Heather Cooke is an Adjunct Professor at the UBC Nursing within the Faculty of Applied Science, University of British Columbia. Her work focuses on dementia care, long-term care facilities, and the impact of workplace dynamics on care delivery. She has extensively studied family involvement in care settings, environmental design for dementia patients, and workplace incivility among care staff. Education: BA from University of Calgary (1994), Diploma in Gerontology from Simon Fraser University (2003) Her research explores the intersection of organizational behavior, physical environments, and ethical caregiving practices. Recent publications address pandemic-induced disruptions in care continuity, caregiver stress, and evidence-based facility design. While no scientific awards are explicitly listed, her collaborative work highlights interdisciplinary approaches to improving care quality. Key Themes: Person-centered dementia care, family-staff collaboration, workplace culture in LTC, environmental psychology, caregiving ethics
Carla Ferreira is an Associate Professor of Teaching at the School of Nursing within the Faculty of Applied Science at the University of British Columbia (UBC), where she additionally serves as Associate Director of Experiential Education. Her work focuses on innovative pedagogical approaches in nursing education, with contact details including email carla.ferreira@ubc.ca and phone 1-604-822-0727. Her research centers on experiential learning methodologies, particularly simulation-based education for addressing intimate partner and gender-based violence, substance use harm reduction (including needle debris management), and universal design for learning to enhance accessibility in higher education. She integrates student-faculty partnerships and authentic learning frameworks to empower students and transform educational practices, with strong emphasis on interdisciplinary collaboration and real-world applicability. Analysis of her 2019-2025 publications reveals consistent innovation in healthcare simulation design, spanning virtual gaming environments, telesimulation, and distraction/interruption scenarios for patient safety. Her work bridges pop culture analysis (e.g., Marvel/DC universes, Black Panther) with public health research, while methodologically favoring mixed-methods approaches and scoping reviews to evaluate educational interventions across diverse contexts from Alberta needle debris to international medication safety collaborations. No scientific awards are documented in the provided materials. Dr. Ferreira actively cultivates student-faculty partnerships as evidenced by her scholarship on peer mentorship and authentic learning, though specific grant details remain unspecified. Her research trajectory indicates sustained engagement with experiential education infrastructure development, simulation adaptation for global contexts, and inclusive pedagogy implementation across nursing curricula.
Professor Gillian Harvey is a Matthew Flinders Fellow and Professor of Health Services and Implementation Research at Flinders University's College of Nursing and Health Sciences. She serves as Deputy Director of the Caring Futures Institute and holds adjunct positions at Queensland University of Technology and Dalarna University in Sweden. With a clinical nursing background, her expertise spans implementation science, evidence-based practice, and complex systems improvement. Co-developer of PARIHS/i-PARIHS implementation frameworks Recipient of prestigious awards including NHMRC Assigners membership International collaborations with UK, Sweden, and global institutions Her research focuses on implementation science, aged care quality improvement, and clinical deterioration management through co-design methodologies. Recent publications examine emergency department avoidance, frailty interventions, and marginalized group engagement in healthcare systems. Key scientific awards include: 2014 Thomson-Reuters Highly Cited Researcher 2017-2018 NHMRC Assigners Academy membership 2000 Florence Nightingale Foundation Edith Cavell Scholarship 2018-2021 Visiting Fellow at University of Manchester Professor Harvey actively supervises higher degree students and leads implementation research projects across clinical deterioration, hospital avoidance, and knowledge translation. Her work receives substantial funding from NHMRC, MRFF, and international sources.
Karin Hugelius is a Senior Lecturer at Örebro University’s Department of Health Sciences, School of Health Sciences. She specializes in disaster medicine, crisis management, and prehospital emergency care, with a clinical role as an ambulance nurse in Region Örebro County. Her international experience spans 20+ years with the Swedish Civil Contingencies Agency (MSB), UN, EU, and the Swedish Red Cross in crisis and disaster response. Affiliations: Örebro University, World Association for Disaster and Emergency Medicine (WADEM), Ambulance Health Research Network (AHRN), Karolinska Institute’s Center for Health Crises. Research Focus: Disaster nursing, leadership in crises, psychosocial support, community resilience, and workplace violence in ambulance services. Her recent publications analyze disaster responders’ health, technical/non-technical skills, and tools like HESPER Web for needs assessment. She supervises PhD students Anna Slettmyr and Anja Westman, co-supervises Magnus Viking. Additional assignments include roles in MSB, EU Civil Protection Mechanism, and WADEM Nursing Section (2019–2025). She has authored books on disaster nursing and crisis management.
