awards (2008, 2013, 2017) Faculty Mentor Award (2006) Certificate of Excellence (2007) Dr. Brown mentors NIH K-award recipients and directs NIMH T32/R25 training programs. He co-leads the Adolescent HIV Prevention Laboratory and the Biobehavioral Sciences Core at the Providence-Boston Center for AIDS Research.

• Adolescent Suicide
• Bioinformatics
• Cortisol
• +۱۸ مورد دیگر

Nicole R. Nugent is a Professor at Brown University’s Alpert Brown Medical School in the Department of Psychiatry and Human Behavior, with academic appointments in Pediatrics and Emergency Medicine. She directs the Rhode Island Resilience Lab and co-leads the Stress, Trauma, and Resilience (STAR) Initiative, integrating clinical care and research to address stress-sensitive disorders. Her research explores the interplay of biological and socio-environmental factors on psychological outcomes like PTSD, depression, and suicidality in adolescents during stress and transition periods. She has over 20 federal grants, focusing on trauma’s neurobiological impacts, digital communication’s role in mental health, and epigenetic mechanisms in women’s chronic stress. Recent publications highlight her work in epigenetics, PTSD biomarkers, and digital health interventions. Key trends include epigenetic aging , social media’s influence on youth mental health, and trauma resilience across diverse populations. Her studies span military cohorts, refugee communities, and urban minorities. Scientific Awards : Recipient of the 2011 Norbert and Charlotte Rieger Award for best paper in JAACAP . Labs & Teams : Founding Director of the Rhode Island Resilience Lab and Associate Director of the STAR Initiative, collaborating nationally on trauma and stress research.

Kristine Marceauمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Gene-Environment Interplay
• Prenatal Experiences
• Physiological Responses to Stress
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Kristine Marceau is an Associate Professor in the Department of Human Development and Family Science within Purdue University's College of Health and Human Sciences, holding courtesy appointments in Psychological Sciences. Her research integrates biological and environmental processes to understand developmental pathways of behavior problems and substance use across the lifespan, with emphasis on gene-environment interplay, prenatal programming, stress physiology, and pubertal development. Her academic credentials include a PhD (2013) and MS (2011) from The Pennsylvania State University and a BA (2006) from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. She employs advanced methodologies including multilevel modeling, longitudinal analysis, and genetically informed designs (twin, adoption, sibling discordant). Marceau's research program centers on how genetic, prenatal, neuroendocrine, and family factors interact to shape developmental trajectories. Key themes include prenatal stress effects on epigenetic markers, hormone-behavior associations during puberty, parenting dynamics in substance use initiation, and resilience mechanisms in family systems under stress. Her work bridges developmental psychology, behavioral genetics, and public health. Analysis of her 15 most recent publications (2024-2025) reveals consistent focus on prenatal programming of developmental outcomes using genetically sensitive designs. Major trends include epigenetic mechanisms linking maternal stress to child outcomes, discordant sibling analyses of prenatal exposures, pubertal timing as a risk factor for psychopathology, and community-based interventions for family resilience. Her methodological rigor in disentangling genetic and environmental contributions defines her scholarly impact. Her scientific recognition includes: Fuller and Scott Early Career Award (Behavior Genetics Association, 2021) Early Career Impact Award (FABBS for Behavior Genetics Association, 2021) Corps of Engagement Award for Families Tackling Tough Times Together (Purdue, 2021) Lorene Burkhart Award for Excellence in Research about Families (Purdue, 2020) APS Rising Star (Association for Psychological Science, 2016) As a University Faculty Scholar (2024-2029), Marceau leads significant NIH-funded research including an NIDA R21 on causal inference in adolescent substance use ($431,750) and a USDA/NIFA grant on post-disaster family resilience ($238,575). Her prior K01 award established her program on bio-behavioral developmental origins of substance abuse ($876,122), while her R01 co-investigator role secured $3.7M for adoption studies of early substance use. She mentors early-career researchers through R36 and F31 mechanisms. She directs the Biobehavioral Development Lab and co-directs Purdue's Methodology Center, advancing interdisciplinary research on developmental processes. Her Families Tackling Tough Times Together initiative demonstrates applied translation of research into community resilience programs.

