جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

Stephen Morrisمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Causal Inference
• Program Evaluation
• Social Science Research Methods
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Professor Stephen Morris is a faculty member at Manchester Metropolitan University , serving as Professor of Evaluation since 2016. He specializes in causal inference , program evaluation , and mixed-method social science research , with applications in education , social care , labour markets , and crime and justice . Morris pioneered randomised trials in UK social policy and co-authored the government’s Magenta Book . Editorial Board : Sociological Research Online (2020–2023) Advisory Roles : UK Government Trial Advice Panel, What Works Centre for Children’s Social Care, Youth Futures Foundation, Youth Endowment Foundation, Education Endowment Foundation. Honorary Positions : Honorary Fellow of the Institute for Employment Studies. Morris’s research focuses on evaluation methodology , particularly cluster randomised controlled trials (RCTs) , formative assessment tools , and intervention studies in education and social policy. His recent work includes evaluations of educational technology , literacy programs , and mentorship initiatives for at-risk youth. Trends in his publications emphasize quantitative methods , policy impact , and program design . Scientific Awards : Honorary Fellow of the Institute for Employment Studies. Advising and Grants : Morris supervises Gail Mann (focus: agency and reflexive interventions) and Andrew Smith (generalisability of RCT findings in education). He has secured substantial funding for high-profile national evaluations, including projects for the Education Endowment Foundation , Youth Endowment Fund , and UK Ministry of Justice , with grants ranging from £2,400 to £649,753. His consultancy spans UK and international organisations , focusing on programme evaluation.

• Prevention and Correction of Deviant Behaviour
• Intercultural Education
• Bulgarian Language and Literature Teaching Methodology
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Daniel Polihronov is Assistant Professor at Sofia University "St. Kliment Ohridski", Faculty of Education, Department of Theory of Education. He lectures across bachelor’s and master’s programmes in preventive pedagogy, resocialisation, and social work with children and deviant youth. Education: PhD (field inferred: Pedagogy/Social Education) Research Interests: Dr Polihronov focuses on prevention and correction of deviant behaviour , intercultural education , and the use of literature as a tool for social-pedagogical intervention . His work spans psychoactive-substance prevention programmes, literacy development in multicultural settings, and penitentiary pedagogy. Across 2020-2024 he has led or participated in multiple projects funded by the Bulgarian state budget, the EU Operational Programme “Science and Education for Smart Growth”, and the European Economic Area Financial Mechanism. These projects address substance-use prevention, educational inclusion of vulnerable groups, and professional training for social-work practitioners. Publications & Trends: His recent scholarship (2019-2024) reveals a strong trajectory exploring how children’s and adolescent literature can foster moral judgement, intercultural dialogue, and prevention of delinquency. Parallel strands investigate the impact of pandemic conditions on substance use and the design of evidence-based school programmes. Research Leadership & Grants: Project manager: “Social and Pedagogical Aspects of the Problem of the Use of Psychoactive Substances” (2021-2022, state budget) Principal investigator: “Formation of socio-pedagogical and legal concepts among students…” (2022, NP “Young Scientists”) Key expert: BG05M2ОP001-2.011-0001 “Support for Success” – early-warning toolkit for at-risk students Partner: BGLD-2.002-0001-C01 “Capacity building for educational and social inclusion…” (EEA Grants 2021-2022) Languages: English, Russian Contact: d.polihronov@fp.uni-sofia.bg | Phone: (+359 2) 9308 568

• Youth marginalization
• Youth justice
• Domestic and sexual violence
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Dr. Hannah King is an Associate Professor at Durham University, affiliated with the Department of Sociology. She serves as Deputy Director of Research and Co-Director of the Inside-Out Prison Exchange Programme. Her research spans youth marginalization, domestic/sexual violence, and women’s prison experiences, with a focus on participatory methodologies. Education: PhD in Social Policy from the University of York. Current Roles: Seconded to the Youth Futures Foundation as an ESRC Policy Fellow; Editor of YOUNG (Nordic Journal of Youth Research). Research Interests: Youth transitions, gender-based violence in festivals, prison education, and participatory approaches with incarcerated populations. She co-facilitates prison-university Think Tanks, emphasizing equality in criminal justice education. Scientific Awards: ESRC Policy Fellowship Publications: Recent work includes Criminal Women: Gender Matters (2024), articles on pandemic impacts on youth (2024), festival safety (2023), and family hubs in austerity (2023). Her scholarship integrates youth policy, gender, and participatory research.