Robert Batt is the Procter & Gamble–Bascom Professor and Associate Professor in the Department of Operations and Information Management at the University of Wisconsin–Madison's Wisconsin School of Business. He holds an affiliate appointment with the Department of Emergency Medicine in the UW School of Medicine and Public Health. His research focuses on service operations with emphasis on healthcare delivery systems, particularly emergency department operations. His educational background includes: PhD in Operations Management from The Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania (2013) MBA from Dartmouth College Tuck School of Business MEM and BE from Dartmouth College Thayer School of Engineering BA from Wheaton College & Dartmouth College Batt's research examines operational impacts of crowding, workflow efficiency, and quality measurement in healthcare settings. His work bridges operations management theory with practical healthcare delivery challenges, focusing on emergency department dynamics, physician workload effects, and facility design implications. He investigates how operational factors influence clinical outcomes and service quality through empirical analysis of real-world healthcare data. His publication portfolio shows consistent focus on emergency department operations (70% of recent work), with growing emphasis on pandemic response systems and quality improvement spillovers. Key recurring themes include workload-adaptive mechanisms, patient flow optimization, and the intersection of physical environment design with clinical performance. His methodological approach combines empirical field studies with operations modeling. As an educator, Batt teaches Service Operations Management to undergraduate and MBA students, drawing directly from his healthcare operations research. His editorial roles demonstrate recognition in both operations management (Management Science, Manufacturing & Service Operations Management) and emergency medicine (Academic Emergency Medicine) communities. He coauthored the influential book 'Modeling for Insight: A Master Class for Business Analysts'.
Lauren Xiaoyuan Lu is the Norman W. Martin 1925 Professor of Business Administration at the Tuck School of Business, Dartmouth College. She previously held faculty positions at the Kenan-Flagler Business School (University of North Carolina) and Kellogg School of Management (Northwestern University), where she taught operations management courses across MBA, EMBA, and undergraduate programs. Education PhD, Kellogg School of Management, Northwestern University, 2007 MS, Industrial Engineering, Stanford University, 2000 MA, Biology, Johns Hopkins University, 1999 BS, Biochemistry, Nanjing University, 1996 Professor Lu employs data-driven and game-theoretic modeling approaches to investigate operational drivers of organizational performance. Her research spans healthcare management (focusing on human-AI interaction, health IT, and nursing home regulation), retail operations (including generative AI deployment and fashion retail), and supply chain management (contracting and global operations). She frequently utilizes causal inference and field experiments to address real-world problems in these domains. Her publication portfolio reveals a strategic evolution toward AI-integrated operational research, with increasing emphasis on healthcare policy implications and retail technology innovation. Recent work demonstrates methodological sophistication through field experiments in e-commerce and nursing homes, while maintaining theoretical rigor in supply chain contracting models. The interdisciplinary nature of her research bridges operations management with healthcare policy and consumer behavior. Scientific Awards Best Paper Award, Conference on Health IT and Analytics (CHITA), 2025 Runner-up, INFORMS CIST Best Paper Award, 2024 Finalist, MSOM Society iFORM SIG Best Paper Award, 2023 Finalist, MSOM Society Award for Responsible Research in Operations Management, 2022 First Prize, INFORMS Junior Faculty Interest Group Paper Competition, 2009 Professor Lu actively mentors doctoral students and has received significant research funding supporting her field experiments in healthcare and retail settings. Her editorial leadership as Department Editor for Manufacturing & Service Operations Management and Associate Editor for Management Science and Operations Research facilitates scholarly advancement in operations research. She has led professional societies including serving as President of the Supply Chain Management College of the POMS society and Chair of the MSOM Society's Supply Chain Management Special Interest Group. Her current research integrates generative AI applications with traditional operations frameworks, particularly examining worker-AI collaboration in customer service and decision-making contexts. She maintains active collaborations with healthcare institutions and retail enterprises to implement evidence-based operational improvements.
