جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

• Computational methods for complex systems
• Network diffusion
• Public engagement
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Dr Jennifer Badham is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Sociology at Durham University, with the following key roles: Director of the MA Social Research Methods Programme Lead for MDS (Health Data Science) in the Faculty of Social Sciences and Health Fellow of the Wolfson Research Institute for Health and Wellbeing Her research interests span computational methods for complex systems, network diffusion, public engagement, and social network structure. She specializes in agent-based modelling and network analysis to investigate how social structure shapes the transmission of ideas, disease, and behaviour. Additionally, she examines the role of models in policy processes and public engagement with data. Analysis of her recent publications reveals a strong focus on agent-based modelling and network analysis applied to health and social systems. Key trends include the development of synthetic network generation methods, simulation of network interventions for behaviour change, and the integration of participatory approaches in model building. Her work addresses pressing issues such as epidemic planning and health behaviour. Dr Badham is Principal Investigator on the MRC-funded project "Generating Socially Realistic Synthetic Networks" (2023-2026, £528,850). She supervises postgraduate students, including Tengpeng Zhang, and draws on her prior experience as a senior health policy advisor in Australia to inform her research and teaching. As a Fellow of the Wolfson Research Institute for Health and Wellbeing, she contributes to interdisciplinary health research. She also leads the Health Data Science strand within the Durham Research Methods Centre.

Jiayin Guanمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Inclusive Design
• User Centred Design
• Design for Wellbeing
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Jiayin Guan is a Doctoral Researcher at Loughborough University's School of Design and Creative Arts, specializing in Inclusive Design and User-Centred approaches to wellbeing and behaviour change. He holds dual degrees in Industrial Design from Tsinghua University (China), completing both a Bachelor's and Master's degree. His research focuses on designing interventions to promote physical activity among older adults, with a particular emphasis on inclusive methodologies and sustainable behavior change. During his Master's studies, he collaborated on industry-government projects with organizations like P&G, Hisense, and CRRC, gaining practical experience in applying design solutions to real-world challenges. His work bridges academic research with practical implementation, aiming to address the unique needs of aging populations through innovative design strategies. Key research interests include gerontology, health promotion, and the intersection of technology with aging populations. His publications analyze factors influencing physical activity participation, develop novel intervention models, and explore ageing models for promoting active lifestyles. These studies emphasize both theoretical frameworks and actionable design solutions for policymakers and activity organizers. While no formal awards or grants are listed, his work contributes to critical areas of public health, aiming to enhance quality of life through design innovations.

Robyn Smithمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر ارشد

• Youth Sport for Development
• Participatory Methodologies
• Forced Migration and Leisure
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Robyn Smith is a Postdoctoral Research Fellow at Loughborough University's School of Sport, Exercise and Health Sciences, funded by the ESRC. Her research focuses on youth sport for development, participatory methodologies, forced migration, wellbeing, and social action. Prior to her current role, she was a Lecturer at Brunel University and earned her PhD from there in 2023. She holds a BA in Kinesiology from Western University and an MSc from the University of Toronto. Education: BA(Hons) in Kinesiology and Sport Management, Western University MSc in Physical Cultural Studies and Ethnic and Immigration Studies, University of Toronto PhD in Sport, Health and Exercise Sciences, Brunel University London Research Interests: Robyn’s work centers on participatory approaches, particularly with marginalized groups such as refugee youth, exploring how community sport and leisure programs enhance wellbeing and social inclusion. She also investigates ethical challenges in participatory research and the role of digital tools like podcasting in knowledge translation. Publications Trends: Her articles emphasize participatory methodologies in sport and migration contexts, highlighting issues of social justice and wellbeing. Recent work explores secondary traumatic stress in researchers, creativity’s role in wellbeing, and systematic reviews on arts interventions for at-risk youth. Awards: Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (FHEA) Grants & Mentorship: Supported by ESRC funding, her work often involves collaborative projects with community organizations. While no formal students are listed, her research frequently engages youth as co-creators. Labs/Teams: Affiliated with the National Centre for Sport and Exercise Medicine and the Centre for Health and Wellbeing Across the Lifecourse at Brunel University.

Taimaz Larimianمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس ارشد

• Urban Social Sustainability
• Sustainable Urban Development
• Crime Prevention through Environmental Design (CPTED)
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Dr. Taimaz Larimian is a Senior Lecturer in Urban Planning at Loughborough University, UK. His research focuses on urban social sustainability, sustainable urban development, and crime prevention through environmental design (CPTED). He has conducted extensive studies on housing inequality, mobility transitions (e.g., Mobility-as-a-Service), and the impact of urban design on community resilience. His work integrates quantitative methodologies like fuzzy AHP and GIS analysis with participatory planning practices. Key research areas include: Neighborhood planning and social sustainability metrics Urban regeneration strategies involving culture-led initiatives Environmental design principles for public safety Post-war urban redevelopment in conflict zones Notable projects include co-creating urban observatories in Loughborough and analyzing EV chargepoint acceptability in residential areas. His recent work bridges theoretical urban sustainability frameworks with practical policy recommendations.