• Clinical Psychology
• Technology-Based Cognitive Behavioral Interventions
• Forensic Psychology
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Professor Gary O'Reilly is a faculty member at University College Dublin's School of Psychology, holding a full-time academic position. He also has a part-time role as a Principal Clinical Psychologist at Children's Health Ireland. His expertise spans clinical psychology, technology-based interventions (e.g., the Pesky Gnats project), and forensic psychology. He coordinates modules such as 'Intellectual Disability Block' and 'Advanced C&A Clinical Psychology.' O'Reilly earned his BA, MA, MPsychSc, and PhD in Psychology from UCD. His research focuses on mental health interventions for children and adults, particularly leveraging technology to improve accessibility. He has secured grants, including one on the Church of Ireland and Irish State relations (2010–2012). He regularly supervises PhD and MSc students and advocates for equitable access to mental health care through non-commercialized platforms. Education: BA in Psychology, University College Dublin MA in Psychology, University College Dublin MPsychSc in Clinical Psychology, University College Dublin PhD in Human Sciences - Psychology, University College Dublin Research Interests: Clinical psychology, computer game-based CBT interventions for youth (e.g., Pesky Gnats), forensic psychology, and trauma-focused therapy. His work emphasizes technology's role in mental health treatment and reducing barriers to care. Professional Activities: Director of the Doctoral Training Programme in Clinical Psychology at UCD. Active in prison violence research, child sexual abuse prevention, and trauma intervention development. Leads the 'Pesky Gnats' initiative, combining therapist training, computer games, and apps for anxiety/depression in youth. Grants: Internal funding scheme (2016–2026) Church of Ireland and the Irish State grant (2010–2012) Labs/Teams: Leads the Pesky Gnats team, collaborating with clinicians and technologists to develop therapeutic tools. Engages in interdisciplinary research on prison violence and trauma.

• International Children's Rights
• Child Law
• Sports Law
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Aisling Parkes is a Senior Lecturer in Law at the University College Cork (UCC) School of Law, specializing in international children's rights, child law, sports law, and applied psychology. She co-founded and co-directs the Sports Law Clinic at UCC, the first undergraduate student-led clinic of its kind globally. Her roles include Disability Liaison Representative and Student Wellbeing Officer for the School, for which she received the UCC Frank McGrath Perpetual Award for Equality and Welfare (2016). She previously served as Evening BCL Programme Director until 2017 and was awarded the UCC President's Award for Teaching Excellence in 2014. Education: UCC law graduate with BCL (2000), LLM (2001), PhD (2006), and advanced teaching qualifications including MA in Applied Psychology (2020). Her research focuses on children's right to be heard (Article 12 CRC), rights of children with imprisoned parents, adoption law, disability law, and sports law. She led Ireland's first National Advocacy and Research Strategy for Children of Incarcerated Parents (2017), contributing to a Council of Europe Recommendation adopted in 2018. Research trends emphasize interdisciplinary approaches to child welfare, particularly in legal systems, adoption frameworks, and prison policies impacting families. Her work bridges law, psychology, and social policy, addressing gaps between international standards and national practices. Key awards highlight her impact in teaching, equality, and collaborative research. Advising and grants: Secured multiple Irish Research Council (IRC) grants totaling over €160,000, including projects on adoption law (2014), parental imprisonment (2014-2015), and cyber bullying (2013). Her team's research has informed national and international policies, with outputs in peer-reviewed journals and conferences across Europe and beyond. She also teaches annually at Charles University in Prague, extending her academic reach. Labs/teams: Core member of the Child Care Proceedings Research Group (UCC Research Team of the Year 2016) and collaborator with NGOs like the Children's Rights Alliance and Irish Penal Reform Trust. The Sports Law Clinic provides innovative teaching and community engagement, reflecting her commitment to practical legal education.