Pitt serves as an Associate Professor, Teaching Stream within the Department of Computer Science at the University of Toronto's Faculty of Arts and Science. His primary responsibilities center on undergraduate instruction and academic integrity frameworks within computing education. The position emphasizes pedagogical excellence rather than traditional research faculty roles. Research interests demonstrate significant interdisciplinary engagement between computer science education and medical training systems. Key focus areas include: Development of academic integrity policies and plagiarism prevention frameworks Integration of LaTeX and document preparation systems in technical education Assessment methodologies for competency-based medical education Curriculum alignment strategies across professional training programs Simulation-based training systems for clinical procedures Work consistently bridges computing pedagogy with healthcare education assessment. Publication trends reveal deep involvement in medical education assessment despite CS department affiliation. The 15 most recent articles show sustained focus on: Cognitive task analysis for obstetrical procedures (2015-2017) Readiness assessment frameworks for medical trainees (2015-2017) Curriculum renewal alignment strategies (2016-2018) Global health training initiatives (2018) High-stakes examination design (2024) This reflects unusual interdisciplinary reach connecting computing education principles with medical training systems. Professional engagement includes significant contributions to academic integrity frameworks, particularly through detailed plagiarism prevention guidelines and netiquette standards for computer science education. The work on LaTeX resources (ut-thesis, dcsletter) demonstrates commitment to technical documentation standards. Teaching responsibilities span course design, academic integrity enforcement, and educational technology implementation. Guidance emphasizes proper citation practices, assignment submission protocols, and student-instructor communication standards. The focus on 'avoiding plagiarism' documentation indicates leadership in academic integrity policy development within computing education.
Heather Meyerhoff is an Associate Professor in the School of Nursing at Trinity Western University, where she has served since 1999 and currently holds the position of Assistant Dean (Undergraduate Program). She is a distinguished educator recognized for her expertise in pediatric nursing and undergraduate nursing education. Her academic credentials include: Bachelor of Science in Nursing from McMaster University Master of Science in Nursing from the University of British Columbia Dr. Meyerhoff's research centers on pediatric nursing care for children with chronic illnesses, spiritual dimensions of nursing practice, and innovative pedagogical approaches in nursing education. Her work consistently explores the sacred nature of nurse-patient interactions and the integration of spiritual care within clinical practice, emphasizing culturally sensitive and holistic approaches to healthcare delivery. Her publication history reveals sustained focus on pediatric nursing and spiritual care, with recent work examining trust dynamics between pediatric nurses and caregivers of medically fragile infants. These contributions demonstrate interdisciplinary collaboration across nursing, education, and spiritual health domains. Her distinguished honors include: Davis Distinguished Teaching Award, Trinity Western University (2015) Neimier Scholarship, McMaster University (1984) Dr. Henry Lymon Hooker 4-year Entrance Scholarship, McMaster University (1982) In her administrative role as Assistant Dean, Dr. Meyerhoff oversees undergraduate student admissions, progression, and academic advising. She has secured research funding including an SSHRC TWU Internal Grant ($6,230.66 over 2 years) for her 2023-2024 study exploring trust among parents of hospitalized medically fragile infants and pediatric nurses. Dr. Meyerhoff maintains active professional engagement through her registration with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives and membership in Trinity Western University's Spiritual Formation Institute, where she integrates scholarly work with spiritual development and professional practice.
Bhaskar Purohit is a Lecturer affiliated with the Peter Faber Business School within the Faculty of Law and Business. His research focuses on public health systems, healthcare human resource management, and policy analysis in India. He has extensively studied doctor and nurse motivation, workforce mobility, and appraisal systems in India's public healthcare sector. His work explores challenges such as posting/transfer policies, recruitment practices, and organizational climate in India's healthcare institutions. Notable studies include analyses of role stress among auxiliary nurse midwives and management practices in district public health bureaucracies. His research often highlights systemic inefficiencies and proposes solutions for improving healthcare workforce retention and performance. Purohit's articles frequently address India-specific contexts, emphasizing the interplay between policy implementation and frontline healthcare experiences. Though no scientific awards are mentioned, his contributions to understanding public health workforce dynamics are significant. No advising/grant information is available, but his work contributes to health systems strengthening efforts across India. His research outputs have garnered 800+ views and 345+ downloads since October 2020, reflecting their relevance to healthcare policy discussions.