• Measurement
• Data Science
• Well-Being
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Louis Tay is the William C. Byham Professor in the Department of Psychological Sciences at Purdue University’s College of Health and Human Sciences. His research bridges methodology, data science, and well-being, focusing on cross-disciplinary inquiries in measurement, Big Data, and organizational psychology. Education: PhD in Psychology (2011), University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Key research areas include: Methodological innovations (measurement, latent class modeling, Big Data) Societal and workplace well-being (happiness, wellness programs, work-leisure interfaces) Positive humanities integration (arts/humanities in psychological studies) Algorithmic bias mitigation in personnel selection Recent publications analyze social media language for well-being indicators, bias detection in machine learning, and cross-cultural psychological assessments. Collaborators include Munmun De Choudhury , Angela Duckworth , and Lyle Ungar . Scientific recognition includes Fellowships from APA, APS, SIOP, and SPSP, plus Purdue’s 2021 Trailblazer Award. Former Students: Stuti Thapa, Cassie Batz-Barbarich, Louis Hickman, Vincent Ng, Lauren Kuykendall, Daphne Hou, Hoda Vaziri, Chris Wiese Current Research Team: Victoria Scotney, Daphne Hou, Fanyi Zhang, Gloria Liou He leads the WAM Lab and ExpiWell initiatives, emphasizing mentoring as his greatest professional joy. Graduate recruitment for Fall 2026 is open.

K Siva Kumarمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Multi-level Inverters
• Induction Motor Drives
• Micro-grids
• +۳ مورد دیگر

K Siva Kumar is a Professor in the Department of Electrical Engineering at Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad . His research focuses on multi-level inverters , induction motor drives , and micro-grid systems , with applications in renewable energy and electric vehicles . He holds a Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering from IISc Bengaluru (2010), an M.Tech in Power Electronics from NIT Warangal (2006), and a B.Tech in Electrical and Electronics Engineering from Sri Venkateswara University (2004). He joined IIT Hyderabad in 2011, progressing from Assistant Professor to Professor in 2022. His research interests span power quality and control , Pole Phase Modulation (PPM) , and Open-end winding induction motor drives . His publications (over 20 in 2021-2025) focus on photovoltaic systems , electric vehicle propulsion , and advanced inverter topologies . Scientific recognitions include: Fellow Indian National Academy of Engineers (FNAE) - 2024 Teaching Excellence Award (2021-22), IIT Hyderabad IETE-BIMAL BOSE AWARD - 2018 Senior Member IEEE Best Paper Awards at IEEE ICIAfS (2014), ANSYS Convergence Conference (2014), and IEEE ISIE-2009. He has supervised 15 Ph.D. and M.Tech students , including current scholars Tukaram Alias and Saurabh P Dhavjekar , and alumni like Kiran Kumar N and Madhukar Rao A . His teaching portfolio includes undergraduate courses in Power Electronics and Electromechanical Energy Conversion , and postgraduate courses in Electrical Drives and Multilevel Converters .

Brisa Sanchezمشاهده پروفایل

استاد مدعو

• Statistical Methodology
• Environmental Epidemiology
• Social Epidemiology
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Brisa Sanchez is an Adjunct Professor of Biostatistics at the University of Michigan. She earned her PhD in Biostatistics from Harvard University in 2006 and joined the University of Michigan in 2006 as an Assistant Research Professor, advancing to Assistant Professor in 2008. Her research focuses on statistical methodology for environmental and social epidemiology, particularly health disparities. PhD, Biostatistics, Harvard University (2006) M.Sc., Biostatistics, Harvard University (2003) M.S., Statistics, University of Texas at El Paso (2001) B.S., Mathematics, University of Texas at El Paso (2000) Sanchez develops robust statistical methods, including Structural Equation Models and functional data analysis, for environmental health studies (e.g., lead exposure effects on child development) and longitudinal research (e.g., salivary cortisol as a stress biomarker in health disparities). Her collaborative work spans cardiovascular disease, stroke, BMI distribution, and school-based interventions to reduce childhood obesity. Recent publications emphasize statistical innovations for handling sparse environmental data, modeling salivary cortisol profiles, and integrating survey datasets to study neighborhood impacts on health. Methodological contributions include diagnostics for latent variable models and applications to gene-environment interactions. Contact: brisa@umich.edu