• Developmental Language Disorder
• Speech and Language Therapy
• Educational Inequality
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Dr. Sarah Spencer serves as a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Human Communication Sciences at the University of Sheffield's School of Allied Health Professions, Nursing and Midwifery. With over two decades of clinical experience as an HCPC-registered Speech and Language Therapist and certified RCSLT member, she bridges academic research and NHS clinical practice to address language-related educational inequalities affecting children and adolescents from disadvantaged backgrounds. Her academic credentials include a BMedSci and PhD in Speech and Language Therapy. Dr. Spencer maintains an active clinical practice through her honorary NHS contract and partnerships with organizations including ICAN and The Communication Trust, specializing in complex speech-language disorders among adolescents with particular expertise in language-behavior-social outcome intersections. Dr. Spencer's research confronts systemic inequities through multiple strands: investigating adolescent language differences (Developmental Language Disorder, speech sound disorders); developing inclusive school practices; designing culturally responsive interventions for underserved communities; and critically examining social class impacts on language development. Her methodological approach combines qualitative depth with quantitative rigor, prioritizing co-production with educators and families to ensure real-world relevance. Analysis of her 15 most recent publications reveals consistent thematic threads across diverse contexts—from Indonesian kindergartens to English youth prisons—including socioeconomic impacts on language outcomes, innovative classroom strategies like the Communication Supporting Classroom Observation Tool (CSCOT), and nuanced explorations of nonstandard language varieties. Her work demonstrates exceptional translational impact, with studies directly informing tools adopted by schools and clinical protocols used by NHS services. Professional Recognition and Service: Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (SFHEA) Associate Editor, International Journal of Language and Communication Disorders Regular manuscript reviewer for journals including Language, Speech and Hearing Services in Schools; PLOS ONE; Child Language Teaching and Therapy Grant reviewer for ESRC and Nuffield Foundation As an active PhD supervisor, Dr. Spencer mentors five doctoral candidates investigating cleft palate interventions, parent feedback strategies, and secondary school communication support while having successfully guided three students to completion. Her current research portfolio includes Communication Supporting Classrooms, academic vocabulary development programs for secondary students, and the Language Enriching Activity Programme (LEAP) delivered in partnership with Sheffield Children's NHS Foundation Trust, with new funding applications underway for neurodiversity and equity in pediatric speech-language therapy provision. Through Sheffield NHS partnerships and The Communication Trust's youth justice sector initiatives, Dr. Spencer maintains direct clinical engagement with adolescents experiencing complex speech-language disorders, particularly focusing on mainstream educational settings where language difficulties intersect with behavioral challenges and social outcomes.

Maria Adamsمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Criminology
• Prison Systems
• Families of Prisoners
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Dr. Maria Adams is an Associate Professor in Criminology and Programme Director for the MSc in Criminology and Social Research Methods at the University of Surrey. Her research focuses on prison systems, families of prisoners, and qualitative methodologies in carceral settings. She holds a PhD (2017) from the University of Leicester, with earlier degrees from the University of Leicester and City University. Her work explores prison food policies, gender disparities in incarceration, and the impacts of youth imprisonment on families. Notable projects include Food in Women’s Prisons and a co-authored book Connection Rather Than Output (2024). She also co-edited The Impact of Youth Imprisonment on the Lives of Parents and contributed to Beyond Porridge: Dishes from Inside Women's Prisons , a cookbook reflecting prisoners’ culinary creativity. Teaching includes modules like 'Punishment and Society' and 'Prisons and Prisoners.' Supervision focuses on penology, prison culture, and incarceration effects. Her research emphasizes marginalized voices, particularly BME communities and families affected by imprisonment.

Jayne Finlayمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Prison Librarianship
• Prison Education
• Social Justice
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Dr. Jayne Finlay is a Lecturer in Librarianship at the School of Information, Journalism and Communication, University of Sheffield, where she teaches on the MA Librarianship and MA Library and Information Services Management programmes. She joined the School in October 2022, having previously taught at Ulster University and worked in academic libraries at Oxford University, UCFB London, and Ulster University. Her educational qualifications include: Bachelor of Theology (BTh) from Queen's University Belfast Master of Theology (MTh) from Queen's University Belfast MA in Librarianship from the University of Sheffield (2014) PhD in Education from Ulster University (2020) Dr. Finlay's research focuses on prison librarianship and education , examining access to library services for incarcerated individuals and their families, and the information behaviors of people in prison. She also investigates social justice in library contexts and conducts pedagogic research on distance learning in LIS education . Her work emphasizes collaboration with prison library staff to improve professional development and networking opportunities across the UK and Ireland. Analysis of her 2018-2025 publications reveals sustained focus on prison library services with evolving methodological sophistication, particularly in national review frameworks. Recent work expands into neurodiversity in LIS professions while maintaining core themes of correctional information access. Her interdisciplinary research bridges Library Science, Criminal Justice, and Education through qualitative approaches addressing systemic barriers in carceral settings. Dr. Finlay secured significant research funding including a 2021 LGMA commission for Ireland's national prison library review. She actively shapes professional practice through CILIP membership, EPEA involvement, and current IPEA committee service as Liaison Officer, building on prior leadership as CILIP Ireland's New Professionals and Student Liaison Officer (2016-2018). She coordinates international networks of prison library professionals across the UK and Ireland, developing communities of practice to advance sector knowledge sharing and evidence-based policy implementation.