Andrea Dyrnessمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Education Policy
• Citizenship Studies
• Transnational Migration
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Andrea Dyrness is an Associate Professor in the Educational Foundations, Policy & Practice department at the University of Colorado Boulder, affiliated with Anthropology and Ethnic Studies. Her research focuses on transnational Latinx and Caribbean communities, citizenship formation, and social justice education. She has conducted fieldwork in the U.S., El Salvador, Spain, and Denmark, emphasizing participatory methods. PhD in Social and Cultural Studies in Education (University of California, Berkeley) MA and B.A. in Anthropology/Educational Studies (UC Berkeley and Brown University) Her work explores how marginalized youth navigate citizenship across borders, with a focus on critical consciousness and activism. Recent projects include the Cultural Mentoring Program at CU, fostering critical consciousness among Latinx students. She co-authored Border Thinking: Latinx Youth Decolonizing Citizenship , recognized with the 2020 Outstanding Book Award. Teaching includes qualitative methods, anthropology of education, and transnational education policies. She serves as Faculty Director of CU’s Cultural Mentoring Program and is a NEPC Fellow. Key Awards: 2020 Outstanding Book Award (AAA’s Council on Anthropology & Education) Her advocacy extends through service roles like Board Member of the Strachan Foundation (since 2001), supporting Central American education initiatives.

Arnulf Deppermannمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Conversation Analysis
• Interactional Linguistics
• Multimodal Interaction
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Arnulf Deppermann is Professor of German Linguistics at the University of Mannheim and Head of the Pragmatics Department at the Leibniz Institute for German Language. He specializes in conversation analysis, multimodal interaction, and the study of spoken German. His research examines how meaning, understanding, and social action are interactively constituted through linguistic and embodied resources. Research interests focus on interactional semantics, multimodal resource coordination, and the temporal organization of social interaction. Key areas include action ascription, the relationship between grammar and interaction, and methodological advances in conversation analysis. His work spans diverse contexts from psychotherapy to theater rehearsals. Recent publications demonstrate strong emphasis on: Interactional semantics and meaning negotiation Multimodal coordination in institutional settings Therapeutic communication patterns German linguistics and conversation analytic methodology Editorial roles include founding co-editor of the online journal 'Gesprächsforschung'. He organizes major conferences including the International Conference on Conversation Analysis (ICCA).

• Accessibility
• Human-Computer Interaction
• Assistive Technologies
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Kyle Montague is an Associate Professor in the School of Computing at Newcastle University, specializing in Human-Computer Interaction with a strong emphasis on accessibility, inclusive design, and community-centered technology development. His research bridges theoretical frameworks with practical applications to create more equitable technology experiences for marginalized communities. Montague completed his PhD at the University of Dundee in 2013 with research on 'SUM: an exploration of Shared User Models and interface adaptations to improve accessibility of mobile touchscreen interactions.' His academic trajectory shows a clear evolution from foundational work on accessibility technologies to more recent explorations of feminist ethics in community-based design. His research interests span multiple critical areas in contemporary HCI: developing accessible mobile interfaces for blind and visually impaired users, creating tools for citizen-led personalization of user interfaces, exploring digital civics and community engagement through technology, and investigating ethical frameworks for community-led design. Montague's work consistently emphasizes participatory approaches, centering marginalized communities in the design process to create technologies that truly serve their needs. An analysis of his recent publications reveals an evolving research trajectory from technical accessibility solutions toward more socially conscious design frameworks. While early work focused on practical accessibility tools (like non-visual text entry methods), his recent research engages with feminist care ethics, digital citizenship, and community-led technology development. This evolution reflects a growing emphasis on ethical considerations and social justice in HCI research, with increasing attention to AI's role in community engagement and ethical design practices. Montague has established significant collaborations with researchers across institutions, particularly with Hugo Nicolau, Tiago João Vieira Guerreiro, and Reem Talhouk. His work appears consistently in top-tier venues including CHI, ASSETS, and CSCW, demonstrating recognition by the HCI community for both technical innovation and socially impactful research. His lab at Newcastle University focuses on developing practical tools for community engagement while advancing theoretical frameworks for ethical technology design. Current projects include AI-generated tools for academic conferences, frameworks for feminist community-led ethics, and platforms for citizen-led interface personalization, all reflecting his commitment to democratizing technology development and ensuring it serves diverse community needs.