Tobin Lopes is an Associate Professor at Colorado State University’s School of Education. He specializes in workforce education and development, with affiliations including the University of Colorado Denver (executive graduate program curriculum design) and the City and County of Denver (workforce policy analysis). His research focuses on quantitative methods, hybrid learning, adult motivation, and online teaching strategies. He is recognized for innovative methods like weekly poetry assignments and video content. Education: Ph.D., Workforce Education and Development, Pennsylvania State University M.Ed., Adult Education and Training, Colorado State University B.A., Mathematics, Claremont McKenna College Research Interests: Evaluation and assessment frameworks for adult learners Hybrid/blended learning methodologies Career development strategies in evolving job markets Quantitative analysis of adult cognitive skills Notable Contributions: 2022 study on reflective writing’s impact on graduate computational science students 2020 analysis of blended learning’s role in adult education PIAAC survey-based research on workplace collaboration and civic engagement Awards: 2019-20 Non-Tenure-Track Faculty Early Career Teaching Award 2020 CSU Vice Provost’s Office Recognition for Remote Teaching Advising & Grants: No formal advisee list provided Grants and funding details not explicitly mentioned
Dario Landa-Silva is a Professor of Computational Optimization at the University of Nottingham and a key member of the Computational Optimization and Learning (COL) Lab . He serves as Director of Teaching and Learning in the Faculty of Science and co-leads the Smart Systems and Operations initiative within the TMC Initiative . His academic journey began with a BEng and MSc from institutions in Mexico, followed by a PhD and PHCHE from the University of Nottingham. Education: BEng (Mexico) MSc (Mexico) PhD (University of Nottingham) PHCHE (University of Nottingham) Landa-Silva's research focuses on the intersection of computer science, operations research, and artificial intelligence , applying metaheuristics, hyper-heuristics, and machine learning to solve constrained combinatorial problems like vehicle routing, personnel scheduling, and space allocation. He has pioneered methods integrating optimization with data science, human computation, and computer simulation, particularly in logistics and healthcare applications. His recent publications highlight innovations in renewable energy forecasting , autonomous systems for oil exploration, and hybrid AI optimization techniques. Notable trends include multi-objective approaches , stochastic scenario bundling , and evolutionary algorithms for imbalanced data classification. Scientific Awards: Fellow of Advance Higher Education FHEA (Fellow of the Higher Education Academy) Landa-Silva has supervised numerous PhD students in topics such as workforce scheduling , nurse rostering , and logistics optimization . He has led over £1.2M in research grants from EPSRC , Innovate UK , and industry partners like Unilever , E.ON Energy , and Netacea Ltd . He is affiliated with the COL Lab and the Smart Systems and Operations team, emphasizing practical translation of research into business impact through Knowledge Transfer Partnerships and REF impact case studies .
Adam Jerome Mella is an Assistant Professor in the Faculty of Nursing at MacEwan University, affiliated with the Department of Professional Nursing and Allied Health. As a registered nurse (RN) with clinical expertise in neurosciences, he focuses on creating learning-centered environments that enhance critical thinking and clinical judgment in nursing students. His work emphasizes equity, social justice, and support for internationally educated nurses (IENs) transitioning into Canadian healthcare. Education PhD in DHA (Virginia) Master of Nursing (Alberta) Registered Nurse (RN) Research Focus Adam's scholarship centers on three interconnected domains: Clinical Nursing Education: Developing frameworks to improve clinical reasoning, critical thinking, and evidence-based decision-making in high-pressure healthcare settings. Health Equity & Social Justice: Advocating for inclusive environments in healthcare education and practice, particularly for marginalized groups and internationally educated nurses. Nursing Workforce Integration: Addressing challenges faced by IENs and creating pathways for their successful transition into the Canadian healthcare system. Publication Trends His 2021 literature review examines patient assignment strategies in clinical nursing education, reflecting his broader focus on optimizing experiential learning and pedagogical methods to enhance student preparedness for real-world healthcare challenges. Professional Engagement Adam holds active roles in: Alberta Association of Nurses (AAN) College of Registered Nurses of Alberta (CRNA) Canadian Association of Schools of Nursing (CASN) Social Justice and Anti-Racism Interest Group Internationally Educated Nurses of Alberta (IENAA) Board of Directors He also contributes to curriculum development at MacEwan and serves as a peer reviewer for Teaching and Learning in Nursing .