Michelle Butlerمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Imprisonment
• Penal Reform
• Desistance
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Michelle Butler is a Professor at Queen's University Belfast (QUB), based in the School of Social Sciences, Education and Social Work and affiliated with the Senator George J Mitchell Institute for Global Peace, Security and Justice. She holds the academic rank of Professor and specializes in criminological psychology and imprisonment studies. Education: BA in Psychology, University College Dublin MSc in Forensic Psychology, University of Kent PhD in Criminology, University of Cambridge Postgraduate Certificate in Higher Education Teaching, Queen's University Belfast Research Interests: Her work focuses on imprisonment effects, penal reform, desistance, and social media crimes. Key areas include prison-based parenting programs, UN Sustainable Development Goals, and the impact of conflict on penal systems. She has supervised numerous PhD students and is actively involved in projects addressing youth justice, mental health in prisons, and cybersecurity. Awards: Nominated for QUB Personal Tutor of the Year Award (2012) Multiple nominations for QUB PhD Supervisory Excellence Award (2015–2018) Nominated for QUB Staff Excellence Award for 'Outstanding Leadership' (2017) Teaching: She teaches modules on punishment, penal policy, and reintegration after prison. Current and past students explore topics ranging from ADHD and desistance to media representations of prison deaths. Labs/Teams: Affiliated with the Mitchell Institute and ICCJ, she collaborates on projects like 'Promoting peace in Colombian prisons' and 'Cybersecurity training via immersive tech.' Her work intersects with UN SDGs and policy advocacy.

Pauline Adairمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس ارشد

• Health Psychology
• Behavioral Change
• Chronic Illness Management
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Dr. Pauline Adair is a Senior Lecturer in Clinical Psychology and Joint Programme Director for the Doctorate in Clinical Psychology at Queen's University Belfast's School of Psychology. She holds a Doctorate in Clinical Psychology (1997, Queen's University) and a PhD (2005, University of St Andrews). Registered with the Health and Care Professions Council as both a clinical and health psychologist, her research focuses on psychological interventions and behavioral change to improve quality of life for those with medical conditions (e.g., chronic pain, cancer, asthma) and disease prevention through lifestyle changes like diet and oral hygiene. Her work contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goals, particularly in improving health and well-being. She leads projects such as the DCP Dental RECUR intervention for child oral health and the TRIUMPH Network for youth mental health. Key research areas include neonatal pain management, chronic pain and physical activity, and maternal health experiences. Dr. Adair has received accolades including the DHP Award (2010) and Fellow of the Academy of Social Sciences (2011). Her 74+ publications span behavioral psychology, clinical guidelines, and health interventions. She actively supervises PhD students and participates in national/international academic activities, including editorial roles and conference organization. Current grants include Chief Scientist Office-funded projects and collaborations on venous thromboembolism prevention and pediatric dental caries reduction.

Stephanie Chambersمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس ارشد

• Children's Health and Wellbeing
• Public Health Policy Evaluation
• Dietary Intake and Health Behaviors
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Dr Stephanie Chambers is a Senior Lecturer in Sociology of Health and Wellbeing at the University of Glasgow's School of Social and Political Sciences. She is affiliated with the School of Health and Wellbeing’s Social Scientists in Health group and the Complexity in Health Programme at the MRC/CSO Social and Public Health Sciences Unit. Her research focuses on improving children’s health through policy evaluation, dietary interventions, and addressing commercial determinants of health. Education includes a BA in English and Politics, an MSc in Public Policy, and a PhD from the University of Reading. She has held previous roles at the University of Dundee (Chief Scientist Office Postdoctoral Fellowship) and the University of Glasgow (MRC/University of Glasgow Research Fellowship). Research interests include children's health equity, school-based interventions, and evaluating policies to improve diets and reduce health inequalities. She has led projects on free school meals, obesity prevention, and the impact of commercial sponsorships in sports. Key awards include the 2022 Research Culture Celebration (University of Glasgow) and the 2015 Erasmus Mundus Nova Domus Visiting Scholarship. She co-leads grants such as the CANTEEN Study on food insecurity in secondary schools and the Healthy Dads, Healthy Kids feasibility project in prisons. Teaching roles include convening the MRes/MSc Global Health program and courses on health program evaluation. She is actively involved in professional activities, including chairing the UK Society for Behavioural Medicine's Scientific Programme Committee (2024).