Christine Rehمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• European Union institutions
• EU politics
• Legitimacy in supranational governance
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Christine Reh is Professor of European Politics at the Hertie School in Berlin. She previously served as Dean of Graduate Programmes (2018-2022) and held academic positions at the College of Europe (Bruges) and University College London . Her research focuses on EU institutions, politicisation, and legitimacy, particularly analyzing informal governance and national electoral influences on supranational decision-making. PhD from European University Institute (Florence, Italy) in 2007 Editorial Board Member, Journal of European Public Policy Co-Editor, European Union series at Bloomsbury Press Her research explores: EU decision-making under ideological gridlock Impact of domestic politics on European Commission agendas Politicisation-depoliticisation strategies in EU institutions Legitimacy challenges in multilevel governance Codecision procedures and informal legislative practices Consensus-building in European integration Key publication themes include: Trilogue negotiations and early agreements European Council's legislative authority European Parliament's intra-organisational politics Accountability mechanisms in EU financial governance Normative assessments of informal politics She teaches graduate courses on: EU politics and policy-making European Union governance Qualitative research methods Climate policy in Brussels Contact: reh@hertie-school.org | Office hours: Mondays 2-4pm (Room 2.50)

• Power Electronics
• Smart Grids
• Renewable Energy Systems
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Júlio Manuel Sousa Barreiros Martins is an Associate Professor at the Escola de Engenharia of Universidade do Minho and a Senior Researcher at Centro ALGORITMI. He is affiliated with the IE R&D Group and GEPE R&D Lab , focusing on power electronics, smart grids, and renewable energy systems. His research spans multiple domains, including: Hybrid AC/DC power grid architectures Power quality monitoring systems FPGA-based motor control solutions Electric vehicle charging infrastructure Microfluidic devices for biomedical applications Active power filtering technologies Publications demonstrate expertise in predictive control, sliding mode algorithms, and multilevel converter topologies. No scientific awards are listed in the available data. His work emphasizes experimental validation and practical implementation of energy systems.

• Electrical Power Engineering
• Renewable Energy Integration
• Electromagnetic Transients
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Mebtu Bihonegn Beza is an Associate Professor at Chalmers University of Technology, Sweden, specializing in Electrical Power Engineering . His research focuses on power electronic converters, grid stability analysis, and HVDC transmission systems, particularly for offshore wind farm integration. Education: M.Sc., Lic.Eng., and Ph.D. in Electrical Power Engineering from Chalmers (2009, 2012, 2015) Key Research Themes: Grid-forming converters, electromagnetic transients, renewable energy system stability, and impedance/resonance analysis Recent publications (2024–2023) analyze advanced control strategies for converters, including small-signal stability, multiport architectures, and inertia emulation techniques. He collaborates on projects related to frequency-based stability tools and PhD programs with Addis Ababa University. Projects: Frequency-based analysis tool for converter-dominated grids (Swedish Energy Agency, 2023–2027) PhD program collaboration with Addis Ababa University (2018–2025) Contact: mebtu.beza@chalmers.se

• Statistical Science
• Quality Control
• Robust Parameter Design
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Yasushi Nagata is a Professor at Waseda University's School of Creative Science and Engineering. With a Doctor of Engineering from Osaka University, he specializes in statistical quality control, Taguchi methods, and multivariate analysis. Key affiliations: Japan Society for Quality Control Japan Statistical Society Japan Behaviormetrics Society Research Interests: His work focuses on advancing Taguchi's robust parameter design, Mahalanobis-Taguchi systems, and statistical anomaly detection. He has developed novel methods for handling missing data, high-dimensional datasets, and non-normal distributions in quality control contexts. Scientific Awards: He has received multiple Best Paper Awards at ANQ Congresses (2017-2024) Deming Prize for Individuals (2019) Waseda University Teaching Awards (2018, 2022) Nikkei Quality Control Literature Prizes Publications: His recent studies examine non-stationary extreme precipitation data, robust parameter design for multilevel systems, and EM-λ algorithm integration with MT methods. These works bridge theoretical statistics with practical engineering applications.