• Human-Computer Interaction
• Virtual Reality
• Augmented Reality
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Svetlana Yarosh is a Professor at the University of Minnesota , focusing on Human-Computer Interaction (HCI) , Virtual Reality (VR) , and Social Support Systems . Her research explores technology's role in Online Health Communities , Intergenerational Communication , and Substance Use Recovery , emphasizing ethical design and participatory methods. Affiliation: University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN, USA Research Interests: Yarosh investigates Mediated Social Touch , XR for Children , and Collaborative Technologies in health and family contexts. Her work addresses Privacy in Online Communities , Dynamic of Recovery Support , and Ethical Frameworks for emerging technologies, particularly focusing on Stigmatized Populations and Peer Support Systems . Article Trends: Recent publications highlight VR Video applications in education, AR for Remote Reading , and Ethical Considerations in children's technology use. Themes include Community-Engaged Research , Interactive Volumetric Video , and Conflict Resolution through VR perspective-taking.

Andrea Pierceمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Urban Governance
• Climate Change Policy
• Carbon Footprints
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Andrea L. Pierce is an Associate Professor and Director of Undergraduate Studies at the University of Delaware's Biden School of Public Policy and Administration and the Department of Geography. Her research focuses on urban governance, climate policy, carbon footprints, and renewable energy. She holds affiliations with the Delaware Environmental Institute, Disaster Research Center, and the Water Science and Policy Program. Pierce earned a PhD in Public Policy (George Washington University) and a B.S. in Natural Resources (Cornell University). Education: PhD in Public Policy & Public Administration, George Washington University (2006) MPP, George Washington University (2003) B.S. in Natural Resources, Cornell University (1999) Research Interests: Climate resilience and urban sustainability Equitable transportation and energy policy Shrinking cities and suburban dynamics Food-water-energy nexus governance Affiliations: Delaware Environmental Institute Disaster Research Center Community Engagement Initiative Water Science and Policy Program Pierce emphasizes applied policy research and community engagement, often using participatory methods. Her work bridges academia and practice, addressing real-world challenges like climate adaptation and sustainable resource management.

Michael R. Gibsonمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Interaction Design
• User Experience (UX) Design
• Design Education
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Michael R. Gibson is a Professor and Coordinator of the M.A. in Interaction Design Program at the University of North Texas (UNT), housed in the College of Visual Arts and Design (CVAD) and Department of Design. He oversees curriculum development and student supervision for M.A. and M.F.A. candidates, focusing on interaction design, user experience, and design research. His work emphasizes collaborative, human-centered design to address societal challenges in education and healthcare. Education: B.F.A. in Graphic Design from the Kansas City Art Institute and M.F.A. in Graphic Design with a Design Research specialization from the University of Michigan. Research focuses on integrating emerging technologies in design education, co-participatory design processes, and healthcare information systems. He co-edits the scholarly journal Dialectic for the AIGA Design Educators’ Community and has published in journals like Visible Language and Information Design Journal . Recent projects include designing digital systems for diabetes education in rural North Texas and mental health resources for children, in collaboration with healthcare institutions and communities. He leads sponsored projects with faculty like Keith Owens and Cassini Nazir, addressing real-world challenges through design research.

William Tovمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Well-Being
• Personality Psychology
• Cultural Psychology
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William Tov is an Associate Professor of Psychology at Singapore Management University's School of Social Sciences and serves as Deputy Director of the Centre for Research on Successful Ageing (ROSA). His research program examines multilevel well-being processes, investigating cultural influences on societal-level well-being while analyzing micro-level fluctuations in emotion and satisfaction influenced by personality traits, social interactions, and life circumstances. Education includes: PhD in Psychology, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign (2008) MA in Psychology, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign (2006) BA, University of California, Berkeley (2002) Research centers on cross-cultural well-being patterns, personality expression in digital environments, and policy applications of well-being metrics. His work integrates macro-level societal analysis with micro-level examination of emotional dynamics. Primary interests include well-being measurement, cultural psychology, successful aging, and the psychological impact of social media. Recent publications (2022-2024) demonstrate strong focus on aging populations, pandemic impacts, and social determinants of well-being, employing longitudinal designs, cross-cultural comparisons, and quasi-experimental approaches. Key themes include mental health interventions, technology adoption among elderly, urban design equity, and cross-national relationship satisfaction. Awards include: Lee Kong Chian Fellowship for research excellence Advises graduate students Jonathan Louis Chia, Jie Sheng Clement, and Lau Yong Hao. Leads the Singapore Life Panel - a high-frequency longitudinal survey tracking well-being metrics for older Singaporeans.