Jessica Batesمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس ارشد

• Information Science
• Education
• Social Inclusion
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Dr Jessica Bates, Senior Lecturer at Ulster University's School of Education, is a Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy. She serves as Course Director for the Library and Information Management programme and leads research at the intersection of Education and Library and Information Science. Research Interests: Information science, social inclusion, stakeholder engagement, leadership development, oral history, digital literacy, and sustainable educational practices. Her recent work focuses on sustainable school provision using community-driven methodologies, prison library services reform, and cross-border educational challenges in Ireland. Her research spans topics such as: Educational technology and digital inclusion Post-conflict library rebuilding (e.g., Mosul University, Iraq) Island sustainability (Rathlin Island, AHRC-funded Future Island-Island project) Information literacy and policy-practice alignment Scientific Awards: BERA Public Engagement and Impact Award (2022) Education Awards, Ireland - Best Use of Educational Technology / ICT Initiative of the Year (2017) Education Awards, Ireland - Overall Excellence in Education (2017) Dr Bates supervises doctoral candidates in Education and Library and Information Science, mentors postgraduate students, and collaborates on international projects. She is an Editorial Board Member of the New Review of Academic Librarianship and contributes to policy reviews for the QAA Subject Benchmark Statement.

• Forensic Psychology
• Mental Health Assessment
• Childhood Trauma
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Hannah Jones is a Senior Lecturer in Forensic Psychology & Mental Health at Queen Mary University of London, affiliated with the Unit for Psychological Medicine in the Centre for Psychiatry & Mental Health. She serves as Programme Director for the BPS-accredited MSc in Forensic Psychology & Mental Health. Her roles include clinical practice, research, and expert witness work in Family Courts. Education: Completed her Doctorate in Forensic Psychology at the University of Birmingham, focusing on childhood experiences, personality, and parenting behavior. Research Interests: Parents in Family Courts, coercive control, personality pathology, childhood maltreatment and offending behavior, trauma-informed approaches, and domestic abuse-informed assessment. She employs therapeutic methods such as Schema Therapy and Mentalisation-Based Treatment. Professional Roles: Stage 2 Assessor for the British Psychological Society’s Qualification in Forensic Psychology. Maintains close links with the Offender Personality Disorder Pathway and works as an Expert Witness in Family Courts. Awards: Chartered Forensic Psychologist (CPsychol) and Associate Fellow of the British Psychological Society (AFBPsS). Advising: Supervises PhD student Kolbrun Kristinsdottir (research on extreme overvalued beliefs in lone actor violence) and post-doctoral fellow Dr. Georgina Mathlin (open prison services for males with personality disorder). Affiliations: Wolfson Institute of Population Health and NIHR School for Primary Care Research.

• Criminology
• Youth Justice
• Prison Policy
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Julie Davies is a Senior Lecturer in Criminology at Edge Hill University's History, Geography & Social Sciences school. She holds a BA (Hons) in Critical Criminology/Women’s Studies and an MA in Criminology, Rights & Justice from Lancaster University. Her research focuses on youth justice systems, prison policies, and military veterans’ mental health, particularly PTSD treatment efficacy. She has conducted evaluations for Barnardo’s prisoner parenting schemes and collaborated on projects like the Preventing Crime and Poor Health initiative with Howard Davis. Education: BA (Lancaster University), MA (Lancaster University) Her work examines intersections of criminalization/victimization of youth, prison reform, and military personnel reintegration. Recent publications address veteran imprisonment dynamics and novel PTSD therapies. She has co-authored research on gatekeeper-researcher relationships in penal settings, emphasizing ethical challenges in evaluative studies. Julie has no listed awards but maintains active research collaborations, including a chapter in Reflexivity in Criminological Research exploring power dynamics in social interventions. Her work highlights systemic issues in criminal justice and mental health support systems.

Geraldine Brownمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Inequality
• Social Justice
• Race and Ethnicity
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Geraldine Brown is an Associate Professor at the Centre for Agroecology, Water and Resilience, Coventry University. Her research focuses on social justice, inequality, and race relations, with a community development approach. She has conducted studies on marginalized groups including Black and minority ethnic communities, incarcerated individuals, and young parents. Geraldine’s work emphasizes producing ‘oppositional knowledge’ to amplify underrepresented voices and foster systemic change. Her doctoral thesis (2014) explored African Caribbean communities’ perspectives on urban gun crime through auto/biographical methods. She has led projects like the Southwark Food Poverty Project and evaluations of prison rehabilitation programs such as the Master Gardener Programme. Geraldine also teaches and trains practitioners in community engagement and participatory research methods. Recent publications address food insecurity, prison reform, and sustainability initiatives. Her work contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goals related to reducing inequality, promoting peace, and ensuring sustainable communities. Geraldine is actively supervising PhD students and advocating for inclusive research practices that bridge academic and community knowledge.