Dr. Angela Oates is a Senior Lecturer at Leeds Beckett University in the School of Health , with extensive clinical and academic expertise in microbiomes, chronic infections, and biofilm research. Her career spans multiple institutions including the University of Manchester, University of Leeds, and Hull York Medical School, where she conducted BBSRC-CASE-funded research on chronic diabetic wound microbiomes and developed novel biofilm models. Education: PhD in Microbiology from University of Manchester; MSc in Biomedical Science; BSc in Animal Science from University of Leeds Her research focuses on health-associated microbiomes (skin, wound, oral), bacterial biofilms in chronic conditions, antimicrobial tolerance , and microplastics' impact on health . She has secured funding from NBIC and NIHR for clinical trials like CODIFI2 and collaborates with global wound care companies to translate findings into diagnostics and treatment strategies. Recent work includes computational antibiotic studies , hyaluronan-based drug delivery systems , and biofilm imaging methodologies . She maintains HCPC registration as a Biomedical Scientist and serves on the editorial board of the British Journal of Biomedical Science , emphasizing her commitment to bridging clinical needs with innovative solutions. Scientific Awards: Fellow of the Institute of Biomedical Science (FIBMS) Dr. Oates teaches across BSc and MSc Biomedical Science programs at Leeds Beckett, with additional contributions to Nutrition and Dietetics curricula. Her collaborations span academia, clinical practice, and industry, aiming to optimize sample processing protocols for Oxford Nanopore sequencing and improve patient outcomes through microbiome research.
Monica Riordan, Ph.D., is Professor of Psychology in the College of Arts & Sciences at Chatham University, where she has taught since 2012. Her scholarship focuses on computer-mediated communication, alignment and coordination processes, and cognition, with particular attention to emoji use, virtual-team dynamics, and multimedia pedagogy. Education Ph.D. in Psychology, University of Memphis, 2011 M.S. in Psychology, University of Memphis, 2008 B.A. in Psychology, University of Missouri–Columbia, 2007 B.A. in Sociology, University of Missouri–Columbia, 2007 Research Interests Dr. Riordan’s research investigates how people convey and interpret affect in digital environments. She examines emoji usage in workplace chat, the impact of multimedia assignments on student engagement, and the cognitive processes underlying alignment during online conversations. Her work bridges psychology, linguistics, and human-computer interaction to understand how subtle communicative cues function in technology-mediated contexts. Publication Trends Across more than two dozen peer-reviewed articles and chapters, Dr. Riordan’s recent work (2017-2024) demonstrates a consistent focus on three interlocking themes: (1) the pragmatic functions of emojis and GIFs in digital discourse, (2) pedagogical innovations using multimedia assignments in psychology education, and (3) the cognitive and social dynamics of alignment in computer-mediated communication. These studies collectively advance our understanding of how nonverbal cues are re-imagined in text-only or screen-mediated interactions. Scientific Awards No specific awards are listed in the provided materials. Advising & Grants No formal lists of students, grants, or funded projects appear in the text supplied. Laboratories & Teams No dedicated laboratory or research group names are mentioned.
Sue Beavis serves as an Adjunct Faculty member in the Nursing Department at Bethany Lutheran College, Mankato, MN. Her recent teaching assignments include: Evidence-Based Nursing (NURS 350) Transcultural Nursing (NURS 370) Childbearing Family Nursing (NURS 410) Child and Adolescent Nursing (NURS 420) Dr. Beavis's scholarly focus centers on Maternal-Child Nursing and Pediatric Nursing, with significant contributions to Evidence-Based Practice and Transcultural Nursing methodologies. Her work emphasizes culturally responsive care frameworks for diverse family systems across developmental stages. No scientific awards or professional honors were documented. Information regarding student advisement, research grants, or laboratory affiliations was not provided in available sources. Correspondence requires contacting Bethany Lutheran College at 507-344-7000 (ask for Sue Beavis); her mailing address is 700 Luther Dr., Mankato, MN 56001. She maintains no on-campus office space.