Peter J.H.J. van der Waerdenمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Transportation Planning
• Urban Mobility
• Transportation Economics
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Peter J.H.J. van der Waerden is a University Lecturer in the Department of Urban Planning and Transportation at Eindhoven University of Technology. His work focuses on sustainable urban mobility systems, transportation modeling, and public transport efficiency. He has been involved in projects such as the Urban Mobility Changemaker initiative (2022-2022) and OSCAR, exploring off-street parking solutions for carsharing. His research integrates choice experiments, spatial analysis, and environmental impact assessments to address urban challenges. Van der Waerden has contributed to over 191 research outputs, including articles on light-rail transit environmental effects, cycling infrastructure innovations, and climate change adaptation strategies. He teaches courses like Big Data for Urban Analysis and Geographic Modeling, emphasizing data-driven approaches to urban development. His datasets include drone-based spatial analyses for 3D urban modeling. Recent work explores participatory urban planning methods and citizen engagement in climate resilience initiatives. He actively participates in peer-review activities for journals like the Journal of Public Transportation and Journal of Cycling and Micromobility Research. Collaborations span institutions globally, addressing topics like parking system compliance, intersection design for cyclists, and multi-state supernetwork analysis for transport systems.

Saria Awadallaمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Epidemiology
• Biostatistics
• Pharmacoepidemiology
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Saria Awadalla is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics at the School of Public Health, University of Illinois Chicago. Her academic work bridges advanced biostatistical methodology with critical public health applications, focusing on health disparities and evidence-based interventions across diverse populations. Her research spans pharmacoepidemiology, women's health, and social determinants of health, with particular expertise in case-crossover study designs, medication adherence analysis, and health services research. She investigates bias in observational studies, cervical cancer screening disparities across sexual orientation and racial groups, and the impact of food insecurity on oral health outcomes. Her methodological rigor extends to developing predictive tools for emergency department triage and analyzing longitudinal pain trajectories. Analysis of her recent publications reveals a consistent emphasis on real-world evidence generation using national datasets, with strong attention to vulnerable populations including older adults, cisgender women, and urban underserved communities. Her work demonstrates sophisticated integration of epidemiological methods with clinical questions, particularly in chronic disease management and preventive health services. Key thematic areas include LGBTQ+ health equity, environmental exposures, and the intersection of social factors with biological outcomes.

• Social Sciences
• Rural Development
• Global South Studies
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Sharifa Sultana is an Assistant Professor at the University of Illinois, holding affiliations in multiple interdisciplinary units including the Siebel School of Computing and Data Science, Health Care Engineering Systems Center, Coordinated Science Lab, School of Information Sciences, Center for South Asian and Middle Eastern Studies, Center for Digital Agriculture, and National Center for Supercomputing Applications (NCSA). Her research bridges social sciences, technology, and global development, focusing on marginalized communities in Bangladesh and the Global South. Her work addresses critical issues such as rural digital transformation, healthcare equity, ethical technology design, and sustainable agriculture. Notable contributions include studies on e-commerce impacts in rural China, gender barriers in healthcare access, and participatory design tools for automated vehicles. Her research outputs (35+ articles) span computer science, sociology, and public health, with a focus on participatory methods and culturally grounded solutions. She collaborates across disciplines to address challenges in technology adoption, environmental sustainability, and social justice in developing regions. Her lab affiliations and interdisciplinary roles reflect a commitment to applied research with real-world societal impact. Current projects explore AI ethics, fintech for marginalized groups, and HCI innovations in postcolonial contexts.

• Digital Media and Learning
• Human-Computer Interaction
• Education Technology
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Roderic Crooks is an Associate Professor in the Department of Informatics at the University of California, Irvine, within the Donald Bren School of Information and Computer Sciences. His work critically examines the intersection of technology, education, and race, focusing on how digital tools perpetuate systemic inequities in marginalized communities. Crooks holds a Ph.D. in Information Studies from UCLA, an M.L.I.S. from UCLA, and an M.F.A. in Fiction from the University of Iowa. Education: Ph.D., Information Studies (UCLA); M.L.I.S., Informatics (UCLA); M.F.A., Fiction (University of Iowa) Affiliations: Donald Bren School of Informatics, UC Irvine; CoLED Collaboratory (UCSD); NSF-funded research teams His research explores data-driven edtech’s role in reproducing racial inequality, as detailed in his book Access Is Capture (UC Press, 2024). Key themes include surveillance in urban schools, the commodification of educational data, and grassroots data activism. He advocates for community-driven tech solutions that center marginalized voices. Crooks’ grants include a National Science Foundation award (2019-2022) for studying public uses of data dashboards. His awards reflect recognition for research excellence in critical tech studies, including the UC President’s Postdoctoral Fellowship. He actively collaborates with community organizers to develop equitable tech policies and has advised on projects like the Meta-Metadata initiative analyzing provenance data. He leads the Department of Informatics’ efforts in curriculum design, service on admissions committees, and organizing departmental seminars. His work bridges academia and activism, emphasizing participatory methods to combat algorithmic bias and data extraction in minoritized communities.